21/10/2025
For Bruce - My Soul Dog
You were my little shadow, my black and tan brindle boy, with eyes that carried both mischief and love.
You weren’t just a dog - you were my quiet heartbeat, my soft warmth in the middle of the night. Between us on the bed, you’d sigh and snort yourself to sleep, safe and certain that we were home.
You had your favourite spots - curled in your bed in front of the fire, or tucked under the TV unit, scratching softly at the world around you but your absolute favourite spot was wherever we were.
You loved your babies, biscuits, all food and your ‘find it’ game, going to work with Papa exploring the world your playground, trips and sleepovers to Nana and Gramps’ house and running around with your friends. You knew the joy of the park, the peace of coffee mornings and reading together - just us two souls content just to be.
Our endless trips and those beach days - the joy in your runs, your pitty pattys in the sea, sand flying as you ran and your joyful flee as you chased your ball at the dog park. I couldn’t be more thankful for the trips we’ve shared together. Our little life, simple and free just you, us, in our own little world.
Through the darkness of these last few years,
you were there - quietly, steadfastly, licking away my tears, climbing into bed on the days I couldn’t rise, pressing your heart to mine, reminding me that love still lived here.
You were my constant, my everything, my reason to breathe when the world felt too heavy. You loved me without question, without end, and I am forever grateful - for every moment, every glance, every kiss, every day we spent together and every heartbeat we shared. You will always be with me.
Now the house feels quieter, the bed a little emptier, but you are always with us, in the rhythm of our days, in the soft places you made your own, in every breath of love that still carries your name.
Sleep tight and run free our little Bruce, our soul dog, our little man, our loving, characterful, gorgeous boy. You are everywhere we go, we love you and you will always, always be in our hearts. We will miss you always! 🕊️🤍 ###x
