It is with a very heavy heart that I have to tell you all that my beautiful Ollie went to sleep forever yesterday. He wasn’t acting himself and when the vet investigated it further, they found an inoperable tumour at the base of his neck so we decided to let him go to avoid any more pain.

He was sedated outside, where he always loved to be, with just me and Ian cuddling him and he fell asleep, very peacefully, on my shoulder. He didn’t feel like a foster at that point and hopefully he knew that we loved him as if he was our own. I have to admit that we are both absolutely heartbroken but at least he was given a couple of months where he felt loved and protected.

I am hoping he is up in doggy heaven, annoying the crap out of all our past friends by playing with his babble ball constantly and is happy. I have attached some pictures for everyone to remember him by.

Sleep tight, our gorgeous boy. x

Laura, Ian and Meg

I am so sorry to hear the news. I know he was a foster pooch but that doesn’t mean your loss is any less. At least he knew he was loved at his last day. Take care Laura and co. Sleep tight Ollie.

Run free at the bridge handsome man. My thoughts are with you both.
Marie

That is so sad to hear. Me and Liz and Maddie are thinking of you and your loss. Run free at the bridge big chap.

This is so sad, but I am know that Oliver had the very best of love and attention whilst he was with you and Ian.

Sleep tight big beatuiful boy.

Joyce

Laura and Ian,
I’m sorry to hear this very sad news.  Take comfort in that you gave Ollie the best time of his life in your home with you and Meg.
Thinking of you. 

Run free big boy with your brothers and sisters at Rainbow Bridge.

I am so sorry to hear this sad news, he was such a gorgeous, friendly big boy! Hope you can take comfort out of the fact he got to spend his last few months being treated like the complete star he was by such an amazing foster family.

my heart goes out to all of you,

Nikki x

Laura & Ian

I’m so very sorry to hear about Ollie, he really was a stunning big boy. Can only reiterate what the others have said in that both of you and Meg provided him with so much love and comfort over the past few months.

Our thoughts are with you,

Nicola, Mark, Lacey and Danny x x

Sleep tight, Oliver.  It sounds like a peaceful passing for the boy, and he at least knew love and kindness.

So very,very sorry to hear the sad news. God Bless Oliver.

sleep tight oliver!! x

What age was he? :(

Ollie was 5, going on 6 in November. We are slowly getting used to the idea that he is gone. We are seeing little remnants of him everywhere, which is comforting in a way. I have barely slept in the last couple of nights just thinking of him.

I’m just hoping that all the little trips I took him on to pets at home, and to events, showed that he knew I wanted the best for him. Every time I think about him it hurts but we now have the adorable Tag, who has already chewed through one of our muzzles and is very entertaining. We always said Ollie was the happiest boy in the world but I think Tag gives him a run for his money!

My heart does feel slightly ripped in two but my experience has just shown me how much these dogs need our help and affection and, most of all, they deserve it. I don’t regret any minute I spent with my beautiful Ollie. Thank you for all your kind words. It helps me knowing that everyone knows what a lovely boy he was.

Can hardly read this its hard holding back the tears!
you cuddling him as he fell asleep he was so young :( you just don’t know how long yr are going to have with them i just can’t imagine my life without susie you just need 2 feel proud that u have took them in and giving them a great life as some don’t see much of it its just sad i just want 2 take them all :(:(:(:(

So very sorry to hear about Ollie. However, he will know you did your very best for him and the way he passed, with his head on your shoulder, shows how he loved you as much as you loved him.
Malc