Category: 2021 Roll of Honour
Category: 2021 Roll of Honour
Zoey Meakin
Sad News September 2021 Zoey, sadly, passed to Rainbow Bridge on 4 September 2021. History ZOEY’S STORY FROM HER OWNER DAVID “It was 02.35 when my wife and I pulled up at a McDonald’s on the outskirts of Doncaster just off the M18 on a wet and drizzly morning. By 04.27 we had drank all
DetailsMagic Crofton
The Magic of Christmas Sometimes you know you are supposed to be in a place but circumstances decree that you can’t be there, and so, that’s what happened in December. I was contacted by a rescue that we deal with quite regularly about a sweet old black lab. Well, he wasn’t old, he was 9
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Magic Gibbs
Sad News 25 December 2021 Magic’s mum said, “It is with great sadness I tell you that my gorgeous boy Magic had to be put to sleep on Christmas Day. He had degenerative myelopathy and his back legs gave up. I hope I gave him the magical years you promised him when you named him,
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Gemini Jones
REMEMBERING GEMINI Lynne says “As this year draws to a close we must find the strength to say…………….. For the Memory of Sweet Gemini 2009 – March 2021 Run Joyfully precious Gemini,Run Safely in Trust For close around you crowd the heartsthat love because they mustAnd as we close you round about,guarding you with our
DetailsDaisy Clarke
A Sad Christmas, 24 December 2021 Daisy’s Mum said, ” A sad Christmas for me as I said goodbye to my last IRR baby yesterday. Daisy at the good old age of 14 is now rolling on the grass in heaven with Douglas. Until we are together again sweet girl run and play with your
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Copper Evans
Sad News 13th December 2021 Copper’s mum said: “I just wanted to let you know that Copper, who we adopted over 8 years ago, was put to sleep at the ripe old age of 13.5. He has been wonderful. He has given so much joy to us and our neighbours who basically co-shared him –
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Molly Burgess
Sad News 9 December 2021 Molly’s father said: “Our beautiful old girl Molly left us today. The vet was so kind and considerate, he came round to our home so that she could pass away in the comfort of her own surroundings. She had come to us from Ireland at age 5, so we had
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Rosie Bull
Sad News 10 November 2021 Rosie’s mum said: “Devastated isn’t the word. Martin and I lost our precious baby girl Rosie to the Bridge today. Saturday she wasn’t herself… today despite the Vets trying their best, she drifted away. Run free Daddy’s Little Princess, Mummy loves you xx” JANE’S TRIBUTE TO ROSIE (13.11.2021) I just
DetailsNina Clayton
Sad news, 13 August 2021 Nina’s mum said, “I thought I ought to let you know that our darling Nina, adopted on or around 15 September 2007 at about one year old, died on 13 August this year. She was a wonderful companion and immensely affectionate. She was a feisty girl who always put puppies
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Jack Bailey
Remembering Jack We have found it extremely difficult to think about what to write about our precious boy, Jack. The heartache is so strong. He’s our first family dog, having to say goodbye is the hardest thing we ever had to do. Even with Oscar padding around, our home seems so very empty. Jack has touched the
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Bayley Ayles
Sad News, May 2021 Bayley’s dad, Peter, said: “Our dear Bayley (Bailey) passed away recently at a very good age of over 15 years. She was fit and healthy up to the end but increasingly tired with the advancing years. I put her longevity down to a healthy West Coast Irish upbringing and a loving
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Charlie Pearson
14/03/2011 – 30/09/2021 Charlie (was Prince) crossed to Rainbow Bridge on 30 September 2021. His mum, Amanda, wrote: “We are so heartbroken to have lost our beautiful boy, Charlie, after a short illness, which came to light after a vet visit at the lake district. He loved his holidays there, although would never go in
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George Jefferey
OUR BELOVED GEORGE HAS GONE (7.8.2007 – 4.6.2021) A heartbroken Pauline told us “We are in total shock at the sudden loss of our very special boy. He was one of our “bad lads” but he was always angelic with us and now Georgie is, truly, flying with the angels and is at Rainbow Bridge
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Sammy Beresford
Sad News 5th June 2021 Sam’s mum and dad told us, “Our beloved Sammy collapsed and died on Saturday 5th June 2021 in the garden he helped to landscape. He had been out to check his peemail that morning but decided by lunchtime that he wanted to be reunited with many of his old pals.
