My friend Dave and His OES Lucy
I have just learn't that his OES has passed away at the age of 10. I have pointed him in this direction to this very website. Please treat him with the same respect and friendship as you have done with me. This dog was a special friend to him and i greive for his loss. Kind Regards Andy H |
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| Thanks Andy, it is really much appreciated.
I have tons of tears running down my face at the moment, so please excuse any typing errors. Yesterday, I lost my best friend, my family member, Lucy. She was only 10 years old. Yesterday she seemed to be not quite herself and in the evening was coughing up bile. I went to bed and woke up this morning to find out that my mum had taken her to the vets. She went in for an emergency operation as she has a major problem with her stomach. She survived the operation and I was so happy. I went out to town to get my hair cut, then came back and found that she had had basically a heart attack on recovery. I had grown up with this dog (I'm 25 now) and I was the closest to her in my whole family. She wasn't allowed upstairs, but when the whole family went out, she would run upstairs and lye on my bed with me. Other times, I'd just give her a treat for no reason, just to show I loved her. She would alway lye by me whilst I was on my pc....why it is extra hard typing this here...she aint here. 
People who have gone through this will vouch for me, it's like losing a family member. She was my best friend. My last words to her: " Good night Lucy" (last night before I went to bed) <center>Lucy  </center> |
| Yesterday afternoon/early evening I went to the Vets to say my last goodbye to Lucy.
I went there with my mum. I saw her lying there, literally like she was asleep. As soon as I saw her, I burst into tears again (I aint one usually to cry). She was so peaceful, lying there like she was asleep. Sorry, here I go again, tears rolling down my cheeks whilst typing this. I stroked her on the head and bridge of nose and also under her ear as she always loved that, and mum took a couple of clippings of her hair so we will always have part of her with us. You know when you cry, you have that type of liquid that comes out your nose, well me and my mum were crying and had that same thing, then Lucy had the same thing come out her nose. It was like she knew we were saying our last goodbyes and she was crying too....it hadnt come out of her nose before. After being there for about 30 mins...though was probably a lot more. I leant down one last time, whispered in her ear "goodbye scraps (my nickname for her), I'm gonna miss you so much" and kissed her on her head. I took one last look, knowing that would be the last tme I would ever see my dog....my family member, my best friend and left. I am really glad she died peacefully and that I got to say my last goodbyes, but this is so hard. I cant wait to see her again, in heaven |
| Oh Dave, I have tears in my eyes as I write this. Our sheepies are truly members of our family and we ALL understand the pain and grief you are experiencing. I am so very very sorry for your loss. Take joy in the years that you had with Lucy and the wonderful presence she was in your life. There is no love like the unconditional love given to us by our sheepies, a love that you will always feel and hold in your heart. As surely as I believe there is a God above I believe we will be reunited with ALL those who live us in heaven, including our dogs.
You are in for some tough times ahead but don't let ANYONE tell you that the grief you feel over the loss of Lucy is any less a grief because it is for a dog. Come to this site for comfort and friendship. And though is is hard to thin about now, someday there will be another dog in your future, not to take Lucies place but to remind you of the truly wonderful and perfect relationship that exists between a dog and his friend. Consider yourself hugged and given a BIG slobbery kiss from Tasker. Ginny |
| I'm never very good at these things, but I am so sorry for your loss. |
| Dave,
We are very sorry to hear about Lucy. She was just a beautiful sheepie, thank you for posting a picture. Old English Sheepdogs really become part of the family, they are loyal, loving, kind, and have a sense of humor ! Thank your for sharing the story of Lucy, its important to talk about your feelings. Lucy knew she had a wonderful family to love and to love her ! You and your family took wonderful care of her for 10 beautiful years. She will always be in your heart !! We lost our first sheepdog Prince to cancer years ago. It broke our heart, but letting go was so important . He needed to be in a peaceful place, as the cancer was spreading. Your family and Lucy are in our thoughts and prayers... |
| Hello Dave;
I also have tears running down my face. Take comfort in the fact that you had Lucy for 10 happy years . It is obvious from your post how much you loved her and she was a very lucky girl to have you. Someday, when you're able to, post some more pictures of your girl and some stories about her. Your pain will turn into memories of all the silly things she did that made her your Lucy. Holly |
| Dave,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. It is indeed the hardest thing to go through when we lose our babies. We lost our first sheepie in 1994, and to this day his last day on earth haunts me. My son is 23 and will go through this same thing when our Drez's time is done. A few years back when we had a health scare with her, his comment was, "One of these days, that dog is going to break my heart." An unusual statement from him, but very true - she will break our hearts. But you know what? Even though we know it will be a heartbreaker, we wouldn't change anything for all the money in the world. Take comfort in the memories you have of Lucy, and know that she knew how much you loved her. That's all they ask for. If they have that, then in their eyes, they have everything. Grieve fully and hold on to your memories. And when the time is right, another pup will come into your life to do this to you all over again! Chris |
| Like the others, Dave, I type this with tears in my eyes. Most of us here have experienced a similar loss and can empathize with your grief. I lost my own precious Pumpkin a few months ago and I still cry for her often. Although, now more often than not, I remember her with a smile and a laugh at the funny things she did.
