luvsdogs Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Sooty came into our lives when my son brought her home from work in November 2000. Being bred by a workmate that wanted to 'get rid' of the litter she was only 5 weeks & 5 days old. What an ugly pup I thought & there goes my chance of getting another Border Collie. Even though I was home with her most of the time, she knew she was my son's dog & what a wonderful bond they shared. My Border Collie April was 7.5 years old & not real comfortable with most dogs. For the 1st 4 days she totally ignored this strange little creature that followed her around. By day 4 April started to take an interest in Sooty & they became the best of friends & loved nothing more than to play tug with a piece of rag in the back yard. Sooty didn't stay little for long, you could practically see her grow every few days, for a while there we thought she may have Great Dane in her, something pointed out to us on occasion. On Christmas Day we went to my cousins for dinner & left Sooty in the back room. Seven hours later when we arrived home I gingerly crept into the room to avoid stepping in a puddle. No puddle, what a good girl, & she was toilet trained from that day on at only 10 weeks old. She had these big ears that she wore pointing outwards. I likened them to the Flying Nun's habit. :laugh: Sooty was such a funny dog to live with, having us laughing at her on many occasions. She was very smart too, picked things up so quickly. For a time I took her to my obedience club where she'd do anything for a tennis ball even though she was also food obsessed. We even had some lessons in DWD when it was in it's infancy. It is with great sadness that we had to say goodbye when she went to the bridge last night. She had been sick for a short while & made it to her 12th birthday on October 16. RIP beautiful girl you were a pleasure to live with & will be sorely missed by all who loved you. In our hearts forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Sooty was meant to find your family , I think :) What a lovely girl. R I P Sooty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ons Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 what a gorgeous girl and such wonderful memories RIP Sooty, fly free at Rainbow Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Sorry for your loss Luvsdogs. My thoughts are with you. R.I.P. beautiful Sooty. xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Rip Sooty. I am sorry for your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogNerd Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 So sorry for your loss Rest in peace Sooty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Sorry for your loss RIP Sooty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) So sorry for your loss Luvsdogs. What a lovely girl Sooty was with her flying nun ears. Beautiful. She was meant to be part of your family. A lovely, loyal friend for your son. R.I.P. dear Sooty, run free lovely girl Edited November 2, 2012 by BC Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 RIP Sooty, what a precious story... I am so sorry you had to say goodbye.. It feels very unfair that their time with us is so short compared to our own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecutter Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Run free Sooty big hugs luvsdogs xxoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 Thank you all for your kind words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clover Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Oh luvsdogs I am so sorry . Rest easy pretty sooty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) Sooty is beautiful, rest gently sweet girl. Edited November 1, 2012 by Ellie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KumaAkita Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Run free Sooty Giant hugs to you and your family, luvsdogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jednkirrasmummy Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Rest in peace Sooty. Sorry for your loss, she sounds like she was a beautiful girl! xox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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