Friday, 5 April 2013

354 Rest in Peace, Faithful Corgi

Sad tidings, Dear Readers:

Cadfael, our ever-faithful and utterly venerable pet corgi (and regular feature on the pages of this blog) has died, aged 16-and-a-half, whilst on holiday with us in Norfolk a couple of days ago.
Words cannot adequately express the emptiness that my wife and I are feeling at his loss, but I know some of you have met him and more of you have followed his triumphs and tribulations over the years, so I thought I ought to let you know. Never was a dog so loved.
I'll probably have more to say about him here when we get back to Devon, but the cottage is going to seem horribly lonesome without him.

Ach.

Thank you for your kind comments about him over the years, guys.

- Chris.
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25 comments:

  1. Buffer6 April 2013 at 01:42

    Sorry for your loss Drax, it has always hit me hard when a pet dies, you have my sympathy. Our cat is of a similar venerable age and I am genuinely fearful of the day he goes as it will cut both me and the wife deep. All the best.

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  2. Ray Rousell6 April 2013 at 05:07

    RIP Cadfael.

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  3. TamsinP6 April 2013 at 07:47

    RIP Cadfael. It's always tough when a loved pet dies :(

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  4. BigLee6 April 2013 at 09:50

    Sorry to hear of your loss. We salute you Cadfael! RIP

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  5. Siph_Horridus6 April 2013 at 12:13

    RIP lil Cadfael, truely a loyal friend lost. He had a great innings tho and you'll always have the memories and photos so be happy at that. :(

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  6. Zzzzzz6 April 2013 at 12:33

    Sorry for your loss, his brief trip up here was no problem at all for anyone, he seemed to like the travel and being a corgi, always seemed to get the 'oh, doesn't the Queen have corgis ?' type comments.

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  7. John Lambshead6 April 2013 at 13:06

    Sorry. My first and only pet dog when I was young was a corgi, well mostly corgi.

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  8. Mordian7th6 April 2013 at 15:56

    My deepest condolences, Drax. He was a great dog and will be missed.

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  9. Kron6 April 2013 at 17:49

    My very deepest sympathies to you and your family, Drax. That was a fantastic age; I have no doubt he had a long and happy life. Here's to his memory; RIP Cadfael, the very best of Corgis.

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  10. Andy - bG6 April 2013 at 18:14

    I'm so sorry to hear that, the loss of a pet is horrible, you have my deepest sympathies. Remember the good times, of which I'm sure there were enough to fill volumes, and it makes it that little bit easier.
    All our thoughts so be with you. A

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  11. Peter Ball6 April 2013 at 19:52

    I'm very sorry to hear that. Poor wee fella.

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  12. Dencarion6 April 2013 at 21:36

    So sorry to hear Chris!
    Each loss of our faithful compainions hurt so much and we can only hope they are in a better place - across the Rainbow Bridge.
    My thoughts are with you and your wife.

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  13. AJ6 April 2013 at 23:21

    So Sorry to hear this. I know how hard it is to loose a furry friend.

    He certainly looks like one happy and loved creature in the pictures. May he rest in peace.

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  14. Dan Eldredge7 April 2013 at 00:47

    Very sorry for your loss, Drax. :(

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  15. Loquacious7 April 2013 at 03:34

    So terribly sorry for your loss. *hugs*

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  16. Ian C.7 April 2013 at 05:31

    A beautiful dog, will be missed.

    Every day will look brighter, and you will treasure the memories.

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  17. Bix7 April 2013 at 12:16

    Very sorry for your loss Drax. :(

    Venerable Cadfael had a grand innings which I'm sure means you have a wealth of fond memories to cherish and help comfort you.

    '...The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him, the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous is his dog...' George Graham Vest.

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  18. Admiral Drax7 April 2013 at 15:25

    Thank you everyone, thank you very, very much.

    ***

    Daughter(3): Daddy, why's Mummy sad?
    Me: It's because she misses Cadfael.
    Daughter: Is that because he died?
    Me: Yes, I'm afraid so. We won't be seeing him again.
    Daughter: Like Granddad's dog?
    Me: Just like that yes. So it's okay to feel sad for a bit.
    Daughter: Don't worry Daddy - I'll help you cheer Mummy up.

    ***

    Brilliant.

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  19. suneokun7 April 2013 at 22:19

    Really sorry to hear of your loss buddy. Caddy was a trooper and a cracking wee dog. Luckily, your girl is probably young enough that the loss won't stick for long. You next dog, and there deserves to be one, will be the heart and soul of your children's lives - choose carefully! Much love man.

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  20. NockerGeek9 April 2013 at 03:40

    Sorry for your loss. We lost our 12-year-old corgi back in February, so I feel for you, sir. Enjoy those good memories and cherish them.

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  21. The GunGrave12 April 2013 at 12:29

    Sorry to hear that mate - loosing a pet is devastating. All the best

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  22. Dai15 April 2013 at 23:35

    .... :(

    I haven't visited your blog for a bit and now I'm sorry I didn't visit earlier.

    Cadfael was a super fun and important part of this blog. He made it cute! He'll be remembered fondly on this end.

    My best wishes to you and your wife.

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  23. Admiral Drax18 April 2013 at 00:26

    Thank you, Guys.

    Nocker: sorry, mate. They're real characters, aren't they?

    And Dai: I hope you appreciated the pic of him in his spiritual home - Pembroke Castle!

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  24. Dai18 April 2013 at 03:33

    Man, I haven't been to Pembroke in decades. Went to community college in Haverfordwest which isn't too far from there. Lovely castle though and Cadfael suits it just fine.. :)

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  25. Tony7 May 2013 at 19:45

    Sorry to hear the bad news.

    He will be missed.

    Tony

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