SAD SAD NEWS.....R.I.P. SHARON

[Anastasia]

Our beloved best friend, companion, biggest part of the family....Sharon.....was PTS this morning at 6.55am....

Words cannot describe the pain we are feeling just now. She was peaceful all night and around about 4am she took a turn for the worse and the vet was called....

Yesterday she woke up like it was a normal morning...full of life. We went out to the horses and she was bouncing round with a big grin on her face...and her bit of "straw". She then went round the sheep with my OH and enjoyed bringing in the lambs.....however late last night and this morning you could see the life ebbing away in her eyes...

I sat with her the whole night, speaking to her and stroking her head and ears (as she loved that). This morning I spoke with her and held her while the vet did what she had too. She slipped peacefully away....

Sharon LOVED to pick up straw...as the pictures below show....she used to pick up a piece and then run backwards while trying to bark.....this was what everyone loved about her.....her uniqueness....

The vet told us the timing was perfect for her.....and that we had done everything possible for her.........and I take comfort in the fact that she enjoyed her whole day yesterday with my OH going round the fields etc.....almost like doing her last rounds...

Sharon was my best friend......she was always by my side and at the moment I just cannot imagine life without her........already its quiet..... Her friend Megan looks lost, so will be comforting her just now.....

Sharon has been buried next to her mum, Kim, and best friend Mist. We also buried her with her "bit of straw"...as that was a big part of her life. We are going to buy a memorial stone to put with them all.....as for us its truely the end of an era...

Sharon you were my heart and a big part of me has gone with you...........you will be missed by everyone........rest in peace my best friend......run pain free over the rainbow bridge....

I came across the following poem...which I want to dedicate to Sharon:

I Stood Beside Your Bed Last Night

I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.

I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
" It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.

I was with you at the shops today, Your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today, You tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you, that I'm not lying there.

I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "It's me."

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.

It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew ...
in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is over ...I smile and watch you yawning
and say "Goodnight, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.

I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out ... then come home to be with me.


Sharon.....missing you already.....you mum......xxx

Sleep well my baby....

 

[AmyMay]

She was a beautiful dog. RIP Sharon.

((((((((((((( )))))))))))))))

 

[kibob]

I'm so, so very sorry. Sleep well Sharon, beautiful girl x

 

[Goya]

My heart goes out to you.I am in tears now for you.
The poem is so fitting.
RIP Sharon

 

[Foxfolly]

Really sad news.... sounds like she had a lovely day yesterday though!!

((((((((HUGS))))))))

 

[Chumsmum]

RIP Sharon

Lovely photos.

C xx

 

[LynneB]

I am so sorry. How lovely of her to give you that one last day's memory of her though

It sounds like you both did everything you could to make each other happy.

 

[MurphysMinder]

So sorry. But it sounds like her last day was perfect, I hope that thought brings you comfort. RIP Sharon x

 

[FinnishLapphund]

Very sorry for you, RIP Sharon.

Beautiful poem, filled me with both tears and comfort at the same time. Also nice to hear that I'm not the only one who buried pets with a favourite item, or stayed up a whole night for "only a sick dog" as my grandmother would have said. I don't know how you feel, but when I read your words I remember how I feel when I'm in sorrow, how empty it feels, how used I was to having them there, feeling numb and feeling to much at the same time... In january when my last Buhund died, I had constant chestpain for a week or more, so though words are never enough in these situations, it's not just words, when I write that you have my full sympathy for what you're going through.

But if they now have to die, there can't be a better way to go, than how you did it for Sharon.


Hugs from Sweden.

 

[scotsmare]

Caroline, so sorry to hear your news. RIP Sharon. Hugs to you all.

L x

 

[VLHIEASTON]

She's beautiful ! RIP Sharon, I bet she really enjoyed that last field run around..I love blk and wht border cols.

 

[Maesfen]

So sorry, she'll leave a huge hole in your lives but do cherish your memories of a great friend.

 

[nijinsky]

So sorry for your loss. I love these words:

Lend Me A Pup

I will lend to you for awhile
a puppy, God said,
For you to love him while he lives
and to mourn for him when he is gone.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years,
or maybe for two or three
But will you, till I call him back
take care of him for me?

He'll bring his charms to gladden you
and (should his stay be brief)
you'll always have his memories
as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise that he will stay,
since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught below
I want this pup to learn.

I've looked the whole world over
in search of teachers true
And from the folk that crowd life's land
I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love
Nor think the labour vain
Nor hate me when I come to take my pup back again.

I fancied that I heard them say
"Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done,"
For all the joys this pup will bring,
the risk of grief you'll run.
Will you shelter him with tenderness
Will you love him while you may
And for the happiness you'll know forever grateful stay.

But should I call him back
much sooner than you've planned
Please brave the bitter grief that comes
and try to understand.
If, by your love, you've managed
my wishes to achieve,
In memory of him that you've loved,
cherish every moment with your faithful bundle,
and know he loved you too.

 

[Skhosu]

so sorry to hear your loss

this is a lovely video
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=QiADsg-cJ6E

 

[The Original Kao]

I'm so sorry to hear this

RIP Sharon.

