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Almost 10 year old loyal and courageous rottie! 30 May 2002 to 5 May 2012 Lost her leg to osteosarcoma on 1st Sep 2011 and did 6 rounds of chemo with carboplatin. 3 lung mets found in Mar 2012 and 1 month of Palladia done before it was stopped due to GI issues. But it was metastasis to the back right hip that finally took our little girl on 5th May 2012. She was happy, contented, relaxed and very loved when she peacefully slipped away in her mum's loving arms.

Two Years

Can’t believe it has been two years.  Mum still thinks about me every day and talks to me every day.  For the most she smiles and remembers our time with warmth and love, although the ache in her heart never quite goes … Continue reading

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My pack is on the move….

… The time has come for mum, my step dad and Ruby to start a new adventure as they head off on their “tree change”. Mum shed a few tears as she said goodbye to the home where we shared many wonderful years together, the … Continue reading

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I wish you were here

Twelve months on I wasn’t sure how to mark this day but Magnum knew what I needed and left it to Ruby to help me.  Ruby has been with us for over 8 months and in that time she has only … Continue reading

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Life is too precious not to keep loving…

Since it is over 7 months now since my sister Ruby moved in to enjoy the fruits of my labour I figured it was time I gave an update on how she is going.  She is like a different dog.  … Continue reading

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9 months since I came to Rainbow Bridge

Today it is 9 months since I said goodbye to my earthly body.  As I see more of my brothers and sisters arriving here at Rainbow Bridge I feel the sadness inside my mum’s heart as she sheds tears for … Continue reading

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My biological family

My mum was cruising the internet, as she does, and happened upon some photos of me that we had never seen before.  Needless to say she was beside herself with joy and I thought it was worth breaking into my busy … Continue reading

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6 months since we said goodbye

The 5th November was 6 months since we said goodbye to Magnum.  Some days it feels like a lifetime ago and other days it feels like yesterday. The incessant ache in my heart is a little more bearable.  I do … Continue reading

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Good riddance Barney, it’s been fun!

When mum and my step dad said they were going to the Blue Mountains for the day I thought I’d take one last shot at making this the FINAL KillBarney tour for the stupid purple dinosaur.  But…. it turned out … Continue reading

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Barney meets the natives down under

We couldn’t let Barney leave Australia without meeting some of the natives up close and personal.  Unfortunately Ruby wasn’t allowed to escort Barney on this trip but, as a spirit dog, I was able to tag along unchallenged. Mum and … Continue reading

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Barney’s Tour Down Under – Part 1

As everyone knows, Barney has come to Sydney to visit my pack and get a taste of life down under. For those of you who don’t know me I’m not known for keeping it brief so go get a cup of … Continue reading

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