jayneg Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Just over 12 months ago I took on a new foster from Warrington.An elderly,one eyed Yorkie girl who was vastly obese.Someone said she looked like a little dumpling so we named the poor soul Apple She settled in quickly enough but it was obvious she was not going to be easy to rehome.Firstly she was 'selectively house trained' and secondly she hated any sort of physical contact and would wriggle wildly and complain loudly if anyone tried to hold her for more than 5 seconds She was not aggressive with us or the other animals but rather assertive - pushing her way to the front of the queue like a bossy old lady at a supermarket checkout.She never asked for cuddles or fuss and she is the only dog I have ever had who didn't get excited when she saw you after you'd been out or first thing in the morning.As long as she had her bed and her food she was happy. So she never left and I became a failed fosterer Her lack of vision never caused any problems but about a month ago her remaining eye became runny and sore.Several trips to the vet followed but her socket started to swell and her eye bulged out.Sadly yesterday we received the diagnosis of a tumour so we decided to let her go. I feel strange typing this as I'm not crying or particularly sad.It's not that I didn't love her,I did and I'd like to think that in her own way she loved me back.It's just that somehow I think that if the funny old stick had been a human she wouldn't have had time for tears or sadness,she would have thought they were for the whingers.She would just have got on with things in her own inimitable way. So I'll just say cheerio old girl and thanks for being you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Bones Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Awww you know that is a wonderful tribute. It gave me a tingle down my spine... I can imagine her pushing her way to the front of Rainbow Bridge to wait for you! Sleep tight Apple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Goodbye Apple, what a lovely tribute your mum has written for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yantan Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 A lovely tribute to Apple. Night night old girl sleep tight Marion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnmb Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 What a wonderful tribute to an obvious character! Sleep tight Apple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melp Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Rest easy Apple Jayne, she had the best time of her life with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemstone Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 I remember her and can still picture her little face Sorry she is gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslass Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Goodnight, Apple. You were blessed with a Mum who accepted you as you were - a testament to her love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndwoman Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 You were loved very much Apple I know. Rest easy now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfpenny Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Oh Apple you found a love that we would all love to find, an unconditional love that eccepts us warts and all. Sleep well and know that you were loved and that did love back as only you could. There is something about these warrington yorkies, a grit and determination seldom seen elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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