Tess

Tess - July 2000/December 2012

Whilst reading all about Custer, you might read my reference to Tess.  Tess came to us from Labrador Rescue in July 2002.  A very very nervous rescue dog, who was a failed gundog, and had been beaten in her next family before being handed into rescue.

Tess was so scared and nervous when I adopted her after a few weeks I had to get in a dog trainer to help me.  Now also at Rainbow Bridge with all the dogs she helped - Rose, taught me a lot and helped me to help Tess be a little less fearful of life (and not ruin anymore carpets).

Tess was not a dog who cared for me, I cared for her - and she was a loving and cuddly dog, one thing she did love was to be cuddled, she would snuggle in and put her head upon your shoulders, well with me - cant say she had much time for other people, she was too frightened of them.

I lost my dearest Tess just before Christmas last year 2012, to kidney failure.  Another cruel illness were the decision has to be made pretty sharpish to be sure the dog does not suffer.  I think at least half of my heart went with Tess on that day.