I wrote recently about how some of Ollie’s canine pals are becoming unwell. Big Rocky (I call him that because there’s a small Rocky too) the Newfoundland cross has been unwell lately, and hardly able to walk. His loving owners, Steve and Gill, bought him a cart so that they could at least wheel him down to the river for a swim, and to see some familiar faces.
Today, I was informed that they had to have him put to sleep at home.
Naturally, they are heartbroken, and all of us dog-walkers are very upset too.
Rocky had a great life, with two of the best people who could ever own a dog. He was loved and cared for, given all medical treatment when necessary, and never wanted for exercise until he could no longer manage it.
Steve and Gill have lost a much-loved companion, and Ollie has lost one of his oldest friends.
beetleypete 
I am so sorry. It isn’t easy. Your furry friend will forever be a part of your heart.
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Thanks for that. My dog misses one of his best friends.
Best wishes, Pete.
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That’s always so sad to see the friend lonely.
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Sorry to hear this. I’m having to take Jackie to the vets on a daily basis at the moment to deal with an infected eye, I dont like to think that it could be anything other than curable.
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I know the feeling, Eddy. When I take Ollie to the Vet for anything, I always hope they never find anything ‘nasty’.
Hope it goes well for Jackie.
Cheers, Pete.
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4th visit as of this morning and things are improving 🙂
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Great news mate!
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I am so sorry too, Pete! Its the circle of life- 😦
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Yes indeed, but always so sad to lose a beloved pet.
Best wishes, Pete.
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There’s always a time – sadly – when you have to let them go. But they’ll always remain in our hearts.
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Thanks, Pit. I feel for my dog walking friends, and we will all miss Rocky.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I am so sorry Pete. I hope Ollie is doing well. This must look crazy but I am just going back on all posts now in my free time. I hope he is fine. Take care and RIP poor Big Rocky. 😞😢
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Thanks, Suzan. Ollie is doing OK. He is going to the groomer on Friday for a nice bath. He will miss his old pal Big Rocky though.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Anyone who can feel that much for folks outside of human, MUST take pictures:) great site
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Thanks for your comment. Us dog owners regard our pets as much a part of the family as anyone else. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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It is never easy to loose a pet. May he Rest In Peace.
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Thanks, Jennie. He will certainly be missed in Beetley.
Best wishes, Pete.
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You’re welcome, Pete.
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I needed a good cry. It hurts.
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Thanks, Lara. I was very sad, but also glad he is out of pain now.
Best wishes, Pete.
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A very handsome boy. I’m sorry.
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Thanks, Pam. We are all going to miss him.
Best wishes, Pete.
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How so very sad…..I had to put my oldest friend to sleep last year….she is missed everyday as I am sure Big Rocky will be as well…my thoughts are with the human friends of Rocky. chuq
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Thanks, chuq. We never forget our real best friends.
Best wishes, Pete.
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So very true….Sue helped me find a new friend to work on the relationship…..she was right I needed MoMo to keep me from becoming a veggie……..chuq
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Always heartbreaking to lose a beloved dog. Condolences to all.
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Thanks, Peggy. He is going ti be missed around the river. I used to love to watch him swimming.
Best wishes, Pete.
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My condolences.
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Thanks, Herb. The big guy is going to be missed.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Aww bless the darling … I wish our furry family members could live longer …
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Thanks, Lois. Yes, we always feel that they leave us too soon.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Rocky looked like a bigger version of my childhood dog, George. George was a labrador cocker spaniel mix, but had that same black and white. Just reading about Rocky made me pause a moment to remember the day we had to give up George. I grieve each time someone loses a dog, and I know your dog community will miss him.
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Thanks, Elizabeth. Rocky was mostly Newfoundland, so quite large.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I thought I remembered he was a Newfoundland. They are so appealing but SO big.
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He was big but gentle, Elizabeth. One of the nicest dogs around here.
Best wishes, Pete.
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My favorite dog as a kid was a similarly large St. Bernard. Also big and gentle.
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Oh no!
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Yes indeed, GP. He went downhill fast from a few days ago. Tragic news.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Ah, sad
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We are all very sad today, Sue.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Indeed
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He looks like a sweetheart. So sorry for Big Rocky’s family and all his friends {{hugs}}
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Thanks, Jacquie. He was a lovely dog, a classic gentle giant.
Best wishes, Pete.
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So sorry. It’s always so hard to lose a beloved pet. Condolences to his human family.
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Thanks, Susanne. He was a great dog indeed. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sad news. It’s a sad decision to make but it’s the last kind thing we can do for our pets.
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Very true. Thanks, Mary.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh this is such sad news. Myself, Mark, Buddy & Arlo will really miss this gorgeous boy 💙
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Thanks, Gemma. A sad day indeed. We lost a gentle giant.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Aw, sad news, he looks lovely.
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He was, FR. Really big, but gentle too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thoughts are with you all
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Thanks very much, Ami. That’s kind of you.
Best wishes, Pete.
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This is sad news. It sounds like his quality of life though had really gotten bad. What a beautiful dog he was. I’m convinced there’s a special place in Heaven where our fur babies go.
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Thanks, Kim. Yes, he had a poor quality of life recently, hence his owners’ sad decision.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Often, we don’t realize what a part of one’s life neighbors’ and friend’s pets are in our lives until they are gone. It is good you knew when Big Rocky was alive. Warmest regards, Theo
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Thanks, Theo. He was one of Ollie’s first real ‘pals’.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Such an adorable dog. May he rest in peace. 💓
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Thanks, Nikita. He was very lovable .
Best wishes, Pete.
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This is such sad news. What a gorgeous dog. May he rest in peace.xo
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Thanks, Darlene. He was a great character, and will be missed by us all.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Big Rocky may have been K.O.’d, but he’s still a champ in everyone’s mind, and will not be forgotten. What a handsome dog he was!
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Thanks, David. He was a ”gentle giant’, and loved by everyone.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sometimes its harder when a pet passes away. Very sad.
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It certainly can be, Tony. Especially when you have to make that hard decision for them.
Best wishes, Pete.
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aww…. May he Rest In Peace ✌️
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Thanks, Richa. You are always kind. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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