Thursday, 27 February 2025

Goodbye My Gorgeous Girl



Yesterday we lost our gorgeous girl.

Mavis died at the vets at 10am and our hearts were broken.


She has had a poorly couple of weeks, with us working with the vets to keep her as comfortable as she possibly could be.  While her mind was bright, her body was slowly failing her.


She had a wonderful life with us, as most of you already know.  She played with the sheep in our paddock at our smallholding in Wales, especially the lambs who loved her to bits and waited at the gate for her to join them in games of chase, or 'run down the hill' on our twice daily walks around the field.

She was great with the chickens and regularly shared their titbits. 


It was just a good life for a Good Dog. 💖


Ginger has known for the last few days that his little partner in crime was poorly and has been her constant companion.  Today he is lost, but I think he realises what has happened.  To lose his second sister in the  space of seven months must be hard for an old boy.


Reunited. 🌹🌹


Sleep well girls.  💖💖

Mavis 

Rest in Peace my Gorgeous Girl.  🌹

With us from 31st December 2013 - 26th February 2025


Sue xx



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  1. Anonymous27 February 2025 at 09:18

    I'm so sorry Sue, she was a lovely girl with big beautiful eyes, and had the most wonderful life with you, Alan and her furry siblings xx

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    1. Anonymous27 February 2025 at 09:19

      Sorry, that's me, Sooze, I come up as anonymous on my phone

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    2. Sue27 February 2025 at 10:30

      ❤️ xx

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    3. Sue27 February 2025 at 10:31

      Thanks for letting me know. ❤️ xx

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  2. Anonymous27 February 2025 at 09:26

    So sad to hear this. You gave her a wonderful life and you will have wonderful memories. Maeve xx

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  3. Hard up Hester27 February 2025 at 09:33

    So sorry to hear this.

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  4. Bag End Gardener27 February 2025 at 10:18

    My dear friend, I suspected this was on the cards as did you, but it never ever makes things any easier.

    Mavis had the most incredible life with you, I remember how you rescued a wet, bedraggled rat brought to your doorstep one night, and then you rescued the darling girl again after she was taken from you.

    It is exactly six years to the week that I went through the same heartbreak and because I am not as articulate as you are, I'm going to say back to you what you wrote to me then, I can only hope it gives you as much comfort as you kindly gave me:

    We give them all the love in our hearts and somehow they double it, send it right back at us and then they go, and all we have are happy memories that make us cry, paw prints we're loathe to hoover up and an ache in our hearts that hurts for far too long.

    We will light a candle for you all tonight, 💚 🐾 💚

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  5. Anonymous27 February 2025 at 10:37

    So sorry to hear your news but in her lifetime with you and Alan she was loved and cared for and had an amazing life, you did her proud. Sending hugs. Heather

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  6. KirstenM27 February 2025 at 11:08

    All my sympathies to you both. She was a dearly beloved member of your family.

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  7. Groatie27 February 2025 at 11:23

    So sorry to read this sad news Sue. What a wonderful life she had with you. Sending much sympathy to you and Alan. xx

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  8. Sandi27 February 2025 at 11:34

    I am sorry to hear this. God bless you and keep you. My condolences to you and your family.

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  9. Shrimpton and Perfect27 February 2025 at 11:44

    Dear dear Mavis, so sad for you and Alan. But what a life the gal had, you did your best by her.

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  10. Sue in Suffolk27 February 2025 at 12:06

    That's sad to hear . She will be so missed after all the adventures you had with her

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  11. Sencosue27 February 2025 at 12:17

    My love to you both and Ginger, so sad to lose our dear companions. A month ago we lost our dear old puss Bo at age 20. We were heartbroken and still miss her all the time She was such a dear girl. Thinking of you. She H

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  12. Anonymous27 February 2025 at 12:18

    Sue so sorry to read your loss, sending lots of virtual hugs from both Tony and myself (Margaret) and our ginger tom Harry xx

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  13. Anonymous27 February 2025 at 13:02

    I am so sorry for your loss. They all take a piece of our hearts with them. Ellen

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  14. Anonymous27 February 2025 at 13:07

    Thinking of you , Alan and Ginger as you miss your gorgeous girl.
    So very sorry xxx
    Alison in Wales x

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  15. Anonymous27 February 2025 at 13:25

    So sorry to read this, Sue. My hearts aching for you and thinking of you, Alan and Ginger. Mavis truly could not have had a better life than with you and she landed on her paws. It hurts so much when they go. 💔💔💔 Louise X x x

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  16. Yvonne27 February 2025 at 13:31

    My heart goes out to you both. Mavis has had a loving life and now joins her sister. Thinking of you.

