Ella, you were only in my life for 6 1/2 short years, yet you taught me so much

Kindness, understanding, patience, but most of all, the ability to look beneath peoples exteriors. I knew when NOT to trust people because of you, you never got it wrong! Judging characters was what you were good at and although I technically rescued you, YOU rescued me

I miss you more than words can ever express and my tears will never stop flowing. I always knew that our time would be short, don't ask me why, I just did. If we hadn't moved here........who knows!!!!!!!!!!

Daddy left the gate open darling and you just couldn't resist the pheasants, you have never disobeyed me in your short life and thank god the end was quick.

Run free, you'll clear rainbow bridge with ease, but wait for me as you and I, without Monsterman and Liquourice alsort were a team to be reckoned with!!!!!!!!!!

Why did you have to leave me now? I can't go on without you elaphant

OMG HP, I am so, so, sorry. Really have no idea what to say.

Big {{{{{{hugs}}}}}}

I will lend to you for awhile
a puppy, God said,
For you to love him while he lives
and to mourn him when he is gone.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years
or maybe two or three
But will you, till I call him back
take care of him for me?

He'll bring his charms to gladden you
and (should his stay be brief)
you'll always have his memories
as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise that he will stay,
since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught below
I want this pup to learn.

I've looked the whole world over
in search of teachers true
And from the folk that crowd life's land
I have chosen you.
How will you give him all your love
Nor think the labour vain
Nor hate me when I come
to take my pup back again.

I fancied that I heard them say
"Dear Lord, Thy Will be Done,"
For all the joys this pup will bring,
the risk of grief you'll run.
Will you shelter him with tenderness
Will you love him while you may
And for the happiness you'll know
forever grateful stay.

But should I call him back
much sooner than you've planned
Please brave the bitter grief that comes
and try to understand.
If by your love, you've achieved,
in memory of him that you've loved,
cherish every moment
with your faithful bundle,
and know he loved you, too.

-Author Unknown

John sent this to me for Megan, Megan will waiting at the bridge for Ella.

Kay
xx

OMG Kay, that is soo beautiful! So apt,  but compounds my devastation.

She was my saviour, salvation, agony aunt and the more sensible one out of the 3 of them The one thing that was holding me together, now, there is nothing.

I am still sitting here with her blood & hair all over my clothes, I fear I'll never take them off. I want to be with her sooo much it hurts! And to think that she was laying on my feet4 1/2 hours ago!

why is life sooo bloody unfair???????

The vet left her body with me, I wouldn't let him take her, I don't even know him, how dare he prenounce her dead!!!!!!!

Now I've got to bury her, she's currently resting in the drive and I can't let the 2 idiots out there as I'm scared what they'll do.

Dear Lord I am so very very sorry. I just answered your other post and wished you the best saying things would sort themselves out.
All I can say is I am so sorry. At least you know she's a peace and not in pain - not a lot of help when you are yourself are in turmoil I know. It is a terrible terrible feeling.

Again I am so sorry.

I cannot imagine the pain your are in. Although I have been there, it is a solitary loss. One that no-one can possibly comprehend. My thoughts are with you.
Kay
xxx

HP, I am so sorry.....I can only offer my condolences.....

Run free Ella...

Angela x

The sad thing is........she'll never run free without me, you see, we lived for each other. I know that everbody thinks that their dog lives for them, but she really did. If I wasn't home on time and OH was, she wouldn't eat, if OH tried to take her for a walk, she wouldn't go out of the door without me, she wouldn't go in his car......only mine and on the nights that I had to be away on business, she would keep OH awake with her howling........the bitch :D :D

You see........after all that has happened to me, I can't contemplate life without her. Yes, I have another 2 dogs and Monsterman will always be special to me, but Ella and I were soul mates I have now lost the only other living thing in the world that understood me and made it  all better

Selfishly, I wish it was me that had been in the lane instead of my elaphant, at least then, I would have been at peace waiting for my baby at rainbow bridge.

I CANNOT go on after this,  final straw, too much to take and all that.

All I can say is that I am very, very sorry but nothing can bring her back so my words feel so empty
I'm sitting here with tears streaming so I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through, my thoughts are with you
Emily xxx

Please, please do not think like that.  I felt the same about Megan, we were together 24/7. Before the rabble arrived Megan was my life. She came to work with me, she literally went everywhere with me. When I lost her I was completely and utterly devastated. I still am.  Everywhere I go, she is there, because she always was. I cannot do anything without thinking, oh Megan would have loved this.  But I know deep down that her life was complete albeit far too short.  She truly gave me the means to go on with my life when I was very ill. She suffered with me and comforted me. She made my life complete.  I know this is how you feel and you must know that all the happiness that Ella brought into your life should not be in vain.  Ella made your life worth living, that has to be the most precious gift that anyone could wish for. Be happy for the life that she had with you and cherish the memories. They are the precious most gift of all. Without Ella you would never have these most wonderful memories. Let her live on in your heart.

Love Kay
xxx

You can't think like that Ella loved you all and you all loved her. No words can ease what you are feeling now - but remember she is only a thought away.
And she'll always be Ellabella

Thank you Kay and Kazz,  but Ella was worth more than life itself. Ella was with me before the Briard stupidity!!! She got me through each day, she prevailed when the other 2 were being stupid.  If I ever lost the plot with Jena (my daughter) she would sit between us and referee

Jena will be devastated, all on  top of hating where we have moved to, I'm dreading telling her, just something else to upset her tiny world.  Oh  god, can it get any worse???

My life is now an empty shell but I do love my remaining dogs and will have to move on.........one day.

Kay
I lost my little shih tzu on 4th May and she was my world. She was so loved and so loving and lovable.
Your thoughts that Megan's life was complete although too short ring so true.  I feel like my heart is breaking but she had a long life (17 years old on 2nd May) and a very happy and full one and we included her in everything possible.  Her life was complete she made my life complete too! I just wish she was still with me. Your words have really struck a chord with me and remind me to cherish the many memories I have of her.  Megan must have been very loved too and clearly lives on in your heart and helps you to help others who are struggling to come to terms with their lost
thank you
Clare X

I am so, so sorry Anyone can see she meant the world to you. Try to remember all the good times you had together, she will live on in your heart.

Im so sorry for all you heart ache,
Remember she's with the angels now and looking down on you

Run free Ella

Take care and thinking of you
Deb x

Oh my gosh There are no words that could possibly make you feel any better.

I had a very,very similar experience a couple years ago,but i didnt have all the other crap you are facing now on top of it all
My ex left the gate open and my beloved bella got hit and killed by a car,at the time i wished it was him that got hit and not my beloved dog! I didnt think i would ever get over the pain,anger and emptiness,but after a long time the pain started to lessen and i started smiling about the good memories instead crying over the bad.

Take refuge in your other dogs,they need you just as much as you need them at this time,put all your energy into them,they WILL help you through this terrible time.

Please take care of yourself and remember you have alot of friends here who care about you

Oh hp

Im so so very very sorry, I really dont know what else to say

Keep talking to us all, and lets hope, that it may help abit

Alix

I am so sorry to hear about Ella, she was a special girl

You are in shock and not at all surprising considering the way she tragically died.

It will take time but coming to terms with this will be painful but you must keep hold of the love she gave you and how she knows how much you loved her, that will never go

Lucy
xx

Oh no, I'm so sorry, HP. That's awful - what a terrible, tragic accident. She'll always be with you.

Oh no Hairypooch.
I dont know what to say.
Hang on in there.
(((((((((((((((((((((Hairypooch)))))))))))))))))))
Lea

HP

I'm so sorry to hear about, Ella I'm not one for sloppy poems - but as I'm a bit down at the moment I've been listening to my G4 CD and hearing the lyrics of that timeless classic 'You'll Never Walk Alone' made me think of you:

When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark
At the end of a storm is a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark
Walk on through the wind, walk on through the rain
Though your dreams be tossed and blown
Walk on walk on with hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone
................

We are all thinking of you, even though you're miles away

Daisy

I am so sorry I do know how you feel when I lost my Brett dog last year it felt(& at times still feels)like my whole life was over, I adore my little dogs but Brett was something extra special & I had to end his life It was the very worse day of my life I felt I could not go on His casket is in his bed not with my  other furbabies.

But he would not have wanted me to give up, he never did despite severe HD & a damaged heart he gave me everything & I owe it to him to do the same for my other dogs. He too lived just for me, but he will be running free & waiting for me

Cry your heart out it will relieve the stress & pain you feel & cuddle your other furkids & daughter who will need you now more than ever

God bless you Ella look for the circle of toys being herded by my boy Brett & chase all the birds you want at the Bridge

{{{{{big hugs}}}}}.i dont know wat to say at a time like this.exept im so sorry for wat uve been through.it should never of happend but atleast it was quick and she didnt suffer.rip baby girl! time is a great heeler ule never forget her but things will get better.were thinking about you and your family.
love sarah,meg and family! x

I have just read what happened, HP I am so terribly sorry, there really are no words for what has happened. Ollie and I are thinking of you and Ella right now.
(((((hugs)))))))
Carol XXX

I keep reading all these messages and have been trying to think of something to say which will bring comfort. Nothing seems right, but as long as you know that so many people are thinking and praying for you. I really am so very sorry.

Val

Hi HP,
So sorry for your loss.  Ella will be waiting for you at the bridge - until that time comes, take care of yourself and your other babies who will also be missing your beloved Ella.  My thoughts and sympathy are with you

So sorry HP, hope things look up for you soon!

So sorry hairypooch, I was reading your other post and felt very sorry for you and now this.  I really feel for you and know how you are feeling because I felt like this last year when I lost my dog who was like one of my children to me.  I cried more over my dog than I did when my dad died and I am ashamed to say that I wanted to die to be with him.  It was a hard thing to get over and I can still cry now as soon as I think of him.  It will get better and the pain will subside gradually and you will be left with the happy memories.

