It is with a heavy heart, I write to inform you of Tina’s passing over Rainbow Bridge on the 1st October. We Collected Tina from Rose Cottage in Warrington on a sunny August day in 2002, she was a 9 month old Black and White springer and was a very frightened little girl; from then on having abandonment issues, meaning we could never leave her in kennels, so most of our Holidays were in dog friendly places so she could come too.

Tina loved people and expected them to make a big fuss of her, however she did not like other dogs no matter how much I tried to socialize her. She had a few issues like chasing shadows and leaking if someone new made a fuss of her, but she was a loyal and loving girl and is sadly missed.

When she first arrived she did not like water, however once she was persuaded in, she never stopped loving it especially muddy ditches, she adored the sea and drove my husband potty when he was trying to fish.  She loved life – it was a great adventure and we are so happy and thankful for the time we shared.

Sadly she started to have fits last Wednesday in the early hours, the vets tried everything but on Friday I had to make that painful decision every dog owner dreads and let her go.

Our thanks to you all for the happiness she brought

Dave, Helen and Jenna Flanagan