Laurelin Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 I know I don't post here that much and he's not a border collie but today we helped dear old Trey over the bridge. I can't tell you all how much it hurts. We knew it was coming but still, it came rather quickly and unexpectedly. He was a good boy and will be very missed. May he meet up at the bridge with my past shelties. I know my old Nik has a word or two for him. For the first time since I was 9, I don't have a sheltie in the house. It feels so empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody & Duchess Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 My first dog that was really mine was a wonderful shetlie named Jake. He was the most fantastic dog, and opened my husband's heart to dogs ( of which we now have Cody & Duchess). I feel so, so sorry for you. I know how much it hurts - about equal to what an amazing dog you had. You will always have a special place in your heart for shelties, as you should. Trey was a really beautiful dog, he will always be in your memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderHill Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 What a wonderful face! Sending you many condolences on your loss. Liz S in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea4th Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. I felt the same way when my last sheltie died -- it just wasn't the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 I am sorry to hear that you lost a beloved old friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc4ever Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 What a beautiful boy. So very sorry for your loss. Seems like we're having another run of special friends passing over to The Bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet_ceana Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. Their lives are far too short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 I'm sorry for your loss. He was beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurelin Posted August 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Thanks so much for everyone's kind words. I especially love hearing about other people's shelties. I'm so sorry for your loss. I felt the same way when my last sheltie died -- it just wasn't the same. It really isn't the same. They're a truly great breed and the breed of my childhood I suppose. I can't help it but I'm already looking at sheltie rescues wondering if I might be wrong about not wanting another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BustopherJones Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 High up in the courts of Heaven today A little dog-angel waits. With the other dogs he will not play, He just sits alone at the Gates. ”For I know my Mistress will come”, says he, ”And when she comes, she will call for me.” And her Mistress far down on the earth below, As she sits in her easy chair Forgets sometimes, and she whistles low For the dog that is not there; And the little dog-angel cocks his ears And dreams that his Mistress' call he hears. And I know when at length his Mistress waits Outside in the dark and cold For the hand of Death to open the gates That lead to the Courts of Gold, The little dog-angel's eager bark Will comfort her soul while she's still in the dark. ~ Adapted from a poem by Norah M. Holland, 1870 Via con Dios, Trey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 My sympathies for your loss - he was certainly handsome and it's clear from your posts he was a beloved friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OurBoys Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 My deepest condolences. I grew up with dogs and cats but my 1st dog as an adult was a sheltie. Even tho I lost Niki in 1995, I still think about her often. She was a wonderful companion and my first heart dog. I hope your memories of Trey will soon bring a smile to your face even if you have tears in your eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. Comforting thoughts coming to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shetlander Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 For the first time since I was 9, I don't have a sheltie in the house. It feels so empty. I'm so sorry for your loss. Trey was a beautiful boy. And I know what you mean about the house feeling empty without a Sheltie. When I think of being without Sassy, my heart clutches at the idea of not having such a bright little face watching me as I go about my day. As much as I love Border Collies, I think I'd always want at least one Sheltie by my side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Aww, Lauren, our condolences to you and your family. I almost felt like I knew Trey though I never met him. I haven't been on in several days so I missed this initially. I hope you can find some peace in Trey's memories and that he visits you in the future in some special way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onice Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloRiver Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 I am really sorry to hear this, Lauren. I don't think it's weird at all to be looking at rescues. The right dog will come, Sheltie or no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. It's times like this that words just seem so inadequate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikita4ever Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. I understand the hurt and pain you are suffering as I lost my beloved Nikita this past June. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. This just breaks my heart. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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