Today my darling Bracken we had to say goodbye for now, during the night you had a stroke that paralysed you, there was nothing I could do to help you, if there was it would have been done, so at 2.15pm on Thursday 20th September, I held you tight loving you as always as you took your last breath, and in doing so joined elly and ebony.  I have no idea what I am going to do without you my babe, when you were diagnosed with bone cancer over 7 years ago, I thought this was it, but we took the chance, went against everyones advice  and you had amputation and chemo, which did save your life and allowed me to have you another 7 years, how wonderful that was, during those last 7 years it has been amazing, you are and always will be my miracle girl, you fought and WON the bone cancer battle, the beast never got you, then you fought off Mast Cell Cancer, still the beast never got you you beat that too,  the beast then had its final try with you and you got eye cancer, but hey my big brave miracle girl the beast lost that battle too, it never got you.  Trouble is Bracken you seemed to be indestructable, everything you shook off like rain on your coat, never in a million years could I see today coming, but it has and it was my time to do the very last thing I could do for you and that was to let you go to elly and ebony, I miss you so much my heart is breaking. I take comfort from the fact that you are in my heart and always will be, that you have ebony and elly for company now, both you loved and loved you, and one day we will see you again.  I cannot begin to describe our nearly 15 years together, so much love and laughter and some tears, but I would not swap one of your days, not even the day you were diagnosed with bone cancer devestating though that day was, you just went on to prove how brave and strong you were as always.  Goodnight sweetheart, go play with Ebony and Elly, once again whole,  love you so very much Ruth xx

I am so sorry to read this post having previously seen  your website and read about your dogs.

Bracken is at peace now and has had a much longer life with you than anyone could have predicted and obviously enjoyed it to the full.

Your memories will keep Bracken close to you for ever.

What a moving tale, so very sorry to hear of your loss.
Sounds like quite a girl.
Run free now at the bridge Bracken, free from pain and restored to your youth.
Aileen, Pepsi, Merlot and Treacle.XX

Ruth

So sorry to hear this Run free Bracken

take care

Lucy
xx

So sorry to hear about Bracken

Daisy xx

I'm so sorry -sounds like Bracken was very, very special.

So sorry to hear that Bracken has left.
Run free at the bridge Bracken.
Lea

Bracken was a special girl who will live forever in your heart.

{{hugs}}

Margot

So sorry to hear this.  Run free Bracken

Sue

Oh Ruth, what a sad day for you. I have many times read your website and marvelled at the strength of Bracken and been encouraged by her story. God bless Bracken and chin up Ruth for your very brave girl.

So sad, but heartening too. What a story of success to tell and it just goes to prove to us, the absolute power of love.

Run free in the fields with your friends little girl, you deserve that sunshine on your back.

Run free Bracken  (((hugs))))) xx

Oh Ruth, how brave you are, giving me helpful tips for Jet while your own girl is ill.  I am so sorry, I know exactly how you feel.  You may not know yet that my own black Lab girl, Jet, also went to the Rainbow Bridge today.  Perhaps they will meet and have a long, happy run together.

Thinking of you. It is the most difficult but loving act that we do for our beloved dogs, knowing when the time is right to let them  go. I hope the pain will soon be eased by the memories. Run free Bracken. xxxx
jane

I am so sorry. Run free Bracken xxx

Very sorry Ruth for your loss,run free Bracken.

{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} Sheila xxxx

Bracken sounds one a million... so brave, a fighter!
Dont forget its not goodbye, it see you later

Take care
Donna x
(and charlie who is r.i.p)

What a super special relationship you must have had. It's a really ultra special bond when you go through so much together. She really must be a blazing star in the sky with that spirit. A love like that never dies, just waits to be rekindled when you meet again.

K