Winston 1994-2008
We shared Winston’s life for a little over 13 years. He had been in pretty good health but the arthritis in his hips just got to be too much. We had him on dietary supplements and pain killers, but a week ago Saturday he cried through the night and could barely walk. My wife and I broke out in tears together that morning because we knew his time was over. Winston was such a good companion. His only fault was he was an alpha male, but defiantly a people’s dog. At the kennel he would stay at, the owner referred to him as the assistant manager. He’d chum up to the people at the kennel and let the other dogs have it if they didn’t obey the rules. Looking at the photographs on the site, my wife and I can definitely see a resemblance of some of his mannerisms. When we took his portrait, I can’t remember how many shots were taken, but he stood still for only one. The others were shots of him jumping off the table. Everyone knew Winston, and when strangers would see him we frequently were told we had a beautiful dog. In fact the morning we had him euthanized, he was lying on the floor of the vet clinic and a customer saw him and said he was such a beautiful dog. Over a week has gone by, and I think I’ve had tears everyday as I remember something about him. He was such a beautiful dog. |
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| Time is everything. Even 13 years is too short to have with these wonderful friends. It is time now to grieve, yet in time your tears will turn into smiles of rememberance.
I am glad you found the time to tell us about Winston, and I'm glad the time was right for you to find us here. The name Winston is special to Joan and to me, and we offer you our deep condolences. |
| Although I did not know Winston, your eulogy brought tears to my eyes.
Your tribute to your lifelong friend is very touching. I have been through what you are going through now... I find comfort in our memories and knowing that we we had her, our Millie, for 14 years. We loved her everyday as she loved us and we are better people because of her. |
| I'm sorry that your winston had to leave, always hard when our fur babies go. Memories will flow forever, they leave us with that in our hearts and mind when the sadness and tears clear. |
I am so sorry about your beautiful Winston.  He sounds like a wonderful friend. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Stephanie & my OES - Winston |
| I am sorry about your beloved boy. Even though I do not know him, his personality resembles my own OES so much that it hurts just thinking of the pain you are going through. Take time to greive, and know he is waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge, running around, pain free, with lots of friends. |
I'm so sorry . It's never easy, even when it's all that you can do  |
| I'm very sorry for your loss. Even though he is gone, he will always be by your side. |
| The time spent with us so short but the memories remain forever. We share your sadness at this time |
| Your memories of Winston will live on, hopefully in the near future even with a smile or two.
Thank you for sharing with us. |
| Losing your friend and companion of 13 years is a very difficult thing. Knowing you did everything you could to make his life wonderful will bring you some solace as you remember the times he made you laugh, gave you comfort, and brought joy to your life. My deepest condolances on your loss. |
| I am sorry to hear about your Winston. We lost our Sydney just over a year a go. She was 13 as well. We and another sheepie but we will always have Syd in our memory. Winston will always be with you though. |
| I am so sorry for your pain and your loss. There are no words that can ease or lessen it. |
| I'm so sorry for your loss. I have an elderly Winston too...it tears me up to even think about the day he won't be with us anymore. |
| I'm very sorry. We also once lost a Winston, too. |
| I am sorry for the loss of your Winston he looks a lot like my Guinness. It is so hard to say goodbye. My thoughts are with you. |
| I am so sorry, I know your heart is in so much pain hang in there. Everyone here is here for you. |
| I am so sorry for the loss of Winston. It is never easy and the pain will stay with you for quite awhile. But in time the happy memories will overtake the sadness, and you'll remember him forever. |
| Bless you both, so sad for your loss. 13 years is a lovely life for any dog, and you had to make that decision. The days will get better I promise.
Funny, I only found this forum last July after our Katy died suddenly at the age of 6. I got so I couldn't read the threads or look at the pictures of the sheepies, but in a way it helped me knowing others had gone through the same pain and I could share with them. We now have another sheepie and though she hasn't replaced Katy in our hearts she has helped fill a little of the space.  |
| Very sorry about your loss. These guys really touch your soul. |
| Hi,
I'm sorry about the loss of Winston and the void his passing has left in your heart. No matter how long they live we always wish for a bit more time. You sound like a wonderful family and perhaps in time you may want to share your life with another. Not to replace as each is so special and unique but to honor his breed. I discovered this site almost five years ago when I was losing my Shaggy girl and the grief was so difficult. I found solace here, with people that understood the pain. It was through this forum that I found other sheepies that desperately needed a good home and although there could never be another Shaggy, I now have Panda and there could never be another him either. Through her passing it allowed me to help another of her kind that desperately needed a home. Each places their paw prints on our hearts and while some have passed they will live forever in our hearts and minds. My condolences to you and may Winston now be running and playing at the bridge. My heart goes out to you and he was indeed a beautiful boy. Marianne Marianne |
| I am so sorry for your loss of Winston. Your post brought tears to my eyes and took me back to that terrible day almost two months ago when I had to make the same heartbreaking decision about Missy. Her circumstances were very similar to Winston's, with the pain and hip problems. I hope in time you will find solace in knowing that releasing Winston from his pain was the most loving thing you could ever do for him. My thoughts are with you. |
| If only time could stand still for us when we need it most.....Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time....Just know that he is running happily at the bridge. |
| My deepest condolences. |
| I am so very sorry for your loss.
What a beautiful tribute to your companion, Winston. The stories of Winston (the asistant manager) and the work it took for his portrait made me smile. He *still* has people smiling. Winston will always be your beautiful dog. Nancy |
| I'm very sorry for your loss, time and the memories will make it better. |
| I am so sorry for your loss. It is certainly very sad. What a beautiful boy. He had a wonderful life with you and I'm sure the memories will carry you on.... Sherry & Macy |
13 years is a long time and you gave Winston all your love! He will always thank you for that! 
He's now happy running round at the Rainbow Bridge playing with all the other Sheepies!! |
| My thoughts are with you now... |
| So sorry for yr loss |
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