Tuesday 15 July 2014

Remembering Oakley

A week before we got Indy, just over fourteen years ago, my daughter and son in law brought a puppy home. They called him Oakley. And when they were at work, Oakley would come to our house.



He became Indy’s protector. He kept him warm when he was ill and lost all his weight and when he played with him, he was always gentle. He rescued him from tricky situations and helped his confidence grow. 



When Tilly came along, he took her under his wing too. He was only a week or so older than Indy and Tilly, but he was always their Big Brother. And he was always respectful and kind to our older dog, Sweep.



When my first grandson was born Oakley looked after him too. They shared an extra special bond.




Oakley’s been a protector of children, puppies and kittens. He’s been a friend and loyal companion. I fell in love with him from the very moment I saw him and I called him my Dreamboat.



He certainly liked his home comforts as well as his long walks!



For the past three years his constant companion has been Poppy.



Earlier this year he had a stroke and despite the odds, he came back from that. But other problems surfaced over the past few months and yesterday they did the last kindness any of us can do for our beloved companions.

We are all heartbroken, but my thoughts are with my daughter and son in law and their three children. I know in time the hurt will heal and they will remember the good times, but I know right know it must feel like the end of the world.

Rest in peace beautiful dreamboat – we will all miss you so much.




24 comments:

  1. It's so sad when we lose them.

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  2. Crying now. It's awful to have to say goodbye to a loved one. xx

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    1. I can't seem to stop crying today - for him and for my family x

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  3. So sorry to hear of another canine loss, but I'm sure Oakley and Indy are now in doggie heaven together. xx

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  4. Oh, Teresa, your beautiful memorial posts always bring tears to my eyes. So sorry to hear of Oakley's passing but what lovely memories he left behind.

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    1. I hope that is the last one I have to write for a very long time, Rosemary x

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  5. What wonderful pets your family have and what wonderful memories to share x

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  6. I'm so sorry, Teresa. He was abviously much loved, and had a wonderful life with yoru family.

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  7. There are tears in my eyes. Written so beautifully and so sad to loose such a devoted dog.

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    1. Thank you, Maggie - devoted is a word that sums him up so well x

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  8. Lots of love to you and your family at this sad time, Teresa.
    You and the beautiful memories will (in time) help your grandchildren heal.
    xxPat

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  9. A beautiful post to a beautiful dog Teresa. Thinking of you all xx

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  10. This is such sad news, Teresa. Oakley looks and sounds loving, kind and just utterly beautiful - and most of all, hugely contented with the wonderful life you all gave him. I'm so very sorry that you've lost him and it was heartwarming to read how he enriched all your lives. xxx

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  11. Lovely photographs to remember Oakley by and I am sure there are plenty more memories that did not make it onto this page, to keep him in your hearts. How we survive and cope after losing our four legged friends, I do not know but cope we do. X

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    1. Thank you. Yes, we have so many wonderful memories of that sweet boy x

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  12. Oh, no..... too sad for words. xxxxxxxxxxx

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    1. I still expect to see him every time I go round to visit even though I know he's not there x

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