I rescued Tyke from a rehoming centre on the 11th of March 2009.. he was 13 years old. I choose him from his picture on the web after trawling through many pictures of dogs needing a kind home. I knew that he was a senior doggie and that our time together wouldn't be for a long time. That didn't matter because I wanted to give him a loving home for whatever time he had left... that is what I did. We had two years and three months together and during that time I gave him everything he needed and wanted including lots of his favourite snacks... biscuits. Tyke loved his grub! I loved Tyke from the moment I took him home and I made a solemn promise to him that no matter what, he would never be returned to life in kennels again. It wasn't always easy looking after an elderly dog but he was here to stay regardless. Today was our last day together and it came as a shock... I miss him sorely. I stayed with him to the very end stroking his head and kissing him goodbye. Now it's time to grieve the loss of my dear old pal. I loved you with all my heart my dearest canine friend and will miss you forever. Thank you for all the love and affection you gave to me my beautiful old doggie. Goodnight Tyke... Your mum, Sylvia XXX Dogs in Heaven Don’t cry my loved ones … Please don’t shed lots of tears Though it seems I’m far away I am always near Listen quietly and you’ll hear my paws Rustle in the leaves And when a gentle rainfall caresses your face It’s me giving you doggie kisses So don’t feel lonely, please And when stars twinkle brightly in the dark … And you cannot sleep for grief Pay attention, you might hear my cheeky bark I’m up in doggie heaven playing in the park For I’d had my time on earth You see, I really did not die I only changed my earthly form from physical to Spirit And my energy is with you every single minute For death has no power over a dog’s love And I’m patiently waiting for you In heaven up above. Written by Sylvia Krzak On behalf of all dogs in heaven waiting for their loved ones A Good Old Boy, Tyke I wish you could come back again If only for a day We'd go on our favourite walks Meeting doggy pals on the way I'd give you lots of cuddles... And biscuit kisses too And rub around your ears Just like I used to do I'd tuck you into bed With a goodnight kiss It's all of the above That I sorely miss When I close my eyes I see your cheeky smile Dear God, oh how I wish You'd come back for just a while The pain right now is great I find it really hard But I really must try Not to be so sad I'll keep our memories alive And that will see me through Until the day will come When I'll be back with you I miss you darling Tyke You were simply just the best So goodnight my old best friend Fast asleep now, in eternal rest I love you and miss you Tyke From your mum, Sylvia XXX Hope Springs Eternal Forever young... Is the Spirit of our soul It doesn't matter when we age And our bodies have grown old Within the physical That slowly gives out The essence of our life Will forever... Keep burning bright Like the twinkling of the stars In the darkest of the night And for all of us... Each and every living thing The hand of death Will finally have it's sting Though we cannot fight its grip No matter how hard we try But, take heart... For the Spirit that's within Will never, ever die And when the bonds of love Between ourselves and canine friends Is very, very strong Nothing, not even death Can bring it to and end Goodnight Mr. Tyke XXX Written by Sylvia, Tyke's mom.