Little Gifts Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Nic your words reflect how precious Ray was to you and your family and by the looks on his face you were all very precious to him. Those wonderful memories will always be with you - he will live on in your hearts. This kind of thing makes me cry like a total girl. One of my rescues is 16 on 10 August and every day I come home worried it will be bad news. She has cancer but is doing very well still but I hear people say the older ones deteriorate very quickly once it is their time. Even when the time is right to say goodbye it is still heartbreaking to have to go through. So I'm feeling your sadness tonight but am also feeling the love you all shared. Alyson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalTheGal Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 What a lovely tribute, to what sounds like a very special dog. RIP Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastion 2 Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 my heart goes out to you and you family old ray was so lucky to have you all...and you to have him. Such a beautiful tribute to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebony's Mum Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Hi Nic, Thanks for sharing that beautiful story, together with gorgeous pictures of your family. Dear Ray was very lucky to stumble across you all, and he obviously new how treasured he was, finally. Oldies are very very special, and mostly we try and give their previous "owner" the benefit of the doubt about them landing in the pound, depending on their condition of course. But there is no excuse for Ray's owners. Their loss, your's and Ray's gain. Cherish his memory and hopefully Hannah will never forget him either. Ebony's Mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Oh Nic what can i say? you are such a generous soul thats why Ray found you What a beautiful thing to say - and so true. Thanks for explaining about Hannah, Nic, and when you can, post the name of the book. It would seem Hannah goes to a very good pre-school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 What a dear old soul, may he RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaS Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 That was such a beautiful and heartfelt post. So touching and real. I am so very sorry for your loss. R.I.P Ray beautiful proud, gentle old boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 What a beautiful story, so much love in every line and the photos show how loved and happy he was. Thank you for giving him a wonderful year, full of love. I think what always hurts so much is to know that such a wonderful dog most likely never had that love before, they were not appreciated and treasured as they should be. Love and hugs to you and your family Nic, it hurts so much but I know you wouldn't change a thing, you would do the same again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggywoof Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Nic.B. That is a beautiful story and so wonderful Ray got to spend his last days with you. I can't imagine how hard it has been for you and I hope you and your family will soon heal your hearts, but never forget. I saw this quote about dogs the other week "When I die, let it be as a pet, so someone will remember me" I find this quite sad, but happy at the same time, as we will never forget the fluffies we have lost. I guess this story hits home with me as I got my 2 dogs kinda as oldies. Chloe was 7 and Corey was 9 and I have had them nearly 3 years now, hopefully with many more years to come yet. Take care and sorry for the long post xoxo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic.B Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Thank you so much for your love & thoughts for our Darling Ray. The morning before I booked the vet to come, I sat with Ray & we spoke together. I pulled out 4 affirmation cards out of about 50. They are not tarot cards or anything like that, just one printed bolded word on a small card I use every now and then to seek advice. The first card was 'Giving' which is so true for old Ray, he has given us so very much. The second was "Reflection" and that is exactly what we were doing at the time. The third was 'Discipline' and this was needed for me. The fourth was 'Action' and this is what I believe Ray wanted. Thank you so much for your love & thoughts, all I can do is cry just for now, I know it will pass, though Ray will always be in my heart. I am sleeping with these cards & Rays collar under my pillow. I am happy he is free & know he will be there for me one day when I too leave the earth. xxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3shepherds Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful old boy. GSDs are very special, somehow they manage to get right into your heart and stay there. You are wonderful for taking him in and giving him such love and happiness in his twilight years. Is that your daughter in the photos? They look to have a very special relationship. Rest in Peace Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthdog Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Blubbing away here at work, thanks goodness it's winter and it can be put down to a cold. RIP Old Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kynan Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Oh no Nic I am so sorry to hear this. I remember when this boy was in the pound and I lost a lot of sleep and tears worrying about him and offered a generous donation to anyone that could help him. I was so glad that you and Save A Shepherd were able to help him and give him a warm and loving home to live out the rest of his days. Thinking of you and your family at this very sad time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianed Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 (edited) How lucky Ray was to spend his final year with you. You can see the love he felt for you in his old shepherd eyes Edited July 23, 2010 by dianed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie10 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 My thoughts are with you and your family. What a wonderful life Ray had with you and what a wonderful friend you all had in Ray. Mollie xox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alix15 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 So sorry to hear about Ray. The good thing is that he had the love and loyalty that he would have given in spades to his previous family, finally returned in bucket loads with yours. He died, not in the pound, but at home with dignity, care and love. RIP Ray . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm266 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 A beautiful tribute and an uplifting story. Condolences to your family RIP Ray you were a special boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbi Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Rest in peace Ray, there is a nobility in senior dogs that touches deeply, my thoughts are with you and your family as you work through your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I am so sorry Nic. That was a beautiful tribute for a very special dog. RIP gorgeous Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 (edited) For Hannah Hannah, Old Ray would of loved you With every beat of his heart Dont be sad Old Ray has gone, You gave him the best life he could of had. I am sure you had many happy times Always hold him close to your heart And dont be sad when you think of him, Y'know Old Ray wouldn't want that. Remember all the stories you read him The times you would laugh and play, He will remain in your heart forever & ever Your special dog Old Ray. And for you Nic, I know youre in alot of pain right now. My thoughts are with you. Nic you are an Angel An Angel in disguise, You saw in Old Ray what others didn't You saw the inner beauty in his eyes. I am Thankful you opened your heart and home So Thankful he had you all, I know now is a very sad time You feel so empty, you could fall. I know you'll cry a river of tears Feel like a part of your heart is gone, For him you will cry, for him you will fret For Old Ray, you will all mourn. But remember all the good times Nic When he made you smile and laugh too, The special time he spent with Hannah All those times he gazed up at you. Old Ray is in a better place now No more pain, he will run free again And just like you, I believe You'll see your friend again..... to you all. Rach XXX Edited July 24, 2010 by k9angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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