| Location | Sunbury On Thames, Middlesex |
| Age | 15 years |
| Date of Birth | 08/09/1990 |
| Date of Death | 27/09/2005 |
| Visitors | 1,006 since 28/12/2008 |
| Creator |
Although i am not Tara's actual owner (my ex partner was) i feel so guilty i could not have done
more for her. Here is her sad story:-
My ex partner was a violent person and although we bought Tara as a pup from a dogs home at the age
of 8 weeks old, she was gradually mistreated by him as she grew older. I couldnt do anything as he
was violent towards me too but i did the best i could to make sure she was comfortable. She was
confined to a kennel outside the houses we ever lived in because she was incontinent due to the
beatings she would get or even him just shouting at her if she did anything wrong. He never walked
her unless it suited him and she was never innoculated but she lived until the grand old age of 15
which due to the life she had she was a brave dog to the end and in spite of having a hard life she
just didnt want to give up.
He finally left the house in 2005 we shared with our children and left her with me to care for her
as he couldnt take her with him which i was glad of because i could now try do the best i could for
her, and i wouldnt have wanted him to take her anyway cos it could have been worse for her. By then
though, she was succumbing to arthritis and could hardly walk but in the end i couldnt watch her
suffer dragging herself around anymore and had to call him to come round and make a decision on what
to do. If she had been my dog i would have done something a lot lot sooner but he always overruled
me saying she was HIS dog and that i had no say in the matter, even though i was the only one who
bought her food, fed her and cleaned up after her.
I eventually persuaded him to take her to the vets just to get their opinion but deep down i knew
what they were going to say.
My worst fears were confirmed when they said she had a matter of weeks with no quality of life
anymore, but he said he wanted to wait for some reason and we took her home, even tho i wanted her
to be put out of her misery there and then - i could see it in her eyes when she looked at me that
she wanted to go and had had enough which i didnt blame her one bit bless her! I will never ever
forget those big brown eyes!!
A few days later she became worse and started to bleed on her paws where she was dragging herself
around to walk and could hardly stand up so i called him again while i was at work and said he HAD
to let her go now because she was in pain - he finally called the vet to come to my house to put her
to sleep and he turned up to be there too. I was at work and he demanded i leave to be there too but
selfish as it seems i just could not bring myself to watch her die and watch him acting so false to
the vet, so she died in his arms alone while the vet administered the overdose. I will never forget
that day as he called me on the phone once Tara had gone to tell me i was cruel and selfish for not
being there but he didnt understand it was something i just couldnt do in the end. He just demanded
i get a box and get back there straight away so he could bury her. When i did finally arrive home he
pushed me over saying it was all my fault and once she was buried he just left for me to consol the
children.
I was just glad she was finally free from her suffering and mistreatment by him at last. I had seen
her suffer most of her life because of him and wanted to remember her for the dog that only i knew
personally as a loving and loyal dog to us when he was not around and how she was with the children.
It broke my heart!
She is buried in my garden in a box surrounded by teddies and a cushion my children put in with her
to lay her head on, as they loved her very much in spite of the sad life she had as an outside dog.
He still believes to this day that dogs belong outside and has even tried telling me that my two
staffies now should be - no way!! If he hadnt beaten her when she was young i certainly would have
had her inside in the warm with us as a dog should be in a warm cosy bed like my two staffys are
now.
Taras legacy made me realise dogs are like humans and need to be loved and cared for not stand by
and watch one being mistreated ever again no matter what the consequences. I am an avid supporter of
all the animal charities now especially the RSPCA and am the proud owner of two Staffordshire Bull
Terriers who have a fantastic life. I did not want her death to be in vain which is why i took them
both on to redeem myself and i owe it to her memory.
Dont ever forget you WERE loved Tara and still are to this day inspite of your sad suffering towards
the end sweet girl and i know you are in a happier place now up there in 'doggy heaven' and im sure
you have made loads of friends up there sweetheart.
Rest peacefully with the angels 'Tarsy'
Mummy xxxxx
My Angel
4 Years ago today since you left me physically and i miss you so much. I hope you liked the two pink roses that me and mum put on your little corner, mine had two rose buds as one was from Callum and that you saw us do a minute silence in honour of you.
I woke up this morning to find that mum had lit a candle for you on the fireplace and put a photo of you next to it. If you saw me, i kissed you in the photo in the day. Also when mum had gone to bed, i kissed you in the photo again, to say goodnight and that I love you.
Although I miss you everyday, i know that you are hopefully there with me always and i think of my memories of us together,i think about you everyday and will always love you.
I love you Tara
Love Shauni xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
A letter from your pet in heaven
Author Unknown
To my dearest family,
some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know,
that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from the Bridge.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here there's no more tears of sadness.
Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy
just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you
when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me
and He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again,
you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family,
They'll be here later on."
God gave me a list of things,
that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list,
was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night
the day's chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you...
in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth,
and all those loving years,
because you are only human,
they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry:
it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers,
unless there were some rain.
I wish that I could tell you
all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you,
you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain,
though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now,
than I ever was before.
There are rocky roads ahead of you
and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it
by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy
and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world,
the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody
who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...
"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...
that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along
I made somebody smile.
God says: "If you meet somebody
who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up,
as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street
with me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind."
"And when it's time for you to go...
from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...
you're coming here to me."
