I buried my Good Dog Rook today

[Vanje]

He was a Border Collie.
Rook was 14, and a lovely cheerful gentleman.
We shared good days together. 14 years worth.

He is at rest in a place in the yard where he ....rested in life.
I planted a spruce tree over him. I mixed sheep manure into the soil to give the tree a good start.
It might seem disrespectful to throw manure onto the dearly departed, except that Rook was quite a fan of sheep poop.

[Angry Dragon]

1. Manure is like compost, they make things richer

He knew you loved him

[Stinky The Clown]

2. Rest well, Rook.

And for you . . .

[TorchTheWitch]

3. I like this idea

It's rather symbolic.

I'm very sorry for your loss. He lived a good long and happy life with you.

[Irishonly]

4. He is where he was happy

I am sorry.

[roody]

5. So sorry---this song has comforted me.

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Something Beautiful Remains

[Vanje]

6. Thank you

What a beautiful message from Tina

[Safetykitten]

7. I am very sorry for your loss.

[Joe Shlabotnik]

8. So Sorry

14 years is a pretty long and good life for a dog, and I'm sure those 14 years of companionship, unconditional love and mutual admiration will provide you with a lifetime of fond and well deserved memories. Best wishes.

[wildeyed]

9. I am so sorry.

Rest in peace, Rook.

[livetohike]

10. I'm so sorry Vanje

May Rook watch over the flock as he doubtless did for many days and may you enjoy the good memories you have of his time with you.

[Curmudgeoness]

11. My sympathies, Vanje.

We love them, knowing they will be gone before we are. Our animal friends just don't live long enough!

Rest in peace, Rook.

[Vanje]

12. Thankyou so much.

Rook had a good life with me. Isnt it great how a good dog will make himself a perfect fit for his human partner?

Our dog partners are better than we deserve. When I get gloomy, and question the goodness of the Universe, God, Life, Whatever......I think of dogs. Proof that this universe/ life is a loving place, and whatever Gods there might be are loving Gods.

Thank you guys.

[phylny]

13. So sorry for your loss. n/t

[glinda]

14. That was a lovely tribute in deed and in word. Sorry about your loss....

[Behind the Aegis]

15. I am sorry for you loss.

It was nice to plant a tree. There is an Amazon legend that when one died, a tree was planted over her as a living memorial, as opposed to a stone, which is not a living thing.

[joeybee12]

16. Sorry to hear this..but he had a good long life...

[get the red out]

17. I am so sorry...

Lovely and cheerful, yep, that's a BC.

So glad you had him a long time though I'm so sorry for your loss.