It is evident how much you loved Lucy and she was a part of your family. She's a beautiful girl and I believe, with you, that she'll be waiting for you when you get to heaven. She'll come bounding up to the door to greet you with that bottom wiggling all ready to pounce on you and cover your your face with kisses. For now, go ahead and cry. It's a good, cleansing thing. And whenever you're ready to talk about her, we'll be here to listen. |
Thankyou for all your kind words. It's very nice of you all 
I have made a tribute video of Lucy here - http://www.40commando.com/Gallery/40COM/Movies/Lucy%20Tribute%201_0002.wmv I'm not very good at movie maker, so its not the best in the world! |
| What an incredible tribute to Lucy. We are all crying tears for both of you. I hope that the making of that wonderful film has brought you some comfort. The never really goes away, but it is clear from your video that in that pain there are moments of great joy. Hang onto and remember those moments, hours and years and know that you will see Lucy again in another time. She was so lucky to have you to love her. |
| What a beautiful, loving tribute to Lucy. It's very hard for me to type right now, through my tears. Cherish your memories and she will stay in your heart forever. Thank you so much for sharing this video. I pray it can give you a better level of closure.
Chris |
| Hi Dave,
You captured Lucy's special personality in your tribute video to her. She must be smiling down at you from the Rainbow Bridge. I found myself smiling at her in her bed covered with the green blanket - her look was priceless. I imagine you are viewing that same photo with tears in your eyes and feel a lot of grief over her loss. If possible we would want them to live forever. I felt the same way when my Shaggy passed, but with time it does get better and the grief is replaced with the occasional smiles over memories of our loved ones antics. She was a beautiful girl and I know you miss her dearly. I'm so sorry for your loss. The members at OES.org understand the love you shared with her and I hope these messages console you in some way. Marianne and the boys |
| Dave, Lucy was a beautiful and joyful girl. I love the picture of her lying on the cold damp part of the garden up against the fence, Henry particulary likes to do that when I have just planted something in that spot. This is the worst time for you, there is no grief quite like that of losing a beloved dog. Henry and I are sending all our good thoughts to you, and imagining Lucy bounding around the Rainbow Bridge, happy but waiting to see you too. |
| im also writing this with tears in my eyes, im partially very sad for you and your family for your loss... but also very grateful that there are people who treat their sheepies so wonderfully. lucy was obviously a part of the family and its so nice to know that she led a great life and was loved very much.
again, im sorry for your loss... walter and i will keep you guys in our thoughts. |
| Thanks again everyone
Well, its been 3 weeks now. The tears have been replaced with smiles and occasional laughs when I think back of all the times I had with Lucy. Obviously, yes, I do get a lump in my throat though. There is still the weirdness though of when I come home and she isnt there to greet me, or cheer me up, but I know she is there in spirit. She will be with me through everystep of my Commando training and will give me the strength to carry on when I feel I cant (I have recently just got into the Royal Marines). I intend to stay on these forums until then, and during (if its ok with you all!) and read about your stories with your dogs and look at their pics. If it wasnt for Bullshot, I wouldnt have found this place, so thankyou Bullshot (Andy). Again, thankyou all for your kind words, and I'm glad I've found such a great place of people.
Dave |
| Glad you can smile about Lucy, and please stay with us during your training. Good luck to you! |
| Dave,
Just read your post and our sorry about your loss. We have ten year old Mopsy and my boys are 17 and 20. We "awwwed" over her beautiful picture and cried and laughed over her video. We can see how you love her. I fell in love with her watching the movie. The broom sequence reminded us of the nonsense we do to Mops and she actually seems to like. Embrace your memories and take care. Glad you are doing better. Judi |
| Dave, As I watched your video with tears in my eyes, I look down at my feet where my Panda is sleeping. I feel such sadness for you. I can only imagine how unbearable this is for you, but be thankful for the fantastic times you had together. Reading these tributes just reminds me of how beautiful the relationship between man and dog really is....Please accept my condolences..
Darcy |
| Dave,
My heart is truly broken tonight as we had to put our beloved Shoby to sleep today. I found this website by accident and after reading about Lucy know I am not the only person who ever loved a sheepdog as much as we did. He was a blessing and I am a better person for having him with us. I grieve for your loss and I cry for mine. |
| PaperGirl,
Im so sorry for your loss and the unbearable pain you must be feeling. Please tell us more aboutyour beloved shoby, and post pics if you have them |
| Thank you for responding. Shoby was our beloved dog for 13 years. My mom called from work one day to say someone had a Old English Sheepdog they were looking for a home for. My husband and I decided to ride over and take a look at him. When we got there he was in a room about the size of a sjmall bathroom and had never been out to run. Living on a farm we knew we had to take him home.
