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T_C_E
T_C_E Posts: 16,417
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Last week I visited a *Gentleman at the request of his daughter. The *Gentleman had always wanted to meet a German Shepherd, his wife who passed last year had a severe allergy to dogs so his contact with would have caused her problems. With funding from Charltonlife members I drove to a hospice with special permission to take Bailey into his room where we spent 5 minutes with him and his family chatting while they posed for a family photo with Bailey. It was emotionally the the most exhausting 5 minutes of my life but also the most worthwhile as I sat on the tailgate of my car hugging Bailey just to compose myself before the drive home.  Sadly l received an email this morning saying he had passed away earlier today, they will treasure their last family photo with Bailey and to thank you all for making it happen. 
RIP Sir.

*names withheld 

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  • _MrDick
    _MrDick Posts: 13,103
    In pieces ready that 😢
  • Redmidland
    Redmidland Posts: 44,700
    Bloody hell Ray what a heartbreaking story. Well done to you and Bailey. To give someone a dying wish is something you can always look back on as an extremely wonderful deed.
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,030
    Wow, incredible. Thank you for doing and sharing. 
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,030
    (wish that dog could be renamed though!) 
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,417
    se9addick said:
    (wish that dog could be renamed though!) 
    Named by my wife who wouldn’t let me choose a Charlton name (he’s legally her dog) he’s also shite at penalties. Although his KC name is Tramella Charles, as in Llewelyn Charles Curbishley 
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,433
    A lovely story. 
  • bc_addick
    bc_addick Posts: 761
    Your contribution to this man's last few days will always be remembered by his family. I work in care homes as you know T.C.E and I know how sad it is when someone you meet and connect with passes away. Keep doing what you do so well mate. Bailey and the other dogs in the 'pack' are a credit to you. RIP to the Gentleman.
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,582
    Ray, you truly are a great man.
    sending you a huge cwtch xx
  • Huskaris
    Huskaris Posts: 9,842
    Fantastic story. Would you be able to share funding details?
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,417

    Young Bowyer visiting a Dementia care home last week. 

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  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,779
    T_C_E said:

    Young Bowyer visiting a Dementia care home last week. 

    Young Bowyer?  Keep him out of McDonald's!
  • LMHR
    LMHR Posts: 172
    I feel quite choked reading that .. please share the funding details 

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