Yesterday I lost my best friend.
Henry was diagnosed with kidney disease in March after routine blood tests. He baffled us all including the vets as he showed absolutely no symptoms.. but in the past 2 months he became unwell, although he would always pick himself back up again, and was always in great spirits. That was our Hen, he was known to sing "Always look on the bright side of life" He was a fighter.

On Monday Henry became very ill, but by Tuesday morning he ate a pork chop and a rasher for breakfast. That night Henry went so downhill it was terrifying.
Me and Hen stayed up all night and had a long chat. It was a talk I was dreading as I knew it was time…. time to make a decision. So many people told me "You’ll know when it’s time" I was worried that I wouldnt know, but it is true…..you just know.
Yesterday morning Henry went to the Rainbow Bridge. I told him it was ok to go, he fought long enough, he was so brave for the both of us….right to the very end.

What Hen knew well is that he had ALOT of admirers. He loved all the attention and had so much support from people when he became unwell. We are both very greatful to all the people who helped us both.
He was always charming, cheeky and a happy fella. Never let anything get him down. He was a great story teller aswell. We called him Grandma Hen for the way he looked after any puppies who came under our roof.
He would let them crawl on him, tug at his beard and suckle from his….er…Wilbur.
He always knew they needed extra TLC and would lick them, mother them, and was known to pee on the odd puppy….
He let fully grown males and female into his home without a bother, some humped him (although he had NO complaints there ) robbed his bed, toys, treats…..he never bat an eyelid. He fostered so many D.I.D dogs, and enjoyed every minute of it.

Hen had a passion for ALL things Pink! He loved balls….. playing fetch…. but never quiet figured out that the ball has to come back…he cant keep it!
He loved long walks through the grass and was known as the Hare and he could bounce his way through the fields without a bother. He loved swimming, he is the only dog I know of that puts his head right under the water!! His latest fetish was the Beanbag, he loved how he could mould himself into it.

It goes without saying Henry was 1 in a million. He was special. He was mine.
We had a great 10 years Hen… so many memories….so many stories.
You’ll always be with me…. you’ll always be my best friend.
We miss you so much…. the house is too quiet….the beds too empty….life is too empty.
I know you are at the rainbow bridge taking all the puppies and doggies under your wing, frolicing in the fields of gold.

We’ve lost a great friend, but they have gained a hero.

Love you…. FOREVER. xxxxx

Slideshow of Henry..

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