| Location | Warrington |
| Age | 14 years |
| Date of Birth | 12/03/1991 |
| Date of Death | 19/09/2005 |
| Visitors | 1,875 since 02/11/2008 |
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My 1st dog [ PRINCE ] had just died in the January of 1995, I found it difficult living without a
dog by my side. My husband at the time had said he would buy me a pedigree dog so I bought some dog
magazines to read up on different breeds.
I had 3 breeds in mind a Red Setter, a Long Haired Collie [ Lassie dog ] or a Labrador. As I was
brought up around Lab's my husband suggested I stick with the breed I knew, so one of the dog
magazine's had an article in about a Labrador Rescue Society called Northwest Lab Rescue. We applied
and in the March of 1995 I got a phone call from Glenys who ran the Society, she said we have a 3
year old Black lab male if you want to adopt him, but he dos'nt like cats and gets excited when
greeting.
I said yes we would have him. We then went to Leigh because the owner was traveling from Cumbria
with him and we would meet up at one of the kennals lab rescue used for rehomeing.
There were 4 Labs in the kennals [ 3 Black and 1 Golden ] when we got there we were told Callum was
the one with the collar on. While we were paying the £60 to adopt him and fill in an adoption form
the owner who drove all the way from Cumbria to give him up was still around near her car, she came
over to us crying that started me off as well, she said take care of him he's my baby I have no
children, I said I will we have no children either.
From that day he settled into his new home and he went everywhere with us and like Prince he loved
going to Southport going in the sea and playing with a frizbee.
I split from my husband in 2000 but I kept Callum. Within 3 years I was married to my second
husband who fell in love with Callum stright away, Callum would follow him round like his shadow.
Then in 2004 he was suffering with arthritis he started to slow down and finding it hard to get up
the stairs, he started to look up the stairs if you was upstairs crying and whimpering knowing he
could not make it.
The next year September [05] his back legs had gone he could not get up and when he did manage to
get up he was walking side ways like he'd had a stroke or something.
I knew it was time to have him put to sleep so my brother and my husband took him to the vets yet
again I could not go knowing that he was going for good. I sat in the hall with him on his bed
saying my goodbyes untill it was time to take him the vets. The vet confirmed that he had, had a
mini stroke.
We had him cremated and we have his ashes in a nice wooden casket with a brass nameplate with his
name on.
xxx Callum xxx
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xxx Love Mum xxx
Precious Love
The agony is so great...
and yet I will stand it.
Had I not loved so very much...
I would not hurt so much.
But God knows I would not want to diminish
that precious love...
By one fraction of an ounce.
I will hurt...
And I will be grateful for that hurt
For it bears witness to the depth of my love.
And for that I will be eternally grateful.
AUTHOR:UNKNOWN
A letter from your pet in heaven
Author Unknown
To my dearest family,
some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know,
that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from the Bridge.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here there's no more tears of sadness.
Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy
just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you
when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me
and He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again,
you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family,
They'll be here later on."
God gave me a list of things,
that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list,
was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night
the day's chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you...
in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth,
and all those loving years,
because you are only human,
they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry:
it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers,
unless there were some rain.
I wish that I could tell you
all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you,
you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain,
though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now,
than I ever was before.
There are rocky roads ahead of you
and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it
by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy
and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world,
the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody
who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...
"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...
that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along
I made somebody smile.
God says: "If you meet somebody
who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up,
as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street
with me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind."
"And when it's time for you to go...
from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...
you're coming here to me."
For Callum.....
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ GOODNIGHT SWEET DREAMS Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
♥ ☆ ♥ ☆ ♥ ☆ ♥
┊┊ ┊┊ ┊┊ ┊
┊┊ ┊┊ ♥ ☆★ Beautiful Angel ♥
┊┊ ┊┊ ┊┊ ┊
┊┊ ┊┊ ★☆ ★ It's Time To Sleep ♥
┊┊ ┊┊ ┊┊ ┊
┊┊ ┊┊ ★☆ ★ The Day Is Done And Yours To Keep ♥
┊┊ ┊┊ ┊┊ ┊
┊┊ ┊┊ ★☆ ★Now Close Your Eyes For Rest To Take ♥
┊┊ ┊┊ ┊┊ ┊
┊┊ ┊┊ ★☆ ★ And Have Sweet Dreams Until You Wake
┊┊ ┊★
┊┊ ★♥
┊┊
★With Love Ann.xXx♥
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My loyal fury friend
♥****♥****♥****♥****♥****♥
When you went to heaven
And over rainbow bridge
You were met by all your loved ones
The place thats full of love
♥****♥****♥****♥****♥****♥
I know i miss you deeply
And your in no more pain
So ill blow a kiss and send you love
Until we meet again
♥****♥****♥****♥****♥****♥
Missing you my fury friend
♥****♥****♥****♥****♥****♥
TEARS
HAVE YOU EVER LOST SOMEONE YOU LOVED WHO
WAS VERY DEAR TO YOU?
