08/03/2026
This is a very sad post. Last week was a tough one, especially Thursday as not only did a very special Dog pass away, one of my beautiful customers, and friend died too. I will write a separate post about Nicky.
This post has to be all about an incredible dog called Bear. They say you shouldn't have favourite kids or pets, but I have to say, Bear definitely was one of my favourites and will always hold a massive piece of my heart. I have been visiting Bear for a p*e break and cuddles for 6 years, almost to the day. We didn't go for walks, he wasn't that keen on those, even though we did manage to the end of the road a couple of times with the bribery of treats. Bear liked nothing more than to chase his squeaky ball, his pig toy or a good stick. I always had to have a second one in my hand and rotate them as he would never freely give them up once he had fetched them. Every few throws he would take a rest, lay down on the grass, listen to the birds and get his belly rubbed. I've spent hours over the 6 years laying on the grass with Bear and chatting away to him. In 2024 i think it was, we thought we were going to lose him, he had a horrific skin condition that wiped him out, the weight fell off him and he was so weak, there were times I visited where I just sat with him so he had company and I just cried. But Bear was a fighter and pulled through, much to my relief. 10 days ago his owner messaged to say he was very poorly and I wasn't needed for my visit the following day, Friday. I went round anyway to see how he and his owner were, he had picked up a little and despite having an enlarged heart, breathing problems and a couple of other conditions, the vet said it could all be managed with meds, I was so relieved, as was Susan his owner. The meds worked a bit but Bears condition declined again, I visited him Wednesday and he was so poorly, his breathing very laboured and barely moving. He did manage some water and a few biscuits but couldn't get out for a p*e. Although I gave him a pep talk and told him to be strong and fight it, I knew this would probably be the last time I saw him. We had about half hour together, so many kisses and cuddles. I told him many times how much I loved him, and I left. Susan kept me informed that evening of his condition and said the vet was coming in the morning. Thursday morning he was given more meds and the vet was to come back tea time. Sadly Bear was too poorly and passed away when the vet came back. I am totally heart broken 💔 This boy was so Special, so gentle, so loving, I'm so glad that I was the chosen dog walker to be in his life. You will Never be forgotten Beautiful Bear, love you xx