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Sad News 9 May 2021 Freya’s mum, Trish said, “It is with a very heavy heart I have to tell you that my beautiful girl crossed over the rainbow bridge on Sunday. She was nearly 15. Needless to say I am absolutely devastated. She really was the most lovely dog and we had a great
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Claude Thomson
Sad News 28 August 2021 Claude’s parents said. “Such sad news to inform you that we lost our beloved Claude after a brief illness. We wanted to thank IRR for bringing him into our lives, he gave us so much pleasure and had the most gentle temperament. We are devastated that our beautiful boy has
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Toby Gibson
TOBY IS HOME On 19th August, Alan wrote, “Our boy came back home to us today after the longest time he had been away from us in 7 years. It was quite ironic that when he came to live with us he spent the time travelling to his new life on Celia’s knee and his final journey
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Monty Howard
FAREWELL TO OUR BEST BOY (6.7.2021) Monty’s Mum, Anne, has told us of his very sad passing saying “On 6th July 2021 our beloved Monty died after a seizure caused by cancer from which he never regained consciousness. We had Monty (then called Chance) from IRR at age 7 years and we had a good
DetailsRoxie Hodgson
Sad News July 2021 Roxie’s dad said, “Two weeks ago our lovely, adventurous, stubborn, gentle Roxie passed over Rainbow Bridge. She was twelve years old and had come to us via IRR, together with her sidekick Milo six years ago. She still loved exploring during her walks, but had become slower due her arthritis, for
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Libby Boylen
Sad News 24 July 2021 Libby’s mum said, “We had to have our Libby put to sleep this morning- she had liver cancer & deteriorated quickly. We were failed fosterers 8 years ago. She was the smiliest, sweetest, laziest, greediest little girl.” History Age: about 4 Sex: female (spaying to be confirmed) Lovely Lady Libby
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Max Bennett
Sad News 20th July 2021 Max’s dad said, “Up until late February of this year, Max was in good health and enjoying his life, however, he was struck down with a Vestibular attack. After a period of some 6/8 weeks, he seemed to have made a full recovery and was getting back to full fitness. Towards the end of
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Angel Crofton
GOODBYE SWEET ANGEL (2nd JULY 2021) An extremely sad Lorraine told us, “Kathryn had recently received the devastating news that her time with Angel was severely limited. At 4.25pm today, Angel was guided by the other angels to be reunited with her dearly missed brothers over the Bridge. Please keep her and my dearest soul
DetailsFrancis Ashwood (was Old Ben)
TAKEN FAR TOO SOON (2.7.2021) Patrick said, “My mum’s beautiful boy, aged only 11 and with her for under two years, has gone. Sadly, we thought the vet trip was for arthritis but upon examination, he had a massive splenic tumour which had spread to the heart and lungs… but with no symptoms other than sudden onset lameness… it just shows how these happy dogs can
DetailsMolly Vinter
RIP Molly (was Misty), 6 July 2021 Molly’s mum said, “We got Molly from IRR in Feb 2008, she was approximately 1 year plus, so she was over 14 when passing over the rainbow bridge. The novelty never wore off with Molly, every single day we adored her, she had a great life with us
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Vinnie McAvoy
GOODBYE TO OUR SPECIAL MR VINNIE (2007- 22.6.2021) Far too soon after saying “goodbye” to his beloved Connie, Terry has now also lost his very special boy, Vinnie. He was loving and kind to humans and other dogs alike and didn’t have a single bad bone in his body. Many tears are being shed for
DetailsRosie Blissett
Sad News 16 June 2021 Rosie’s mum, Julie, said: “We lost our beautiful Rosie today. It was just her time but at 14.5 years, she’d had a good innings and thoroughly enjoyed her all too brief time with us. She was a timid and apologetic soul who never put a paw wrong and gave nothing
DetailsBryn Johnston
Sad News 8 June 2021 Bryn’s mum, Lorraine, said, “Today we said goodbye to the most precious gentle soul. For my miracle boy there were no more miracles. Bryn, You were the bravest strongest boy, you well and truly earned your sleep and I’ll love you ’till eternity.” A QUIET BOY’S HISTORY Bryn, who was
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Brian Hammond-Edwards
FAREWELL LOVELY BRIAN (June 2007 – 7.6.2021) Owen and Sandra told Pauline “We had to say goodbye to Brian last night during the week of what would have been his 14th birthday. He went downhill over the weekend and the vet found a mass in his stomach”. Having had all day with his family, he
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Sam Winfield
Sad News 28th May 2021 Sam’s dad wrote, “Our IRR golden, Sam, passed away on Friday. He was 12.5 years old and had developed cancer. He shared our life for 6.5 years and was a wonderful dog. We miss him so much. Everywhere we go in the house or garden there are memories of him.
