Tuesday was one of the hardest days of my life.
13 years ago, almost to the day, we collected an ex-stray GSD X Collie called Rosie from a rescue centre. She was on the last chance register and as soon as we met her we knew she was the dog for us.
She used to drink out of every puddle on a walk as, we believe, she didn't know where the next drink was coming from.
She settled in really quickly and soon learned that food and drink and cuddles would always be available. She learned to play with various toys including tennis balls and footballs (her favourite).
For 13 years we took her everywhere we went on holidays and days out. We didn't want for her to ever go into kennels again.
We called her calendar dog as she always knew Wednesdays and Saturdays were Jumbone treat night. I kid you not!
Our hearts are breaking as we have had to say goodbye to the sweetest, gentlest and most loving dog ever.
This house is empty without her at my feet.
So sleep well my darling Rosie. You can run free now without that pesky arthritis making each step so painful.
Until we meet again my beautiful baby bear.
Goodnight beautiful girl xxx
[url=https://flic.kr/p/2jKNeUi]Rosie at 13 by
Terence Rees, on Flickr[/URL]