Anna (Mummys Little Princess)

A small Lady with a big heart and even bigger character!

We had the joy of Anna in our hearts and our home for 4 years.

She went to sleep on Wednesday 30th Jan 2008 following a stroke.

Run free at the bridge beautiful girl..

you will always be sadly missed

Ian & Carolyn

Ben

William

Ben was our Labx with us from the age of 5 weeks
he was abandoned and left in a skip with his brothers & sisters,
he came into our lives and turned it upside down,
life was never the same again.

He was with us for 14 and a half years
his passing was very quick within 36 hrs, here one day gone the next,
a splenic tumor took him from us, quick for him,but a shock for us.

We will never forget him, he taught us so much,
and its through him the reason I help with with Rescue.

Sleep well lad until we meet again at the Bridge....

Kathryn.

Bill

Doggerel, but full of meaning.

For my dog, his name was Bill, I miss him.

This will be our last summer, I said,
you and me there,
sharing the beach,
We sat together gazing,
at kites flying out of reach,
The sand in Norfolk goes on and on;
there is no end,
Yet in my mind I knew,
I was losing my closest friend,

This is my last pint at lunch, I said,
with you laying at my feet,
Your eyes used to follow me every time;
I rose to leave my seat,
The pub in the Dales always had,
blue skies high above,
You may be gone from my side,
but you always have my love.

The last paddle in the river I recall,
with rabbits across the way,
I took a snapshot in my mind,
to capture that happy day,
The Wharfe comes down from the hills above and flows into the sea,
our time together ran its course;
it’s the way it has to be.

This will be the last time, I said,
that Henry licks your face,
Independent, though you were,
you always shared your space,
Henry loved you so very much;
he was bursting at the seams,
He misses you now,
but I’m very sure,
you’re with him in his dreams.

We named a beach after you Bill;
I named an entire section of my life,
You came to church with Henry,
on the day we were husband and wife,
You always spoke kindly of me,
even when I was wrong,
And now it simply breaks my heart,
to know that you are gone.

This will be the last time,
I said to you…
that your eyes look into mine,
I held you closely in my arms,
a feeling I can’t define,
Goodbye my darling, goodbye my boy,
I don’t know what to say,
I will never forget you,
will always love you,
and think of you every day.

(We are Paul and Nic, live in Yorkshire and had two labs: Bill and Henry. Bill was a rescue dog and we had Henry from a puppy. We still have Henry now (Feb 2009) Bill died in November 2007. Thre is not a day goes by that i don’t think of him.
Paul Fryer.)

To Bessie a treasured family member of the Seddon Family,
"until we meet again my Angel"

Toby

Our wonderful Bess, who left us for the Bridge in Aug 2006.
She was the most gentle, wonderful friend, and we miss her every day.

I ONLY WANTED YOU

They say memories are golden

well maybe that is true
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.

A million times I needed you,
a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you
you never would have died.

In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
no one could ever fill.

If tears could build a stairway
and heartache make a lane,
I'd walk the path to heaven
and bring you back again.

Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again

--- Anonymous ---

Love & Light
Gail

Digger

Adopted from the rescue in December 1994.

Digger, a gorgeous golden labrador, adopted the day before his first birthday.
Digger died on Tues 5th Feb 2008, aged 14years and 2 months.

He had had fantastic life with his Lhasa Apso companion, Lily and despite typical labrador dodgy hips was never ill.

He was great with our children and just a lovely chap.

The house seems so quiet- it's only now we realise what a noisy bugger he was!

He is and will be missed for a very long time. .

Richard Carr

Son of Shona, born on the 27th July 1992 Fergus left us on the 17th December 2004 after a short illness.

"Everybody's Friend"

FLETCHER

Fletcher adopted us through Labrador Rescue on the 19th July 1999. Sadly he died on the 10th December 2008 aged 13years.

You dived into the driver’s seat of the car then filled our hearts with love and affection.

You were so laid back liking to go for long walks then relax and watch tv, then running and woofing in your sleep.
Your discerning humph’s and nuzzling nose when you felt the need to join in our conversations or distract the computer mouse, were always accompanied by such love in your eyes.

You came to greet us with your best loved slipper and repaid our love a million fold.
You’ve left us such wonderful memories that when this pain in our hearts eventually fades your love will always be with us.

