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[bradl]

		Barley was my introduction to Cairn Terriers. I can't believe the breadth or the depth of the effect this wee dog had on my life. She was a gift beyond all measure. Goodbye B-girl. Thank you Sweet B.
The Power Of The Dog by Rudyard Kipling There is sorrow enough in the natural way From men and women to fill our day; And when we are certain of sorrow in store, Why do we always arrange for more? Brothers and Sisters, I bid you beware Of giving your heart to a dog to tear. Buy a pup and your money will buy Love unflinching that cannot lie-- Perfect passion and worship fed By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head. Nevertheless it is hardly fair To risk your heart for a dog to tear. When the fourteen years which Nature permits Are closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits, And the vet's unspoken prescription runs To lethal chambers or loaded guns, Then you will find--it's your own affair-- But...you've given your heart for a dog to tear. When the body that lived at your single will, With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!); When the spirit that answered your every mood Is gone--wherever it goes--for good, You will discover how much you care, And will give your heart for the dog to tear. We've sorrow enough in the natural way, When it comes to burying Christian clay. Our loves are not given, but only lent, At compound interest of cent per cent. Though it is not always the case, I believe, That the longer we've kept 'em, the more do we grieve: For, when debts are payable, right or wrong, A short-time loan is as bad as a long-- So why in Heaven (before we are there) Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear?

[Cairns2]

Brad,

I am so sorry for your loss. With these dogs it's like losing a child. They take a piece of us with them. She was a beautiful girl and I'm sure you have many wonderful memories of her to sustain you. She'll always be as close as your heart.

Regards,
Cynthia

[Holly&me]

So sorry for your loss of such a beautiful dog. Thinking about you, your wife and the other dogs at this time.
Josie

[pkcrossley]

she was a great prize indeed. we are so sorry for your loss.

[Scruffys Mom]

Dear Brad

I think we all share a small piece of your huge loss. Barley will live on in yoru heart and mind. Blessings to you and all of our furry friends.

Madeline, Scruffy and Sparky

[Autumn&Molly]

Brad, I am so very sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful girl.

Autumn

[Thistle]

So sorry for your loss Brad.

[jimnconnie]

Brad, we add our condolences for your loss. Barley was truly a beauty, and she shared many wonderful years with you & your family. It is obvious from your words that she will always be in your heart.
Jim & Connie

[DawnandTuk-tuk]

My sincerest condolences,
Dawn

[tlwtheq]

Brad,
Seems like yesterday (and not year 2000) when I lost my first
Cairn, Holdsworth to illness. I know exactly how you feel.
You never quite get over it...you just go forward minus a piece
of your heart.
Barley was beautiful and well-loved. Please accept our condolences.

The Wilk Pack

[Greg P]

My thoughts are with you and Peggy as you mourn the loss of your dear companion.

[Tracy A.]

Brad & Peggy,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Barley. She was a lovely Senior Lady and i'm sure the house & your lives feel emptier today.

[Brody]

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers going out to you and your family.

Edited by Brody, 17 June 2009 - 11:51 AM.

[Shazza]

Oh my Brad, I'm so sorry.
My thoughts and prayers will be with your family.
She will always be in your heart and many many memories of the years you had together.

[jodi0553]

Dear Brad,

So sorry to hear of the loss of the grande dame of the Robins End pack. Condolences to you and your family.

Jodi