Lady Isabelle Mallett

OUR SPECIAL GIRL HAS GONE TO THE BRIDGE (21.9.07)

Isabelle was one classy lady. Pauline says “I only had the priviledge of knowing her for a short time but she was very, very special. I thought she would see her days out with us but knew she needed more than we could give her.

Then Debbie came along with the perfect home for Belle. Her home and garden were on the flat, which was perfect for a dog with breathing difficulties.

Belle also had human and doggy companionship all day and Debbie had loads of love to give her. All was just what Belle needed.

Belle was very, very happy there and we all hoped that the vets prognosis had been a pessimistic one but, sadly, she had even less time than we had imagined. and the angels came for her on 21.9.2007″.

Debbie added ” Needless to say, the tears are running down my face as I read the messages about Belle but I do feel comforted that she is no longer suffering any pain and is probably being her usual stubborn self at the Rainbow Bridge ( yes, I want to go out in the car: No, I wont eat anything but roast chicken etc etc).

We all miss her so much as she had such a wonderful presence and I feel so privileged to have cared for her albeit for such a short time. She taught us a lot – how to cope when you are not feeling too bright, how to get what you really want and how to slow down a bit and just take some time to look around you. Thank you for letting us look after her. It was an experience I would not have missed for the world and I would do it all again tomorrow. Much love Debbie, Jenny and Zack”

Beyond The Rainbow

As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wondrous image then of a place that’s trouble free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.

I saw the most beautiful Rainbow and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful, lush and green and wide
And running through the meadows, as far as the eye could see,
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them but I had something left to do.

I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I’m alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.

For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we’re never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart

HISTORY

Isabelle (Belle) is a 10 yr old Labrador. Due to the ill health of her owner, she has been in kennels for a year so, unfortunately, she is both overweight and arthritic. However, the good news is that, after just a couple of days of normal home life, she is already showing more interest and is moving much more freely.

Belle absolutely adores people and likes nothing better than a tummy tickle. She really is a very lovely old girl.

UPDATE on BELLE

There is good news and bad news on Belle. The good news is she is really coming out of herself and is moving much better, even breaking into a little trot. She has also made some lovely new doggie friends.

The bad news is that we found a mammary tumour. This has now been removed successfully but an Xray has shown that she already has secondaries in her lungs so conventional treatment can no longer help her.

Wendy Waygood has sent her some ZARAS HERBAL TEA grammasintl to help build up her immune system and, like all our dogs, she is on a combination of flower essences to help her emotionally to cope with the loss of her beloved owner, who became too ill to care for her any longer. We will also be looking further into homeopathy and into any other natural products which will maintain a good quality of life for her as long as possible and any further information on this will be most gratefully received.

Belle has a beautiful soft bed to lie on (kindly donated by kudospetproducts ) and we also now have a ramp donated by petlifeonline which is brilliant for helping Belle to get in and out of the van and negotiate our steps. Both items were originally generously donated as raffle prizes for our Reunion 2007 but we felt that Belle would benefit greatly from utilising them for her instead.

Belle appears to be very happy and loves it when I call her my Lady Isabelle. At the very least, she will now pass over surrounded by love again, having trotted in green fields, and not being confined to a kennel.

She is really learning to smile again, is very determined and knows the way to get exactly what she wants.

BRILLIANT NEWS FOR BELLE

There is brilliant news for Belle. She now has the most wonderful forever home in Wiltshire. She is now living in a bungalow with a flat garden that backs on to a nature reserve and with someone who is at home all day for her. She also has the companionship of Jenny (who is 16yrs) and Zack (who is a 12yr old JRT) and a young one-eyed cat.

Debbie, her forever mum says. Belle is continuing to settle in very well and seemed quite active and interested in everything yesterday. She does tire easily but has her bed in the hall so can just come in from outside and collapse onto it if she wants. She spends the evenings with us and the other dogs, and sometimes the cat, watching TV and having plenty of cuddles.

She is well loved already and will hopefully have the best months of her life with us.

FURTHER UPDATE ON BELLE

Belle went for a couple of short walks yesterday. She went at her own speed (the other dogs dashed off) but really seemed to enjoy herself. She sniffs the grass and the air and wags her tail a lot. We are hoping that she will be well enough to go to the river soon as I am sure she would love the water. I will wait until the weather improves but it would be nice for her to have a paddle.

Everybody that visits us absolutely adores her as we both do. She is gorgeous.

BEAUTIFUL BELLE IS AT PEACE

Sadly, Belle’s happiness was short-lived and she is now resting in peace at Rainbow Bridge.