Happy rehoming Bert day!

Good on you! It's really nice to see such a happy dog in a new home.

What a beauty!

Great pictures, he's a good looking dog, and a lovely story.

Well isn't he just the handsome hound?

Long overdue a dog thread.

3 years and we still don't have a like button

Lovely looking dog

#rescueisthebestbreed

What a handsome guy 👍

Happy gotcha day, Bert.

What a magnificent hound.

I have a rescue dog myself. I remember the first day I picked her up she walked into the house, plonked herself on the couch with no encouragement and fell fast asleep. I like to think to myself that she thinks she's landed on her feet...

The first week was fun with Bodie while he got used to the word 'no', his new name and 2 walks on the lead a day. (Evenings after 6:30 it was like batteries had been removed as he was comatose).

We now have a dog that enjoys the fact that someone is home all the time but for the odd 4 or 5 hour period. There's off-lead walks with a ball (ball is life, nothing interrupts ball). And running with a bike for an hour is the best thing ever especially if the tide is in on the Orwell. Not the sharpest as he'll run chest deep for 500m without pause.

What a magnificent hound.

I have a rescue dog myself. I remember the first day I picked her up she walked into the house, plonked herself on the couch with no encouragement and fell fast asleep. I like to think to myself that she thinks she’s landed on her feet…

I like to think so as well with with Bert - awesome walks and unlimited tummy tickles!

I think I’m in love with Bert! Gorgeous, happy-looking guy!

If he can drive then that is indeed a good price.

If he can drive his name should be Des!

One of the best dogs EVA.

I do like a dog with pointy ears.

One of mine is a rescue. She’s a needy idiot stuffed full of neuroses. Wouldn’t change her, but I’m not sure I’d get another rescue. The one I raised from birth understands English perfectly.

Big tough Bear Dog and his bears!
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Flo says Hi to Bert and wonders if he is free for a bear one day?

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He looks rather special! ❤️

a few more Insta worthy shots of the awesomeness that is Bert. I know one day this little fella is going to break my heart but till then we are having the best adventures together!

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Cracking shots. He's a properly photogenic pooch!

They do that. Little buggers make you fall in love with them and then leave you far too soon.

With that said, mine watched me wire up a plug socket today and did not say a word when he saw me connect it to the switched main and not the permanent. The sod. Now he's asleep on my GF's feet.

I know we'll say 'nice dog' to just about anyone who posts theirs on here, and fair enough; but Bert really is lovely! If you ever get tired of him, send him over to me!

Great pics OP, lots of nice memories you are making there.

Big up Bert 😊

Happy Bert Day! I've been lucky enough to meet him. Gorgeous animal.

Another awesome year of adventures!
Happy 5th birthday with us and 9th trip round the sun for Bert.

Come on! Let's go for a walk!

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Yes Bert 👊

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Excellent that taking Bert into your family has been so hugely positive. Another dog homed in a loving family is a win!

I think this is the perfect example of a win-win situation.

Bert is a great (and very lucky) dog.

Excellent that taking Bert into your family has been so hugely positive. Another dog homed in a loving family is a win!

I think this is the perfect example of a win-win situation.

Bert is a great (and very lucky) dog.

We have to thank Manchester dogs home - the full time carer's there really knew Rommel (as they named him) personality and character as he'd been with them a while.

We also took a long time to make sure both parties were going to be good with each other and we visited and took him for walks many times before committing. I didn't want Rommel/Bert to have the trauma of finding a forever home and it then not working out and finding himself back in Manchester dogs home.
Thankfully it's been great and we love having him in our life and adventures.

Is this really that many years ago.

Had just started canoeing with our 2 year old but then ended up with her 9 week old halfsister at the weekend so canoeing will wait a bit while the little one grows a bit.
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Is this really that many years ago.

Yep 5years ago today - this is the pic of him in the back of our car coming home and looking forward to his forever home. Underweight with bald patches on his elbows from not having a proper bed😢.

His snout is getting a bit greyer with a few random white hairs in his mane and he is on joint supplements as sometimes a bit stiff and achy but otherwise is fine and loving life.

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He looks ao nice and kind

Great story & great pics, esp the canoeing ones. Awesome.

