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Just over 6 years ago, this beautiful girl came into my life. She came on her first dog walk with me on 12 March 2018 and has been a very special member of the Happy Buddies walkies team ever since.
Maisy has such a sweet soul, a beautiful character and loves treats but her favourite walks involve water. She is so excited to see me when I arrive to pick her up and drags me down the garden path to my van - I can never get the van door open quick enough for her! After her walks she falls asleep the whole way home and I have to give her a gentle tickle to wake her up when it's time to get out the van to go home. Over the years, Maisy has become my most elderly lady and whilst her pace has slowed she still musters up as much excitement as she can when she sees me and her other furry friends.
Today though, I had the devastating phone call from her lovely mum explaining that Maisy has been very poorly the last few days and I'm heartbroken to say that my beautiful, kind, special water baby has sadly passed away with her family at her side.
It was only a few months ago that her Tuesday walk buddy Bullet, also passed away and I'm comforted to think that Bullet's friendly face will be there to welcome her over rainbow bridge and they can run free of pain together.
Maisy I'll miss you so much and I know that your Tuesday walk friends Dexter, Hector, Obi and of course my Buddy and Fudge will miss you massively too.
This post is in memory of Maisy who passed away at her vets with her family beside her.
Rest in peace beautiful lady Maisy and know you were loved so so much. ๐๐
This is the very handsome, big hearted, gentle Bullet who I first met in 2017 when his lovely mum contacted me for some 121 training after they adopted him and gave him his forever home. Since the very first day I met him, he's had a piece of my heart. On 16 January 2018 I then started walking him once a week. He's been a huge part of the Happy Buddies Team for over 6 years.
Unfortunately, due to Bullet's arthritis and other medical conditions, Bullet retired from his group walkies with me back in June. Although he did join us with his mum every now and then for shorter walks.
It is with a huge, heavy and very sad heart to share the news that yesterday, exactly 6 years to the day that I started walking Bullet, his mum phoned to let me know that they were taking the heartbreaking decision to help Bullet pass away peacefully after discovering a tumour that even if operated on would only give him approximately a month longer (most of which he'd be in recovery for).
We don't know what Bullet's previous life was like but I do know that Susan and Carl have given him the best senior years he could have wished for!
Bullet, you were a gentleman. The sweetest boy. You were a total accident prone, liked a bit of a hump every now and then and I'll never forget the day you went 'AWOL' on me and sent me into a blind panic only to find you minutes later in the bush next to where I last saw you, hunting rabbits! Yes, you reappeared nonchalantly and if you could have spoken, you'd have said "What? What's all the fuss and worry about"!
I feel so honoured to have trained and walked you. You'll be sorely missed by me but also by Dexter, Hector, Obi and Maisy, your best Tuesday walking buddies.
This post is in memory of Bullet, who passed away today at home, with his mum and dad.
Rest in peace you handsome gentleman. ๐๐
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