Laura L Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Brock was the first Border Collie that I picked out myself. I spent more than an hour at Paul DeWitt & Peg Haese's. I couldn't decide between 2 of the males. It took more than a week for me to pick a name that suited him. Brock took to training like the proverbial duck to water. He worked cows, pigs, sheep, chickens...anything that I asked him to. He was willing to do whatever was needed to get the job done & he enjoyed his job. When it looked like I was going to have to move off the farm, I started looking for homes for my dogs. I wanted to find the best ones possible instead of waiting till the last minute. Thru Carol Campion I met Jill Horton-Lyons in Massachusetts. She & her husband, Jim have a small farm with sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks. Jill flew out here in November of 2006 and spent a few days getting to know Brock and then took him home. He fit right in there. He worked on the farm, joined in Quaker worship, enjoyed the parties held there, the kids & kids' programs, he visited Jill's parents and was loving and kind to Jill's mom with her dementia. Last fall when we came out for Bill Fosher's pasture walk we stayed with Jill & Jim and got to see how happy Brock was in his home. (Bill-you can't believe how grateful I am right now that you had that pasture walk.) Yesterday, someone poisoned Brock and a neighbor's dog. Jill took him to the vet at 4:30 yesterday afternoon and he lost consciousness on the way. This morning he wasn't breathing on his own and Jill made the decision to let him go. Brock never met a person that he didn't like, never played a game that he didn't enjoy and never worked without putting his heart into it. Brocko thank you for all that you taught both Jill & I. You made chores easier for both of us and life a little bit better. We're all going to miss you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aljones Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 What a lovely tribute to a special dog. It is obvious he was very loved, admired, and needed in his life. I am so sorry, though, that you and Jill both lost him so soon and under such awful circumstances. Rest in peace, Brock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Words escape me right now. I cannot imagine how anyone could do something so evil. Brock looked like a wonderful dog and I can only imagine the pain that you are all going through. My deepest sympathies to all of you. RIP Brock, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 I'm so sorry for the early loss of Brock, who must have been an absolutely wonderful dog. My sympathies to you and Jill and Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiegirl Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 How horrendous. I am so sorry. My deepest condolences to his second family and you. Why would someone DO this. It is a rhetorical question- there IS NO excuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyF Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Laura- I have met Brock while out on your farm. He was a sweetie and will be missed by both families. I am so sorry for your loss and for Jill's loss. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearse Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Laura, Sorry to hear about Brock especially such a nice dog falling victim to such a cowardly crime. Sincerest condolences to you and the kids from Christie and me. Pearse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 I'm sorry Laura. How sad that someone's ignorance let to his early demise. It's clear he touched the hearts of both families and will be greatly missed. I'll keep you all in my prayers. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjones Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Laura, What a terrible thing to happen, I know how much Brock meant to you, and his other family. Samantha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquarius89 Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 What a horrible way for such a good dog to go. Rest in peace, Brock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BustopherJones Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 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 his 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. Norah M. Holland, 1870 Via con Dios, beloved little one... And may the villain who poisoned you spend eternity in the 7th Circle of Dante's Hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenlion Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Sick, sick, sick people. My sympathy to everyone who lost here. Especially Brock and the neighbor dog. Toni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiloh714 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 My Shiloh was poisoned too. We are not really sure who did it. She passed on my birthday, this June seventh. She did not make it to her third birthday. Even though she passed young, I think she led a wonderful life here, and that is all I can ask. But you know what??? I think that the Lord and Shiloh gave me this little puppy named Abby. She was born on June 8. So, she will always remind me of my loving Shiloh. Shiloh is in the first few pictures, and Abby is in the last one. With my greatest sympathy, -Janeen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I am very sorry to hear about Brock (and the neighbor's dog). What an awful thing for someone to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Your family and Brock are in my thoughts and prayers Kristen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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