Sleep Tight Bertie
Discussion
You were amongst the best of dogs.
You battled with chronic epilepsy, and for over 9 years, lived to fight a new day.
You faced that challenge and the drugs that were poisoning you, head on.
You gave your loyalty and love without expectation.
You brightened each day with your presence.
You were cheeky, you made us laugh.
You were a team player.
You fitted in.
You always made the best of a bad situation.
That last fit was one too many.
Still you fought, but it got the better of you.
Today we said out last goodbye, and we cried.
Now you are at peace.
You will be sorely missed, by us all.
But never forgotten.
Bye bye Bertie, our golden boy.
You battled with chronic epilepsy, and for over 9 years, lived to fight a new day.
You faced that challenge and the drugs that were poisoning you, head on.
You gave your loyalty and love without expectation.
You brightened each day with your presence.
You were cheeky, you made us laugh.
You were a team player.
You fitted in.
You always made the best of a bad situation.
That last fit was one too many.
Still you fought, but it got the better of you.
Today we said out last goodbye, and we cried.
Now you are at peace.
You will be sorely missed, by us all.
But never forgotten.
Bye bye Bertie, our golden boy.
Oh poor fellow, epilepsy can be horrible. We had a lab who suffered for a few years until we figured out what triggered it. Watching them fit and then "rebooting" was awful, but within a few hours they were back to normal.
Bertie also looks like a right character, interesting sleeping position in the final photo. :-D
Nine years seems too short, but it looks like he made the most of them!
RIP little Bertie...
Bertie also looks like a right character, interesting sleeping position in the final photo. :-D
Nine years seems too short, but it looks like he made the most of them!
RIP little Bertie...
Thank you all for your kind comments & thoughts, they mean more than you might realise.
I must admit, I'm a bit shocked at how much this has affected me.
I think, maybe, because Berts was so dependant upon us for his welfare, strict medication & diet regime, keeping an eye/ear out for seizures, the routines that shaped our lives over the last 9 years. That & me working from home for all of the time he was with us, aside from the odd day away & 2 months in hospital, constantly in my company & latterly also, the mrs, every day.
When I was hospitalised, 8 months after we got him, Bertie was a great comfort to the mrs, during an awful, uncertain time.
His presence was far grater than the sum of his parts, figuratively speaking.
Our other lad is also quite subdued. The walks over the park are full of frequent stops, just looking around, as if waiting for Berts to come bounding past.
I used to think to myself, "Berts trots like Chewbacca", (few would get that) & when excited, would snort when he ran. Everywhere I look, everything I do, his absence shouts large.
It all seems a bit daft & I know it will pass, but by God, it's red-raw right now.
I must admit, I'm a bit shocked at how much this has affected me.
I think, maybe, because Berts was so dependant upon us for his welfare, strict medication & diet regime, keeping an eye/ear out for seizures, the routines that shaped our lives over the last 9 years. That & me working from home for all of the time he was with us, aside from the odd day away & 2 months in hospital, constantly in my company & latterly also, the mrs, every day.
When I was hospitalised, 8 months after we got him, Bertie was a great comfort to the mrs, during an awful, uncertain time.
His presence was far grater than the sum of his parts, figuratively speaking.
Our other lad is also quite subdued. The walks over the park are full of frequent stops, just looking around, as if waiting for Berts to come bounding past.
I used to think to myself, "Berts trots like Chewbacca", (few would get that) & when excited, would snort when he ran. Everywhere I look, everything I do, his absence shouts large.
It all seems a bit daft & I know it will pass, but by God, it's red-raw right now.
RIP Bertie. So sorry to hear, it takes me back 4 /5 years to when I took an old dog to vet. She had collapsed on her bed, and wet it. Vet checked her out and it looked like she had nerve problems from spine to legs. Treatment was available, but would she survive being bedridden. The look on her face said"end it". A plea from an old friend for help. I could not put her through the trauma, so I did as she asked.
Months later, in dog misery after visiting so many dog rescue places, I was "chosen" by a dog. I'd spotted her on an RSPCA site and thought she might be the one. We met, and she was wary, as she'd been with a lot of other folks. But she had decides we were the ones.
So go look, and do not forget the rescue centres. Somewhere out there is a dog that the last one ( sitting on a cloud ) has decided is right for you.
Months later, in dog misery after visiting so many dog rescue places, I was "chosen" by a dog. I'd spotted her on an RSPCA site and thought she might be the one. We met, and she was wary, as she'd been with a lot of other folks. But she had decides we were the ones.
So go look, and do not forget the rescue centres. Somewhere out there is a dog that the last one ( sitting on a cloud ) has decided is right for you.
Lovely looking dog, very sorry to hear of your loss, but I’m sure he had a great life with you .
Excuse my ignorance but what breed was he? The wife and I are contemplating a dog (or, at least I am trying to persuade her) and I suspect presenting such a handsome fellow as an option may swing it my way.
Excuse my ignorance but what breed was he? The wife and I are contemplating a dog (or, at least I am trying to persuade her) and I suspect presenting such a handsome fellow as an option may swing it my way.
Gassing Station | All Creatures Great & Small | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff