Kipper was my first dog, my Dad got her when I was 6 and she was my best friend, a beautiful clever border collie. She passed away on monday, 2nd February aged 18 and I'm just heartbroken. She was a huge part of my childhood and that of my friends, she would come with us everywhere we went and watch over us carefully. When we built dens she would hunt out giant sticks and drag them back to us, she would round us up if she thought we were wandering too far apart and persuaded the local bullies that it wasn't worth bothering our little group of friends. When we became teenagers she was still the center of our world and would lead us home across the dunes at night after sneaky drinking on the beach, we always forgot a torch
I have nothing but good memories of old Kips, I just feel so sad that I didn't get to see her one last time before she went on. When I moved out a couple of years ago I took my terrier with me but Kipper was the family dog so stayed with my dad. I was going to look after her when my parents went on holiday in two weeks and I was so looking forward to spending some time with the old girl, but alas...
She was a wonderful dog and is terribly missed by all who knew her, but I'm sure she's having a grand old time in some celestial field somewhere with lovely George my second dog, a big smelly Golden Retriever who predeceased her aged 14. I howled when my Dad phoned with the horrible news but couldn't wallow for long because I was upsetting my two dogs, Missy a naughty 9 year old terrier cross and Vic my gorgeous lurcher who will be 1 in may or june.
So Goodbye Kipper my darling, I know I'll see you and George again one day.

Wow what a grand old age. RIP Kipper, you have had a wonderful life by the sound of things.
Sorry to hear your news Pookin. Rest assured Kip will be standing duty at the gates to welcom you one day.
Aileen

So sorry to hear your sad news, run free at the bridge Kipper.
god bless x

What a full life for a dog and for you as well. Its heartbreaking I know, but Im sure she died at peace and beloved and no dog or person could expect any more. Running free to wait and play with you again many years in the future at the Rainbow Bridge remember her in your dreams, she'll be waiting.

I'm so sorry -what a huge loss for you all. Smile through the tears at the memories, and one day there will only be smiles left.

so sorry to here your news

rest easy kipper
xx

so sorry for your sad news, be comforted by her long and happy life, theres not many make it as long as she did. god bless x

You must feel so sad, but Kipper did have a good and long life, she will be in your heart forever
Run free at the bridge Kipper xxx

What a wonderful long life she had, I bet she brings a smile of fondness to your face each time you think of her.

What a wonderful full life Kipper had, think of all the good times, and run free and hard Kipper.

Fiona x

R.I.P. Kipper..
Its never easy to lose a much loved pet, take comfort in the fact that you had some wonderful times, and you are left with only good memories.
Kipper will be waiting for you, as will George, and all the other lucky ones you will own in your lifetime, and you will be bowled over and covered with kisses when it comes to your time to cross the rainbow bridge.. x

R.I.P kipper what a great old age and the wonderful memories u will have forever xxx

Run free Kipper,

very sorry for your loss xx

so very sorry for your loss.
Run free Kipper.
God keep you both safe until you meet again.
xxxx