| Location | Lisburn |
| Age | 11 years |
| Date of Birth | 23/11/1997 |
| Date of Death | 20/05/2009 |
| Visitors | 1,835 since 20/05/2009 |
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I couldn't wait for him to be born, I thought I was getting a yorkshire terrier. I was so excited. I'd phone my sister Jean asking every week is he born yet, she'd laugh and say No.
I started to prepare for his arrival, buying leads etc..
Then came the news he was born. But I still had to be patient, I had to wait until after Christmas and new year to have him. It felt like an Eternity.
Then the day arrived, and I brought my teenage son up with me to my sister's house to pick up my new Puppy. As my son is very good with animals, I asked him to select me a puppy, he had a good look but was undecided. I watch him as he held each puppy in his hands time and time again, then I ask him to make a sure decision. And whatever way Pippin turned his face into my son's hand, he decided. This is the one. Now my new puppy was selected, again I ask my son to help me select a name for him. My son was coming off with some names, and finially he said "Mum, call him Pippin" I liked that, and so he was named.
When I think back, there was not another name that would have suited him, as Pippin is an apple, and sure enough, Pippin was the apple of my eye!
I never left his side, through out his life I remained close to him and hated every minute we were apart.
Took him on holiday with me, flew to England, he was in the cox pit with the pilot. A few years ago, I took him to Edinburgh, we went to visit "Greyfriers Bobby's grave" Everyone in the cemetary that day, said " Ah! look its wee Bobby!" Afterwards we went into the Royal Museum of Edinburgh. Now because I am Disabled, and had to walk with the aid of a Rolater, I purchased a dog carrier on wheels, that actually looks like a pram for Pippin. This aided both Pippin and myself. The Royal Museum of Edinburgh, allowed me to push Pippin through the museum in his pram, and notified all the security guards on every floor that I was coming through with a dog in a pram, and I had permission to do so.
We were Best Buddies "Pippin and I" sadly 2 years ago Pippin was diagonisos with Diabetic's & Chushing deseased. Which mean't for the past 2 1/2 years I've had to inject him with insulin. We muddled through and every day I thanked my Lord for the companionship of my little dog.
Since last Christmas, Pippin was never really the same, each passing day I knew he was getting closer to that Rainbow bridge!
I took him to the vet yesterday morning, for I woke up and found wee Pippin lying on my bathroom floor. I left Pippin in the vet's were he had a teem of vets and veterinary nurses taking care of him. I phoned the vet at 5pm yeterday evening to receive the news that Pippin's organs where closing down. That dreaded day had come, the day I refused to speak of when people tried to prepare me for what was going to happen.
Today, my sister Gertie accompanied me to the vet's, were they brought wee Pippin out to me on a drip. He didn't even know me, he was half way over that Rainbow bridge. But he didn't want to go, he fought hard these past 2 years to stay with me, and I knew I had to be brave. I knew the time had come and Pippin needed me more then ever now, he needed me to help him cross over that Rainbow bridge" I held him in my arms as I cried my finial farewell to my much loved little dog. And as I held his little paw, the vet inserted the needle, and I felt my little Pippin slip out of this life and into the next.
I always believed that God would prepare me for this day, but I feel so alone. I know that I'll get him back one day, and thats what helped me through this day.
I don't know whats ahead of me, but my faithful companion has seen me through 5 deaths of older sisters, 2 nephews murdered, and one nephew suside. I love him and I know that the love I have for him will never die. I cry, but I cannot help my tears.
Please Lord Bless my little Pippin. xxx
Pippin A Remberance!
Hi Little guy, I can hardly believe that its getting so close to a year when I first lost you. My heart still aces for you.
Everytime I close my eyes I can still see you on that table in the vets.
I held you in my arms, and you knew they were going to part us.
I love you baby and nothing will bring you back to me, so I'm trying to learn to live with it. XXX
Hey Baby
Still missing you Pippin, its so hard. Sometimes I awake in the night and call out to you., but your not there!
After all this time the pain of losing you still has not eased.
I love you little guy xxx
Merry Christmas
Little one! Missing you much these past few days.
Thinking back to last Christmas when I had to phone the emergency vet, then rushing you around to the surgery, and standing outside with you in my arms, waiting on the vet.
This is our first Christmas apart, and I'm missing you so bad baby.
