Robert Fairhead

Sad to post that my dear black lab Jet passed away this morning. It was a peaceful farewell, and I find some comfort in the words of Agnes Sligh Turnbull: "Dogs' lives are too short. Their only fault really."

You were a good dog, Jet, and I loved our life journey together, and learned so much from you. See you on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge, old pup. 🌈❀️ 🐢

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Nov 21 at 3:34amWeb
Show threadPhil ScoieNov 21
@tallandtrue Sorry to hear of your loss
Show threadRobert FairheadNov 21
@Philipnschofield Thanks. πŸ™
Show threadKimberlyN πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Nov 21

@tallandtrue

I’m so sorry to hear Jet has passed away. You’re right, their time with us is always too short. πŸ’”

Show threadRobert FairheadNov 21
@KimberlyN The vet was wonderful and kept asking if I'd longer with him. "Yes, another 2 years!"
Show threadIan MalcolmNov 21

@tallandtrue

Oh I'm so sorry... Figured it was coming at some point from what you'd said yesterday, but perhaps not quite so soon.

"Yes, another 2 years!" - isn't that the truth... The time we have is never long enough with them, but the two of you have had extraordinary adventures and good times together, so there's lots to treasure. Take care... πŸ’” πŸ™

Show threadRobert FairheadNov 21
@imalcolm Thanks, Ian. Jet had been slowing down for a while, and he had laryngeal paralysis which was never going to get better, but we managed with steroids. When he started peeing "claret" on Sunday, I knew there was a chance his time was sooner rather than later. But in the past 24 hours he deteriorated, started collapsing, so I knew today's vet visit would probably be my last with him. I was there at the end, and left him looking like he was having a pain-free sleep. ❀️
Show threadIan MalcolmNov 24

@tallandtrue

Oh poor Jet, those are biggies on the "impending signs" side. πŸ₯Ί

It's always hard in that situation, but absolutely the right course to take. β€οΈπŸ«‚

Show threadRobert FairheadNov 24
@imalcolm Thanks, Ian. I keep thinking I could have nursed Jet for another week or maybe four, but the result would have been the same for him and me. It was his time, and I was always going to be gutted (as I am writing this response!).
Show threadJinx Nov 21
@tallandtrue ❀️
Show threadJulieNov 21
@tallandtrue Oh,I'm so sorry. It's just devastating when they leave us. I so enjoyed following Jet's travels through the Outback. What a special time he had with you.
Show threadRobert FairheadNov 21
@juliew2010 Thanks. I've still got a Part Two blog post of our adventure to share, our time in Uluru, and on the road back to Sydney. It will be hard to write the post, without him lying beside me!
Show threadJulieNov 21
@tallandtrue It's the 'nothing' moments that really hit hard - you're making a cup of tea and there's no tap tap of claws checking out what you're doing etc. It's 8 months since my Poppy died and Pearl and I still look for her every day. Take care and big hugs.
Show threadRobert FairheadNov 21
@juliew2010 Yep. I came home tonight (after walking the block by myself) and missed Jet's snuffling under the door to sniff if it was me who'd come through the front gate. ❀️
Show threadMaude NificentNov 21

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Show threadSandraNov 21
@tallandtrue πŸ˜”β€οΈ
Show threadLorraine πŸ’œπŸ¦œπŸŽΆπŸ€πŸ€˜Nov 21
@tallandtrue I am so very sorry ... I wish you peace and comfort in the coming days with your memories of Jet, who was the bestest boy. πŸ’–
Show threadRobert FairheadNov 21
@Lorraine Thanks. And I agree, Jet was the bestest boy! ❀️🐢
Show threadCharlieNov 21
@tallandtrue
Oh!
RIP
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Show threadRobert FairheadNov 21
@gazeshift Thanks. πŸ™β€οΈ
Show threadCharlieNov 21
@tallandtrue
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Show threadRick CalkinsNov 21
@tallandtrue
Please accept our condolences and this copy of 'The Bridge' that my wife found some years ago. Loved all of the adventures in the Outback.
Show threadZZ BottomNov 21
@tallandtrue ❀️
Show threadmacquilterNov 21
@tallandtrue So very sorry for your loss; he was a beautiful dog and obviously much loved.
Show threadRobert FairheadNov 21
@macquilter Thanks. Jet was a handful when I adopted him. But we forged a bond through learning how to live with each other. And I loved him, and he loved me, is his doggy way. ❀️
Show threadJHaworthNov 22

@tallandtrue

So sorry for your loss. πŸΎπŸ’”

Show threadCurt CliftonNov 22
@tallandtrue my condolences
Show threadRobert FairheadNov 22
@curtclifton Thanks. πŸ™
Show threadmj12albertNov 29
@tallandtrue Sorry for your loss πŸ’—
Show threadRobert FairheadNov 29
@mj12albert Thanks. πŸ™β€οΈ
Show threadbazkie πŸ‘©πŸΌβ€πŸ’» bitplanes 🎡Dec 2
@tallandtrue only seeing this now.. sorry for your loss  
always enjoyed the photos you shared. may they be living their best life on the eternal farm πŸ’š
Show threadRobert FairheadDec 2
@bazkie I don't believe in Heaven and Hell, but I wouldn't mind meeting Jet and my other dear old labs on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge! ❀️🌈
Show threadDruid 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Dec 4
@tallandtrue I'm very sorry to read this Robert. πŸ«‚