The first couple of weeks were hard as he didn't know what to do when he got outside but quickly adjusted. My husband and I and our two kids felt we had a just gotten another family member. As the years went by and the kids grew up one thing never changed. Shoby. HE was by our side day and night. Sleeping in our room and laying at my husbands feet every morning keeping them warm in the winter because that is how close he had to lay. Up until about a year ago he knew once he heard the garage door going down and that we had left for work he was able to go back and get up on our bed and lay under the ceiling fan. We took to the groomers and the vet one day in 2003 for his regular check up and bubble bath (we called it) and when we came home he acted really strangely. At around 9 p.m. we called our vet and told him what was going on and he told us to meet him at the office. As gingerly as my husband and son could they picked him up and put him in our car. Shoby had "Bloat" a twisting of the stomach which involved his intestines and liver and we were told he probably wouldn't survive. Well my husband told the doctor to do whatever necessary to help him. He had emergency surgery and was fine in 3 days. 
Well he seemed like he bounced back and a couple more years went by until one day we noticed he had blood coming from his rectum. After many trips to the doctors, medicines and baths we were getting used to the daily routine of keeping him clean and comfortablel. Then his hips went. With medicine that seemed to help for a while. Until Thursday night July 28 when I came home and the kids were a mess because he had a large object pertruding from his rectum and he was bleeding. I right then and there made the decision that poor shoby had had enough. I knew it was time to start thinking about what was best for him and not us. Taking him to the vet on Friday knowing what the outcome was going to be was the most difficult thing I have ever done and I don't know how we are going to get through this. It's 6 am and my husband has been sitting in his chair crying since around 4. We are truly heart broken. Today will be the first day in 13 years that Shoby wasn't at our breakfast table, waiting for my son to "accidently" drop a sliver of bacon with his paw resting on my sons leg the whole time he eats. We really are expierencing a true loss of a family member. For anyone who has ever loved and lost a Old English Sheepdog, they understand. Because there is absolutely no love like it. Totally unconditional. We are better for having him with us and he left us with memories that will last a lifetime. I will post a picture when I am able to look at them, I just can't right now. Bless you for responding. |
| Papergirl and family-
So sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Shoby. It is so difficult after the wonderful special years we have with them, to arrive home and suddenly they are not there. You gave Shoby a wonderful home and family which is why he thrived and became such a devoted and loving family member. In the last stages of his life, you continued to support him with love and the needed medical care. You faced the end together with him, and his peaceful spirit will always be by your side.... Please visit the forum for support, many of us have been exactly where you are now-devasted at the loss of our best Sheepie friend.... Take the time you need to heal....... When you are ready, you may choose to invite another OES into your family--there are many sheepies in need of a loving home like yours..... Bless your family |
| Such a sad thread ......but good news from Daves camp....he has a new puppy, a Bichon-Frise....and its cute as hell. I will see if i can get him to post some pics in the main forum.
He also has had an injury keeping him away from the Marines, but he has now got his fitness back and is going in November. |
Dave,what an amazing video you have put together for your beloved Lucy  My heart is going out to you,and I know how much it hurts loosening such a huge piece of yourself when your fur baby passes away.She is a beautiful girl,and 10yrs of happiness that you had w/ her is a wonderful gift.I lost my brussels griffon to a car hitting him,and it hurt like no other pain.but I can tell ya it does get better.I will miss my JoJobean til the day i die.just remember ALL the great times you had w/ Lucy,ALL her silly ways about her and you will get through this I promise.Im wishing you ALL the best,and thank you for sharing your Lucy w/ all of us.God Bless you and your family wishing you peace. |
| PaperGirl,
I'm so sorry for your loss of Shoby. I also apologize for not posting sooner but since this was in Dave's post, I just thought all the posts were about Dave and so didn't continue to read it, until now. We all feel your pain of losing Shoby. We've all been through that excruiating, heart-wrenching pain that feels like it will never end. By now I hope some of the pain has subsided, at least to the point where you can think fondly of the memories of Shoby. Please share some of her pictures with us, and relive those memories through stories to us. We're all here for you, because we all need each other for the same reason at some point. Chris |
| I just saw the video that you made in Lucys memory and cried through the whole thing , my sheepie Tommy passed away on august 30 and my heart goes out to you. Tommy was also 10 years old, The tribute to Lucy is incredible, Lucys was loved and cared for, Thank you for the video, it remindes me of my Tommy. |
| What a beautiful tribute to your Lucy. So much love and great memories you've shared. I too, have tears running down my face. I lost my Mollie due to different circumstances in April. I still think of her everyday. I know what you meant when you said that Lucy is by your side when your typing at the computer. That's where Mollie always was and now Beau sits in the same place (my 10 month old OES). Time does heal the pain. |
| Hold on to the memories that you have and they will get you through this terrible time . . |
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