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Kerry Sherwin
Sad News March 2021 Kerry’s mum, Jacqueline, said: “Our beautiful ‘Kerry-gold’ crossed over the bridge in March 2021. She was 14 years old, and we’d have to pleasure of having her in our lives for 10 years. I remember the day we met so clearly. We went to visit her at her foster mum, Jane,
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Chelsey King
Sad News April 2021 Chelsey’s mum, Cheryl, said, “It is with a very heart that I have to inform you that my Chelsey passed away on Monday the 26th April. I have just come home with her ashes. I am heartbroken she was such a lovely gentle girl”. History Female, approximately 5 years old, spayed. UPDATE
DetailsDaisy Tuck
Sad News 4 May 2021 Daisy’s mum, Anne, said, “On Saturday we celebrated Daisy’s 13th Gotcha Day. Sunday morning we went to Rock beach where she had a lovely swim and didn’t want to leave the sea. However, on returning home she wouldn’t eat and went downhill yesterday so today we went to the vets
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Quinn Thompson
Sad News 28 April 2021 Quinn’s dad, David, said: “It is with deep sadness that I must inform you that Quinn went over the Rainbow Bridge on Wednesday 28th April 2021. He has been our best friend and companion for the past eleven and a half years and we are devastated by his passing. We had a difficult time
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Fin Reeve
April 2021 Fin’s mum let us know that Fin (was Finch) was, sadly, put to sleep after a short illness. He is very greatly missed. History Age: young dog, exact age unknown Sex: male, neutered Fun-loving Finch was found as a stray and rescued by IRR. Personality This fantastic boy loves company and games. He
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Charlie Wright
03 06.2016 – 16.04.2021 Charlie’s parents said: Sadly, we had to take the decision to let Charlie go. He was the most willing and lovable retriever, who liked nothing better than to be with you. A real ‘Velcro’ dog. Last October he became unwell. A weekend in and out of our local vets followed and
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Jasmine Coman
Sad News 8th April 2021 Jasmine’s mum Tina said, “Jasmine an IRR dog and my rock lost her battle with kidney disease on Thursday. We adopted her in May 2016 and she was estimated to be around 7 then, so I got her to 12 despite 2 cruciate operations, a move to the UK and
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Connie McAvoy
FAREWELL TO BEAUTIFUL CONNIE (16.3.2021) A very sad Terry told us “Our beautiful Connie went to the Bridge this morning. She had been struggling more and more so today was the right time. Kim was with me and we watched her go very peacefully. We are hoping that B will be waiting to give her
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Buddy Nelson Batey
Sad News 22 March 2021 Buddy passed to Rainbow Bridge on Monday 22 March 2021. Buddy’s mum, Amanda, described him as her “best failure” as he was initially one of her foster dogs, but he never left. HISTORY Buddy is 6 years old and neutered. He is a stunning looking dog. Buddy is a surrender.
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Buddy Crofton
Sad News 08.02.2021 Buddy was a Cocker Retriever X who was relinquished as his family were going abroad. He had lived outside tied up for five years. He had issues but slowly, through much patience learned to deal with them. He suffered from ‘Red Rage’ a syndrome which is common in mono coloured Cocker Spaniels
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Sidyl Waterfield
Sad News 12 March 2021 Sidyl’s mum, Julia, said: “We are heartbroken at losing our lovely Sidyl. Adopting Sidyl and Madoc together in November 2017 was a wonderful experience. Madoc was full of life and love and a sad loss when he died so soon, and Sidyl was so gentle and happy and patient, even
DetailsBrodie Sarluis
Sad News, February 2021 Brodie’s mum, Katherine, said:“My darling IRR boy, Brodie, was put to sleep on 23rd February, aged nearly 12 years. He had an inoperable tumour on his liver/gall bladder, which at first was thought to pancreatitis. He has been my beloved companion since adopting him in 2014, particularly after my husband died
DetailsBertie Perkin
Tragic news, 4 March 2021 Bertie’s mum, Liz said: “This beautiful boy Bertie gained his wings and went to Rainbow Bridge on 4th March 2021. Sadly, Bertie had Lymphoma , he was only 5 1/2. We collected him from Alan mid-April, 4 years ago . What a boy he was, naughty, funny , helpful ,
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Freddie Jefferey
6.6.2007-18.2.21 Freddie has gone peacefully to Rainbow Bridge. Pauline said: “Freddie had done well, having suffered a couple of vestibular episodes which had left him a much less vibrant version of himself for the last year of his life. Gradually, things started to decline and the rigours of old age didn’t sit well with this
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Freddie Moore
Sad News – 15 February 2021 Freddie’s dad, Simon, said: “Fred has passed on today (15 February 2021) at the ripe old age of 15 1/2 years of age. Over the past year, he struggled to get about as his arthritis had become more severe, on Saturday he lost the use of his back legs
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Saphie Taylor
Sad News – 30 January 2021 Saphie’s mum, Janet, writes: “On 11 October 2015, that lovely lady Belinda and her husband Terry delivered Saphie, a goldie and Molly, a Maltese to me in Wales. The dogs were inseparable companions and although older, settled really well and were a pleasure to be with. I moved to
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