For such a big dog, he does have a kind look about him.

Diagnosed with advanced carcinomatosis tonight, going to say goodbye tomorrow. 

I'm staying strong as I know what I have to do but this guy next to me is going to break my heart.

Oh no. Feeling for you.

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as sometimes a bit stiff and achy

I know that feeling…

…especially after a 20+ mile ride on a 30+lb hardtail wearing 2.3” Maxxis boots! 🥴

Just caught up with the latest post, and I’m so sorry to hear that, I’m genuinely feeling for you right now. However, we can all see that, thanks to you, he had a life well lived, and that’s something that we can all relate to. 

Oh man, I'VE loved Bert and your adventures with him vicariously the last few years on here, so I'm so sorry for you. 

In time I'm sure you will take pride in the fact you were an awesome partner, (I think that's the most appropriate term, owner deminishes the positive impact Bert has on your world) and offered him the most awesome life. But for now know we are thinking of you and your dog. RIP Bert. Stand down good boy. 

Awful news. I've loved every post and picture of him over the years.

That is such sad news, hugs to everyone 

Really sorry, so sad.

Sorry to hear the sad news. Bert is awesome. Take care, and know you've both given eachother the best love possible.

That's hard, best to all of you

Aw that is so sad,he was a most excellent hound.

All the best RNP.

Oh no, that’s awful news. He’s an awesome dog who from what I’ve seen here has had an amazing life, I’ve loved all the posts / pics that you’ve shared of him.

Feel for you, take care.

Sad news.

Always looked forwards to any posts with Bert in.

7 years of the best times for Bert, a very good boy indeed. Loses points for no seatbelt use when driving.

Good luck with today.

Rusty, I'm so sorry to hear that,it's genuinely reduced me to tears just now. You will hurt for weeks, but just be glad you gave him a better time for the last few years. They're never with us long enough 😪 

So sorry to read the latest news. My condolences to you Rusty. It sounds like you had wonderful times together 

So sorry to read this.  Enjoyed seeing pics of Bert over the years and he looked to be a fantastic and loyal companion.  RIP Bert.

I just wanted to say that I really feel for you, it's really tough.

When we lost our cat Tigger some years ago I posted about it on here and someone sent me The Cat's Will (adapted from A Dog's Will) and it really helped (we now have 3 bonkers rescues). You never forget, but perhaps in time they're be another.

The Dog’s Will

When humans die they make a Will
To leave their homes and all they have
To those they love.

I too, would make a Will if I could write.
To some poor, wistful, lonely stray
I leave my happy home.
My dish, my cosy bed, my cushioned chair, my toy.
The well loved lap, the gentle stroking hand, the loving voice
The place I made on someone’s heart.
The love that at the last
Could help me to a peaceful, painless end,
Held in loving arms.

If I should die
Oh, do not say
”No more a dog I’ll have
To grieve me by its loss”
Seek out a lonely, unloved dog
And give my place to them.
This is my legacy.
The love I leave behind.
T’is all I have to give.

He's gone. 

Bert's bedroom is his den at the base of our spiral staircase, I slept on the floor next to him last night, he was more comfortable than me!

Tried getting someone to the house this morning but the earliest was early evening - when we got the diagnosis last night I wanted it to be as soon as possible as he was deteriorating quickly. 

Took him to our wonderful (independent) vets first thing this morning in his favourite Berlingo adventure mobile as he was settled and comfortable, they did the deed in the car.

He slipped away peacefully with me and Lara tickling and talking to him - it was a good death. I carried him inside and laid him to rest.

Thanks for the kind words - I know he had a good life.

Love you Bert.

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So sorry to read this, as others have said he was a gorgeous boy and I loved seeing pictures of him. 

Dusty in here.

It may sound trite, but his passing sounds a lot more civilised than most people are afforded.  I had to make the final call with my old girl, the vet did a house visit and she died in my arms.

It's never long enough but you had, what, seven years of mutual love?  Again, not all people can say that either.

Sorry for your loss, mate.

RIP Bert, I miss him and he's not even my dog. 

Aw shit - so sorry to read this.  As you said, as deaths go that sounds like a good one.

