Wednesday 6 June 2012

RIP Nell (with us from 1st March 1998 to 6th June 2012)

After the problems of last night, we made the decision that today would be the day. And so at 11 a.m. the vet and the vet nurse turned up at our door. Nell hardly raised her head and we knew we'd made the right decision.

We are very sad to lose a dear friend, who enriched our lives in so many ways over the fourteen years and three months she spent with us. From her dreadful start of being badly abused so that when she arrived with us, at approximately 6 months old, she was so thin she could get through the bars of a baby gate and not being able to walk because she had no leg muscles to speak of; to becoming a Therapet and going to work with us every day, giving pleasure to so many people; to the end of her life where she was just Nell, our quiet, lovely, lovely dog.



One of my favourite photos taken a couple of months ago

7 comments:

  1. So so sorry. She was indeed a gorgeous and wonderful dog. Sending you and MM lots of love. xx

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  2. Thanks MG. We know it was the right time, but she sure has left a big hole in our lives.

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  3. Condolences. I know how we'd feel if it was Tess.

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  4. I'm so sorry too. I remember when Nell joined you and she transformed. I'm glad she had so many happy years with you. I think of her every time I see a ragga and will continue to do so. x

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  5. Thanks for your thoughts Bassman and Lizzie.

    We do feel very blessed that she was such a lovely dog and was part of our lives for so long.

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  6. So sorry to read about Nell. A pet is more than a pet. They become part of your family and you miss them when they leave.

    Thinking of you both. xx

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  7. Couldn't agree with you more, Eileen. Thanks for your thoughts.

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