I've only just got my computer back on line - and oh dear, HP, I do wish I could be there for you {{hugs}}

Be strong, girl, you have to be - for Jenna as well as yourself.

Lotsaluv
Margotx

I know how you are feeling right now. We lost a very very special dog just 2 weeks ago and I am still crying....little things trigger the grief. Try to be strong and remember the good times. She will always live on in your heart and your memory.
Be strong for the others..they need you too.
Sue
x

so sorry to hear about your loss
fiona

Hang in there girl. She will make someone a very special angel. Crying with you just thinking what you are going through. Wish I could give you a hug but can't, my thoughts are with you and I am here if you need to talk or cry to someone. Rest in Peace Ella.

I am so very sorry, thinking of you ,it is so painful when we loose a very special dog,i know i have been there,i think about my bess everyday i promise you that the loss you have had will get  easier with time .Sending hugs to you,the best place to bury a dog is in your heart.R.I.P. Ella.

Sheila.XXX

Hi HP
I can't put into words your pain, I've pm'd you - please respond

Patricia

So sorry for your loss  (((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))))
Mary

Run free Ella.
Thinking of you at such a sad time.
Take care
kerry xxxxxxxx

Thank you all for your messages of support at this time

I am still numb, as we all are after losing our angels and I have been trying to keep really busy and throw myself into things that Dont remind me of her.

At the moment it's hard to see the wood for the trees, so I am going to take a break from CD for a few day, can't really string a sentence togethr properly anyway!

Thanks once again and speak to you soon

Jo xx

We do understand, Jo - and we'll be here for you when you feel you can come back on - take care of yourself.  {{hugs}}

Margotxx

I never read rainbow bridge as it always makes me so sad.

Im so sorry Hairypooch, I can't imagine the pain that you are feeling..Im sure Ella will be there waiting for you she loved you and will always be by your side one way or another.

Lisax

HP, so sorry for your loss - I have only just seen what has happened and I feel so sad   I hope you manage to pull though and I know it will be tough, we will all be here for you when you return.  I am sure my Axie and Pumba will take care of Ella, I know you would rather her with you and she is in her own way....read one of my posts in this topic - 'dedicated to all'.  It really did help me.  Be strong xxxxx

Hairypooch
I am so sorry for you, have just seen this how I feel for you, we all love our dogs, and they are so specal but there is always one that is that bit special....
Thinking of you.
Hairydog.
x

Hairypooh
Just read what had happened to ella, am so very very sorry.
I no what you are going through, have been there myself
Dogs are the bestest friend in the world, and the world is a sad place to be when they have gone, but never ever forgotten.
Take care hairypooch
love and hugs
Jane xx

Jo
So very sorry to hear about Ella.  You need time to come to come to some sort of acceptance about what's happened - it will probably take a while in view of everything else that's going on.  Take each day as it comes and try to focus on the good things you do have and those who need you.

Thinking of you.
xx

Jo, I have only just seen this, and just dont know what to say. There isnt much, but I will pm you with my new email and telephone number.

Huge hugs {{{{{{{{{{ X}}}}}}}}}}}

Julia

Hi HP, i really feel your pain and the tears are streaming down my face, i really do hope everything turns out okay for you, if i could take your pain from you i would be the bearer of it and give you some relief. My thoughts are with you at this painful time in your life.  Take care.

lots of hugs Susan

I dont really know what to say to you as its all been said here. Cant add to the kind words everyone as given you. Il just say so sorry and I really hope things pick up for you soon.
RIP Ella

I am so sorry to hear about Ella. You must hurt so much, so tragic for you both.  I have just lost my little dog and am heartbroken.  I am glad I was there when so went to sleep.  Ella will have been glad you were there and she will be running around waiting for you.  Just remember that she is always part of you and that so many of us understand your grief.  I send you a huge hug XXXXXXXXXXXXx

Now that I feel a bit stronger, I've managed to read your messages and it makes me feel humble that so many people care about others in this cruel world, but I must admit I've still got a lump in my throat.

3 weeks ago tonight is still firmly planted in my mind and it still feels like 3 hours ago

Every minute of every day, my thoughts are still filled with my "angel" and I swear that although we've only been here in this house 5 weeks and she was only here 2, I can feel her around me, in every single room and she visits me every night in my dreams. I have a recurring dream that we are in the fields at the back of my old house walking side by side but we're on our own, not with the other dogs and then she turns and looks at me with her gorgeous bushy tail wagging and that glint that she used to have in her eye and then she seems to fade away and thats when I wake up sobbing.

Sleep tight my Ellaphant, mummy, monsterman, minimonster all miss you more than words can say. I'm trying to educate them.........you'll know what I mean.

So glad to see your post!!!  Having lost a dog in similar circumstances at only 3 1/2 years I can empathise.  It takes a long time to get over, but eventually you can just remeber the good times.

Glad to see you around again Hairypooch

Welcome home, HP.