The Best family have continued to support or rescue over many years and look after Charlie .
Today I received the news Charlie has gone to the Bridge
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Glenys,
I am so very sad to report that our beloved buddy boy Charlie died last night after having a great day. We took him for his walk in the morning and he slept in the afternoon, went to the pub with us as usual, where he greeted everyone, hoovered up food molecules and got treats. We got home and he gobbled dinner down and went outside to wee. He seemed to be out a long time and I found him on the lawn in the frost panting rapidly and struggling to stand-we got him inside after a couple more collapses on route and called the vets.
It was clear something dire was going on so we put him in the car and drove him there. They were puzzled as to what had happened so suddenly and wanted to xray him. They called us back in after 5 minutes and said he was dying which we knew and we all lay on the floor with him and stroked him until he stopped breathing.
I have buried him in our garden outside my brewery door where he loved to lie and occasionally dig for who knows what! There is a big hole in our lives. We are gladdened that he had such a good life with us here in Devon and that he didn't suffer long-a splendid last day all in all and pretty much his regular routine.
We are happy he gave such comfort to Alison and my mum and eventually to Gracie and I who treated him more like a son rather than a dog. He will be sorely missed. We are off for a walk now, just the two of us, but I suspect there'll be a third there in spirit.
Keep up your wonderful work.
Andrew and Gracie Best.
Run free lovely Charlie with your Mum and Nan xxx