Very very sadly Leeanne writes...... It is with a very mixed heart I write our report for our Christmas Fair, at the wonderfully supporting La Charrue. the difficult bit of fundraising for me personally is that it takes me away from the very reason I am doing it ... The old puddings. Either, at the computer to arrange, or more physically, actually being at the event. This year though, that has eased, thanks to the wonderful Twilight team of dedicated volunteers, who really have become the life blood for the ongoing ability to take in such a high number, and indeed those who run events themselves in aid of the puddings now. Just a little reminder, that Twilight is our home, all the 30 odd dogs live with us, no kennels or cages here, just all rambling around together ... And yes, peeing and pooing wherever too ... Hence my constant call for your old bedding and disinfectant! So why am I sounding a bit blue .... Well, old Ralf ... He has been on our list for over 4 months, all caged up in the SPA. We hoped to get him in before the cold ... And we bumped him up the list when he had an op at the SPA, removing a malignant tumour and confirming an aggressive lymphatic cancer. Of course we couldnt leave him to die in that cage alone, so he joined us only 10 days ago. He hasnt been strong, but when I got home late from the most wonderful La Charrue Christmas Fair, despite the weather .. And so much love from so many ... Ralf just looked up and tried to greet me ... It had clearly been his last full day .... And my heart broke ... I hadnt spent it with him. I hadnt spent it with him as I had had to be out raising money to keep him, he hadnt spent all his last abandoned 4 months with us, only days ... Because we didnt have room .... I know we cannot save them all, and I believe we do the best we physically can ... But today I do not feel that is enough ... Today my heart hurts. Ralf died yesterday afternoon, in his daddies arms, with the help of the vet. No longer able to walk and with the deepest pain now....thank fully gone. My Christmas wish ... That you all have peace in your heart and health enough to enjoy life as full as you can. And ... That if you have space by the fire, you consider taking an oldie from the shelter. Bless you all for caring as you do, for your support and love .... However you help, it really does make the difference. Bless you all Leeanne, Mike and puddings
Posted on: Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:01:27 +0000
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