All I can say is

Top dog.

So sorry, but you gave him his best life and that’s all we can do with our faithful companions. 

So sorry to read this RNP. Bert was such a special dog and friend to you, that was very obvious. 

You clearly gave him the very best life and he felt loved right until the very end. 

Rest in peace beautiful Bert xxx 

Sorry to hear this mate. 

We have Lola because of Bert.

Sorry he has gone, but what a happy life!

Sorry for your loss, but you made the right call and to be with Bert until the end is the greatest thing you could do for him. Run free Bert.

Bit dusty here, with Esther our black lab beside me who we rehomed 6 years ago and joins me on our adventures - I’m now thinking of running up a mountain with her tomorrow in tribute to Bert. She’ll be 8 this year and gets a bit stiff at times after a run and having to think about reducing the length of our runs, but I need to cherish those moments.

Wow I'm really feeling it this morning.

I love(d) Sundays, Bert and I always have a big stomp somewhere. Early morning walk on the beach at Lytham / Hardcastle crag's / Holcombe moors etc, just nice beautiful surroundings appreciating the weather and nature.

Then come home have some breakfast whilst watching LRTime on YouTube followed by a snooze with Bert fighting for space at the other end of the sofa. Just not this morning.

Sorting his photos out, these from August last year seem appropriate.

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Ah man, I didn't want to open this thread just in case. Brought me to tears, I'm coming up to 5 years with our rescue idiot. When it's her time, I'm not sure how I'm going to get through it, she's my first dog and it'll definitely be a hard time. 

Feel for you RNP, he was a true character.

@toby1

Bert was our first dog as well. The saying goodbye part was what I considered more than anything else before we took a dog on - I'd seen the effects it had on my good friend Jay when he lost Derek dog.

The physical act of saying goodbye is fine, the awesome vets at our practice took their time (and cancelled some non urgent appointments with understanding waiting clients), and it took place in the back of my Berlingo that Bert loved and we'd had 100's of adventures in.

We were strong, I knew I would have to be for Berts sake, it's quick painless and untraumatic - he just drifted off to sleep. I scooped his lifeless body up carried him inside and placed him with dignity on a blanket. My work was done.

This first morning is hard. I'm in tears writing this. I'm writing it more for myself and don't expect replies, I'm guessing crying is good.

I think there will be another doggo in our future life, dogs are absolutely brilliant, I loved every second of being Berts guardian.

I'm just back from a morning sniffing and 'hunting' expedition with our six-month-old wirehaired pointer goofball of a pup, and I can't imagine how hard it must be to lose your four-legged buddy. He's our first dog and the only regret I have is that we waited so long before getting him. Sounds like you had so many fantastic times with Bert, he looks and sounds like an amazing dog. who had a really big life with you. So, so sorry for your loss. 

So sorry to hear this, but you obviously know how good a life Bert had. Currently sitting in a hotel room missing my own mutt, maybe that’s why it’s a bit dusty in here 

Sorry to hear this mate, RIP Bert.

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Sorting his photos out, these from August last year seem appropriate.

You should get that framed, that's lovely.

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don't expect replies

Are you new here?

Sorry to read the update, rip Bert.

I made bit of an album to give an idea of his life.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/CkN2XhcURR4n5auq6

Really sorry to hear about your loss. Bert seemed to be a wonderful dog (and photogenic!) and it is always saddening to know a loved companion has gone.

Run free Bert.

Sorry to hear this news, RNP

RIP Bert, x

Just adding my condolences - I’ve loved reading about your exploits with Bert over the years, and seeing him as an ever present feature of your inspiring adventures in bangernomics. He looked a handsome big lad in your pics, and always came across as having a lovely temperament. Losing a pup can hit pretty hard - the furry little buggers leave a massive empty hole when they go!

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I think there will be another doggo in our future life, dogs are absolutely brilliant, I loved every second of being Berts guardian.

Its pretty clear he adored being part of your pack.

All dogs are awesome, this is a fact. But dogs with human names are the top of the pack.

Those pictures tell me all I needed to know about Bert, defo the bestest good boy and without a doubt loved as hard as he was loyal.  

Big love to you and yours. x