Sorry to hear of your loss. Thank you for sharing your photos with us - what a beautiful dog.

Alison, I'm so sorry that Luke's last few days were not as you had planned

For Luke

All That I Am

I have two eyes with which I can see
This wondrous world God gave to us free.
I have two ears with which I can hear
The sounds of nature all 'round us so clear.
I have a mouth with which I can eat
The food of life that tastes so sweet.
I have a nose with which I can smell
Scents in the earth it holds so well.
I have a mind with which I can think
Even the power for our minds to link.
I have a back, which has the strength
To carry your burdens to any length.
I have a tail with which to wave
And acknowledge the happiness you just gave.
I have four legs with which I can run
As fast as the wind when you say the word "come".
I have a fur coat with which to stay warm
That feels soft to you against your arm.
But more than the rest I have a heart
Bursting with love for you since our start.
To you I give everything that I am
To serve only you in my short life span.
Happiness for me is to share my existence
With one who loves me with such persistence.
All that I am, I give freely to you
In return all I ask is you love me to.
My life, my donation should yours be in peril,
My steps follow yours, by your side ever faithful.
You have my trust, my faith and my love,
You have everything I am, a gift from above.

Kathy Henderson

Alison I have just come on line and seen this, I am so sorry to hear that Luke has gone, but he went downhill suddenly as you say and it was the kindest thing to do for him. Still doesn't make it easier for you though
Sending hugs to you at this sad time xxx

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
then you must do what must be done
For this, the last battle, can't be won.

You will be sad, I understand,
Don't let the grief then stay your hand,
For this day more than all the rest
Your love and friendship stand the test.

We've had so many happy years,
What is to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer so;
When the time comes, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend
And stay with me, if you can, to the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time, you will see,
It is a kindness you do for me.
Although my tail its last was waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Don't grieve that it should be you,
Who must decide this thing to do,
We've been so close, we two, these years;
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

Smile, for we walked together for a little while.

- Author Unknown

So Sad for you Alison ....:smt022
Safe journey over Rainbow Bridge Luke ...
Much loved little dog...

i'm so sorry my heart goes out to you not got over my welshie who died in 2002 still cry when i thnk d him

So sorry

Rest well Luke.

So sorry for your loss Alison, my sincerest wishes are with you at this time.

Run Free gorgeous Luke :smt049

so sorry alison for your loss......you obviously had such a deep love and bond with luke....sending lots of love and hugs to you at this very sad time .

Very sorry for your loss, I know how heartbreaking it is to lose a special friend. He looks lovely, a real old gent.

Say hello to Daisy and Poppy for me at Rainbow Bridge Luke. xJx