Dedicated to Tinkerbell

If you own a pet, you're obviously aware of how significant they are to you and your life; particularly if they have been there for what seems like forever. Even though they're quite often off exploring and doing their own thing, their presence is monumental, life isn't quite right without them, you'd always feel like there is something missing.

I myself have never had a proper pet - the furthest I got was a goldfish which I had for roughly 5 years before it died and was flushed down the toilet. But in spite of my inexperience I know that the relationship a person and a pet share is like no other - it is unique in every instance and nothing is remotely close to it, nothing can replace it. So when that relationship is lost, when that bond is broken, or when that thread tying the two of you together snaps, it is unfathomable to understand how that must feel.

And while people may say, "It was only a dog", "It was only a cat", "It was only a rabbit", you have to remember that they are the ones that simply don't get it. They don't understand it like you do. A pet is a family member, so losing someone that you have loved, nurtured and watched grow from strength to strength, is like losing a small part of yourself. You made the life that they lived special - to experience the loss of that life is incomprehensible.

I've written this blog post because very recently, my best friend lost her best girl. Tinkerbell was totally one of a kind, a friend, and a part of a family whom she meant the absolute world to. She was a little comedienne, always making people laugh and smile. She'd always appear at the back door at the sound of the fruit jar being opened, knowing that the food was for her, and if even if wasn't she'd make sure at least some of it was. She loved playing in the snow and you could always see where she'd been as the garden would be covered in her little paw prints. And I'll never forget my favourite story of her making her way from the garden through to the living room, placing herself in front of the telly and watching Deal or No Deal - she was a big Noel Edmonds fan. (but then who isn't?).

While it's unfortunate that I cannot appreciate the unique friendship than an owner and pet share, I know for a fact that Tinkerbell was deeply loved and reciprocated her love back to those who took care of her, nursed her and adored her. Tinkerbell made us laugh with all her antics, her funny little ways, and her enormous love for food. Now she can finally be at peace, enjoying a good rest after her long and happy life.

Rest in peace Tinks, thanks for the memories. xxx