A Tribute To Rosie The day I met Rosie she was a tiny bundle of golden curls, full of fun and adored by her mum and dad (my daughter and son-in-law). She turned into a gentle, patient Cavapoo who loved life, and any food she could get her paws on! Rosie's hugs were legendary.... Continue Reading →
Gifts For Grieving Dog Owners When someone loses their dog it is so difficult to know what to say to them. The grief of losing a family pet is just as hard as losing a member of your family. However, people are expected to carry on working and getting on with daily tasks, even though... Continue Reading →
What To Say When A Family Dog Has Died When a family dog has died it can be the most heartbreaking time for someone, both mentally and physically. It's very similar grief to how you feel if you lose a family member or close friend. However, you have to carry on regardless, despite the pain.... Continue Reading →
A Year On, Still Blogging It's a year since we lost Alfie and the beginnings of this blog began to form in my mind as a way to distract me from the grief. If I'm honest I didn't think I would still be blogging a year on but it has helped me so much, given... Continue Reading →
Alfie's Gift It's been almost three months since I lost Alfie and the first time I've been able to talk about losing him, I don't think there is any coincidence that I started this blog soon after, it was Alfie's gift to me . Whilst I was walking around looking for feathers and robins as a sign that... Continue Reading →
Losing A Dog (The Real Truth About Dog Bereavement) It's been almost three months since I lost Alfie and the first time I've been able to talk about losing him. I don't think there is any coincidence that I started this blog soon after Alfie died, it was his gift me. Whilst I was walking... Continue Reading →
Emotive Songs About Dogs...Old Shep by Elvis Presley Today I've been thinking about losing Alfie and back to my childhood in the 1970s. This song brought back so many memories. My grandma used to sing it to me when I was a child. It's particularly emotive to me at the moment because I am grieving for... Continue Reading →
The Power of The Dog by Rudyard Kipling THERE is sorrow enough in the natural way From men and women to fill our day; And when we are certain of sorrow in store, Why do we always arrange for more? Brothers and sisters, I bid you beware Of giving your heart to a dog... Continue Reading →
Farewell Harvey, Rescue Dog, Chihuahua. Harvey was with us from January until May 31st, 2014 he was just seven years old. He continued to live his life to the max. There was always someone on hand to give cuddles and kisses on tap. Holly and Alfie provided all the canine help he needed. We were... Continue Reading →