Timber-Our beautiful Boy

[Mr Grumpy]

Everyone on this site has probably lost at least one dog. They are all special, all different and all bring back happy memories.
Here are just a few memories of Timber
Almost 10 years ago we went to look at a litter of pups near the east coast. The pups were a much lighter than our preferred golden colour, however we chose one that was the darkest male and a few weeks later went back to pick him up. He lay on Lynn’s lap in the car and slept the whole journey back to his new home. Almost a 2 hr journey. He woke up just as we approached his new home. We called him Timber.
As a puppy he was unlike any other pup we had owned, on the go all day and only slept at night. He grew up into a very handsome young dog but was very willful with a mind of his own. Lynn decided to have a go at showing him and took him to training classes then to a few shows, however in spite of Lynn’s experience in the show ring he proved far too difficult to handle. At one show a very experienced retriever lady asked to have a go with him. He then proceeded to pull her all over the show ground. He was incredibly powerful. That was the end of his show career.
Shortly after we had him neutered and this transformed him. He was still as lively and full of beans as ever but became eager to please us and much more loving.
One of his favorite things was going swimming. We spent many house walking along the river Wharfe, with Timber and later Willow also in and out of the water along the way.
Everyone with a Golden knows that people often stop to stoke them. This is where Timber was in his element. He would sit down, lean up against the stranger, and usually put his foot on one of theirs so they couldn’t escape then gaze up at them as they stoked his silky head. Many people have asked if the could take him home.
If I had a pound for every time I heard someone say “you’re gorgeous” I would have been able to retire on a bigger pension than the boss of HBOS.
A few weeks ago he started with a slight limp. To cut a long story short, on Monday he had some x-rays done and they confirmed our worst fears. He had bone cancer.
The vet was unable to do anything. Pain relief wasn’t working and the only option to save him from ever increasing pain was to let him go.
His Dinner dish is still on the window bottom. Willow has moved into “the bosses” corner, and in the cupboard is his brand new collar ready for his next holiday in Cornwall.
Utterly, utterly devastating.

Like Lenny you may want to see him again on pet gallery –Timber the film star
Thank you everyone

[CarolynM]

Oh Lynn and Dave,

I don't know what to say. I was so upset when Ian told me last night.

My thoughts go out to you all and Willow

Carolyn

xx

[Eastonwolfs]

Thats a lovely story of how Timber went to live with Lynn and David.

For anyone who can't find it, here's a link to the film David refers to that he made of Timber...my favourite film ever from this site...a lovely tribute to a devoted boy...

http://s219.photobucket.com/albums/cc30 ... r175mb.flv

[Ellas mum]

A lovely account of Timber's life David, and a wonderful tribute to him on the 'BRIDGE'.
I remember being...leant on... too x

[Cobi and Ginnies Mum]

Lynn and David

Have just logged onto the site, we've been away, we are so sorry to hear about Timber, everyone has said what we both feel, so shocked and upset by Timber's passing, his passing sounds so familar to us in 2005.

loads of hugs and kisses for you both and extra big kisses for Willow.

Lynda, Les, Ginnie and Cobi XXXX

[patnpaul]

Hello Lynn & David

We have not been on the site for a while so missed your first post. I know that nothing we say could make your loss any easier but we are thinking of you at this sad time. It has been many years since we lost a four legged friend but we know how you are suffering.

Our thoughts are with you

Patnpaul

[gordons mum and dad]

Dear Lynn Dave & Willow

What a shock for you all. We are so sorry to hear about Timber. Words seem so inadequate at times like this but your love remained to the end for Timber, and the fact that you let him go to be out of pain takes a whole lot of courage. What a lucky boy he was to have had such a great loving home for all his life, but what a great big hole must be left now for you all. Sorry I have not replied until now but just got back from two weeks in Canada at my nephew's, and having just checked my 200+ e-mails (mainly junk!!) thought I would check out the rescue website. Just watched Timber on the road, and cried my way through it. We are off to pick our Gordon up from his holiday home in Durham tomorrow, I tell you he will be getting extra special hugs from us both.

Lots of love to you all
Carole Bob and Gordon xxx