hushpuppy Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 (edited) A message about Dexter has already been posted in the chat section but I wanted him to be mentioned as a new member of the Rainbow Bridge Posse. Poor Dexter. He went to live with my friend just 13 months ago. He came from rescue and had been picked up as a stray. Nobody knew his history but he settled into his new life with gusto. He was happy and didn't deserve what happened to him. When out walking last week he disappeared under a hedge - this time he picked the wrong garden, it was where the wolfhounds lived. Very bad timing meant that they were out in their garden being exercised and he was pounced on by a pack. The wolfhounds owner saved him from being ripped apart but he flew off in a panic and that was the last time he was seen alive. I tried so hard to find him but didn't go far enough. Dexter was found this morning about five miles away from where he was lost. He was in the garden of a very remote farmhouse, the lady who found him didn't know how long he'd laid there as it was the first time she had been in her garden for days. All dogs are lovely but Dexter's special gift to the world was his cheery attitude to everything. He got so much pleasure out of his little life and it was infectious. It was impossible to be sad around Dexter, he wouldn't allow it, and he always could make me smile and laugh out loud. He wasn't my dog but he stayed with me several times when his owner was away and visited me frequently to go out walking. I loved him and I will miss him greatly. I have spent much of the day in tears, crying for him and for myself. I wish I could have done more to find him before it was too late. So, Dexter, spread your joy at the Bridge. Sweetie is there for you to stalk and pigs ears and tennis balls grow on trees. Rest in peace, scruffbag. Edited December 30, 2007 by hushpuppy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Have happy times over the bridge, little fella. So sorry for you and for his mum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murtle Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 RIP little fella The candle will burn brightly through those that knew and loved him, remember him fondly as he watches and guides you now. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndwoman Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Sleep tight little one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolh365 Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 My thoughts are with you at this time Run free baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoT Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Sleep tight Dexter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smirnoff Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear this. I had hoped that somehow he had found his way to safety. Hugs to everyone who will miss this little fellow. Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hethmar Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 So very sorry to hear this. You and your friend must be heartbroken. Run free boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 So so sorry, Sleep Tight Dexter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissa Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 So very sad - RIP Dexter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 How very sad. RIP Dexter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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