Having To Make A Dreadful Decision

[fiona2]

No words to say Robbie but am thinking of you and Charley at the bridge. Take care of yourself

[Lily Freya]

Thinking of you Robbie.  Sending lots of healing thoughts your way, and plenty of these. 

[siam]

So sorry to see that Charley's wonderful life with you has come to an end.

[Nicola]

So sorry for your loss Robbie, but you did the right thing for Charley, he's at peace now

[caro]

Thinking of you Robbie - you did the right thing.  Rest in peace Charley xxx

[piph]

Run free at the Bridge, sweet Charley.  Thinking of you Robbie.    Let Henry help you through your grief, as I'm sure he will.

[White Bryony]

So very sorry for your loss. Sleep tight Charley  xx

[karen488]

 So sorry for your loss. Can't begin to imagine. Run free Charley.

[Salumba]

Its so hard to let them go but we owe them so much . Memories are wonderful . big 

[Robbie34]

Thank you everyone for your messages of sympathy and support for which I have been extremely touched and grateful. 

I never thought I would be so upset about losing Charley because in some ways it was an enormous relief.  However, his going has left a gaping hole in my life.  He has been my constant companion for almost fifteen and a half years - he was ten weeks old when he replaced Benjie, who was almost sixteen years old when he passed on.  He was such a lovely dog who didn't have a bite or growl in him.  He was totally non-aggressive, and could be trusted with the youngest child.  I recall staying in Norwich, when Charley was about six months old, and an elderly lady with her daughter, who had Down's Syndrome, asked if her little girl could stroke Charley.  I asked her if she would like to hold him, and she was delighted.  Charley was so good when she held him and he licked her and made a fuss: he was so gentle.  He went everywhere with me and never disgraced himself in hotels or restaurants in France.  I'm not sure I will be able to say the same of Henry who is very boisterous and not at all gentle, although he also has a lovely nature and can be trusted.

Charley is now resting near Benjie at the bottom of the garden.

[JohnK]

Robbie, I'm sure Henry will redeem himself!

When I lost Danny last year, Minnie assumed "TOP DOG" position, even though she was only 2 years old and very WILD. She has really calmed down and is a true topdog now!

There is no doubt you will miss Charlie, I still miss Danny even now, but the pain has gone, though it was bad at the start.

If you need someone to talk to, please PM me and I'll be delighted to call you.

[williamsmum]

God bless you, Robbie, and I understand so well the pain you are going through at the moment. Lots of tears in my eyes for you and your boy tonight. He will never leave you.  Take comfort from the fact that he will always be close by.

[Maria n Dennis]

So sorry for your loss  Thinking of you at this sad time 

[Countrygirl]

Oh Robbie, I'm thinking of you.

There is only one thing wrong with dogs.  They do not live long enough.

[Robbie34]

Robbie, I'm sure Henry will redeem himself!

When I lost Danny last year, Minnie assumed "TOP DOG" position, even though she was only 2 years old and very WILD. She has really calmed down and is a true topdog now!

There is no doubt you will miss Charlie, I still miss Danny even now, but the pain has gone, though it was bad at the start.

If you need someone to talk to, please PM me and I'll be delighted to call you.

Henry doesn't need to redeem himself, he's lovely.  Just different to Charley.  It would be difficult to choose between them as both are so loveable.  I also had Charley to myself for thirteen years, whereas I shared Henry with Charley for two and a half years.