Mission successful...a promise honoured..

[Phil Lloyd 10,738]

We headed towards Glastonbury,...it was wet and muddy as per usual, the rain was non-stop and the wind was icy cold.

No exciting bands on offer, no sex, drugs or rock, and roll, just the promise of a new life for my old pal's lurcher dog.

Lost my dear friend Robin Tarrant to Cancer at Xmas,..it was emotional.

I visited him in the Hospice, it was a shock to the system and one which I was not prepared for,..however, it had to be done...

Foolishly, and without really thinking, I asked him, 'Is there anything that you want me to do?"

 

The cancer was in his throat, he could not speak, so our conversation was limited.

He motioned towards a notepad, and proceeded to try and write a few words,..this was difficult and painful to watch, as the Morphine kicked in, causing him to slip into unconsciousness. 

No matter,... I'm no academic, but I can make out the word dog,... I knew what he meant..

So glad that I saw him,..he died that night...

Anyway,..what to do with Tigger ...?

At the time he was ensconced in a commercial kennel,..it was eating up cash and the relatives were at a loss as to how to end this predicament,..there only seemed one way out.

A decade ago,.. I would have sorted the situation in double quick time, but age has wearied me of killing, plus, I had made a promise...

Hence the journey to Somerset...

We do not have a victory yet, but the wheels are now in motion,..he will only go to a home that is a forever home,.no dizzy life on the lurcher merry go round, for Tigger...

Admittedly, still early days, and a few more weeks of trauma for the poor confused critter, but I am hopeful...

 

 

[Waz 4,252]

Hi Phil, sorry for your loss of your mate, I spoke to him a few times, didnt know him, but was helpful with advice back then. Go easy Phil. R.I.P. Robin.

[Night Walker 591]

Tough time for you I'm sure Phil,all the best with the dog hope it goes to a great home. Rip robin

[hjckcff 1,738]

thats a fine looking mutt. i'm sure your friend knows you will do your best for it. i really hope it works out for all concerned. i often worry as to what would happen to my own dogs. a sign that i'm getting closer to the gates myself. i suppose.  sorry you lost your friend. atb. 

[SheepChaser 8,083]

That's a proper friend. Good on you Phil.

[leegreen 2,152]

Good luck wid dat. Had the same predicament a few years ago with an old unsociable Jack Russell and it ended his days here, as no one wanted him.

How old is Tigger?

[Astanley 11,565]

...for a promise made is a debt unpaid ..

RS 

 

 

God bless your friend Robin .

[Fat-Ferret 857]

I bought long net poles from Robin Tarrant a few times through the magnum trap company, he seemed a very nice guy and was top class and hassle free in any dealings we had...

It is heart warming to read that he had  friend to trust with his dog at the end of his time.  

I'm sure he'll get a genuine home.

 

 

[Maximus Ferret 2,063]

Well done Phil, he looks a nice dog. Like hjckcff I often wonder what'll become of mine when I'm gone.

[Daniel cain 45,084]

Mark of a true friend that phil?dogs a cracker, hope he's placed with the right man/women. Atvb dc

[forest of dean redneck 11,536]

Fine looking animal,

[terryd 8,384]

Beautiful dog and I think we could all do with a friend like you. 

[stormyboy 1,352]

Good on ya Phil. He's a fine looking dog I'm sure you do right by him.

If timing had been earlier....

[Jerry71 269]

Sorry to hear about your mate, and I hope you find the dog the loven  home it deserves. Good on yer Phil, atb

[Rusky1984 155]

that's the mark of a proper mate good on you. Hope you find the dog a good home where he will be well looked after