If it should be I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep
Then you must do what must be done
For this last battle can't be won
You will be sad, I understand,
Don't let your grief then stay your hand
For this day, more than all the rest,
Your love and friendship stands the test.
We've had so many happy years,
What is to come can hold no fears
Would you want me to suffer? So
When the time comes, please let me go.
Take me where my needs they'll tend
Only stay with me to the end
And hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.
It is a kindness that you do to me,
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved
Do not grieve it should be you
Who must decide this thing to do -
We've been so close we two these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

author unknown

 

[CAYLA]

R.i.p little girl, looks like she lived life to the full xxxx

 

[mattilda]

Oh A I am so so sorry. You have me in tears with your post and lovely poem. She was a little star here on earth and shines down on you now from above. My heart goes out to you but she is free from pain now. God Bless Sharon sleep tight.X

 

[Cop-Pop]

Huge hugs - RIP Sharon

 

[HeatherAda]

I am very moved by this post. Lovely thoughts and words. So sorry for your loss.

 

[madmuppet]

So so sorry that you have lost Sharon.. What a beautiful dog she was. My heart goes out to you. x

 

[Sprout]

My heart goes out to you - she was obviously a wonderful dog - I hope you can treasure your happy memories and that they will bring you some comfort.

 

[FFF]

(((Hugs)))

 

[brightmount]

So sorry for your loss. Reading your post, the loss of my dear Springer Spaniel Bluff came back to me, and I'm crying with you. It's like losing a part of yourself when a dog that has been special to you slips away. But you chose the right time, and whatever you need to do to grieve, then do it. I had to get a locket to put some of my dog's hair in, and I buried her in a wooden casket in the garden, and got a marble plaque to put over it. I also planted an expensive Daphne over the grave, and it's the only plant that has flourished in our garden.

I took one of her ID tags to a special beach in Dorset that she loved and I buried it in the shingle. And I put a plaque high up in a cliff on a beach she loved in Cornwall. Irrational things but they helped me to grieve.

I never thought I could love another dog like Bluff, but now I have a little rescue terrier who is my life!

This is a poem that I found cathartic and still do. I hope you don't find it too raw, but it's good to cry.

OLD DOG IN A LOCKET
by Heidi Stamm (Bainbridge Island, WA)

Old dog in a locket,
That lays next to my heart;
I will always love you,
As I did right from the start.

You were right beside me,
Through the darkest of my days;
It was your kind and gentle nature,
That made me want to stay.

Now I hold you in my arms,
Your breath still warm against my hand;
Our hearts still beat together,
And I wonder if you understand.

Through the hours that I held you,
Before the light did leave your soul;
I knew a way to keep you,
Forever in my hold.

I snipped the hair from around your eyes,
So I would always see;
The beauty that surrounds me,
Even in times of need.

I snipped the hair from around your ears,
So I would always hear;
Music in the distance,
To quiet any fears.

I snipped the hair from across your back,
To bring me strength in time of need;
And the power of your essence,
Would always be with me.

I snipped the hair from around your heart,
That beat in time with mine;
So I would know that love would find me,
At some distant time.

And so, your life slipped out of mine,
On a quiet Spring-like day;
But I knew that a part of you,
Was always here to stay.

Old dog in a locket,
That lays next to my heart;
I will always love you,
Even though we had to part.

 

[Tia]

I'm so very sorry C

. It's heartbreaking when the time comes to say goodbye to our darling pups.

I know how much you truly adored Sharon and I know she knew how important she was in your life. And hey, what a life eh? All those wonderful years we were both able to spend with and enjoy our delightful girls to the full. How very lucky we both were to be able to share a huge part of our lives with them, and you know, you will continue to share you life with her; her spirit will never fade, she will always be with you, I speak from experience here, my girl is still with me in my heart and always will be, nothing can take her away from here, and nothing will be able to take Sharon away from your heart.

I won't lie to to you because you know how terrible it was for me and I know that your relationship with Sharon was exactly the same as my relationship was with my Poppy. You will hurt

- you will hurt like you have never hurt before in your life and you may find it takes an awfully long time to recover from that hurt, BUT you will get there in the end. You will find peace and eventually you will find happiness in your memories of Sharon.

I'm sending you my deepest sympathy and kindest wishes for you and your family.

Tia xx

 

[minerva]

beautiful post for your beautiful friend, RIP Sharon xxxx

 

[flohelf]

What a beautiful girl !
She had such a wonderful life with you... RIP Sharon and hugs to you.

 

[Oneofthepack]

You spoke so lovingly about her I'm sure she felt like the most loved and cherished girl and that's all we can do for them for the years they are with us. RIP xxx

 

[Ravenwood]

I am so sorry for you - its so gutting to lose a fabulous dog and friend.

 

[prose]

I can't comprehend how difficult this must be for you. She sounded like a dog in a million--and what a stunning girlie, too.

RIP Sharon.

 

[Lottie7]

Flipping heck, I'm sit here crying over my beloved friend whom I lost 1 year and 11 months ago. The hurt and heartbreak you are going through brings it all back to me.

I'm so very sorry for your loss. There's nothing anyone can say to make it easier for you. Sharon had the most wonderful life with you and knew she was dearly loved. You should try to take comfort from that knowledge.

Big hugs and best wishes to you and your familly.