Yes, yes, yes. One day (anytime soon in fact), I will have unalloyed Good News to report. The background of the blog will change to a lovely lively pink, I will blog away on such happy topics as the Flowers and Birdsong here in Cheesetown...
But bear with me. We're not there yet.
George has died.
I haven't mentioned George specifically. He was an older guy Ned and I met when we first moved over here. Like us he was out walking most mornings. He was from London originally, but had fairly settled into Cheesetown. Quiet, laid back, loads of friends round about the place.
He liked Ned, though he worried about him everytime he ran off after rabbits. Bit of a health and safety guy, old George.
First I heard about it was from Petal.. She was upset, what with George and her being together for over 9 years.
It was a tumour. Massive tumour. The vet said it was kindest to let him sleep.
That's the trouble with dogs. You get attached to them - even the ones that aren't your own. Mornings aren't the same without old boxer dog George to worry after Ned.
Sleep tight George.
But bear with me. We're not there yet.
George has died.
I haven't mentioned George specifically. He was an older guy Ned and I met when we first moved over here. Like us he was out walking most mornings. He was from London originally, but had fairly settled into Cheesetown. Quiet, laid back, loads of friends round about the place.
He liked Ned, though he worried about him everytime he ran off after rabbits. Bit of a health and safety guy, old George.
First I heard about it was from Petal.. She was upset, what with George and her being together for over 9 years.
It was a tumour. Massive tumour. The vet said it was kindest to let him sleep.
That's the trouble with dogs. You get attached to them - even the ones that aren't your own. Mornings aren't the same without old boxer dog George to worry after Ned.
Sleep tight George.
24 January 2010 at 13:08
Shame all round. Hope Petal (his owner I assume) is doing okay.
24 January 2010 at 16:32
Sorry to hear about George.
We've been looking forward to the pink background as well.
24 January 2010 at 16:44
Poor George! But he sounds like he was loved so yay for George and his happy life.
24 January 2010 at 19:27
It's a shame dogs don't live at least as long as we do. Totally unfair. And freaking heartbreaking, every time.
Bye, George.
24 January 2010 at 23:10
Poor old George. Commiserations to all concerned.
And good luck with all the potential pink stuff.
25 January 2010 at 08:58
Mme DeF - Petals made of tough stuff. I'm hoping she's OK too.
Rog - thanks. Oh, and yeay, Bring on the Pink.
Ms Veg - Thanks - and I'm glad I got to give him a good head scratch the night before his vet visit.
Elizabeth - Oh agreed. Both times I've had an old dog die on me I've sworn that was the LAST DOG (Ned got under the net somehow)
Mr Musgrove - Oh yes, please, pretty pink with sugar on top. That's all I want. Simples.
25 January 2010 at 11:57
I wish dogs lived longer. Still miss mine. And my cats.
Anyhow, are you sure about the pink????
Sx
26 January 2010 at 11:14
Scarlet - Agreed. If they're going to have great personalities and become your Best Pal, they should hang around longer.
Not sure about pink...that's why we're still in deepest dinge.