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On the front page: Bye bye Bert
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Posted 2 years ago #
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My heart felt condolences go out to Matt, and all at ST towers. I don't know what it is about Jack Russells but their character always seems way bigger then their actual size.
I have lasting memories of waiting patiently on top of a rabbit warren in the middle of the New Forest, listening to muffled growling and barking from deep underground, as our Jack Russell set the bunnies straight on squatters rights in his back yard.
Good memories...
What are you going to get next? Irish Wolf hound?
Posted 2 years ago # -
my sympathies.
having to put Taz down (7) was one of the hardest times of my life. significantly harder than the loss of friends/family even those at a young age and/or in unexpected circumstances, when its your dog you know nobody else really gets it whereas grief for human loss always seems more shared.
Posted 2 years ago # -
RIP Bert, sad news when you loose a good friend....mine turned 11 at the weekend gave her an extra hug after reading this
Posted 2 years ago # -
Well I suppose one good thing has come of this thread, Burt may of gone to 'a better place', but some big mouth has been put in his.
Don't mess with the owners of the site, it's theirs to do with as they please, & to think I actually thought you were intelligent, stupid boy!
Posted 2 years ago # -
RIP Bert.
The more people I meet, the more I like dogs...
On a related note, I now have an urge to strap my headcam to one of our greyhounds.....
Posted 2 years ago # -
RIP Bert, glad he made it to such a grand age and that the end was quick for him. JRTs are proper old soldier dogs who never give up.
Bertcam is inspired, my petcam (still) revealed only this
Oh and about 100 shots of grass/dirt/pavement.
Must try again soon.
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Oh and about 100 shots of grass/dirt/pavement.
.....and other dogs @rses...
Posted 2 years ago # -
I would like to add my commiserations for Matt and all who knew Bert.
I for one just want to express my humble and personal view that I find dogs deeply spiritual beings who are very protective, and it is no wonder that so many owners find the loss of such a friend can be difficult, so hugs from me.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Sorry to hear your sad news Matt - RIP Bert.
I'll be honest and say I've avoided reading this thread for a few days because I lost my own beloved Bert (16yr old big, chunky half Yorkshire Terrier, half Wookiee) back in March. Was totally devastated because she (yes, she - far more tomboy than lady) was my sidekick through everything, and such a colourful character. Everyone knew her.
All I can say is it does get "easier" as the days and weeks roll on. And remember the good times - there'll be plenty
One more thing (I only say this because it helped us a lot) - I opted to drop Bert off myself (to the crem) so as to say goodbye one-to-one. As unusual as it may sound, I even "attended" the chapel for a 10 minute service - it just felt like the right thing to do.
Bert has since returned home and is again part of the family.
RIP Bert and Bert
SM
Posted 2 years ago # -
Regards to Bert. He looks very happy on the photo, a nice memory of him. Its awful beyond words to loose pets. My sympathy to the Singletrack gang.
Posted 2 years ago # -
So sad to see Bert go. Met him a couple of times at MM/SITS etc and a real character.
Remember the good times.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Matt, and the STW crew,
sorry to learn that Bert's lifting his leg on the Pearly Gatepost.
That's sad news indeed, but after reading your reasoning I can fully appreciate your position.
May your sorrow ease swiftly.Mike T
Posted 2 years ago # -
I'm still not quite sure why SBF has such a problem with WTF I wrote.
I wasn't expecting sympathy, was mearly expressing that I knew how the OP was feeling about the loss of his dog.
Having had my dog for 14 years, we brought her up from being small enough to sit in the palm of my hand, I then had to watch as she was put to asleep.It was possibly the hardest thing I've had to do.
In the end, it was me that had to make the decision, although something that I'd known was coming for while was bloody hard to do.As a child I was always taught that if I had nothing constructive to say, I should keep quiet. On this occasion the same applies to SBF. I didn't ask for him to comment on what I'd wrote and really should have expected someone to take the piss. Hopefully he'll never lose anything that's close to him.
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lets not dwell on SFB eh? I think he has been given a wrap over the knuckles here. This whole thread is about showing empathy and support for Matt, after having made such a hard choice. Never easy, guilt inducing stuff, but ultimately the right thing to do for obviously a much loved part of the family.
Dogs are the best pals, and losing one in ay situation is horrible.
Hope you feel better soon Matt et al.
Posted 2 years ago # -
RIP bert, looks a cute little fella. Always liked to read his line on the editorial section bit thing "where would you like to be stranded due to the ash cloud" etc...
Posted 2 years ago # -
I hope there will be a suitable Bert related outro in the next mag.
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I think he has been given a wrap over the knuckles here
more like being sent to the naughty corner...
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It's lovely Bert outro in Issue 58. Brought a tear to my eye.
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