It’s Theme Game time! The time to be creative and possibly win a little prize too, courtesy of The Reading Residence and Red Peffer’s linky. This week the theme is ‘Animals’.
I have always been an animal lover and animals have played a massive part in my life. I hope they will be a big part of Baby’s life too. I thought I would introduce some animals that have impacted most on me and have made my life immeasurably better.
Introducing Oz
Oz was my partner in crime for eight wonderful years. We learned so much together and ended up competing at Prix St Georges level (Dressage). Devastatingly Oz went chronically lame in 2010 and eventually had to be put to sleep in April 2012. He left a massive hole in my life.
Next up is the lovely Lily. I rescued Lily’s mum and then Lily was born unexpectedly. She spent her first weeks down the front of my coat, as I walked the other dogs, so we have a very strong bond.
Lily at about 4 weeks old
Lily and (Mummy) Lou Lou
The dog that started my rescuing habit was Archie. Archie was found wandering the streets and was taken to the vet’s where I worked. He was never claimed, so I was allowed to take him home.
Archie
Archie now lives in North Wales with my sister-in-law and is enjoying long walks on the beach and being the most important (only) dog. He still comes to visit regularly and the girls love it when he comes to stay.
These four animals have made my life more fun, richer and I am so grateful to have been/be their owner. Baby is lucky to live with two of these animals and as she grows up I’m sure she and Lily will be the best of friends. I can’t imagine what my life would have been like without these special animals.
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Those pictures of you and Oz are amazing! Sorry for your loss but it sounds like you had an amazing partnership x
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Thanks hun, yes he was amazing x
All these animals have played such an important part in your life and it sounds like you have been an incredibly important part of their lives too.
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I hope so! x
What beautiful, memorable photographs. Oz looked a stunning horse, I always wanted a horse. Sorry he left a huge hole, animals certainly do become one of the family x
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Thanks, he was amazing x
Such lovely photos of them all – Oz really was stunning, they become such a part of everyday life that it’s so sad when they pass away. Grieving over animals isn’t talked about much but it’s a sadness that stays with us x
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Thank you. He was so beautiful and such a good friend. We did so much together and had wonderful experiences. It is so sad x
What gorgeous photos – I’m a sucker for puppy pictures so Lily’s my favourite x
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She is a cutie x
I love the way you kept Lily down the front of your coat – it must have been so wonderful to snuggle together like that. And I’m really glad that Archie is living such a happy life now. I could do with those long walks on the beach too.
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She spent so many hours down there 🙂 Archie loves it and loves to come and visit the girls. Sister-in-law always adored him and so I asked if she would like to have him. x
A fellow animal lover – we would get on very well 🙂 All of them beautiful. So sad when they leave us, such pain but then you just carry on caring for more and your heart gets even bigger. I have two dogs, both rescues and my life is so much richer for them. Always had dogs, can’t be without them.
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I had to leave the vets where I worked, or else we would have a house full! 🙂 x
Stunning pictures of you and Oz! You must really miss him. Mel #TheThemeGame
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Thank you. Yes I miss him a lot x
Lily is such a cutie. I would love a dog but I don’t think it’s practical at the moment.
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She knows how cute she is as well! 🙂 x
Riding a horse is on my life list for things I need to do. They are so beautiful. Oz was so beautiful. The photos your have of you riding him are gorgeous x
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You should do it! Thank you, he was a superstar! x
What some gorgeous animals. It’s amazing what a different one can make to your life no matter the size. x
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Thank you. Yes Oz and Lily couldn’t be more different in size! 🙂 x
I love your photo’s, its great having animals in your life x
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Thank you. I don’t think I would like not having animals x
What a lovely post – it’s amazing how special animals can be to us x
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Thank you. Yes they are very special x
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Thank you. Yes very special x
Oh they’re all beautiful, I can see why they mean so much. Thank you for sharing with #TheThemeGame
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Thank you, I love them all x
Archie looks like a pieces of work… I am so glad you took care of him and now he has a loving forever home… so many pets are not so lucky
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He is a fab little dog. We are not really set up for 3 dogs and when I rescued Lou Lou and she turned out to be pregnant, we were a little over run and I struggled to walk 3 pulling dogs with a bad back. Sister in law, always loved him, so it seemed fairer to let him go to her where he would get more walks and more attention x
Such a beautiful photo of you and Oz, I totally think that animals in your life makes it better. i can’t wait to get a dog. x
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Thank you, he was a beauty. Dogs are such a family animal x
wow what a beautiful pair, your amazing for what you have done weldone x
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Thanks but they are so cute, anyone would give them a home x
What beautiful animals and beautiful memories for you, too.
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Thank you. Fabulous memories x
Oh wow what an incredible post. Such a wonderful story and beautiful photos especially the first one x
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Thanks hun. I love that photo too x
I adore the pic of you and Oz – looks so regal.
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Thank you x
Stunning pictures what an amazing looking horse x
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Thank you, he was beautiful x
It’s lovely to know you had a horse. I did too when i was younger 🙂 x
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Did you compete hun? x
Beautiful photos, Oz looked amazing and the dogs are gorgeous 🙂 #thethemegame
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Thank you. He was awesome x
A lovey post and dedication. Wonderful photos and I can feel how much they all mean to you. Pets really are members of the family x Thanks for sharing with #TheThemeGame x
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Thanks hun, they are very special furries x
what a beautiful picture! x
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Thanks hun x
Such a lovely post I’m sure your impact on their lives has been just as great
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Aw thank you, I hope so! x