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  17. Ellie Foster27 February 2025 at 13:39

    So sorry to hear this - I have loved following Mavis' time with you. She was lucky to have you and she lived the best life she could. It never gets easier to lose a member of your family. Thinking of you.

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  18. WendyAnn27 February 2025 at 13:51

    I am truly upset and sorry to read about Mavis. We have followed her life with you since she arrived. You have gone to the ends of the earth for her. She was lucky to have had a wonderful life with you both. I shall miss all the gorgeous pictures of her - she was so photogenic. Much love to you both and Ginger.
    Wendy (Wales)

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  19. Carol Caldwell27 February 2025 at 13:51

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. She truly was gorgeous and she had a very happy life with you. Thinking of you. x

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  20. Cheryl27 February 2025 at 14:12

    I don't really know you or your sweet Mavis but here am crying for both of you. I am so sorry sue for your loss.

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    1. Sue28 February 2025 at 10:16

      There has been a lot of tears here too. 😔 ❤️ xx

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  21. Anonymous27 February 2025 at 14:17

    Oh Sue, such very sad news. Beautiful photos of Mavis - she will be missed so much. Sending (((((hugs)))))
    Now I must repair my blotched face before my Grocery delivery arrives. - Rosemary xx

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    1. Anonymous27 February 2025 at 14:20

      No idea why I am 'Anonymous'. Rambler / Rosemary xx

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      ❤️ xx

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  22. Marcia27 February 2025 at 14:18

    How sad for you, the family and Mavis' animal friends.

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  23. Linda27 February 2025 at 14:35

    They take a piece of our hearts when they go ..she will be waiting for you over the rainbow bridge..sad hugs from us in Canada. Mavis was a Star xx

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  24. Anonymous27 February 2025 at 15:17

    Run Free, Mavis. You loved and were loved.

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  25. Mary27 February 2025 at 15:18

    My heart breaks for you. X

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  26. Anonymous27 February 2025 at 15:27

    So sorry to hear this sad news. I remember you driving half way a cross the country to rescue her. She was a lovely girl and had a brilliant life with you. She's with her sis, Suki now Bless her. You two take care Sandra Shropshire

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  27. Ruth27 February 2025 at 15:27

    The pain that comes with loving them .........

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  28. sandy27 February 2025 at 15:34

    So so very sorry to hear your sad news, xxxx

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  29. Celie27 February 2025 at 15:42

    I am so sorry for the loss of your two gorgeous girls. They are together now.

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  30. Anonymous27 February 2025 at 15:50

    I am so sorry for your loss, Sue. X

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  31. Heather27 February 2025 at 17:06

    Sorry to read your sad news Sue. Thinking about you, Alan and Ginger x

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  32. Nelliegrace27 February 2025 at 18:40

    A lovely memorial to a much loved dog.
    Much tea and sympathy, from Nelliegrace and Daisy Dog.

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  33. Pensive Pensioner27 February 2025 at 19:06

    I am so so, sorry at the loss of your lovely girl Sue. Rest in peace Mavis. We all love you XX

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  34. Anonymous27 February 2025 at 19:33

    I teared up at this post. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know what it's like to lose a furry loved one. Hugs to you.

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  35. Gill27 February 2025 at 19:40

    Alan and Sue, I was so sad to read about Mavis, I loved reading all about her and her adventures. She was a very loved pet and friend and will be greatly missed. May she fly high over the rainbow bridge. Xx

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  36. Anonymous27 February 2025 at 19:47

    So sorry to read about Mavis and so sad for you both - it is so hard to lose a loved one. We lost our beloved labrador just before we moved into our retirement village and we miss her so much. We had permission to bring her with us and the rules state you can't have another one.

