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Beloved Bo

I received the saddest of news this evening.  A very beloved dog and sidekick of Tilly's for six years, black Labrador Bo, died on Monday.  She had been suffering from undetected cancer of the liver for a year.    Bo had not been in the care of my daughter for the last three years so I cannot vouch for her life over this period, but what I do know, beyond a shadow of doubt, is that she was the most lovable and devoted of creatures, always happy during the time that I knew her, with a constantly wagging tail.  She and Tilly would race up and down the garden after tennis balls that I hit for them.  Bo was like grease lightening!  And she was mum to a litter of five beautiful puppies.  

After a gap of about two years, I saw her very briefly early last year.  She hadn't forgotten me and attempted to climb on to my lap as I sat in the driving seat of our car.  She then tried to run after the car as we drove off down the drive, very sadly leaving her behind.  That broke my heart.
She was deeply loved by those that loved her, and she never failed to let you know that she felt the same. Beautiful girl.  God bless Bo Bo.

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  1. Sally17 January 2019 at 19:26

    Dearest all,
    So very sorry to hear that Bo has passed over the Rainbow �� bridge !
    Running free and with those friends that have gone before!
    Beautiful photos of a happy dog!
    She never forgot you and knew who she preferred!
    Dogs are great judges of character!
    Loving thoughts to you all xx

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