Ben

Yesterday the 22nd January 2009 we had to take our Ben on his final ride to the vets after a very short illness. Our companion and faithful friend for just over 14 years it felt like a final betrayal although we knew and were told it was the best thing for him.

Now the house seems empty and now looking back I realise just how much I miss him as a friend and constant companion. He repaid all my moods with a nudge of his nose, he would sit for hours waiting for a left over sausage. In later months his hearing was failing and I would find him sitting looking at the door waiting for my return when I had already slipped in unheard. The tears are still too easy to flow - our family has lost an important member who's example will be hard for a mere human to follow.

RIP Ben my good friend.
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