Just had to post this poem for my boy i know he was'nt a Pyr but he taught me so much about dogs over the years and he has left a huge gap in my life

Goodbye Taz


You came to me a puppy, when i did'nt have a clue

About the kind of puppy things that you would like to do

A few chewed sox and things, and the look that said who me?

I did'nt realize how wondeful puppies could really be.


I grew up frightened, and was told that all dogs were bad

By a silly kind of mother, oh she must be mad!

She never knew the love you brought and the giggles that we had

When she would tell you off and say that you were bad


Nobody could believe it when i arrived home with you

Neighbours hung out the windows to see what was ado

What is that you have got? my neighbour said to me

A dog? in fact a Dobermann? , oh this i have to see


We had some teething troubles, all these things new to me

Like toilet training, accidents and cleaning up your pee.

But Taz my lad you taught me oh so very very much

That other dogs just bark to say hello and very rarely touch


I remember all your firsts the things i had never seen

Like barking at the cooker glass, and jumping like a bean

Remember when you went for me? Oh i got such a fright,

I even called your dad up and he had to come home that night


We tried some training classes, but they were not for us

The guy was kinda cruel and so i kicked up a fuss

So it was you and me together we learned stay and come

You learned recall quickly and how to sit on you bum


In the busy house when the growing kids would fight

I often wondered if you would ever turn or bite?

You just got in the middle pushing with your bum

You allways looked so proud, as if to say thats it sorted mum



You were allways such a softy and gave in to them all

You were allways there with kisses when one of them would fall

I think Mel allways had a special place in your heart

I know shes going to miss you loads now that your apart



You were allways such a good boy with you they broke the mold

None of us realized that you were even getting old

You still loved running up the park and boy could you move fast

You never even slowed down, until the very last



Even as a wee guy you were allways full of fun

I can still have a chuckle at the silly things you've done

Like jumping off the patio, and giving us such a fright

You didnt even realize the difference in the height



You allways had to sit so close or perch right on my knee

Or park your bum up on the seat,legs hanging off the settee

You allways backed right in to us when we were sitting down

You even sat on kiddies heads you really were a clown



Lying on the floor you often winked at me

I found that pretty sweet, i did'nt know you see

That dogs can wink and smile and things

I was'nt prepared for the love a doggy brings



Too may things to mention in the years that we had

Thanks to you I know now that no dog is really bad

I watched you with Akira, growls barks and such

Taz my lovely boy you taught me oh so much



I learned about play biting and trying to push your luck

I learned about dogs playing and rolling in the muck

I learned your endless patience when Akira came to stay

I learned so much about the way that dogs like to play



You loved your new playmate and together you had so much fun

She never knew the boundries and she got you on the run

She teased and pounced and stole your chews but you took it in your stride

You only told her off the once, remember the squeak and her running to hide?



Akira is a very determined puppy and she must have been a pain

But you played with her for hours when it must have been a strain

She came into your home and from day one thought she was boss

You were allways so good with her, i know she feels the loss



You went downhill so quickly and they didnt have a clue

Of what was really wrong or really what to do

You looked so miserable and so ashamed you hung your head

I could not stand to see you unhappy and messing in your bed



The confusion and the panic i started seeing in your eyes

Everytime your legs went , it took you by surprise

You were allways so active and such a happy dog

I hope you will forgive me for having to play god



I had to make the awful choice that really broke my heart

I let you go with dignity, and we will never be apart

I know i made the right choice you were just so awfully sad

But i really wish a few more years together we could have had



Rainbow Bridge has called you and I know i had to let you go

But i will think about you every day as i am sure you will know

Run free my lovely fella, i can see you in my mind

Playing with all the other dogs, you never cared what kind



Akira is lost without you shes still looking for you now

I don't know if she understand the why? the where? the how?

You were allways such a happy boy and never gave us trouble

Trying to find the right words has really made me bubble



I guess i have to say the last words that i can

Goodbye my special boy you were such a gentleman

We love you Taz and you know we allways will

Remember that as you chase your new pals up the hill



Your Mum Fiona xxxx

Danielle Melissa Robert and Akira xxxx

I am so sorry, Fiona. But at least Taz is now trouble free and I am sure he is looking down to you hoping you will soon not be sad anymore, but just remember the great time you had together. This is a really beautiful poem!

