Run free sweet hound

So sorry to read the news about Grace. We all know how much you loved her and what a gap she will leave in your heart.
She landed on her paws with you MawBroon.
The Rainbow Bridge will be welcoming Grace - run free sweet hound xxx

So sorry to hear the sad news about Grace.

So very sorry to hear about your lovely Grace, she had the best of homes and love.

Love to you at this sad time.

Oh Maw what a lovely tribute to your beautiful Grace. She was so loved by you and Paw I know you will miss her so much but she had the best of times with you. RIP Grace

So sorry that Grace has gone from your life Maw, I think we were all very fond of her and you have so much to deal with already.
She was a beautiful dog and your heart must be broken.

So sorry Mawbroon, have had six greyhound/lurchers including present two, and know how deep they find their way into your heart. Very sorry for your loss.

Very sad news MawBroon best wishes to you and your family.

I have just seen the thread, so sorry Maw such a sad day for you

MawBroon. I have just seen this. I am so very sorry to hear that Grace has gone to pastures new. She looks such a sweetie, and she was very much loved, that was obvious. I don't know what else to say

and (((hugs))). So very sad for you.

Every time one of my pets has died – whether naturally or through euthanasia, which I know was the kindest way at the right time – I have stroked and cuddled them until they were gone and asked them to say hello to those who have gone before. The tears have always fallen. The godly say that animals don't go to heaven. In that case, I don't want to go there either because if my dogs and cats aren't there, it won't be heaven for me.

They will go to Heaven....such love can't just vanish. Love to you, Maw and Paw xxxx

Always a really sad time when we lose a pet, they are part of the family.
So thinking of you Maw ?

What a beautiful poem and lovely tribute Maw.We lost our fabulous whippet cross three years ago and reading it brought back all the sadness if losing him,but also memories of the joy he brought us and how lucky we were to find him.Best wishes to you.

So sorry...losing our dogs is total heartbreak.

sympathies on losing your lovely whippet x
No thoughts of filling that dog-shaped space?

THE DOG
Author Unknown

When God had made the earth and sky,
The flowers and the trees.
He then made all the animals
And all the birds and bees.
And when His work was finished
Not one was quite the same.
He said, "I'll walk this earth of mine
And give each one a name."
And so He travelled land and sea
And everywhere He went,
A little creature followed Him
Until it's strength was spent.
When all were named upon the earth
And in the sky and sea,
The little creature said "Dear Lord
There's not one left for me."
The Father smiled and softly said
"I've left you to the end,
I’ve turned my own name back to front
And called you Dog my friend.'

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Hi MAW.We did fill the dog shaped hole.Very quickly actually,and now have two amazing springer spaniels.We simply hated putting the key in the door and not being greeted by the sound of paws and unconditional love.But we didn't replace him,each dog is so unique and some so special aren't they? We rescued him when he was one and had him 14 years,and despite the most terrible start he was the gentlest of souls.Our two now have their own gorgeous temperaments and make us laugh so much.I relish their youth and vitality but already feel a twinge of sadness if I contemplate them slowing down,growing and the terrible emptiness of saying goodbye .So I cherish them whilst they are here,and the memories of all our dogs gone before.So much at the heart of the family.
And Grace's lovely face ,your sad loss,and the fact you gave her such a good home is what that unconditional love is all about. X

I have just had a call from the vets to say that Grace is "back" with them so I am going over to bring her ashes home.
I am in bits but will be burying her ashes under a lovely apricot rose I have bought called, appropriately, "Grace".
Please think of us this afternoon

maw you will be happier when she is at home with you and you can have a chat with her whenever you want. I used to talk to my 3 in the garden. Nice to plant a rose to remember her by.

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All done
Grace is home in her garden.
This is how I shall always remember her

Beautiful rose for a beautiful friend and companion.