Danny Jefferey

DANNY ASCENDED WITH THE ANGELS (1998 – 9.11.2012)

A WHITE FEATHER

You’ve gone from me, I miss you so
Your coat as white and soft as snow
Your big brown eyes with gentle gaze
Your loss has left me in a daze.

Alone I amble down the road
No-one to share my heavy load
Just one more day with you I crave
One special hug you always gave

Our days were always full of fun
You loved to walk and jump and run
Always faithful by my side
Matching me on every stride

One more look I yearn to see
One moment shared with you and me
One gentle kiss upon my face
Remembering, I slow my pace

My eyes well up, here come the tears
Where are you now to quash my fears?
I’d swap a fortune, that’s so true
For just a little sign from you

I pause and close my reddened eyes
I feel you near, I tell no lies
On my face I feel your kiss
Am I dreaming? What is this?

My eyes wide open now, I see
A pure white feather sent to me
I knew that you would send a sign
Of love forever yours and mine

THANKYOU FROM DANNY

I was abandoned, alone, frightened and scared,
I really thought that nobody cared.

You gave me a home and showed me so much love,you were my saviour, with my Guardian Angel up above.

I helped to settle all the foster dogs too,they were so grateful for all the love from you.

But knowing you all has been such a pleasure,
and the memories are there for you all to treasure.

I will miss you all, more than words can say,
but I will think of you all each and every day.
 
You should see me run and play with the gang again,
my body restored and I’m in no pain.

I will watch over you during day and night, I will be your *Star* in Heaven that always shines so bright.

Thank you for being my very best friend,
and for being with me at the end.

I will never forget all that you have done,
to me you were such a ‘Wonderful  Mum’

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I’ll rush across to greet you and we’ll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see,
be patient, live your journey out, and then come home to be with me.
Lots of Love from
Danny Boy  xxxxxxxxx

(Poem by Wendy Waygood)

HISTORY

Danny was a stray who, unbelievably, was never claimed. This gentle, loving boy won the hearts of everyone and he stayed forever with his fosterer, Pauline, and his new brothers Barney, Ricky & Eddie (and GSD Freddie) in Somerset.

Gradually, Gizmo, Rhani, Ferdie and George all joined his family not to mention the dozens of foster dogs he welcomed.

ONE OF THE HONORARY SPONSOR DOGS FOR A SPECIAL WEDDING

Danny very kindly agreed to be one of the five honorary Sponsor Dogs needed for the wedding of Hilary Cassidy and Eric Wilson when the went for something a bit different to the normal wedding favours and, instead, adopted 20 Sponsor Dogs, one for each table at the wedding.

UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2010

Danny was by now about 12yrs old. He is a wonderful dog who was very, very sad when he first arrived but he has been absolutely brilliant over the years with all the foster dogs that have passed through his home as he understands doggy body language so well and he is always there to help the more nervous ones to settle . He has always been the first dog to be introduce to any newbies when they arrive, often terrified, in the UK

Nobody could ever understand how this lovely, gentle, well bred Golden Retriever could become a stray who ended up in the pound  but was never claimed. We concluded that, as he was clearly once well loved and knew many commands when he arrived, his owner (possibly elderly) may have died and the other family members simply did not want him so turfed him out on the streets. Sadly, this is a very common story.

Sandie was particularly fond of him and, at every opportunity, she would walk him round at the Reunions and take him into the Parades of Rescues.

SUCH SAD NEWS

We were all very sorry to hear that Danny went to the Rainbow Bridge on 9th November 2012. He was very much loved and will be greatly missed by Pauline and Steve and everyone who knew him.