Category: 2005 Profiles
Category: 2005 Profiles
Kelly Ellis
Forever in our Hearts Kelly’s mum, Rosa said, “We are heartbroken to say our lovely girl Kelly crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on the 9th of November 2020. Although we knew we were very lucky to have had her for 15 ½ years, it was still very painful to say goodbye to our beautiful princess.
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At the 2009 Annual Reunion, much to our delight, Jim and Rita Turner were able to lead our 2005 Parade of Rescues again but this year they were accompanied by Perry and Vanessa Leon. DANNY ISABELLE JIM PERRY KIMBA KELLY SAMMY POPPY JUMBLELORRAINE SANDIE RITA VANESSA PAM ROSA IAN DAVID ANNE Both dogs, together with
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Fergus Gee
FERGUS 3.6.2004 – 1.6.2018 A sobbing Moe typed “We lost our beautiful Fergus on June 1st. His back legs had gone and he had no life. He couldn’t go out and for three months we were up at least three times a night for him. It was awful. The only consolation is that he now
DetailsRory Hoppitt
IT WAS THE END OF AN ERA (December 2020) On 22nd Dec 2019, a devastated Sheila said “I am very sorry at this festive season to be the bearer of sad news but we, very sadly, had to say goodbye to wonderful little Rory this week. His beautiful character was there to the end and
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THE FIRST OF THE BROTHERS TO LEAVE US (14.10.2005 – 6.3.2019) On Sun, 10 Mar 2019, Sheila wrote to say “Very sadly we had to say goodbye to our wonderful, huggable, old Rupert Bear on Wednesday 6th March. As you know he had been living the life of a retired old gentleman for some time
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Jumble Jones
A TRIBUTE FROM HIS MUM, ANNE (14.10.2005 – 01.05.2019) Jumble, as one of the first surprise puppies, was originally called Teddy. We named him Jumble after the dog in the Just William stories. He came to live with us on 31st December 2005 when he was 11 weeks 1 day old. One very noticeable thing
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Prince Gerrard
GOODBYE TO OUR TWO VERY SPECIAL GOLDEN OLDIES Both of our Golden Oldies are now sadly gone as Prince passed away in March 2014 to join Holly across Rainbow Bridge. Christine said “He was a dear boy but in the end his back legs gave way and it was the kindest thing to do for
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ELMO WAS THE FIRST TO LEAVE US (2000 – 11/10/2013) The picture on Chesil Beach, taken 3 weeks before he died, is very poignant as he loved the beach so much and it was very special to have the lasting memory of that lovely weekend which the boys really enjoyed together. Elmo adored his country
DetailsChloe Compton
IT WAS SUCH SAD NEWS (SPRING 2013) Shannon was given the name Chloe when she went to live with Jill and Derek. After a very happy 8 years together but far too soon, she was taken from them, leaving them totally heartbroken. We all well remember the condition of those 8 poor dogs back in 2005
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Teddy Keene
GOODBYE TO A VERY SPECIAL BOY (2003 to 16/10/2013) Our beautiful and unique Teddy was the most laid-back dog we have ever known. After a very poor start in life, he had no reason to trust anybody but he trusted implicitly and took everything in his stride. His fan club quickly spread and he won hearts
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The First Surprise Puppies (2005)
THE RESCUE BY THE ISPCA Four dogs were rescued after a raid on a puppy farm by the ISPCA of which three Golden Retrievers were given into the care of Irish Retriever Rescue. These three lovely ladies came to us: and then Alice produced her London surprise puppies, Teddy-Jumble, Rory and Rupert. They grew up
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Ciara Swain
SISTERS REUNITED (3.12.2014) Linda tells us she has, sadly, lost Ciara. Chloe had crossed the Bridge in 2013 so the sisters are reunited once again and, for sure, Bouncer will also be there. On 20th of October, after tests, Linda was told Ciara had kidney failure and had only weeks to live. The following Friday, cruelly, Linda lost her 12 year
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Murphy Brown
IT WAS A VERY SAD DAY (24.8.2019) Murphy came into IRR care over 14years ago, with his tiny brother, when he was just a gorgeous little bundle of 5 weeks old having been, thankfully, saved from the euthanasia that their poor Golden Retriever mum suffered. On Saturday, 24th August, Sheena told us the very sad
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Murphy Gee
