03/11/2026
Unfortunately we end today with some devastating news💔
Over the weekend, we found out that our very own big friendly giant, Bernie made his journey over the rainbow bridge to join his daycare friends gone before him💔🌈
Bernie had been coming to daycare for 7 years, right from being a baby and it’s hard to put into words just how much of a part of our daycare family he was. He wasn’t just one of our dogs, he was one of our very special characters and daycare simply won’t be the same without him.
Bernie was the perfect gentleman and could fit in with absolutely any dog. He would happily look after the little puppies, showing them the ropes and making sure they were okay, then spend time chilling with the older dogs. He loved a cuddle with the staff (and there were plenty of those!) and getting the zoomies when one of us would chase him around. ❤️
Of course, Bernie also had a stubborn streak that was just as big as he was😂 If Bernie decided he didn’t want to do something, there was absolutely no changing his mind. One of our favourite Bernie stories has to be after his lovely pamper session just before Christmas last year. Although he thoroughly enjoyed being pampered, afterwards he decided that walking past the groom room was simply not for him anymore! So, from then on, Bernie had to have his very own VIP entrance into daycare to avoid having to walk past it. And of course Bernie got exactly what Bernie wanted😂
And don’t even get us started on his eating habits! Bernie certainly liked to keep his mum on her toes when it came to food. Sophie would have to come armed with an array of different options because, depending on how he was feeling, what was on the menu one day might not be acceptable the next! He even had the neighbours on standby to drop off some of his favourite treats when needed. Nothing but the best for Bernie💜 He really did know how to get his own way!
He made us laugh on countless occasions, brought so much joy to our days and has left a huge hole in all of our hearts. Seven years of memories, cuddles, laughs and so much love. We feel incredibly lucky to have been part of his life and to have watched him grow from a baby into the big, beautiful boy we all adored.
We also want to send the biggest hug and so much love to his wonderful mum, Sophie. The bond those two shared was truly something special, second to none. Bernie was so incredibly lucky to have you, and it was clear to everyone just how loved he was. Thank you for trusting us with such a special part of your family for all these years. We are thinking of you and sending you all our love💜
Sleep tight, Bernie. Thank you for the memories, the laughter, the cuddles and for being so wonderfully, stubbornly YOU.
You’ll always be part of our daycare family, and you’ll never be forgotten.
Lots of love, big Bernie we hope there’s plenty of duck fillets up there for you. Until we meet again🌈🐾💜
