Vale Becky Border Collie

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b.c.molin

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Becky Auldbrig Belladonna Sept 1,1995 to Feb 4, 2009.

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My beloved Becky Border Collie was euthanised at 9.35am on Wednesday February 4 following a stroke she suffered Tuesday afternoon.

Her condition was quickly deteriorating and any possible treatment was made very difficult due to Becky's Diabetes and lung disease and blindness. I and my Vet decided that Becky should not be expected to continue fighting so many opponents and face a decline in her quality of life.

Becky left this life with me holding her pretty face in my hands while she reclined upon her lounge, in her house with her grace and dignity intact.

Her soft nature, quick mind and most of all her sweetness will be missed by all those she loved and who loved her in return.

In death she has walked ahead of me for the first time, rather than being at my side.

Smoke and Prayers for Becky please.
 
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Smoke, Song and Prayer for Yourself and for your dear Becky , My friend.
You did your best for her, and did right by her.
Remember her fondly, she will again be at your side when the time comes.
Peace be with you both.

Edit: that is a beautiful pic of her, bonk.
What a sweet face!
 
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My deepest condolences. Smoke going up for a great dog. What did the Creator do with all the love He couldn't squeeze into the shell of man for lack of space taken up by greed and selfishness? He made them a companion that personified the true virtues that we all should strive toward. Faithfulness, Loyalty, Undying sense of duty, Unconditional love, Utter joy in the millions of small things in life.

If we corrupt two-leggeds would just take off our blinders and look down once in awhile, we might find that a dog's life is much more blessed than our own. Chase a bunny. Roll around in the dirt. Fall asleep with your bare butt toward the fire....beats the 9-5 grind, doesn't it:D

Becky'll be there waiting for you one day. Not even death can strip a dog of her loyalty.
 
Steely_Gunz said:
My deepest condolences. Smoke going up for a great dog. What did the Creator do with all the love He couldn't squeeze into the shell of man for lack of space taken up by greed and selfishness? He made them a companion that personified the true virtues that we all should strive toward. Faithfulness, Loyalty, Undying sense of duty, Unconditional love, Utter joy in the millions of small things in life.
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The Creator made them so that we would always have a reminder of these virtues, although there are alot of people who are too selfish to realise the importance.
Steely_Gunz said:
If we corrupt two-leggeds would just take off our blinders and look down once in awhile, we might find that a dog's life is much more blessed than our own. Chase a bunny. Roll around in the dirt. Fall asleep with your bare butt toward the fire....beats the 9-5 grind, doesn't it:D

Becky'll be there waiting for you one day. Not even death can strip a dog of her loyalty.
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AMEN X 10!!!!!
 
Just recently saved this:

Love Lessons from Dogs?
Believe it or not, your pet knows the secrets to achieving a successful relationship. Here are five love lessons that man's best friend can share with you.


1. The reassurance of forgiveness
In order to have a successful partnership, letting bygones be bygones is crucial. An inability to get over issues and move ahead is a key roadblock to happiness. Dogs, Forbes notes, are always in the moment and therefore don't hold grudges or hang onto resentment. "Dogs wipe the slate clean many times a day," he explains. "If you are grumpy and yell at your dog, but then wait a minute and act like you never did, he will forgive you — many times over. If humans could let the little things go as easily as dogs do, their relationships would be better for it."

2. The security of unconditional love
Forbes says that as a rule, when a dog loves his owner, that bond is lasting and real. "It's interesting to note that celebrities are over-the-top pet lovers," he says. "This is because their dogs really love them for who they are, not their A-list status; a dog will always treat you the same. Dogs offer truly substantive relationships in a way most people don't," he notes. When it comes to romantic relationships, humans should strive to emulate a dog's focus on what a person really offers in terms of love, kindness and warmth, he advises.

3. The comfort of consistency
In a romantic relationship, consistency can be quite comforting. What's not to love about a partner who is never moody or capricious? "We as humans understand there are different types of behavior, yet we crave consistency," Forbes says. "With dogs, regardless of your animal's personality, you pretty much get the same behavior unless he's ill. A lot of people take comfort in that aspect of pet ownership, so you can only imagine how much similar behavior could add to a romantic relationship."

4. The need to be playful
Forbes notes that most dogs want to have a good time, keeping things light and not so serious all of the time. "The easiest way to burn out a working dog is to work him all the time — that pretty much goes for relationships as well," he says. In police-dog training, Forbes explains, training is balanced with play and fun. "The harder you go at it in a training phase, the more you have to counterbalance it," he says. "It's the same with a relationship — you have to relieve the pressure through play and good times."

5. The importance of effective communication
While communicating with your partner is important in a relationship, it's not merely the act of communicating that will ensure your relationship's success, but finding the way to do so that best matches your partner's needs. This is a skill that you can easily learn from working with dogs, Forbes says. "The different ways in which I communicate with my three dogs are suited to what works best for them … and for me with them," he explains. You have to be willing to experiment and find the best way to communicate with dogs, and the same goes for your romantic interests, he says: "Just as a hot-tempered dog won't respond to yelling and lots of commands, neither will a hot-tempered person. At the same time, some more sensitive types may need a gentler approach. Essentially, no one person or dog communicates the same way — each individual has a unique style, and taking the time to learn about your partner's needs is the key to a strong bond."




Kis
 
I am saddened to learn of the loss of your beloved Becky. She is beautiful. Prayers sent from SC.

Eric
 
I'm sorry for your loss. Keep her in your heart and your memories forever.
 
Bonkers- again, I am so sorry for your loss. :(

If I might presume to give you a little advice: Please go get another dog as soon as possible. Not as soon as you feel like it, because you may never feel like it. Not to be a replacement for Becky, because she is irreplacable. Do it because you still have a lot of love to give to an animal, and because there are so many animals who need it. I guarantee you that any new dog you take in will make you think of Becky every day, and another animal can benefit from her legacy of love. :)
 
MacHete said:
Bonkers- again, I am so sorry for your loss. :(

If I might presume to give you a little advice: Please go get another dog as soon as possible. Not as soon as you feel like it, because you may never feel like it. Not to be a replacement for Becky, because she is irreplacable. Do it because you still have a lot of love to give to an animal, and because there are so many animals who need it. I guarantee you that any new dog you take in will make you think of Becky every day, and another animal can benefit from her legacy of love. :)
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Amen

Smoke sent from Socal
 
Damn I'm sorry Bonkers.:(

~~Smoke~~ and ~~Song~~ of course for your darling little Becky.
But in your sorrow of missing Becky please stop, reflect, and be grateful that there is a means in place to help ease her suffering and making Becky's transition from this life plane to the next easy and pain free...
It's too bad we silly stupid human beings can't see that it would be as much a blessing to us as it is too our beloved little four legged ones if we had such a means for ourselves.:(



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Heartbreak, heartache.... so sorry to hear about your loss. I know I'm a basket case for a very long time when I lose one of my BC's. Here's Ria.... 3 years old:

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These last 10 days have been a test, a trial of adapting to the loss of a companion of 12 years while continuing to care for my four year old Rhodesian Ridgeback and myself.

Getting through the down times were made easier by the kind and caring words and thoughts offered by caring souls like you folks.

A heart-felt 'thank you' for your posts.



bruce & blu

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No problem Bonk!.... glad You are getting thru this, it's not easy and you just have to think of the good times and be glad you shared as much time as you did. None of us is here forever and some are only a brief spot in our lives, however bright.

Blu looks like he's quite the ham, by the way he's staring directly into the camera....LOL.
 
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