| Location | Sale, Victoria, Australia |
| Age | 12 years |
| Date of Birth | 01/09/1995 |
| Date of Death | 06/06/2008 |
| Visitors | 303 since 02/11/2008 |
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I first met Rex in October 1995. He was 7 weeks old and I was 16. I saved Rex from being given a bullet as this was the intention from the previous owner hadn't they found him a home soon. Rex too saved me as I was living on the edge and getting myself into alot of strife. Living out of home and in a half way house Rex and I were meant to be. Where ever I went so did Rex we were inseperable. He wasn't any particular breed he was mixed but he was my best friend and my "son".
Over time I moved places and shortly moving into the home I am still in I nearly lost Rex when he got into my garden shed and ate the snail pellets that were in there but he lived...just. Rex was here when I had all my three children and they adored Rex as much as he adored them Rex was very good with the kids.
The night he passed away I will never forget it. I had just gone to bed as I was due to fly interstate the following morning for my grandmother's funeral when my husband came in and woke me up. Rex was yelping from the backyard and when my husband found him he was in a bad state. While alive he had no idea I was there... I knew the outcome was grim. In the middle of the night I called my local vet and had him meet me at the surgery. My 14 year old stepson and I took Rex in and it was then we were informed my loyal companion had endured a massive stroke and the likeliness of him surving the night was very slim. After 12 and a half years of loyalty and love I made the most heartbreaking choice to have Rex put to sleep. I am glad that it went that way as it would have totally destroyed my two sons if they had gone out the back the following morning to play and had found Rex themselves.
Before giving Rex the injection my vet left the room to give me and Rex some private time before he left me forever. I couldn't thank my precious dog enough for the years we had and said my sorries for having him put to sleep but it was for the best. My 14 year old step son and I were there when my Rexy was put to sleep and I said my goodbye's.
Because I am renting my house I took Rex to my inlaws place in the middle of the night for the burial. I had no choice to go there that night in the middle of the night to do it as I had to fly interstate the following day. I chose to bury Rex where I did so then I wouldn't be leaving him behind when we buy our own home and move. I made a white cross with Rex's name and the year he was born and the year he passed away and everytime I go to my inlaws place I always go and say hello to him. I have since got another dog mainly for the kids although he is mine. He certainly will never replace Rex.
Hey Rex...I am glad I buried you where I did....we have moved house so it doesn't feel like I left you behind which is why I buried you where I did. You would have loved our new house boy...plenty of land you could have got around on...but oh well it wasn't meant to be. I still go and visit your grave whenever I go to my mother in laws house...still doesn't feel right without you here.
Rex my boy
It's been over a year since you left me forever. It still feels strange you are no longer here I guess it's because I had you for so long that not having you here is still hard to adjust to. I still think of you always because you still hold a very special place in my heart that will never go. You gave me love, loyalty and companionship when I was alone and in despair. You were so special to me Rex and you still are.
It's so lonely without you
It's been nearly 7 months since you left and I still feel so lonely without you here. Christmas has been and there was no stocking for you this year with your favorite treats and a new collar for you.
It still hurts to go into my backyard without you there. I miss your barks and your licks when I came to you with a goodie or when I walked outside with your food bowl. I miss having to call for you twice as loud because you were near on deaf and then see you struggle to walk to me because you had tunnel vision in one eye and blind in the other. I miss having my Rex to fuss over and spoil with love. Most of all I miss you for you Rex.
My special boy
I miss you more and more each and every day my precious Rex. 12 years we had together and certainly enjoyed. Your passing came at a bad time first I lost my dad in September last year then I lost my Uncle and then my grandmother then of course you. You were my best friend and a dog that can never be replaced you were unique and one of a kind. I miss you boy.
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