ONE WHO YOU LOVED SO MUCH AND MISS THEM
LIKE I DO,
HAVE YOU EVER HAD A HEADACHE TOO PAINFUL TO
BEAR?
AND SHED THOSE BITTER TEARS THAT FALL LIKE THE
RAIN,
IF YOU NEVER HAD THAT FEELING,
I'LL PRAY YOU NEVER DO,
FOR WHEN GOD TAKES THE ONES YOU LOVE,
HE TAKES A PART OF YOU.
We can't know why the lily has so brief a time to bloom
in the warmth of sunlight's kiss upon its face.
Before it folds its fragrance in
and bids the world good-night to rest its beauty in a gentler place.
But we can know that nothing that is ever loved is ever really lost,
and no one who has ever really touched a heart can really pass away
because some beauty lingers on in each memory of which they've
been a part.
Author: Ellen Brenneman
x Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ~♥x♥~ 21st FEB 2009 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ~♥x♥~
GOODNIGHT SWEET ANGEL......
A Special Star So Very Bright
It's Time For Me To Say Goodnight,
So Close Your Eyes And Snuggle Tight
I'm Wishing You Sweet Dreams Tonight.
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XXX
19th FEBRUARY
From tomorrow I will be unable to lit candles for a few days as my computer is going to the workshop to have upgrades, sending lots of love and caring thoughts to you your family and your angels
"Just A Dog"
From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's
just a dog," or "that's a lot of money for just a
dog." They don't understand the distance traveled, the
time spent, or the costs involved for "just a
dog." Some of my proudest moments have come about
with "just a dog."
Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a
dog," but I did not once feel slighted. ………….
And in those days of darkness, the gentle touch
of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome
the day. …………………………………………………
"Just a dog" brings
into my life the very essence of
friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. "Just a
dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make
me a better person. Because of "just a dog" I will
rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the
future.
So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but
an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the
future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure
joy of the moment. "Just a dog" brings out what's
good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself
and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday they will understand that it's
not "just a dog" but the thing that gives me humanity
and keeps me from being "just a man." So the next time
you hear the phrase "just a dog." just smile, because
they "just don't understand."
(unknown author at this stage)
LIVING LOVE
Exerpt from the book "Maya's first Rose
(Passages from "A living love" )
If you are wise, you will let the tears flow as freely and as often as they must. And if you are typical, you will find that not many in your circle of family or friends will be able to understand your grief, or comfort you.
But if you are true to the love of the pet you cherished through the many joy-filled years, you may find that a soul -- a bit smaller in size than your own -- seems to walk with you, at times, during the lonely days to come.
And at moments when you least expect anything out of the ordinary to happen, you may feel something brush against your leg -- very very lightly.
And looking down at the place where your dear, perhaps dearest, friend used to lie -- . The memory will most likely to be painful, and leave an ache in your heart--
As time passes the ache will come and go as if it has a life of its own. You will both reject it and embrace it, and it may confuse you. If you reject it, it will depress you. If you embrace it, it will deepen you. Either way, it will still be an ache.
But there will be, I assure you, a day when -- along with the memory of your pet -- and piercing through the heaviness in your heart -- there will come a realization that belongs only to you. It will be as unique and strong as our relationship with each animal we have loved, and lost. This realization takes the form of a Living Love -- like the heavenly scent of a rose that remains after the petals have wilted, this Love will remain and grow -- and be there for us to remember. It is a love we have earned. It is the legacy our pets leave us when they go. And it is a gift we may keep with us as long as we live. It is a Love which is ours alone. And until we ourselves leave, perhaps to join our Beloved Pets -- it is a Love we will always possess.
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