Pauline, Jim, Pam & Glynn Fergusson

Gemma
November 1993 - October 2005

Kane

This is my gorgeous girl Gemma whom I rescued in June 2001
when she was 7.

She left for the bridge in October 2005.

Just My Dog She's just my dog.
She is my other eyes that can see above the clouds;
My other ears that hear above the winds.
She is the part of me that can reach out into the seas.
She has told me a thousand times over that I am her reason for being.
By the way she rests against my leg.
By the way she thumps her tail at my smallest smile.
By the way she shows her hurt when I leave without taking her.
When I am wrong, she is delighted to forgive.
When I am angry, she clowns to make me smile.
When I am happy, she is joy abound.
When I am a fool, She ignores it.
When I succeed, she brags.
Without her, I am only another person.
With her, I am all powerful.
She has promised to wait for me...whenever... In case I need her;
and I know I will--- As I always have.

She is my dog.

Aileen

Beloved Kane
6.11.93 - 8.3.07

Kane

Inevitably, Mother Nature may have used her sense of humour when inventing Labrador Retrievers, but she painted no more beautiful portrait than that of an old campaigner, the frost of age on his muzzle, still as a statue in a boat or blind, his eyes only moving like silent pickpockets across the skies.

Author unknown.

These words are so appropriate for my Kane, who was a kind, loyal, and gentle giant who gave so much joy to me, and helped Jazz through her difficult days.

Missed so much, you will never be forgotten.

Run free now, my big boy.

Jill & Steve

Minnie

If

If I could turn the clock back
My special wish would be
My much beloved Labrador
Would be returned to me
I’d see those Eyes I love so much
And coat that shined so bright
Big paws that walked on by my side
A friend to share the night
A silent Friend in sad times
A companion in the dark
A Pal to share my dinner
And my walks around the park
A friend who gave me everything asking not much in return
My friend who sadly went away
Whose company I yearn
One day I know we will meet again
I’ll be waiting patiently
Then happy times will come again
For my Faithful friend and me

Born on the 12th May 1990 beloved Shona left us on the 25th January 2007

"A long and wonderful life"

For Beloved Toby who Touched all of our hearts
and to Sue thank you for giving him your love in his twilight time.xxx

From all at Rescue

Toby

Don’t.

Don’t say to me,of my best friend
he’s a dog who’s life’s now at an end
he may be just a dog to you
But she had a heart forever true
Don’t ask of me,”why do you cry,
Cause another one you soon can buy”?
Another one may well come here
but for now he’ll have my tears
Don’t criticize my lonely walks
Or wonder at my solitary talks
They help to bring her near to me
Just like the way it used to be
Don’t come to me in two weeks time
And make my grief feel like a crime
For those like me who understand
Grief and Love go hand in hand
So please don’t make me feel a fool
Or hold me up to ridicule
Please understand my loss is real
And love for him I’ll always feel
My loss will lessen in a while
When thoughts of him will bring a smile
So please be patient,help me through
Show me that you’re my friend too.

By Maggie Moore.

William
Beloved Labrador of the Fryer family 1990 to 2002

William

The Wishing Dream

The other night I had a dream
I was walking down the street
It was still and very quiet
A stranger I did meet
He said to me "I know you
And I have something to give
Riches, jewels and precious stones
A palace for you to live."
I said thank you to the stranger
But my wish would be you see
That you could give me back something
That went away from me
So please do keep your precious stones
And riches by the score
Please give me back my special friend
My faithful Labrador

Zaccy

William

We talked about it
You and I
“I won’t be able to do it”
I said
“It will be hard”
You said
“I’ll cry”
I said
“That’s ok”
You said
“After all you are giving me the greatest gift you can”
“Do you remember the porpoise?”
You asked
“I do you really excelled yourself that day”
I said
I felt you smile.
“I miss Roxys knees”
You said
My turn to smile
You humphed
“Remember the long hot summers at Penrhyn”
I asked
“You would never let me pinch people’s snorkels”
You said
We watched the other two playing.
You sighed .
I cried inside.
“Don’t be sad”
You said, resting against me
“Nana and Granda are waiting for me with Pepsi and Roxy”
You said lifting your sightless eyes to my face
“This is it”
You said
“You asked me to tell you… I’m ready now. I love you.”
My tears fell as you slipped into Peace for ever.
Love you Zac we whispered

Hope this gets to you safely

Zaccy peacefully went to the bridge 21/2/05

Jan