On your 4th Angelversary
Today, me, shauni and callum are thinking of you our angel in heaven. I dont even expect he will even realise how important today is but it is to us and we havnt forgotten you and never will. You were the first thing i thought of this morning sweetheart and lit a candle for you that will burn all day in our house. We hope you are running free now and enjoying your life up there far better than the life you led down here on earth.....we love you so much Tara and our love for you will never die...your spirit lives on in our other two dogs Stella and Bailey. God bless you sweetheart and we will be holding a minutes silence for you at your graveside later. Much love xxx
Always In My Heart
Tara, you have been with me all my life, even before i was born, and even though you have gone to doggy heaven,you are still with me in my heart and my thoughts. There isn't one day when i dont think about you, and i still have your chain collar, which is in my personal box that has my special memories in, because you have always been very special to me.
I will never forgive him for what he did to you all them years and im so sorry that i couldnt do anything to help you as i was too young, you were so brave, i used to see him hurt you and i so badly wanted to rush out there and defend and help you. But at every moment when he wasnt home, i spent my time comforting you and trying to make you happy.
i was devasted when you left me, even though it wasnt your fault, i didnt want you to continue suffering with the pain you was in anymore. I miss you so much, i miss you everyday.
If you were watching after you had gone, i laid your head to rest on one of my special pillows and i put my very first teddy bear by your side, i wanted to leave a few of my special things with you as i loved and love you so much.
I hope that you have got a much better quality of life now in doggy heaven and i hope that you have made lots of new doggy friends and finally have a happy life that you always deserved.
I have 2 beautiful staffordshire bull terriers called Stella and Bailey now, who are sisters. I love them more than any words could describe and im very happy, as we all give them both a very good life. But that dosn't mean that i have forgotten about you and my love for you will never change.
I will always promise to think of you everyday, you will always be cherished and remembered to me as my best friend as i grew up and you will always be a part of me.
Hopefully not for many years yet, until i'm a very old lady, but for when i cross that bridge from here to heaven, i hope that you will be there waiting for me and we can have the most biggest cuddle and be reunited again.
You will always and forever be in my heart Tara, I love you.
Love Shauni xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TARA
Happy Birthday Sweetheart!
Im sorry its taken me all day to write to you but Shauni, Callum and I have thought about you all day and even tho you've been gone 4 years now, we remembered your special day as soon as we woke up. Shauni will be tending to your grave here in our garden tomorrow as she wants to tidy it up a bit. You would have been 19 today but im sure you are enjoying life in doggy heaven with all your friends and celebrating it in style! God bless you baby girl xxxx
A letter from your pet in heaven
Author Unknown
To my dearest family,
some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know,
that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from the Bridge.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here there's no more tears of sadness.
Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy
just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you
when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me
and He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again,
you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family,
They'll be here later on."
God gave me a list of things,
that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list,
was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night
the day's chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you...
in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth,
and all those loving years,
because you are only human,
they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry:
it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers,
unless there were some rain.
I wish that I could tell you
all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you,
you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain,
though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now,
than I ever was before.
There are rocky roads ahead of you
and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it
by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy
and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world,
the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody
who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...
"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...
that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along
I made somebody smile.
God says: "If you meet somebody
who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up,
as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street
with me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind."
"And when it's time for you to go...
from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...
you're coming here to me."
Precious Love
The agony is so great...
and yet I will stand it.
Had I not loved so very much...
I would not hurt so much.
But God knows I would not want to diminish
that precious love...
By one fraction of an ounce.
I will hurt...
And I will be grateful for that hurt
For it bears witness to the depth of my love.
And for that I will be eternally grateful.
AUTHOR:UNKNOWN
THERE IS A NEW STAR SHINING IN THE SKY TONIGHT...
by Sarah Hartwell
There is an old belief that the stars shining in the night sky are the
spirits of those who have died. They have shed their earthly bodies and
exchanged them for bodies made of light; thousands upon thousands of our
dear departed friends all promoted to glory in the night sky. There is
another saying that the brightest flame burns the shortest.
My friend, you were the brightest star in my own universe. While I burn
on, my flame dimmed by grief and despair at your passing, the stars are
watching me. They are too far away for me to touch, just as you have
gone somewhere I cannot follow until my own star-time comes. They
cannot be held close for comfort, just as I can no longer hold you
close, though I held you close to comfort you in your final hours. We
were together for such a short time, but the stars will burn forever.
One day I will grow tired of this earthbound body, my own star-time will
come and my spirit will soar into the sky to burn with all those friends
who have gone before me. On the inky cloth of space we will be reunited
in constellations of joy. Until then, my flame burns low and dim and
cold without you. Through my tears I look upwards to see if you are
watching me and what do I see?
There is a new star shining in the sky tonight.
Tara
I ONLY WANTED YOU
They say memories are golden
well maybe that is true
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.
A million times I needed you,
a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you
you never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
no one could ever fill.
If tears could build a stairway
and heartache make a lane,
I'd walk the path to heaven
and bring you back again.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.
--- Anonymous ---
xx
When God had made the Earth and sky,
The flowers and the trees,
He then made all the animals
And all the birds and bees.
And when his work was finished,
Not one was quite the same.
He said, "I'll walk this earth of mine,
And give each one a name,"
And so he travelled land and sea,
And everywhere he went,
A little creature followed Him
Until his strength was spent.
And when all were named upon the Earth,
And in the sky and sea,
The little creature said "Dear Lord,
There's not one left for me!"
The Father smiled and softely said:
"I've left you till the end.
I've turned my own name back to front,
And called you DOG, my friend."
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