[Sleep Tight Tango]

It was the 17th October 2005 when you joined our family and changed it forever. Even on your first day at home you already showed us your cheeky side and stack your tongue out at every opportunity -

 

You were so weak that you could hardly woddle 300 yeards down the road but with the TLC your foster mum started and we continued, it was only 4 weeks later when you enjoyed your first off lead run -

 

Tango was a amazing embassdor for her breed but more so for all oldies in rescue as she helped us campaigning for the Oldies Club at Meet and Greets and Fun Dog shows. This picture was taken only 1.5 months after she joined us -

Tango

 

You had you batty moments -

 

and your roaching moments -

 

and you even won a Trophy for 'Best veteran' at the NSBTR weekend in April 2006.

 

You enjoyed with us life, went camping with us and most importantly showed the world that Oldies have so much to offer.

 

 

We will always miss you my little Tango, so play forever young at the Bridge until we meet again

 

Cindy, Steve and Snatch

[Tango Wishes You Farewell]

Thanks everyone. I feel a little better today and once I don't blubber every 2 seconds I will post her tribute. Snatch is rather sad and has been looking for her this morning (he always woke her up with a snog) and seems a little listless. I hope he will pick up.

 

Cindy

[Tango Wishes You Farewell]

THere is this poem I love... By Keri Hulme:

Sing it Round the Pyre

 

If I

go down to Death tonight

cry:

with long sounds and songs of mourning, or out with loud words of glee

then,

light a fire on the beach for me.

.

You can set the flames with rejoicing smiles

as easily as with grief

and all the difference is

knowledge, or belief

Have a care for the sparks meanwhile.

I always try to think of our friends in the bridge like this.

 

Thanks Kerry and to everyone else.

[Tango Wishes You Farewell]

Thanks for everyones kind words and all the supporting and loving messages we received. Tango was indeed a very special girl who not only showed the world how lovely a staffy can be but also how much a oldie has got to offer.

 

I am sure she is having fun at the bridge bossing Lady and Billy Boy around.

 

Until we meet again my little angel.

 

Snatchee is missing you too

 

Cindy

[Tango Wishes You Farewell]

It is with great sadness to let everyone know that Tango has lost the battle she has been fighting. Tango fell asleep peacefully in my arms this afternoon.

 

Run free my little angel, although only with us for a short while, you have shown us much love and affection.

Have fun at the bridge

 

Cindy

[Word Association]

large

[Word Association]

Less

[Controlling Relationships]

It took a lot before I could begin to understand

 

1) He went for me causing bruises and scratches - although playful dogs have caused worse, but with different intent! I made excuses to myself - he'd just given up smoking, and had an operation......

 

And I am sure that Bruce is a relatively mild case - so its been relatively easy for me to break out.

 

I'm not totally cured yet!

 

Ruth

 

I agree with this totally. I was in a abusive relationship for years when I was only just 20 years of age and it took me a long time to remove myself from the physical and emotional abuse and same as you I always made excuses for him and blamed myself.

 

As for Bruce being a mild case, I think they all start off as a mild case but as they realise it is working and they can get us to do what ever they want out of fear, the mild becomes a strong case.

 

You might not be totally cured yet Ruth but you are taking steps into the right direction. I personally think I will never be 100% cured as even now 13 years later I have problems trusting people and stay fairly shallow not letting anyone too close. However I have met my husband and he is very supportive of it all.

 

Cindy

[Glor, Apbt, Sadly Didn't Find His New Home]

Glor I remember his story well and I am gobsmacked how wonderful he looks now. Sarah he is a real credit to you.

 

Cindy

[Word Association]

blue

[Abortion]

Firstly Kazz I am pro choice for various reasons. I am a rape victim and when it happened the first thing I was thinking was 'Oh my god what if I am pregnant'. Lucky I wasn't however if I would have been I can say 100% I would have had a abortion.

 

I think one thing people should really look into when they say 'Pro Choice' do they only mean its the woman's right? I personally think the father (if known) should have as much right as the mother to say Yes or No to a abortion. What if the father says No but the mother say Yes, I know legally the woman can go ahead but is this right?

 

Cindy

[Billy Boy]

Run free at the bridge little man and rest assured you will be never forgotten. At last you knew love.

 

This poem was send to me and Lynne and we are sure it is from Billy.

 

May I go now?

Do you think the time is right?

May I say goodbye to pain filled days

and endless lonely nights?

 

I've lived my life and done my best,

an example tried to be.

So can I take that step beyond

and set my spirit free?

 

I didn't want to go at first,

I fought with all my might.

But something seems to draw me now

to a warm and loving light.

 

I want to go. I really do.

It's difficult to stay.

But I will try as best I can

to live just one more day.

 

To give you time to care for me

and share your love and fears.

I know you're sad and afraid,

because I see your tears.

 

I'll not be far, I promise that,

and hope you'll always know

that my spirit will be close to you

wherever you may go.

 

Thank you so for loving me.

You know I love you, too.

That's why it's hard to say goodbye

and end this life with you.

 

So hold me now just one more time

and let me hear you say,

because you care so much for me,

you'll let me go today

 

Susan A. Jackson

 

 

You will always be loved and never be forgotten Billy Boy

 

Until we meet again

 

Lynne, Bruce and Cindy

[Meggie Moo Has Gone To The Bridge]

I am so sorry. Run free Meggie Moo and have fun being a little cheeky madam.

 

My thoughts are with you Sarah and Dave and the rest of the sproggie gang

 

Cindy

[Levi Stafford Male Lost/stolen]

Everyone is still rooting for levi's safe return. Hugs to his dad

[Clicker training]

Wow, thank you Cindy I'd love to borrow it Does that mean you may come and see your oldies club failed foster or are you going to post it? If you haven't got my addy, let me know

 

YOu could always come to me for a cuppa. Its a tad heavy to post to be honest.

Cindy

[Clicker training]

Denese, I have a really good book called 'Clicker Training Step by Step' (karon pryor and peggy tillmann) you can borrow if you like. Its a good 50 page book with tips, idea's hints etc

Cindy

[Introduce Yourself]

Hi, my name is Cindy, I am *mumble* and live with a long suffering Hubby called Steve in the wonderful Magor, South Wales. We are a child free zone and share our home and lives with -

Snatch - roughly aged 12 years old. He is a staffy boy who was due to be PTS in the pound so he came home to us.

Tango - roughly aged 14.5 years old. She is a little staffy girl that was taken out of the pound by the oldies club and I fell in love, what can I say

I am the current fostering and education co-ordinator for the Oldies Club and also have a full time job as a consultant with a global software house.

I am also a life supporter of the Northern Staffy Rescue and try to help out as many rescues with transport and home checking I can.

Cindy

[Gdog]

Guiness I had the honour of meeting you many times. I still remember the very first time a couple of years ago at the Swindon fun dog show where you and poppy and your mum were sitting in the shade and Snatchy and me came for a chat. You were straight away the big loving dog that made Snatch feel comfortable and happy around you.

 

We met since then many times and you were always the big soft boy that your mum and many of us remember dearly.

 

Run free at the Bridge GDog until we all meet again.

 

Cindy, Snatch and Tango

xx

[A candle has been lit]

Thinking of you and your family Denese. I am sure these 2 are having fun at the bridge waiting for all of you.

Cindy

[Farewell To Hobo]

Have fun at the bridge Littlest Hobo and may there be endless supplies of sausages and treats.

Thinking of you Kerri and Family

Cindy