| Location | Wickford, Essex |
| Age | 9 years |
| Date of Birth | 12/10/1997 |
| Date of Death | 23/05/2007 |
| Visitors | 431 since 09/01/2009 |
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Monty was more than just 'a pet' - he was our constant companion and best friend. Monty was a beautiful Shetland Sheepdog and had the most beautiful nature - so kind, caring, sensitive and sweet, but he was also a real character and had a wonderful sense of humour! He would do things that made us laugh and then keep doing them!!
We always took Monty on holiday with us and he was a very well travelled dog! We visited Cornwall, Devon,Somerset,Wales and Norfolk and he just loved being with us, and enjoyed lots of lovely long walks. We wouldn't have had it any other way - he was our family.
Monty's constant companion was 'Panda' - a rather tatty old stuffed toy that had been with him from the day we first got him. Poor old Panda needed quite a few repairs in his time, but Monty wasn't interested in any other toys - only Panda would do!
Monty suffered a lot with stomach problems during his life, but he was stoic and brave and tried so hard to stay with us, but in the end his little kidneys gave up and we had to do the right thing and save his suffering. He had been through so much and things would only have got worse for him - he didn't deserve that. So, we held our little boy in our arms as he went to sleep for the last time, and told him over and over how much we loved him, and that it was OK for him to go. Even though our hearts were breaking, we had to put Monty first. He had given us so much and we owed it to him to do what was 'right'.
Our lives are so much emptier now without you Monty, and we miss you more than words can say. Sweet dreams our beautiful boy. You will never be forgotten. Love Mummy & Daddy xxxx
Last night I had a crazy dream
A wish was granted just for me
It could be for anything
I didn't ask for money
Or a mansion in Malibu
I simply wished, for one more day with you
One more day
One more time
One more sunset, maybe I'd be satisfied
But then again
I know what it would do
Leave me wishing still, for one more day with you
First thing I'd do, is pray for time to crawl
Then I'd unplug the telephone
And keep the TV off
I'd hold you every second
Say a million I love you's
That's what I'd do, with one more day with you
One more day
One more time
One more sunset, maybe I'd be satisfied
But then again
I know what it would do
Leave me wishing still, for one more day with you
author unknown
MONTY
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
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and they are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days gone by. The animals are so happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together each day, but then the day comes when one suddenly stops and peers into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
YOU have been spotted, and when you finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved soft head, and you finally get to look once again into the loving eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.
Author unknown...
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
Your Second Anniversary
Darling Monty,
Our beautiful boy we miss you so much and can't believe it's been 2 years now since we had to say 'good-bye'. We are always thinking about you, talking about you and remembering all those wonderful happy memories you gave us, so you are always 'alive' and with us in spirit. We bought a beautiful rose for you. It's called 'Paws' and we are so happy that it's flowering today - on the very day we lost you. You were so very special, and no-one will ever take your place.
We were so lucky to have you in our lives - we only wish it could have been for longer - but we couldn't bear to see you suffer. We know you will be there for us, waiting at the Rainbow Bridge. Sweet dreams our little angel, we will always love you with all our hearts. God Bless, Mummy & Daddy xxxx
I know what you're thinking. You think I'm dead. Because you cannot see me with your human eye, cannot feel me with your hands or hold me in your arms, you think I am gone forever.
You recall how I looked when I left this place, and you cannot remotely imagine that I could possibly be alive in another place. You are racked and torn by the pain of our separation and it blinds you to that which is right in front of you... me..............
I'm here to tell you different. You were worthy of my love and undying devotion on earth as I of yours. Do you really believe this love would be snatched from us forever by a loving Creator simply because I wasn't human? Was I not a living, breathing creation with personality? How could I have been so if I didn't possess the energy of soul, spirit and loving light? And if this energy is and always will be, then how can it be that I am dead?
.................
You say that all you have left are memories. Not so. You see, when I took leave of my earthly body I left a little something behind for you. You can't touch it, hold it or examine it for what I left behind is far too uninhibited for confinement. I left behind a piece of my soul. I placed it right next to your own which is quite fitting as we were always side by side in our earthly life together. I love you too much to have left you with nothing but memories, which tend to fade and grow cloudy as the years go by.
I love you too much to have vanished without a trace. How selfish it would be of me to remove love and light from your life.
.............
I understand your tears, each one you shed is testament to your love for me and I am honored and humbled. But don't forget the good things we shared - remember and smile. This is an honor for me as well. And when you need me I will be here. Close your eyes, relax, take slow, deep breaths and picture me in your mind. Shut off the world and your notions of what death is and give me a chance. Look for the subtle signs I send you. Don't stop being proud of me, I am a friend to be proud of, I am still your friend and soul mate.
Don't memorialize the death of my body but instead honor and celebrate my never-ending life for it is eternal and forever as is my love for you.
Until we meet again...
Author Unknown
(Passage from UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN)
Have you a dog in Heaven, Lord?
Is there room for just one more?
Cause my little dog died today;
he'll be waiting at your door.
Please take him into Heaven, Lord.
And keep him there for me,
just feed him, pet him, love him, Lord,
that’s all he'll ask of Thee.
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