Brodies Mum

So sorry to hear your news. Sending lots of healing thoughts for Snoopy. to you all.

Healing thoughts being sent your way. As you may remembr I lost my Brodie four weeks ago, he had never had a fit before, but had three in one night. Quite obviously there was something else going on, but I found it heartbreaking to sit and watch. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and hope that George feels better soon. Alison

God Speed to the Bridge Pilks. to you all

Last Wednesday Brodie went over the bridge. It has been a strange week and today felt I could post. On Friday16th July Brodie threw three fits within 12 hours. He had never had one before. We were due to go on holiday the next day. The cottage was booked and were taking my husbands Mum, so the rest of the family went down to Suffolk and we hoped to join them later when Brodie had improved. The emergency vet had given him medication which completely knocked him out. I took him back on the Monday to see our usual vet and he reduced the dosages. Brodie was still struggling, wobbly and diorientated, but coping. On Wednesday unfortunately he started to fit again and never really came out of it. The vet came to the house and helped him on his way. We are devastated. Mabel our other dog is coping reasonably well. She seems a litle insecure but is enjoyingall the extra fuss and attention. We joined the family on Thursday and two days with them. Today we collected Brodies Body from the vets where he had been kept in cold storage and we buried him in our garden of rememberance. He was an amazing boy who shared our lives for thirteen years, from the time we found him roaming in Shrewsbury we have never once had a doubt in our mind that he was meant to be with us. I lit a candle for him last Wednesday and my epitaph to him was "Will I ever feel as safe again". Wherever we walked at what ever time of day or night my boy looked after me. He will never be forgotten. We tonight shared a few of memories of life with Brodie as we laid him to rest. Emily remembered taking him a walk to the canal and meeting a couple feeding the ducks, there was a large splash and Brodie was swimming after the bread. We were convinced this couple thought he was starving. Lorna watched from her window as she wanted to remember him on her own. Derek remembered the time when we first found him wandering around Shrewsbury, I had gone into a shop to find out where the police station was. When I came out Derek said he thought the dog was going to be sick as he was retching. I corrected him by saying he wasn't being sick but he had quite a large pink apparation showing. Derek chucked the lead back and said "You hold him". My memory was taking him to dog training classes, which were always a nightmare, as he was always up for a play rather than concentrate. This particular evening he was quiet and seemed to be doing what he was asked. I felt really good and thought we were at last getting there. Suddenly he started to be sick and bought up a round haribrush (complete with handle and all bristles). Five minutes later he was back to being the Jack the Lad of the class. The memories are endless of the wonderful dog we shared our life with. We don't want anyone to feel sad whilst reading this. Please raise a glass to one of the most perfect dogs anyone could know

God Speed on your journey to the Bridge Donna. So sorry for all of you at the moment. This has not been a good week for you . Full of sadness, but also wonderful memories. to you all.

Hi Eileen I know when I have dyed clothes etc you add salt in the final rinse using cold water. Don't know whether that will work. Hope you manage to get it sorted. It is so annoying when things like this happen. Good luck

So Sorry to read about Merlin, God Speed to the Bridge, and be healed. No more confusion anxiety and regret for this very special boy. Sometimes there are these few dogs that can only be helped so far, too much has gone on in their past for them to completely trust and relax. We took on a little girl from a pound situation who had received so much cruelty. We had her for two years, but if I am honest was hard work to have around as she was so unpredictable. To be touched by anyone else than my immediate family caused her so much stress. She had a stroke and we had to let her go there and then. Thank Goodness Merlin had you all. He knew he was loved, and you will always remember him for the special boy that he was. to you all at this sad time. Alison

Having sat and watched EastEnders I felt quite depressed, everyone geting flowers and romance in the air. Then I come on her and come back to reality THE REAL WORLD. My husband is great but not a romantic, but then he is wonderful 365 days of the week not just February 14th as some men are.Thanks everyone this particular thread has made me feel a whole lot better now. So sorry Trudi to hear about your brother To Kelly To KP Hope you get it sorted To Tracey I wonder if they have an identification book to thumb through classified X rating, sorry not a joke really, it must have given you quite a nasty turn last night. To Wendy Glad your tumble dryer has been saved. Sure you must be exhausted after restling with it To Kats Inc So sorry to hear about your Nan, my Mum developed Alzheimers at 59 and for the last 3 years of her life was unable to do anything for herself, she couldn't talk only make silly noises. It was so hard to see her like that and many a day I wanted to help her on her way. She was only 5 stone when she died and I felt so guilty that I had wished her gone so many times before. It is known a tough love. I loved her so much I didn't want her to suffer anymore. We were very lucky that she was in a Nursing Home that was fantastic, the staff were wonderful and treated her so well. It made such a difference to know that she was being well looked after, and when I went three times a week to visit her, they always looked after me and my family whilst we were there. Hope all goes well for you all and you Nan. I know exactly how you all feel.

Sorry I am a late starter. I'm Alison, live with my Husband Derek in Market Harborough. Have two daughters Emily (away at University but seems to be her quite often) and Lorna who was born with Spina Bifida, but as a friend once told me she hasn't read the book of the symptons yet. I work at a conference centre part time and OH runs his own business. We have Brodie , Blue Merle border collie who will be 13 in April, and Mabel a black and white border collie cross from Rochdale Rescue, age approx 6 (she's a lady and not telling) We also have three cats Tom approx 14, Chloe and Jessie both Cat Protection rejects. I have fostered for them for 4 years and these two were difficult to rehome and have ended up staying. We also have Beauty the budgie now 13 years old and Bobby a cockatiel. We also have fish and a rescue black and white 15.3hh cob, Paddy. He is out on loan to a family nearby so I get to see him frequently. Also have two kittens here on foster been here a long time due to ill health, but are rnow eady for rehoming now. Trouble is they are black and black and white. Anyone in the world of cat rescue will know that no one wants black and black white kittens/cats at present. Shame people can't see past the colour they are adorable. Lead a busy life but enjoy coming on this site to catch up on gossip etc. I must be closet nosy neighbour.