I see all the new Christmas toys for dogs in the shops and I find my self looking at them thinkng "What am I going to get Pippin this Christmas?"
If we could be granted a Christmas wish, it would be fo tr us to be together again. I am so grateful for the missionaries coming and singing "Away In A Manger" to you last Christmas Eve.
I love you baby boy. Merry Christmas xxx
Pippin
Found the Christmas ordaments you picked last year. I remembered the look on your face when you picked them. I think I knew then Pippin that you would not be here for this Christmas. The look in your eyes and on your wee face told me it all.
Miss you more then ever now.
Remembering back to last Christmas, the missionaries singing "Away In A Manger" for you, the tears tripping me, as I held you so close.
My eyes water now when I hear that Carol, don't know how I am going to survive Church when the children sing it at Christmas.
I sure hope the Angels are singing you to sleep at night Pippin, just like I used to do.
Love you Baby xxx
R.I.P Pippin
You where loved in this life and are loved even in to the next
You where looked after and gave much love in return
You where loyal brave bold and true
Your owner would do anything for you
So that very last day of your life
Your beloved owner did the best that she could
And by doing that let your soul loose
Now you can play in the forest run with the breez and dance in the clouds whenever you please.
However even though your gone the love you have will never cease for your beloved owner who helped you like this.
R.I.P Pippin much loved.
Play free.
A letter from your pet in heaven
Author Unknown
To my dearest family,
some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know,
that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from the Bridge.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here there's no more tears of sadness.
Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy
just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you
when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me
and He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again,
you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family,
They'll be here later on."
God gave me a list of things,
that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list,
was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night
the day's chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you...
in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth,
and all those loving years,
because you are only human,
they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry:
it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers,
unless there were some rain.
I wish that I could tell you
all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you,
you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain,
though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now,
than I ever was before.
There are rocky roads ahead of you
and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it
by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy
and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world,
the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody
who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...
"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...
that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along
I made somebody smile.
God says: "If you meet somebody
who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up,
as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street
with me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind."
"And when it's time for you to go...
from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...
you're coming here to me."
Precious Love
The agony is so great...
and yet I will stand it.
Had I not loved so very much...
I would not hurt so much.
But God knows I would not want to diminish
that precious love...
By one fraction of an ounce.
I will hurt...
And I will be grateful for that hurt
For it bears witness to the depth of my love.
And for that I will be eternally grateful.
AUTHOR:UNKNOWN
A DOGGIE PRAYER ♥♥
So do not grieve for me, my friend, as I am with my kind.
My collar is a rainbow's hue
My leash is a shooting star
My boundaries are the milky way, where I sparkle from afar. ♥♥
There are no pens or kennels here, for I am not confined,
but free to roam God's heavens among my special kind. I nap the day on a snowy cloud and gentle breezes are rocking me; I dream the dreams of earthlings and how it used to be. ♥♥
The trees are full of liver treats and tennis balls abound, and milk bones line the walking ways just waiting to be found.There even is a ring set up, the grass all lush and green, and everyone who gaits around becomes the "Best Of Breed". ♥♥
For we're all winners in this
place, we have no faults
you see. And God passes
out the ribbons to each
one--even me. I drink from
waters laced with gold, my
world a beauty to behold.
And wise old dogs do form
my pride to amble at my
very side.♥♥
At night I sleep in an
angel's arms, her wings
protecting me, and
moonbeams dance about
us as stardust falls on
thee.♥♥
So when your life on earth
is spent and you reach
heaven's gate, have no
fear of loneliness, for here,
you know I wait. ♥♥
Author Unknown
Pippin
my heart is sore for you.
I know there will be more fireworks tonight for Guy Fawks and I am concerned if you will be ok up there.
Thinking of you babe xxx
Halloween
Hi Baby,
I know its the worst week of the year for you, and to top that we had that dreaded thunder which terrified you so.
My thoughts are on you all day today. Oh my baby, I pray you are safe, I pray someone is there to comfort you.
Darkest falls and I worry about you up there without me. I hope the Lord has one of His Angels nearby to comfort you.
There it goes Pippin, the nasty banging has started. Hold on tight little man, and if Duke would stop clowning around he'll look after you.
Mummy thoughts and prayers are with you tonight Pippin.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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