REST IN PEACE DARLING BOY (6/12/2011) On 6th December 2011, Moe told us, “Sadly, today, we have had to have our beloved IRR rescue dog Murphy put to sleep due to a very aggressive cancerous tumour. We loved him so much. He was such a character with all his toys and he just loved his chucker and
DetailsBailey Meaney
GOODBYE TO A WONDERFUL DOG (22.10.2018) A devastated Denise told us, “Patrick and I adopted Bailey from IRR in 2005 when he was 14 months old and brought him from his fosterers in the Midlands up to North Yorkshire. This wonderful dog had to be put to sleep at his home on 22nd October 2018
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Lilli Watkins
GOODBYE TO A VERY SPECIAL GIRL (29.12.2017) Pam told us “This was one of Lilli’s last photos taken 3 days before she died. I adopted her when she was one of the eight dogs rescued after a raid on a puppy farm and given into your care in 2005. Sadly, on Friday 29th December, Lilli’s
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WE CAN NEVER SAY GOODBYE (19.5.2017) David tells us “We rescued Sammy via his foster home in Peterborough in December 2005. He was a lovely gentle soul and he was loved and admired by everyone who met him. Although we have owned five other dogs, including.two Springers and another Goldie, Sammy and I forged a
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Bobby Kendrew
GOODBYE TO OUR DEAR BOBBY (12.2.2017) Sue told us ” It is with great sadness that I write to let you know that on Sunday, 12th February 2017, we had to say goodbye to our dear Bobby We rescued him in 2005 and he spent 12 wonderful and active years with us. Sadly, he had a large stomach tumour which
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Toby Nuttley
GOODBYE TO OUR BEAUTIFUL BOY (8.7.2016) Michelle and her daughters said “No one could of ever imagined the effect of such a dog as Toby, could’ve had on so many lives. It was always an unforgettable welcome of bright eyes, joyful bounding and a wagging tail, not to mention enough fur left on your clothes
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Kelly Bell
THE LOSS IS SO SO PAINFUL (2002? – 8/7/2016) Kelly passed over Rainbow Bridge on Friday 8th July on the same day as Toby and Lizzie. There were 3 beautiful angels flying high together that day. Ali and Kelly had 11 wonderful years together and we can never thank Ali enough for giving Kelly such a wonderful Forever
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Sammy Lacey
GOODBYE TO DAD’S SPECIAL BOY (6.6.2016) It is with great sadness that we heard today of the passing of Ian’s special boy, Sam, who must have been about 13yrs. After a short illness, he went peacefully to Rainbow Bridge this morning to be reunited with his Bernese Mountain Dog sisters Jilly May, who passed over
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Lisa Connolly
GOODBYE TO OUR LOVELY LADY (2001? to 18.5.2015) A devastated Sandra told us “Lisa has gone home today. Rory, the vet who helped both Lisa and Alice and her puppies in 2005, came to Carol’s home just before 3pm today. Carol and her 2 sons were stroking her whilst telling Lisa how much they loved her and what a
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Ricky Granger
SADLY, IT WAS THE END OF A WONDERFUL ERA (2001? – 17.4.2015) It was a cold and snowy night when from the plane they did alightThe weather’d made the plane re-route, to Heathrow, off we had to shootBristol the right destination. Favours called from kind relationA panic dash to meet the plane. Who knew life
DetailsRooney Evans
SUCH DEVASTATING NEWS (1.1.2015) We are all very saddened by the dreadful news that the handsome, wonderful natured Rooney has gone to join his babies Bouncer, Chloe and Ciara at Rainbow Bridge. Rooney had been the stud dog at the puppy farm that was raided. He is pictured with his youngest owner. A totally devastated Jill told us “It’s with
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Paddy Ruddick
GOODBYE TO OUR DEAR FRIEND (7.10.2014) Mary told us their beloved Paddy was peacefully put to sleep on 7 October 2014. Paddy had a huge 3kg cancerous tumour removed from his stomach cavity on 18.8.2014 from which he made a brilliant recovery but, unfortunately, it only gave him 7 weeks before it grew back. Knowing
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Bouncer Ward
BEAUTIFUL BOUNCER HAS GONE We were all very sorry to hear that Bouncer went to Rainbow Bridge on 10th March 2012. He was much loved and will be greatly missed by his family. We are sure that his very good friend Teddy, who made the journey recently herself, would have been waiting to greet him.
