it is with deepest regrets

[guest10229]

it is with deepest regrets that I  have to report that HB sadly has headed to Rainbow bridge.
passed quietly and peacefully in his sleep, at just under 11 years old.
there will be quite a pack waiting when I reach the bridge.

[Newportnobby]

Oh Alan.
I'm so sorry to hear that
I enjoyed your pics of him and won't forget him giving me one of his Bonios

[emjaybee]

I'm so sorry to hear that Alan. I know how much he meant to you & how much our animals bring to our lives.

May he run free & happy for eternity chasing the ever elusive mices.

Best regards, Michael, Catherine, Penfold & Minerva

[Papyrus]

Very sorry to hear that, Alan, he was obviously quite a character. I'm sure he gave you a lot of support when your wife passed away. Remember, I'm not that far away if you want a dog to walk.

With very best wishes,

Chris

[Newportnobby]

  What breed are you, Chris?

[Nbodger]

So sorry to hear that Alan, dogs are true friends. Mable the springer sends her condolences too.

Mike H

[TrevL]

Very sad to hear this Alan, farewell Oscar.  It's not that long since I went throught the same sad event.   Will you get another?  I lasted 7 seven months until Molly came along, but she has more than made up for the loss of Bilbo.

[guest10229]

hi @TrevL

probably will not get another, certainly not another husky.
most of our dogs over the last 54 years have been rescues, now adays the rescues won't consider those of my advanced age.

maybe time to look at fostering or some such, but there is always my grandson's idiot if I feel the need to walk a great hairy moron.

[guest10229]

 Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. 

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. 
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. 
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. 

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. 
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. 

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. 

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. 

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... 

[Bob Tidbury]

So sorry to hear your loss some people never realise that a pet  is just as important as anyone in the family but we treat all our pets AS one of the family we Have a cute 9 year old dog Mitzy and wevhave Guinea pigs that have just gone back out to their summer house after being indoors over the winter and we have now adopted our granddaughters 3 pet rats .
We have just lost or 19 year old cat Fergie who will be running around with all the other pets we've had ,We even had a Guninea pig called Herbie who lived for 14 years the Vet who checks our pets just couldnt believe that he was that old but the records of all his checkups proved it .
Regards
Bob

[lil chris]

My condolences to your loss of your friend, I still miss my little cat Bubbles.
Chris H.

[Trainfish]

Why has it taken over 6 weeks for me to see this thread? The only reason I have now seen it is because I was thinking earlier, where is the old geezer Alan, I haven't seen anything from him for ages. So I did a search and looked at your most recent posts before texting you. I will still send a message soon mate but it will be from my personal number and not the one you have used before. Please delete the one you have as it won't belong to me after Monday.
Anyway, back to this thread and just to say I am truly gutted for you mate. You and HB were a great team and you will have some fantastic memories of him. Keep your chin up and hold your head high knowing that HB had a great life and wherever he is now he will no doubt be watching you. Thinking of you mate.