| Location | Lisburn |
| Age | 14 years |
| Date of Birth | 15/05/1990 |
| Date of Death | 10/10/2004 |
| Visitors | 1,109 since 17/11/2008 |
| Creator |
Our Duke, was a golden Labrador, he was loved by all.
We got him from the rescue centre in Carryduff when he was only 6 months old. We had a wonderful life with old Duke. As I am disabled, Duke was able to help get me off the floor. He loved us so much, he needed to keep the family together, so one day when he accidently got out on me he went missing only to turn up at my sons door in Belfast almost 24 hrs later. How he managed to find his way from Lisburn to Belfast we never knew, or how he was able to track down where abouts my son lived.
Once he got out on me, and went missing for another 24 hrs. I was frantic with worry of him as he had no road sence whatsoever. So I called the vets, rescue centres etc..Next morning I received a call from the rescue centre in Lisburn. They had informed me that they had picked up a golden Labrador from the Lisburn police Station, and would I come to identy him as being mine. Grsbbing his dog lience, I headed for the animal centre. As soon as I arrived in the grounds of that centre I heard a dog bark and recognised it as Duke. I called out to him and immediately he calmed down. As I entered the dog pound, I was rather ansious to see Duke but there was a lot of paper work to be completed yet. I tried I really did but on hearing Duke bark out again, I told the dog warden that I must see him now, she in turn tried to get me to be patient, but no, I through the dog lience on the counter, and proceeded into the room where the kennals were. As soon Old Duke seem me, he became excited, I immediately opened his pen and took him from the cage. Back inside, I helped complete the paper work. The police were looking this one the dog warden told me, they thought about keeping him and training him as a police dog, but he is too old. How did Duke get into the police station I replied? He found his way there and went walking inside to which some of the police officers played with him for a while as they informed the dog warden.
With everything complete, and Duke's board paid from having stayed there the night before, £20, plus a £10 court fine because he was out on his own. But he's liecienced I replied, that does not matter, he had no liecience on him.
Grateful, for getting Duke home again, we had many a laugh, about him giving himself up to the police when he was lost and costing me in total £30. But he was worth it. From that time on, every time a golden Labrador was picked up in Lisburn, Julie [the dog warden] would call by my home to see if it was Duke.
He was a gentle Giant, and we loved him so. Even today I still miss old Duke. He brought us so much joy,into our lives. It was heart breaking to see him go, but old age got the better off him. We had Duke for 14 years. He guarded over me in life, I expect he's still doing so up in Heaven.
I love you Duke xxxx
Halloween
Duke, D-u-k-e!
Don't be clowning around up there, watch our little Pippin, you know those nasty fireworks terrifies him.
Love you my gentle giant. xxxxx
Hi Duke
Love you Big Time! Missing you Big Time!
Wish I had you here Duke so I could snuggle up to you.
You were A Champ! You stole the whole show! Everybody's attention was always on you.
Once I took you to the shop-the women behind the counter admired you from afar, then I had to own up, you were my dog.
I loved you so Duke, you made me laugh so. Giving yourself up to the police was the greatest of all, even if it did cost me a small fortune!
Remember I love you Big Guy.
Talk soon darling xxx Mummy
A letter from your pet in heaven
Author Unknown
To my dearest family,
some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know,
that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from the Bridge.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here there's no more tears of sadness.
Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy
just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you
when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me
and He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again,
you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family,
They'll be here later on."
God gave me a list of things,
that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list,
was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night
the day's chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you...
in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth,
and all those loving years,
because you are only human,
they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry:
it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers,
unless there were some rain.
I wish that I could tell you
all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you,
you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain,
though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now,
than I ever was before.
There are rocky roads ahead of you
and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it
by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy
and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world,
the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody
who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...
"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...
that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along
I made somebody smile.
God says: "If you meet somebody
who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up,
as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street
with me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind."
"And when it's time for you to go...
from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...
you're coming here to me."
D-u-k-e!
Hey darling,
I'm wondering what your up to up there, what mischief are you getting yourself into?
You were a terrific companion, Tooo strong for me, but so funny Duke. We love you, and I know the big guy loves you too.
I wish I could have you all back again, but I cannot.
Take care Big Guy, I'm sure Pippin has your hands full. Don't give into him so much Duke. But you loved the little guy xxx
Precious Love
The agony is so great...
and yet I will stand it.
Had I not loved so very much...
I would not hurt so much.
But God knows I would not want to diminish
that precious love...
By one fraction of an ounce.
I will hurt...
And I will be grateful for that hurt
For it bears witness to the depth of my love.
And for that I will be eternally grateful.
AUTHOR:UNKNOWN
Duke
I miss you big guy!
You'll have a lot on you looking after wee Pippin, but I trust you Duke.
You were such a Fabulous dog. So intelligent, you stole all the attention! People admired you, but you were such a comedian Duke-Giving yourself up to the police, come on we'll be laughing about this or years to come.
I love you Big Guy.
Its coming up to your memory, and I still shed a tear.
I wish I had my wee family right now.
Take care Duke, I'll be thinking of you xx
Duke
Mummy needs you to watch over little Pippin for her.
You know how afraid he is of those thunder storms.
Cuddle up close to him.
You are such a great dog, I know that you will be looking after Pippin you always did. But you let him bully you.
Guess you need to take him a Celestrial bone to those pearly gates, because I know he is up there waiting on me. I love you guys, you were too strong for me Duke, but I loved you!
You were always the protecter of the family.
And so comical! you gave those missionaries a run, didn't you.
But you were much admired by all, in fact you took all the attention away from Pippin, which was ok, because knowing our Pippin, he didn't want any attention, only from his mum.
Thank you Duke, you are wonderful, I love you so. xxx
Hey Duke
Bet your kept busy up there looking after Pippin.
Much as I love him, do not allow him to bully you.
Duke you gave into Pippin too much, but thats the kin of dog you were.
You were like a blessed Saint of a dog, you would never hurt a fly or walk on a spider.
So unlike Pippin! It used to be so funny this time of the year when Pippin would be chewing on a fresh new bone, and a fly would land on it. Boy, that really drove Pippin nuts, reburking that fly.
You were the smart one Duke- you used to pick at your bone and when you had all the meat off it, you'd then let Pippin take the bone from you, Pippin thinking he'd gotta away with this-but you Duke, you'd then go and claim Pippin's bone which actually had all the meat still on it. Clever Duke.
I loved you bog guy, even though it felt like you were ten times my strength. xxxx
Duke
Hey big guy,
What have you been up to up there?
I thank the Lord for you because I know that you'll look after wee Pippin up there.
You are a fantastic dog Duke, I loved you although you were too strong for me.
I'll never forget my Duke, he's my champ! The intelligence you had was so unreal.
You probably know now Duke about the day I saw you walking down Sloan street in the middle of the traffic, I hid from you. Thats because I knew if you saw me you'd come charging through that traffic to me and I could not risk that. People's lives would have been in danger if you did, so I hid from you.
I hope you understand the reason now.
I love you Big guy, and I know I'll see you again someday. love you Mummy xxx
Duky
Hi Duke,
I'm still wondering how they are controlling you up there with the excitement of having Pippin back.
I know you'll watch over him when you've finished running around with excitement.
God Bless you baby, Love you xxx
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