I am thinking of you and your family!

Fiona and your family must be so heartbroken, but you have let Taz run free, I am sending you all our love. Good Bless Taz.

Shazzy

the poem is lovely. i'm really sorry. i know that neither you or akira will ever forget him. he's gorgeous.

Thanks, the poem was written from my heart as Taz was my first dog and i could not have asked for a better one, he taught me so much over the years and helped me get over my life long fear of dogs , it is like losing one of my kids he had ben part of the family for so long, i still make his dinner and buy him treats , so i have had to put his bowls away :(

A friend of mine lit a candle in cyberspace for Taz, it was such a nice gesture and such a lovely thing to do i just wanted to share it with you all

http://www.in-memory-of-pets.com/personalc...es.asp?ID=47100

Fiona xx

3 Months yesterday


3 Months gone by allready
Oh where does the time go?
I miss you lots and lots still
As i am sure you will know

I wonder if your watching me
And wonder what you think
About the dogs that come and go
It often makes me think

If you could have stayed with us
I would be walking with you now
At least you behaved yourself
Akira still does'nt know how

It makes me laugh and makes me cry
How easy you were to train
Even if you really hated
Me taking you out in the rain

Akira brought it home to me
How easy trained you were
And I didnt have the time with you
That i can give to her

I still feel sad and cry a bit
But i can smile more now too
About the silly things you did
And just about you being you

We really had a special bond
I still feel it every day
Even if i feel a bit guilty
When i watch the fosters play

I know you would'nt really mind
Me giving them a break
I can even imagine you saying
Oh mum for goodness sake

I hope you will allways know
How dear you are to me
And if it was'nt for your love
In this position i would'nt be

Who would have thought that I
Would ever have been so brave
To have strange dogs in my house
And teach them to behave

You taught me oh so well my lad
And helped open up my eyes
That dogs need lots and lots of love
How could you have been so wise?

I guess i need to let you know
No matter how many dogs come here
My heart still belongs to you
You have nothing to fear

How ever many come and go
You will still be number one
Allways and forever
Taz my lovely noble one

I :wub: you

Mum xxxxxxxxxxx

They're lovely poems :)

I'm very sorry Fionna. Sleep tight Taz x

Its hard to believe its been a year since you left us for the bridge Taz but i know your watching over us and having fun with all the other bridge babies , the first time i saw a rainbow after you left i burst into floods of tears even now when i see one it is touched with sadness but i can smile too remembering all the things you taught me the legacy you left me was one of the best gifts i have ever had , the gift of love and understanding (((hugs)))

I bet you have had a few smiles to yourself over this year Taz , who would have thought your mum would ever be able to take on a Rescue dog and one with some issues ? Especially one the size of Storm ? Who would have thought i could be in the same room with 3 Rotties without freezing up completely ? Go into traiing classes full of dogs of all different sizes without being rooted to the spot ? Remember the first time we went to a training class i bet you felt me shaking on the other end of the lead back then scared of all the other dogs but i was determined you needed to meet other dogs and know they were no threat even if i was shaking in my shoes at the thought .

I wish i had got you a pal years ago when i think of the fun you had with Akira and how much you let her away with , you had so little time with her but i knew from the day she came into your house that you loved her and would never hurt her , you taught me so much about how dogs interact and that growling and barking were just a game i watched you with her and learned so much from you and the lesson were all well learned .

Some things i could have done differently with you and i wish i had , but you loved me and were always there with your special Dobe kisses you knew my every mood and just what i needed , I hope you are proud of me and you should be because everything i know about dogs and their behaviour you taught me and they were lessons well learned .

Have fun at the bridge my lovely handsome lad until i come to find you keep chasing those bunnies run free and be happy

Loads of love

Mum XXX

Hope, in fact I am sure, you're having fun at the Bridge Taz! And I bet you are watching your mum and Akira and Storm with a smile on your face!