Farewell Littlest Bear!

On a sadder note Saturday saw us saying yet again a sad farewell to one of our own.

Last year two lurchers landed in our care, both were elderly and hadnt had a good life thus far. Tipo is one of our current sponsor hounds and Merlin was her companion! Merlin went into foster care and soon became a much loved member of Nicky and Rich's family. He joined Penny and Ed as their new brother and was renamed Ron.

Ron was a batty old boy very much saluki collie cross and although his little cloudy eyes and his gangly legs sometimes let him down he was a game old fella! Sadly on Friday evening his legs let him down for the last time, by Saturday morning he was no better and the vets and Nicky agreed he was tired and scared. With all the love she could offer in her heart Nicky stayed with him whilst he made his final journey.

Nicky & Rich you are in our thoughts, we know just how special Littlest Bear Ronnie Barker was to you both.

Sleep tight lad, you will live on in the hearts of many until we all meet again x

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, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had 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 quivers. 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 finally 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 you cross Rainbow Bridge together....