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  37. Angela27 February 2025 at 20:21

    So sorry 🥲❤️

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  38. Bless27 February 2025 at 20:55

    I am so sorry to read this. You will be missed, Mavis, by all of us who loved to read about you and see pictures of you.

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  39. ilona27 February 2025 at 21:21

    So sorry to hear about this. She had a good life with you.

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  40. Mrs LH27 February 2025 at 21:51

    So sorry to hear your news, but what a fab life Mavis had with you. I used to read about all your pets on your "New Life in the Country". We have an inherited 16yr old Jack Russell, slowly declining.

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    1. Sue28 February 2025 at 10:23

      Please give your JR a gentle hug from me, an old dog is a special dog. ❤️ xx

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  41. Janice27 February 2025 at 22:01

    That is so sad to hear. She was such a little character. Sending hugs to you both and to Ginger.

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  42. Manchester Lass, Now and Then27 February 2025 at 22:02


    I'm so sorry and upset to read about Mavis 💔 I'm deeply sad for you, Alan and Ginger who are now left without gorgeous Mavis and Suky😢 Thank you for sharing such wonderful posts about the girls, they were loved by so many❤️ Much love to you and Alan and extra cuddles for Ginger 🐈 Linda xoxo

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  43. Jackie27 February 2025 at 22:50

    I am so sorry to read about Mavis. (((Hugs))).

    God bless.

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  44. Anonymous27 February 2025 at 22:51

    So very very sad to hear this, it’s so awfully hard to see them go but what a life she had with you, Mavis will be missed by all your followers too 💔 Helen

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  45. Anonymous28 February 2025 at 00:07

    I am SO sorry to hear this news. RIP Mavis. It really does break your heart. All the very best from Darlene in NZ

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  46. Anonymous28 February 2025 at 09:18

    I'm so sorry. Love Fat Dormouse

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  47. Sue28 February 2025 at 10:32

    Thank you for all your wonderful comments, they mean the world to us both. We're just keeping ourselves busy, looking after a very lonely Ginger, and missing Mavis like crazy. ❤️🐱🌹 Sue and Alan. xx

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  48. wherethejourneytakesme228 February 2025 at 11:50

    i don't often have much time for blogging at the moment but just noticed your headline whilst quickly scrolling this morning and it is with a few tears in my eyes for Mavis and you and of course Alan that I am writing to say how sorry I am to hear your sad news. x

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    1. Sue28 February 2025 at 13:50

      Thank you ❤️xx. I think we are both time poor at the moment with similar 'Mum problems', thinking of you, and I hope that you are coping. xx

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  49. tahoegirl.blog28 February 2025 at 14:50

    Oh, I'm so sorry to hear of this. Mavis was such a sweetheart. for all the dogs and pets we've lost over the last many years, I know they stay in your heart. My husband and I often say things like 'oh remember when Tucker did that', or remember how we got Jason at the pound over 4 th of July weekend. They are always remembered.

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    1. Sue28 February 2025 at 16:06

      Oh gosh yes, they are all remembered aren't they. For their good times and their bad or naughty times, and I would never want to lose those memories. They are all characters and individuals. ❤️

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  50. Kim @ Him, Him Me28 February 2025 at 16:10

    So sorry Sue, to hear your sad news. Mavis was so lucky to have her second and third chances with you and Alan. She had lovely companions too in the sheep, hens and dear Suky and Ginger. You loved her and she loved you too. Hug to you, Alan and Ginger.

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  51. Marjorie28 February 2025 at 16:45

    So sorry. Hugs and love to you, Alan and Ginger. So tough when our fur babies move on without us.

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  52. Jules1 March 2025 at 07:08

    I am so very sorry to read this, Sue. Sending lots of love. Xx

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  53. chinadogs1 March 2025 at 08:55

    I was so sorry to read this. We all know that the day an animal companion comes into your life there will be the also be day that they leave you, even though we know this, it doesn't make it any easier when it's time for the last visit to the vets. Mike and I met Mavis and Suki at the car boot sales in Wales and they were both adorable little girls and we know that you'll miss them terribly.

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  54. flowertotmum15 March 2025 at 16:07

    O no..me and the girls are so sad. We loved Mavis. Beautiful girl.XX

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