IN MEMORY OF THOSE WE HAVE LOVED AND LOST OUR LIVES ARE MUCH FULLER FOR HAVING SHARED TIME WITH THEM
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this the last battle can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
Ptarmigan Seeker of Druimmuir
Sire:- FTW Toonarmy Torcere
Dam:- Suzie's Star Eclipse
DOB:- 17/10/1999
Kennel Name:- Fern
17/10/1999 - 24/10/2014
Due to long born illness battle lost at 15yrs 1 week, we had to have Fern (Ptarmigan Seeker of Druimmuir) put to sleep at 12.00 today 24/10/2014 . Stalking companion, landrover co-driver and all round best friend, sleep well and enjoy chasing the phessies for us, you were the start of Druimmuir Spaniels, we love you old girl, sleep well.x.x toasted with sloe gin along side Jura and Gemma.
Spaceage Cracker
Sire:- FTCH Craighorn Bracken
Dam:- Spaceage Pippet
22/07/2000 - 7/11/2011
Kennel Name:- Jura
Rest in peace girl. You were a fighter to the end after being diagnosed with cancer in 2009. You enjoyed the move into the house shortly after diagnosis, even if the laminate had crocodiles on it. You still managed to go picking up only a few weeks before we lost you but you went downhill very fast and we ensured you did not suffer as hard as that decision to make was you went peacefully at 3.40 in the afternoon on the 7th November 2011 at home on a comfy bed.
You were a good friend, faithful companion and brilliant working dog for Gary and have left a fantastic legacy behind here with your son Rogan and grandaughter Reba along with
FTAW Tina Arena
My heart is totally broken, those of you who really know me will know how much she meant to me. Kes was never "just a dog" she was always much much more !
So tonight we have had to say "goodnight" for the last time to the last member of my old guard Kes - aka "The Woo"...
Kes was the reason I got into the gundog and shooting world, and made herself and us many good friends, and for that I owe her a great deal. She always gave me far more than I ever gave her, she went everywhere with me, did everything with me, was my constant shadow, picked the " 1st's " that I shot over the seasons, was my 1st trial dog, my 1st peg dog, duck dog, pigeon dog, she did the lot.
Old age caught up with her a few months ago and she had to start staying home, something her and I both hated. Road trips were never the same without her by my side.
Now at at 16 years and 9 mths her mind and body finally gave up on her tonight and I had to let her go. She was always the warmest welcome home and she was certainly the hardest goodbye. Please don't be "sorry for my loss" I am very sorry and will miss her more than words will say but in truth I am more "grateful for what she gave me"..
Kes you may have left my arms but you will never leave my heart, sleep well and say hi to the others for us. You will forever watch over my shoulder.
Kes - 13/5/2000 - 24/2/2017
Druimmuir Desert Storm
Sire:- FTCH Kenue Fir of Leadburn
Dam:- Spaceage Cracker
16/04/2005- 01/01/2017
Kennel Name:- Rogan
I Really didn't plan this today. Had to say goodbye and goodnight to the second last of the old guard today. Rogan aka Druimmuir Desert Storm called time today. His mind was willing but body couldn't get up anymore not fair to keep him going my duty was duly done even if it doesn't feel that way..
A good friend, honest, loyal and hardworking. He was the best lab I will ever own !! Really regret not having trialled him. Sleep well "My Boy" till we meet again god bless and thank you for the memories.
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DRUIMMUIR DAUNTLESS
Sire:- Breckmarsh Abe of Druimmuir (Bull)
Dam:- Redberry Harriet (Holly)
04/03/2015 - 25/04/2024
Kennel Name:- Tim
Totally gutted to be writing this but last night I had to say goodnight to Tim.....In 4 short weeks he went from a dog with a limp to one who couldn't use the leg at all and we couldn't control the relentless nerve pain....xrays, ct scans etc revealed more things wrong than answers, and all options were hindered by other issues that showed up ruling surgeries out he was dealt a cruel hand and it has all lead to a hard, frustrating, upsetting and exhausting past few weeks trying to help him, he was such a brave soldier but yday told me he had no fight left and right now I feel all the emotions in one but least he is now out of pain..
Hand reared as a pup though not without it's challenges he rewarded me dailyfor it and I am lucky to have shared 9 years with him but it wasn't long enough. He lived to go "picking" and has had some fantastic retrieves and after his horrid tplo year where he missed most of a shooting season and was miserable I vowed to let him just be "Tim" on shoot days and he made the most of it certainly the past season on instagram with his "Tim Things" videos where he kept himself entertained I am only sorry that those have now ended.
He played a vital part when I lost my first gundog Kes and wanted to chuck the towel in which is exactly how I feel now and won't ever be over losing him and for those who maybe see this post and think it's only a dog...will never appreciate the bond he and I shared and that loss is greater than mine.
Tim.....you were my "bimble" my "wee spud" "special one" but most of all my "friend" and you will be so so sorely missed mourn not my loss but be grateful for all I shared with him.