Bo-Jangles was born on the 30st June 2004. I was looking for a dog for myself but a dog mainly for a companion dog for my grandfather. I found Bo's owner's ad in a newspaper that he and his brother and sister were for sale. Bo was a Silky Terrier X, with hints of Border Collie and Dashound in him. He came to me one afternoon when he was 6 months old, and I chose him because as soon as he saw me he liked my hand, I took him and hugged him and straight away I knew he was the one.
He quickly grew to become part of the family, he was a pretty well behaved puppy but he had his moments. The 3 cats we already had grew to love him. He never had any proper obedience training, so he was pretty independant, but he knew how to sit and how to stay.
Bo was with us for 2 and a half years. I will never forget how often we were frustrated with him, but the moments I had with him will forever stay in my heart. Like the first time he came out to a farm with us, he loved it so much, despite the things he got in his fur he roamed and sniffed and had a great time. He even enjoyed swimming although usually when he got too wet he would sit on he bank of the river and sook. He loved his car trips and went on his last just days before he passed away.
I now truly know what it means to say you never really know what you've got till its gone. Bo was loved by every person who met him, he always had a waggling tail and a friendly bark. He loved his walkies, his food and his favourite toys - a bunny, a red and blue barbel squeeky toy and his giant squeeky hamburger.
I will never forget how he used to cock his head and look at us with those huge brown inquisitive eyes.
On 20th September 2006 he was taken suddenly from us. He is now resting beneath his favourite tree with his toys and leash close by.
Bo was loved and cherished by all, nobody can ever forget our little brat, and memories of him will remain in our hearts forever.
The Eulogy
Look not where I was
For I am not there
My spirit is free
I am everywhere
In the air that you breathe
In the sounds that you hear
Don't cry for me mummy
My spirit is near
I'll watch for you
From the other side
I'll be the one running
New friends by my side
Smile at my memory
Remember in your heart
This isn't the end
It's a brand new start
TO THOSE WHOM HAVE LOST A PET
I stood by your bed last night...
I came to have a peep.
I could see that you'd been crying,
And you found it hard to sleep
I whined to you softly
as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me. I haven't left you.
I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast...
I watched you pour your tea.
You were thinking of the many times
Your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at my grave today...
You tend to it with such care.
I want to reassure you
That I'm not lying there.
I walked you towards the house
As you fumbled for the key.
I gently put my paw on you...
I smiled and said, "its me."
You looked so very tired
As you sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know
That I was sitting there.
It's wonderful for me to be
So near you everyday,
To say to you with certainty,
"I never went away."
You sat there very quietly,
Then smiled... I think you knew
That in the stillness of the evening
I was very close to you.
And when the time is right for you
To cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to meet you
And we'll stand there side by side.
I have so many things to show you!
There's so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out,
Then come home to be with me.
I love you forever and always Bubba, all my love Mummy.