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Jake Kossakowski
OUR DARLING JAKE HAS GONE (2001-15.5.2014) The picture is of Jake cuddled up to his beloved Dad, Ricky. Jake really missed his lifelong partner in crime Elmo and now they are, once again, reunited forever at Rainbow Bridge. In many ways, knowing his days were also numbered because of a melanoma, it was lovely for him to have his
DetailsBenji and Cassie Green
BENJI AND CASSIE ARE NOW FOREVER REUNITED 2014 was a horrible year as it was when both Cassie and Benji went to Rainbow Bridge. The one good thing is they are, now, together forever and are running free, both young and happy again. CASSIE (1996 to 12.3.2014) Beverley told us “Dear old Cassie passed over
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Holly Gerrard
GOODBYE TO A DEAR OLD LADY Holly left us in 2010 but she had lived to nearly 16yrs which was quite extraordinary given that, when she came to us at age 11yrs in 2005, I imagined we might get a year at most. We have a good vet who comes to the house and Holly just
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Alice Houghton
RUN FREE FOREVER NOW, ALICE (2000? – 3.1.2014) It was with great sorrow, Brenda said “Alice went for her last sleep yesterday at 11.30am. She went very peacefully in my arms and is now without all the pain. We hope they will last forever but that does not happen. Both Kevin and I are
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Sadie Keene
FAREWELL TO OUR LOVELY LADY (2001 to 19/4/2012) Shirley says “Today we had to say goodbye to our beautiful, unique and loving Sadie. We loved her so very much. She was amazingly calm, as if she knew we were doing what we had to for her. She even wanted the vet to stroke her in
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Biddy Connolly
TRAGIC NEWS 24/8/2013 Biddy (previously called Amber) was surrendered to us in 2005 at 20wks old because the children were scared of her. Her ‘sin’ was jumping up, as pups of her age usually do until they are taught otherwise. Today Kate and Tim told us the tragic news about their darling Biddy who was
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LADY FLISS was previously known as Felicity. This lovely golden retriever girl had been dumped in the Wicklow mountains in Ireland. She now lives happily with Lord Jazper in Wiltshire. VERY SAD NEWS (August 2013) A heartbroken Denise tells us “I thought you would like to know that Fliss became very poorly on Thursday evening
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Cara Knight
OUR BEAUTIFUL GIRL HAS GONE (18 July 2013) With great sadness, Kate told us “Yesterday, my husband and I made one of the most difficult decisions of our lives and said goodbye to our beautiful Cara. She was the most laid back, gentle, patient dog and it was a pure pleasure to have her in
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FAREWELL TO OUR DARLING BEN (1998 – FEBRUARY 2013) Pauline (Jefferey) said “Hearing the sad news about Ben has definitely stirred the feelings for Danny once again. He was such a wonderful dog who not only looked exactly like my Dan but their wonderful temperaments were exactly the same too. It seems impossible that they
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Simba Rae
SIMBA CROSSED RAINBOW BRIDGE ON 27.04.2010 We would just like to thank you for allowing us to re-home a wonderful retriever for the last four and a half years. We first looked at your website back in November/December 2005, saw a lovely big boy and read his story. We fell in love with this gorgeous boy and
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Silver Morris
FAREWELL MY WONDERFUL SILVER BOY Pam said “It is with great regret and heartache I have to announce that dear Silver went to Rainbow Bridge on 31st December 2008. He had appeared to be OK the previous weekend and indeed on the day of Monday 29th, he had his breakfast and a little walk, he
DetailsPoppy
Poppy came over with Alice, Lisa and co: and she was brilliant at reassuring the terrified girls. She helped them to come out of Colin’s van by leading the way. When the others moved on, Poppy was fostered with Julie where she proved to be a real sweetheart and she very quickly went to her
DetailsPerry Leon
Perry (previously called Duke) was found roaming around Cork and was absolutely petrified of everything and everyone. He arrived at Sandie’s a quivering wreck and had to be carried in through the door. Perry settled in really well and has somewhere he likes to sit in every room. The living room for example – the
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NANOOK (previously known as Bailey) was surrendered to the pound along with his purebred golden retriever mother (only 3 yrs old) and little brother Murphy at the tender age of around 4 weeks old. Unfortunately, we were not in time to save their mother and she was put to sleep. Nanook is in a loving
DetailsMurphy and Shera McVey
MURPHY AND SHERA WERE THE FIRST DOGS RESCUED BY IRISH RETRIEVER RESCUE In 2005, they were surrendered to the pound because their owner was ill These two happy dogs went to their forever home in Scotland and were soon loving all the attention and tender, loving care, bless them. UPDATE on MURPHY and SHERA We
DetailsMolly Carbin
MOLLY is pictured having fun with her new friend Travis (GSD). Molly had been surrendered by her owner to the pound along with Queenie (Lizzie below). After having given birth to puppies she was surplus to requirements. After much tender loving care in her foster home with Sandra, Molly now lives in Somerset.
