dognabbit Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 My friend Shadow, a true gent, has passed away on Easter Monday at 6.30 from liver failure. He fell on Sunday and was being treated in Canterbury for a suspected dislocated knee. Susie and I were driving home to Sandwich after our second of four to the vets on the Canterbury road. It was 9.30ish. As we passed Wingham Wildlife Park in the sky to our right we saw a falling star. We didn’t realise it had made a space for Shadow for the following night. When he shal die Take him and cut him out in little stars And he will make the face of heaven so fine That all the world will be in love with the night And pay no worship no the garish sun I will miss you Shadow, for evermore my dearest friend…….. Shadow was the first greyhound that Claire and I had the fortune to share our home with, he started our knowledge of how beautiful and loving they are and how cruelly they are treated. Because of him 13 greyhounds in Andover were rehomed when a trainer went out of business and then later when we took over White Lodge Boarding kennels we started a greyhound rescue, which became White Lodge Longdogs and with the help of many people we went on to rehome over 350 greyhounds and lurchers a handful of mutts and 3 kittens. I hope all of those greyhounds and lurchers have inspired people to help with their plight so many more have been helped. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 So so sorry What a handsome boy, Sleep tight Shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzeanna Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 So sorry to read this Gary, but I'm sure your many happy memories of him will help you with your grief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico's mum Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 what a lovely tribute to a very much loved dog and friend He leaves behind an amazing legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissie Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 So sorry for your loss, Gary. Shadow will have sweet dreams, knowing how well he was loved by you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elricc Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 sweet dreams shadow, good thoughts for you Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babsc71 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Sleep well Shadow xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yantan Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 I'm so sorry for you loss Gary He was a very special boy Marion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel n Hardy Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 what a lovely tribute to a very much loved dog and friend He leaves behind an amazing legacy. to all those that knew and loved him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careli Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yena Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 's to you all. Run free to the bridge Shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collies r best Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 love the tatoo of him. Have fun at the Bridge Shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staffymad Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 I am so sorry to hear this Gary Run free Shadow, forever young at the rainbow bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 sleep tight shads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ailsas mum Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 I'm so sorry , have fun at the bridge handsome lad. Terri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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