Our Buddy

22/03/2024

They are waiting….

03/03/2024

Sigh 🥺

25/02/2024

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31/10/2023

30/08/2023

Emanuele Grandi's moving poem dedicated to our four-legged friends.
"If you are afraid of having given me few caresses, you should know that I have not forgotten even one.
If you regret having scolded me even once, you should know that I don't even remember it.
If you think you've left me alone for too long, you should know that I've always been waiting for you.
If you are afraid of having spent little time with me, you should know that I, even that little, have enjoyed every moment.
If you think you've played little with me, you should know that I've never counted the times you threw the ball at me.
If you think I've forgotten about your perfume, you should know that even now I'm smelling it in the wind.
If you wanted to be reborn in another life, you should know that I would like to be your puppy in that one too.
If you are convinced that you have some flaws, you should know that for me you have been the perfect one.
If you believe that love can have an end, you should know that in my heart the place of love is infinite.
If you think you have regrets about me, you should know that I would not change a single second of the life I have spent with you.
If you think I no longer hear your voice when you call me, just entrust the sunset breeze with the task of bringing me your words.
If you think I can forget your face, you should know that I wanted to live alone to enjoy your look.
If you think I could have loved someone more than you, you should know that I have loved you more than myself.
If you think I would like a soft sofa, know that with you I would also have slept on the stones.
If you think I wanted more than you gave me, you should know that I've always felt
like the happiest puppy in the world.
If you have ever felt alone, you should know that I have never left my place next to you.
If you think my life has been short, you should know that I wouldn't have wanted to live a minute longer if I hadn't spent it by your side.
If you are afraid that I am no longer near you, know that as soon as you close your eyes I will fall asleep next to you.
If you think you have not made the right decision, you should know that I have always trusted you.
Always.”

17/08/2023

Some days when a person asks me how I am I want to say
‘Well actually I’m still struggling with my pet leaving this earth and I want to hide under the emotional crutch of a blanket ‘

But I say, ‘I’m good thank you, you?’

Because sometimes I’m selfish with my grief, because I feel they won’t understand, because nobody will truly love my dog the way that I did. And they’ll tell me to fill the void, or get over it & I’ll get frustrated so I stay quiet

Every so often I still count the days since she left, does that make me live in the past? so be it. I didn’t pass away with her but I am allowed to go back for a moment if it keeps her alive

I can’t help but feel it’s her every time a bird of prey appears from nowhere. Does that make me crazy? Then I’m crazy but comfortable in the thought that she’s happy in her afterlife

I still talk about her and get upset. That makes you uncomfortable, then maybe just sit in silence with me and let me cry regardless of the reasoning.

Ive kept all of her belongings & even paid for extra phone storage so I don’t have to delete any photos of her. That makes me pathetic, then you’re probably not my person

Because I still miss her I don’t expect others to understand & I know you don’t mean the things you say, but they were a major part of my life for so long

Imagine someone being excited every time you greet them, Someone who makes your bad days better without saying a word
Someone who listens to your woes with no judgement, Someone who supports you in everything without question, Someone who is prepared to go on your adventure at any time A best friend for years... Then it’s gone

Some days I still find it hard & I need to grieve at my own pace with no judgement or competition
Dont take it personally if I seem different today
I’m okay, I’m just sad 🤍

Author Unknown
Artist Unknown

29/07/2023

I Never Left You
I watch you every day, I am always very near.
I know deep in your heart, you realize I am here.
I watch you while you sleep, in your bed at home.
I hear you when you speak to me, when you are on your own.
You cannot understand the reason why I’ve gone.
But I will never leave you I am there to keep you strong.
Talk to me, I hear you, though you may not see.
We share an unbroken bond that will always be.
Death will not keep us apart, for our love is forever.
Just remember me in your heart, and one day we will be together.
Live your life and live it full, don’t waste a single day.
Remember I am always with you every step of the way.

- author unknown (your best friend)

18/07/2023

How very very sad…
I’m sorry your family didn’t love you….😢💔
Our Buddy loves you and will take care of you…

I have put off saying anything but I just can't anymore. This is Valley the day before she was returned to us after living in her forever home for four years. She was 5.5 years old. Last Sunday when her owner dropped her off I asked him to please consider taking her back home and crating her more. Her only issue was that she was so excited when coming inside that she would jump over the back of the couch and had nearly landed on and knocked over their 6 month old baby. She had never growled, nipped, or shown any sort of aggression toward the baby. They had just taken her to their vet for all of her yearly vaccinations and health check on June 26th of '23. I have looked through those records and there is no mention of any health concerns. Sunday she was anxious, understandably, and wanted to carry her fish toy in her mouth everywhere, including outside when I walked her. Monday she was very subdued, she wasn't interested in her food, not unusual for a dog coming into the rescue. I decided Tuesday to clean out Suzie's kennel in my house and move her where I was more often to help her with this transition. My plan was to move her on Tuesday night after I got home from work. Tuesday I took her out before work, she drank some water and walked with me. She was still depressed. When I came home from work I went over to get her to bring her to my house. When I walked in all the other dogs were their normal selves. She was just lying in her her kennel with her fish under her paw but she did not raise her head. I opened her kennel and touched her and she was dead. Omg I couldn't even understand at first. I'm of course blaming myself for not moving her to my house sooner. What did I miss? I went over her vet records again and there is nothing there to indicate an underlying health issue. Why then did she die? In 13 years of rescue I've never had this happen. But this is a dog that seemed to be full of life. She loved her family and for whatever reason they chose to not keep her or even try to work with her. Did she die of a broken heart? I don't know but I'm sure that the stress of it all surely contributed to her death. So tonight I'm sharing this, Valley's story, so maybe another family thinking of rehoming their family dog, will think again and try to make it work. She is now buried here on my farm. Such a tragedy, such a loss. RIP Valley, you are loved and missed.

23/06/2023

❤️❤️❤️

11/03/2023

Buddy ❤️

09/02/2023

Missing our Buddies…😞❤️

13/01/2023

Our Buddy, Beck, and Hunter will take care of you ❤️

28/10/2022

Our Buddy, Beck, Hunter….and all others will be there waiting on us ❤️❤️❤️