Vale "Sally", the original bench dog

[Groggy]

After fifteen long years Sally the loving Labrador has passed peacefully. She had arthritis, gait problems, bowels issues and a host of other things but still struggled up to say 'hello' when I came in the room; it got to the point where it hurt to put her through that so today we went to the vet.

I know a lot of you became familiar with her through my workbench thread, as soon as the camera was out she found a way to be in front of it, I never really understood why.

My plan is to have her cremated and I will make a little box for her out of the same Jarrah used for the bench.

Sad day, farewell old mate *sigh*


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[Chesand]

Our thoughts are with you, Greg.
They are always so loyal and leave a large hole in your life when they go.

[old1955]

Sad time.

[A Duke]

Hi,
Remember the good times you both had. It is a hard decision in the end and how long to let things go go on when you know you are going to make the trip but is a lot less painful for all concerned than just letting it go on until they drop.
All my sympathy

[Simplicity]

Sad time
My commiserations to you and family

[keltrader]

Sad to hear about Sally. It's a tough time. Kel


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[Sawdust Maker]

my commiserations

[Opelblues2]

my thoughts are with you and family, I too have lost some great mates over the years. time lost but not the memories

[tea lady]

So sad. Such a loyal dog. Maybe you could make a little draw that slides into the bench somehow. Then she would still be the bench dog. :)

[Tritonitis]

Godspeed Sally...

Sad when we lose a family member...

[Acco]

Sorry to hear of this Greg, she was a great dog, always ready to greet you with a wag and loved a pat whenever I visited.

She'll be missed, my Sally says woof.

[Cliff Rogers]

Bugger.

[Groggy]

Thank you all for your comments, I appreciate them.

I spoke to my daughter and we have decided that we are going to make another workbench, this one will be a miniature and will hold Sally's ashes. I'll use some perspex to contain the interior - it seems a fitting tribute to her.

[tdrumnut]

Sorry to hear that Sally has crossed the rainbow bridge Greg, may she rest in peace. 15 years is a great innings and I am sure you will miss her.

[danny.s]

Sorry to hear that mate.

[m2c1Iw]

Bit late Groggy I've not been around for some time and catching up but commiserations a sad time indeed.

Mike