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MEGAN was in a puppy farm and the thought of leaving her there was heartbreaking. As can be seen, Megan is doing really well, she seems to be getting bigger every day and has a labradoodle puppy pal called Cola, owned by a friend at work, with whom she spends her days (mostly partying).
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Lizzie (previously known as Queenie) was surrendered to the pound with Molly by her owners. She went off happily with Mike to live with her new loving family in Devon.
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Kimba Morris
THE END OF AN ERA (13/12/2001 to 12/2/2013) Kimba’s passing is the end of an era – she was put to sleep on Tuesday 12th February. She was my angel, much loved and she will be greatly missed. Kimba was one of a 2005 batch of Irish Retriever rescues and she was just over 3
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Honey Bee Cook
WENT PEACEFULLY TO RAINBOW BRIDGE in EARLY 2010 Honey was surrendered to IRR because, apparently, she did not get on with her owner’s other bitch but the real reason was she had an enormous tumour. Honey went into foster with Ali of Greyhound Rescue just as a favour to Pauline and stayed there for 4
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OUR LOVELY BOY HAS LEFT US (18th April 2008) Clare says “It is with a very heavy heart, and in floods of tears I have to tell you that George was taken away tonight. He had not been poorly as such, he had been sleeping a bit more and had a few more vacant days
DetailsDuke Taylor
DUKE WENT TO RAINBOW BRIDGE FAR TOO SOON Duke was a wonderful boy. He came into our care 2 years ago after his owners had taken him to be put to sleep, simply because they were moving house. He was fostered by Ken and Julie, who fell in love with him and adopted him. He
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Darcy Cannon
DARCY WENT PEACEFULLY TO JOIN THE ANGELS (4th July 2008) Darcy (previously called Jim) was picked up as stray and taken to Ashton pound in November 2004. His 7 days passed and nobody came to claim him, no doubt because he was not lost, he was dumped! Darcy is between 8-10 years old, suffers from
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Danny Jefferey
DANNY ASCENDED WITH THE ANGELS (1998 – 9.11.2012) A WHITE FEATHER You’ve gone from me, I miss you so Your coat as white and soft as snow Your big brown eyes with gentle gaze Your loss has left me in a daze. Alone I amble down the road No-one to share my heavy load Just
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HE WENT TO THE BRIDGE FAR TOO SOON (14.9.2007) Clyde was a lovely boy. He was fostered by Pauline in 2005 and he was totally adorable both with people and dogs alike. He was the first foster dog, of many, that Danny took under his wing. We were all devastated to hear that he had
DetailsCarrie Carbin
Poor Carrie spent her first night in the UK under Sandra’s table in London with Lisa and Alice. On arrival at her fosterer, Carols, she immediately took up residence under Carol’s table. We wondered if she, too, maybe pregnant. 26th October 2005 Carrie is getting braver and coming out from under the table when we’re
DetailsBailey (was Buddy)
BUDDY was rejected as a small pup because his playfulness was misinterpreted as aggression. He is now called Bailey and lives with Shirley and family in Northampton where he regularly plays with his (IRR) friend Biddy.
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SCOTT was very badly abused by his original owners. He was fostered by Val and Andy and his terrifying ordeal made him a very difficult foster boy for them. As usual, Val had no intentions of giving up on him and her perseverance paid off as he was a real sweetheart in the end. Scott
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HAPPINESS AFTER A HORRENDOUS LIFE AS A BREEDING MACHINE Poor Bella had a life of torment and pain in one of the worse puppy farms in Wales. She became surplus to requirements when her breeding days were over and she came into our care. Bella has been cherished by Novena for 2 years and she
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ANOTHER ANGEL GOES TO RAINBOW BRIDGE (11th October 2012). We were all very sorry to hear that Babs went to Rainbow Bridge on 11th October 2012. Vince told us “Seven years ago I adopted a little Black Lab. called Babs. I later took a Golden Retriever named Max. At the time I was living in
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Aine was the most terrified of the 8 dogs and the mum of Shannon and Ciara who had been destined to be the next generation of breeding bitches. Aine went into foster with Jane, in Derbyshire, who gently coaxed her back to some sort of normality. Like all of these puppy farm dogs, even the
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