I bred my baby Digit, (Reikkson Rumbling Bridge), he was a tiny little man who I could not bear to part with. He was a little sweetheart who grew into a handsome young man. He was only six and a half months old, when he suddenly died. He was loved by all at my work where he went daily and enjoyed all the fuss and attention he received. He died in his sleep just after his afternoon walk. He suffered no stress or discomfort, just never woke up again. Everyone misses you Digit, you made such an impression on all who knew you. Mummy loves you so much and misses you so much. Always in my thoughts. Sleep tight little man, till we see each other again. xxx Nikki Reikkson Rottweilers

Our 3 Muskateers have sadly left us. Within a 6 month period they have all gone to Rainbow Bridge. No more pain no more suffering. Back together where you belong. We were so proud of you all and you meant the world to us. Wait for us because one day we will all be back together. Love from your devoted Mum & Dad, Kaye & David

You captured our hearts as a gorgeous, tiny 8-week old bundle of energy and took us on an amazing journey, which was cut tragically too short. You embodied the spirit of the Rottweiler breed with your tremendous strength, fearlessness, courage, stamina and energy. I never once saw you afraid or unsure of anything. We called you "The Diva" because you demanded nothing short of adoration from everyone around you! Everyone who met you was captivated by your larger-than-life personality and zest for life. We knew your every mood and facial expression - from blowing out your cheeks when you were irritated, to your full-on 'diva flounces' when you wanted to make a point!  We loved playing your favourite games with you - the "red-dot", chasing the hose-pipe, squeeky pink ball, Baby Taz and the "where is?" game. You even played in the garden just a few days before you passed away. Everyone misses you so much - you have left such a huge hole in so many people's lives. You loved seeing your Grandad Eddie every day, and going off on your adventures together to the park, Middlewood Way or picking blackberries. Your dear friends Brenda and Harry are also devastated and missing your Saturday visits, when you were spoiled rotten with treats, toys and cuddles. Even your doggie pals from the field are missing you - what great times you had with Rogan, Buster, Jake and Scooby- chasing after each other and swimming in the pond. When you were diagnosed with lymphoma in July '08 we couldn't believe it. But we were determined that if any dog could beat the disease it would be you. So off we went to Liverpool Small Animal Hospital and you began chemotherapy treatment under the amazing care of the oncology team (Ian, James & Mary) there. You did so well in the beginning, that we almost forgot that you were ill. Your regular chemo trips just became a new routine, and you particularly liked the perks of fresh chicken, fish and 'poorly girl food' for the few days after! But when you came out of remission in December and developed multi-drug resistance, we knew that time was against us. The vets tried every chemotherapy protocol they could to try to halt the cancer, but the disease was relentless. When you stopped being able to eat or hold down fluids over the May Bank Holiday weekend, we rushed you back to Liverpool and were devastated to find out that the cancer had spread into your tummy and liver. We made the decision to bring you home to pass away in your own familiar surroundings, and to enable your family and friends to say goodbye. It was heart-breaking, but I'm so glad that we were able to spend those last few hours together. You left us very peacefully at 7.30a.m, lying by the patio doors on a beautiful spring morning. I hope you have found our precious Jenna and Katie at Rainbow Bridge. I like to imagine my girls are running free together ( with Alan keeping a crafty, feline eye on you all). In my heart I know that one day we will all be together again. Watch out for us sweet-pea. Lots of love from Mommy and Daddy (Ruth & Michael)

Taz you came to us from RWA at the age of 5 after having a bad start in life.  You were lively, loving and the most gentle natured rottie anyone could ask for.  We all adored you especially Andrew and Natalie.  You brought us lots of joy and made us laugh with your mischievous ways.  Sadly and suddenly on the 10/5/2009 we were devastated to find out after a visit to the vets due to you being off your food that you had Lymph Node cancer and that it was quite advanced. The vet informed us that you had only a short time left to live.  We had to make the hardest decision of our lives and one that broke our hearts, but, we know we made the right one and our only comfort is that you are no longer suffering and in pain. We only had you in our lives for three years and we wish it could have been a lot longer.  We have lost our best friend. It has only been a week since you left us and we are all trying to come to terms with your death.  We will never forget you you were our special boy good night and god bless from your loving family XXX

Suzie, you were the best we could've ever wished for. Loyal, loving, funny and a complete mischief maker. There is now a massive hole in our lives, there is a chair that is empty where you sat and laid. Above all the fun and laughter has stopped. Suzie, you are irreplaceable, no other dog can fill this hole. From 8 weeks old we all spent lots of time together, even when your little brother came along, you took care of him. We will always remember you, never forget you. You brought happiness to us, and know we brought you happiness too. We miss you greeting us at the door, barking at the door when people knock. Most of all we miss your kisses, cuddles and love. You were taken suddenly from us that night. I never said goodbye or I love you. Till we meet once again, sleep well my friend, you deserve the rest. Your Daddy, Mummy and baby brother. xxx

You came to us as a stroke of luck, we had just lost our big boy and we were told you had a week to find a home or you were being pts because of your previous owner, you came to visit us, you were just 18 months old, thin, unwell and unloved, no way was I letting you go, and here you stayed with us for 7 1/2 yrs, you were a big silly lump, everyone loved you, even when you bounced about like an idiot to get attention. You developed diabetes last year and it was hard, but once we had your insulin spot on you were great, but the last couple of months something was going on with your tummy and it just gradually getting worse.  To see you so unwell Mackie was heart breaking, we had to say goodbye. Mum loves you and misses you so much. You were Mum's big boy  Sleep tight my big boy xxxx  Nikki,  Reikkson Rottweilers

