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They seem to want almost £200 in my area and i can't afford that. I have had 2 rescue dogs in the past that have not been suitable for children although i was told they were and when i wanted to return them i was told i would have to pay them to take them back
i would not get another rescue dog, ..

Big problem is a lot of dogs & cats charities charge so much for the animal.

I know I couldn't afford the money they ask for and the house checks. Even though we are excellent at looking after them our house situation will not allow us to adopt a pet.

Big problem is we only have the one outside entrance and no cat flap, we were turned down twice and Battersea wanted someone at home the majority of the time. Nowhere to put in a flap or additional door either.

As my friends all said they would love to be an animal in our care.

Have a look a Battersea Dogs and Cats home.

Stella, sometimes there are young dogs needing new homes, on gumtree pets - people who have had to move and not allowed pets, or have taken on a pup and found someone is allergic or children too rough with the puppy. I am sure somewhere you will find your special companion soon.

Sue, those verses are beautiful. Uzzi, let the tears come when they will, things will get easier to bear as time goes on, I promise

Lizxxx

Uzzi and Tabitha,

i really do believe that our pets find us and i know that the right dog will come into our lives when the time is right..

xxx <3

Thank you all for this thread

Nothing can replace the loss but this does help - even after many years

I hope you all find new little darlings to help you along life's earthly path, from somewhere a new one has always found me.

I wish you all a blessed Christmas & hopeful New Year and many years of comfort

I can understand all that. Somewhere there is a dog for you I hope they come in to your life soon. It is a shame that Dogs Trust have said no to a puppy to you as I am a firm believer in rescue´s and there are so many out there. x

no,
Bonnie was fifteen and a half and so she had been an old dog for a long time.

I don't want that again Uzzi, and like i said i have been taken in with rescue dogs before , i want a young dog that that can and will want to play with the grandchildren.

i can't walk for miles anymore but i live next to a country park with a lake where she will be able run to her hearts content whilst i walk leisurely..lol

I am used to training dogs from being pups so i know how to cope with that and i have a long garden too.xx

mmmm not fair. Would you not consider and older adoptee

Yes , but they won't let someone of my age have a puppy

xx

Ahh you will have to run a check on them ...try Dogs Trust as they are very honest about their dogs dogstrust.org.uk

https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/

Uzzi, i have twice before and ended up with nightmare dogs... i have to be careful with very young grandchildren about xxx

Stella go down to the shelters and look at them all, one will steal your heart and you will know your choice is right.
xx Merry Christmas xx

That will be lovely and what a kind thing to do Uzzi xx

Stella go for it, but think about adopting an old dear

Uzzi,

i live on my own and thought i was too old to take on another puppy but a dear friend has promised that if and when i cannot look after her anymore she will take her, and i know she will be loved.

I am waiting for the right little girl to come along, i know when the time is right she will find me, maybe Bonnie will help her..

Stella so brave but so right, I still have Mini my grumpy gran. so no new ones for awhile, but I don´t think I can have another steal my heart

Beautiful and i am crying too, my little girl Bonnie went over that bridge too, i am sure her and Minx must be friends by now and i am going to give another little girl my heart soon... never to replace Bonnie i have already told her that... more like a little sister for her to watch over

<3

it would have been Bonnie's 16th birthday today..Christmas eve.

Sue you have just reduced me to bits, I can´t even see for the tears

FM wel done on your adoption, just because they are old they shoulldn´t be forgotten

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
AT RAINBOW BRIDGE

'Twas the night before Christmas, at Rainbow Bridge too.
We Bridgekids were thinking as always of you.
We'd seen how the holidays weren't bright this year,
Heard you whisper so often, "I wish you were here!"

We know how you wish you could just stay in bed
And sleep through the holiday lying ahead,
When all celebrate with their loved ones so near...
Unless they have loved ones on this side this year.

But we're no less alive here, on the other side.
If you could just see us, you'd've laughed and not cried.
The dogs all in harness, pulling the sleigh.
The cats all in Santa hats pointing the way.

The pet birds all flying back over the rainbow,
Bound homeward in spite of Earth's darkness and snow.
All the pets that you've lost, pets for whom you've cried,
Flying home on this Christmas to be by your side.

If you feel warm fur brush you when no pet's around,
Hear a soft bark or purr, just a ghost of a sound,
We're trying to tell you we're visiting this way,
And our visits, even rainbows, can be on any day.

But for Christmas we have something special to do,
A sleighful of happy dream visits for you.
On doggy, on kitty, on winged friend and ferret!
The love that you lavished, we mean now to share it!

We're fetching that love home, the way we once played,
With the closeness we shared and the memories we made.
Our Earth lives with you were too short for us, too,
And on this Christmas Eve we have so much to do.

So all through this night as you sleep in your beds,
Sweet visions of furbabies dance in your heads.
This one special night we can bring you Home for a while,
Your true home in Heaven, where again you will smile.

Over the rainbow you'll fly, for a short while this night,
Hours that you'll be happy, hours that will feel right,
Hours to cuddle and hug us, to run and to play,
Before the return to Earth in our magic way.

And when you awaken and face Christmas Day,
We pray you'll remember your trip on our sleigh,
But in case you forget, just remember our love.
Remember us watching you, your angels above.

Sending love wrapped in rainbows, shining and bright,
Love that will guide you through the darkest night,
Love found in each memory unwrapped through the year,
Replacing dark sorrows with Christmas cheer.

Leave the toys to St. Nick, we Bridgekids bring dreams,
Sweet visits to remind you all is not as it seems
When you look all around you with tired Earthly eyes.
If you saw as we do, there'd be joy and surprise.

There are furangels waiting by those Christmas trees,
Always there for you and hearing your pleas.
We're never more than a thought away from your home,
You're never forgotten, you're never alone.

Nor are we alone here, with our Rainbow Bridge friends.
We know only joy here, the celebrating never ends,
And after our reunions with you Christmas Eve,
We Bridgekids will party like you'd never believe.

But we'll slip away often to be by your side.
Sitting there watching you, eyes open wide,
Praying you'll be able to catch a glimpse of us, too.
But whether or not you see us - Merry Christmas to you!


With love and big Hugs. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3