doberlane

Grief felt of losing your beloved pet is a strange emotional subject, which is rarely aired in public and is often scorned or frowned upon by non-pet owners...Some think that they can be easily replaced like a lost toy, can you imagine if you said that to someone who lost a child or dear friend?

Being a hostage to grief myself, a pet can be the closest, most trusted, devoted, vulnerable and uncritical closest thing to a child or dear friend that is quickly taken into our hearts, all of which still gets broken and dented when they are taken from us. We pet owners get very little support and help, and only get this if we are brave enough to ask from our small click of animal friends on line. I found that this little book has useful suggestions and sympathetic acknowledgement of the depth of problems and may be of some consolation...'Goodbye dear friend: Coming to terms with the death of a pet' by Virginia Ironside (JR Books £12.99).

I wonder if there is anyone out there who can remain unmoved by Lord Byron's dog's headstone below?

'Near this spot are deposited the remains of one who possessed beauty without vanity, strength without insolence, courage without his vices.This praise, which would be unmeaning flattery if inscribed over human ashes, is but a tribute to the memory of Boatswain, a dog'

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.

There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who have been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing, they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face, your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then together you and your special pet cross the Rainbow Bridge.

A thousand words won't bring you back
I know, because I've tried,
and neither will a thousand tears
I know, because I've cried,
You left behind many broken hearts
and happy memories too,
but we never wanted memories,
we only wanted you......

.....R.I.P our little angels.....
We will see you again to join on the otherside and
then our hearts will become whole again....

'Ch Estridge Sobriety of Doberlane' (JW)
Jade: Old age, 6/9/1996 - 3/4/2009

My first rescue dog
Diablo 2000

'Draq's Revel Rebel for Doberlane'
Harley 2005

American Import- Drusus vom Adlercrest at Heimdall BVA/KC Hips 4:4, BVA/KC Eyes Clear, vWD Clear (DNA), DCM Clear 21/07/06 (ECG, Echocardiography) & Thyroid normal. 11/08/1999 - 23/11/2007 RIP. Father to "Doberlane Siren Ve"

'Ch Chaanrose don't Crowd me at Jaegerson'
Connor 2007

'Doberlane Tofari's Campaign'
Cleo: RTA 2/10/07

'Doberlane Dante's Glory' JW
Lexx: Cancer 11/99 - 1/4/08

'Draxular Japonica for Doberlane'
Tempra: pyometra 2007

'Doberlane Moonshine'
Monty 11/99 - 3/11/08

'Champion Doberlane Strider Von Samenco'
Miller: Kidney failure 15-2-03 to 28-11-08

'Dobac burning Desire'
Apollo:6/12/97 - 23/12/06

'St Paddy's Sticci Boots'
Oakley father of Lady

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