24 August .1995-  2 May 2007

Hannah, our lovely Rottweiler, has gone over the Rainbow. She was born 24.8.1995 and left us on 2.5.2007, having lived with us from 12.6.1999. She was a wonderful dog and a great family member. Everybody who met her said she had a lovely face and some (those with stereotype ideas) found it difficult to believe that she was a Rottie. She had a problem with her right hind leg from before we had her and she was on painkillers twice a day. From late last year it had become impossible for her to get in the car any more so her walks had to be confined to the streets and the local recreation ground, which fortunately was within her walking distance. When we took Hannah on she wrote a piece for the Newsletter but it looks as though I shall have to do one on her behalf for the next issue. Maybe we shall be able to find a photograph of her as well; she was not keen on being photographed and she did not come out too well, so we do not have many at all. In due course we shall look forward to having another Rottweiler.  John & Elizabeth Carter

2000 (aged 14 weeks) - 16^th June 2007

 Buffy TVS (The Vet Slayer) came to us as a 14 week puppy via the RWA.  She was called Milly by her previous owners but we thought Buffy was a better name for her.  Her first visit to the vet made us add the TVS as she let us know she “talked” and scared our vet a little.  After a while they got to know and love her and for a long time her only visits were for her vaccinations.  She was a healthy happy dog although her bad beginnings made her a bit of a bin raider as we were told she was not given regular meals when she was little.  We brought an expensive bin with a strong lid and before we knew it she realised putting her paw on the black paddle at the bottom opened the lid and she achieved her goal.  She shared our life with another Rottie called Lucca.  He was also from RWA and we got him as a tiny puppy as his rescued mum produced 10 puppies.  They lived together very happily for 3 years.  Buffy had a lopsided face, the cause of which was never known but it gave her her own endearing look.  Unfortunately, at the age of 10 Lucca passed away and Buffy missed him terribly.  She loved the company of her “brother”, although she was a difficult dog to walk as she didn’t get on well with strange dogs.  We were a little concerned about adding another dog to our home, but after contacting RWA we were sent to see Oscar (who we now call Riley).  We walked Buffy and Riley together and instantly they got on.  It was as if she knew we were finding her a companion.  Riley came home with us and Buffy and Riley became firm friends.  Recently though she started to get lame on her left front leg and had produced a couple of suspicious looking lumps on her side.  Our vet was not as concerned with the lumps as he said they were just fatty, but the lameness did concern him and he suggested x-rays to get to the bottom of the condition.  He explained the large breeds were susceptible to bone tumours and unfortunately, his suspicions were correct.  Poor Buffy had a large tumour in her shoulder and he gave her weeks to live.  She coped very well with the pills and unfortunately after 6 weeks the tumour suddenly got the better of her and on Monday 16th June 2007 Buffy was put to sleep.  She is not in pain now and we miss her terribly. 

25 July 2000 - 31 July 2007

Baz you came to us at 7 months old, you were lively and very boisterous, you always loved to act the clown, but you grew into the most gentle sweet natured Rottie any one would be proud to own, we are so sad that we will never see you grow old.  You were our first boy Rottie and if we had searched to the ends of the earth we could not have found better, you were a very special boy.  We could not believe it when you were diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in November 2006, throughout all your treatment you were never sad, even when your leg was amputated you amazed everyone with how quickly you recovered and how well you coped, you loved all the fuss and attention you received at the vets.  We have had 6½ years of pure joy, we just don't know where the time has gone we only wish we could have another 6½ years.  It broke our hearts when the vets told us there was nothing more they could do.  We cried silent tears while you were falling asleep in David's arms because we wanted to be brave just like you had been all through your illness.  Even though we still have Jade and Lily our other beautiful rotties the house seems so quiet with you not here.  Jade is missing you terribly she can't understand where her soul mate has gone, you have left a gap in all our lives we miss you so much.  We are trying so hard to come to terms with your death, our only comfort is that now you have gone to Rainbow Bridge you are not suffering anymore and I know one day we will all be together again.  Until then night night our special boy.  Love Carol, David, Jade and Lily.

29th May 1997 - 18th June 2006

 Our little gem

 Although your name was "Jake", I often called you "little man."
You knew mummy was silly but you became her biggest fan.
 You were a little fluffy pup I could not help but pick you up.
And when you was a real big chap you still came and sat on my lap. 
You grew into such a handsome lad, so loving kind and proud.
We felt so safe, warm and loved just having you around.
Because you had no tail to wag, you swayed your bum instead
And greeted us with such joy when we gone out or just been to bed.
You loved to play with all your toys we always had such fun.
You loved your walks, you loved our games
and boy did you love to run.
It broke our hearts when you got ill but you were never sad.
You never changed, you always smiled and you were never bad.
You had to lose a leg to cope but you were brave and strong.
You still played, cuddled and loved and managed to get along.
Our darling Jake you gave us nine years of love, loyalty and respect.
Oh you gave us so much more than we could ever expect.
You were so unselfish right to the end as you fell asleep at home.
You never made us take the dreaded trip to the vets
then have to leave there alone.
We will cherish and love you forever
Jake you were our shining star.
Now that lights gone out sweet baby because of where you are.
 Mummy, Daddy, Gallina, Amy and Sebastian.