TINY FRANCIS

MY DOG

You're one in a million, you're special to me
Affectionate, loyal and good company
You're there when I'm lonely and life seems a bore
You cheer me and offer a comforting paw
The look in your eyes says you quite understand
As you thrust a bewhiskered wet nose in my hand
You never desert me, wherever I go
You're a far better friend than some people I know
I thank you by writing this short monologue
To my faithful devoted companion
MY DOG

MISSY DOLONEN   1995 - 11/04/2009:

Dearest Missy

Thank you ever so much for being you and for all the good moments we have shared together.
You were and still are my little baby and I will always miss you, your small round eyes, and your tender way of loving us.
Missy, I know that you fought until the end little one and when I saw you for the last time, your way of purring and looking at me were telling me 'mummy I am not well at all''.
I have known you for many years, I have followed every step you have taken, and I knew that despite all the efforts you made to be strong, this battle was too hard to fight against.
I will never forget the sadness in your eyes when I saw you. Please know Missy that I will always carry you in my heart. You are now with my Daddy and Heaven probably needs a little one like you.
I will cherish all the moments we had together and I will never ever forget you precious one. Charlie misses you, he has been looking for you everywhere.
Farewell Missy, rest in peace now.

Mummy (Mireille) who loves you dearly

'If it should be that I grow weak and pain should keep me from my sleep
Then you must do what must be done for this last battle cannot be won
You will be sad, I understand Don't let your grief then stay your hand
For this day more than all the rest your love for me must stand the test
We've had so many happy years what is to come can hold no fears
You would not want me to suffer so the time has come, please let me go'

Rose, Lyndon, Kirsty thank you for helping Missy until the end.

MAX FLINTER   10/1996 - 05/01/2009:

Max - the wedding guest - best dog!

A much loved and very very much missed Battersea dog.

A real terrier - determined and funny.

Thanks to Lyndon for the extra time we had together.

KUGAR TURNER   05/02/1995 - 04/07/2008:

This most amazing pet was in my life from when I was aged three. Kugar died from illness of old age.  I have some great memories of him, he was so loving and is truly missed.  My heart ached when he passed away but I know deep down he is in a better place and there is no more pain for him.  I love you Kugar and always will miss you.  I remember when you carried my niece, Thalia, around by her nappy!

A LITTLE DOG ANGEL

High up in the courts of heaven today a little dog angel waits:
with the other angels he will not play, but he sits alone at the gates.
"For I know my master will come" says he, "and when he comes he will call for me."

The other angels pass him by as they hurry towards the throne.
And he watches them with a wistful eye as he sits at the gates alone.
"But I know if I just wait patiently that someday my master will call for me."

And his master, down on earth below, as he sits in his easy chair,
forgets sometimes, and whispers low to the dog who is not there.
And the little dog angel cocks his ears and dreams that his master's voice he hears.

And when at last his master waits outside in the dark and cold,
for the hand of death to open the door, that leads to those courts of gold,
he will hear a sound through the gathering dark, a little dog angel's bark.

BEAU DAY   03/09/1995 - 18/03/2008:

I wish you were here with me right now
I would be stroking you and pulling your ears
My heart aches in different ways
And my eyes are full of tears
Now you're gone life is gonna be long.
But I will always remember you, Beauey dear.

All the good times we spent together
All the walks in the park
We'd stay up late and watch a DVD
Until the night grew dark

But now you're in heaven and pain will be at bay.
But I will miss you in every single way
And know you're in heaven and making doggy friends
I hope you remember us until the end

We all miss you Beau, we all love you
Goodbye

From Jodi (11½) xxx

JUDY KEIL   30/05/2007:

A truly wonderful pet and treasured member of our family taken away from us so suddenly.

Never forget you, always love you.

Miss you still so much.

DIGBY TOGHILL  1990 - 23/11/2007:

Dear Digby,
You were not 'the biggest dog in the world', but for me you were the 'best dog in the world'. Seventeen years of unconditional love.

JAKE RICE   09/10/2007:

I've been your friend for a long time
You helped me to learn to trust again
I haven't always toed the line
But you showed me love just the same

There were times when I snapped and snapped
You were there patient and kind
I never felt that I was trapped
Only trust and comfort did I find

What times we had when we walked in the park
You would throw the ball as far as you could
Then I'd run and run and bark and bark
And fetch it back just like I should

Sometimes you were tired and I was too
But you still took me out for my breath of air
Then we wearied back, just as two
You'd let me sleep to show you care

Somehow I seem to have got old
My legs no longer want to run
I find I often feel the cold
And walking does not seem such fun

I know you know that I am not well
You can see the pain in my eyes
My time is nearly up you can tell
We must soon say our goodbyes

Thank you for my wonderful life
I hope I gave you lots of joy
Not too much wrong in my ways
I tried to be a good boy

I'm happy now at peace
Free from weariness and pain
So be happy for me please
Always your friend I will remain

Love Jake

LIBBY WILLIAMS   03/04/2006:

We miss you Libby so much.  There is a piece of our hearts that won't ever heal.  Forever friends.

BEN COLVER   23/01/1996 - 23/12/2005:

Our lovely bouncy boy has left a void in our lives.  Taken from us after a lengthy illness, we still miss him every single day.