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Gone but never forgotten

9/4/2021

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 Some may of thought that I had forgotten you Smudge. Smudge passed away the end of April suddenly, just as I was awaiting the arrival of Rosie's litter and just after losing her Mum Millie. So I mentioned her passing and said, I would mark her passing at a later date, because it had been a bit unexpected. Then we had the tragedy of losing her Granddaughter Teagol.

​Just a week before Smudge's death I had joked with a vet about seeing her in six months after her check up, as we had started her on heart medication. Although on heart meds, she was very well in herself. The old MVD can be like that though and having her trundling around happily that morning to then finding her collapsed in our utility room, a quick check of her gums. I new what was happening. Her valve had all but totally gone. I rung the vet for advice about whether I should let nature take its course and stay calmly with her. I was told to give her twenty minutes and if she had not passed, it may be best to come in with her and help her on her way. She remained amazingly calm and with my oldest son Bert, we took her to the vets. No crying I said. Not until she's gone. Don't make her think she has upset us.
It was a tearful burial. She was such an old softee, one of the gentlest, kindest dogs I have been lucky to have had in my life. I will always feel your warmth and whiskers against my face Smudge, never forgotten!
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Smudge 2010 - 2021
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Kathy James
9/4/2021 02:16:22 pm

I am sure you must miss her terribly.
Saffy has I think inherited her temperament. I have never met such a gentle and soft dog. Lara too but Saffy is on another level. Thanks for breeding such special dogs

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Louise
9/4/2021 03:27:29 pm

Smudge was a lovely dog with a very gentle manner. She's passed her very curly coat on to Darla who had to be trimmed with clippers when it got warm as her coat was like a rug. We discovered she had black dots like a Dalmatian underneath her white fur and she looked like a puppy again

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Amanda
9/5/2021 01:45:41 am

Such a lovely, moving eulogy to Smudge.

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Angie
9/5/2021 11:12:03 am

What a beautiful tribute to Smudge. We were really very sad to hear and snuggled in Archie even closer that day. He is so much like his lovely Mum in his temperament and looks, and people always comment on his gentle nature, as I am sure all his siblings’ other owners hear too. You breed magical dogs Jane! Glad to hear you all recovering and we send you lots of love from the Lunns and especially Archie xxxx

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Christel Fellowes
9/8/2021 12:15:12 pm

What a loving tribute to Smudge, Jane.
Glad to hear you are all recovering.
You do breed good looking, loving and wonderful dogs which reflect all the love and care that goes into their breeding.
And I’m glad that Blottie and Ernest have another chance to produce more beautiful pups.
Love to all at Poundlane from me and Flossie xxxxx🐾🐾

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Emma Derrick
10/31/2021 12:49:44 am

Dear Jane

So very sorry to read this.

Bertie is doing great! We all love him to bits.

Hope you and yours are all well.

Kindest regards. Em, Stu and the girls x

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