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As most of you will know, just recently, a much loved labrador called Poppy, went to the Rainbow Bridge. When we have to say goodbye to a loved one, it is never easy. We take comfort in the wonderful memories that we have, and those memories will stay with us forever.
Here is a very special poem written by Poppy's owner, Hazel.
Hazel- They will not go quietly, the dogs who've shared our lives. In subtle ways they let us know their spirit still survives. Old habits still make us think we hear a barking at the door. Or step back when we drop a tasty morsel on the floor. Our feet still go around the place the food dish used to be, And sometimes, coming home at night, we miss them terribly. And although time may bring new friends and a new food dish to fill, that one place in our hearts belongs to them... and always will. Sometimes it helps just to know someone cares... and we all do.
Here is a very special poem written by Poppy's owner, Hazel.
Poppy
27.05.96 ~ 21.05.05
27.05.96 ~ 21.05.05

Why did you have to leave me
You’ve broken mummy’s heart
I thought we had much longer
Before we had to part
We are sorry we had to leave you
The night before your op
The torment in my heart
I know it will never stop
But as you were so poorly
You had to stay with the vet
We were trying to make you better
You were such a special pet
I feel ever so guilty
I wasn’t there for you in the end
I couldn’t even say goodbye
To my loving and loyal friend
I can’t see a way forward
I want you back with me
To take you on your field
To go running off your lead
I want you back to cuddle
To bunky up on the bed
So we can go night-nights together
As I softly stroke your head
I miss you playing with daddy
Playing raggy on the rug
Then getting all tired out
And falling asleep ever so snug
We miss your silly runs
Running round and round
Your big clumsy paws
Pounding on the ground
We will never forget you
Even though we’ve had to part
But it will take time
To mend our broken hearts
So please come back and visit
And let us know you’re still here
Loving thoughts and memories of you
We will always hold so dear
You’ve broken mummy’s heart
I thought we had much longer
Before we had to part
We are sorry we had to leave you
The night before your op
The torment in my heart
I know it will never stop
But as you were so poorly
You had to stay with the vet
We were trying to make you better
You were such a special pet
I feel ever so guilty
I wasn’t there for you in the end
I couldn’t even say goodbye
To my loving and loyal friend
I can’t see a way forward
I want you back with me
To take you on your field
To go running off your lead
I want you back to cuddle
To bunky up on the bed
So we can go night-nights together
As I softly stroke your head
I miss you playing with daddy
Playing raggy on the rug
Then getting all tired out
And falling asleep ever so snug
We miss your silly runs
Running round and round
Your big clumsy paws
Pounding on the ground
We will never forget you
Even though we’ve had to part
But it will take time
To mend our broken hearts
So please come back and visit
And let us know you’re still here
Loving thoughts and memories of you
We will always hold so dear

Hazel- They will not go quietly, the dogs who've shared our lives. In subtle ways they let us know their spirit still survives. Old habits still make us think we hear a barking at the door. Or step back when we drop a tasty morsel on the floor. Our feet still go around the place the food dish used to be, And sometimes, coming home at night, we miss them terribly. And although time may bring new friends and a new food dish to fill, that one place in our hearts belongs to them... and always will. Sometimes it helps just to know someone cares... and we all do.