Ashington and Warminghurst, West Sussex; a sad farewell

[@suesolly838]

Dear John and Diana. What sad news. I am gutted for you. It is plain to see from the tribute to your lovely Border Terrier (which had me in tears) she was one happy, well cared for, well loved and very special dog. Suzie

[@walkingwithjohnanddiana]

Oh, Suzie, thank you for your kind words. We always did our very best for our special little girl. Sadly, she became unwell and there was nothing more we could do to help her. She gave us so much love and happiness and memories that will endure.

[@agathaloveschristie1557]

Much Love to you both and your beautiful little girl🐶💔🥹🙏♥️

[@walkingwithjohnanddiana]

Thank you for your kind words; it helps to know that others loved watching her too.

[@gabilang8407]

Oh dear I feel with you ,full of love for your loss ❤ she was a lovely dog

[@walkingwithjohnanddiana]

Thank you Gabi for your kind words. She certainly was lovely - yes, all owners say the same! But she really was our little girl!

[@gabrielletanner5339]

Ohhhh ❤ bless her...deepest sympathy for your loss...❤...she had a lovely home with you..xxxxxx

[@walkingwithjohnanddiana]

Oh, thank you Gabrielle for your kind words. We always did our best for our little 'girl', and she is sorely missed.

[@DovegirlDG-t9f]

I'm so sorry to hear of the sad loss of your dear little dog. She looked so lovely. I discovered your channel fairly recently and have been enjoying your videos very much. They are so beautiful and tranquil.

[@walkingwithjohnanddiana]

Thank you for your kind comments. She was full of life, and loved to play and walk. Hopefully, you still have a few of our videos to catch up with, though the earlier ones were rather poor quality! We are pleased you enjoy them.

[@cherryblossom6087]

We are so sorry for the loss of your wee baby girl🐶💔 We truly pray that God will hold you both tightly in His arms and ease the pain in your hearts💔 Sending so much Love to you both💖 Thank you 🙏

[@walkingwithjohnanddiana]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Each day is a struggle without her, but if we concentrate on the joy she brought and the happiness she experienced, it brings smiles rather than tears. Thank you kindly.

[@cherryblossom6087]

One day at a time💔 Weep when you need to weep Smile when you are able to♥️ It’s a journey and one of faith knowing that one day it will get better for you both though for now your hearts will hurt badly💔🙏 That is the price of Love we pay🐶 and as you know well worth it💖 God Bless you both Take Care and heal at your own pace🙏 She may be gone bless her for a wee while but never ever forgotten😍🌹

[@walkingwithjohnanddiana]

@@cherryblossom6087 thank you kindly. You are correct, it is the price of love, whether it be for a person or any animal. As responsible pet owners, we had always done our best for her, but as she became increasingly unwell, we felt an even greater responsibility. She was everything one could wish for from a dog. Thank you, again, for your kindness.

[@AbdulsCycles]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful plant and nice footage, Relax with music, admire the scenery, see beautiful flowers you show. I wish you success, Let's go together with you

[@walkingwithjohnanddiana]

Thank you for your comments; pleased you enjoyed watching.

[@JimNicholls]

Sorry to hear about your dog. Unfortunately, the canine lifespan is very much shorter than ours, so these things are sure to happen, although if I were to get a dog now I'm sure it would outlive me! Your wildlife filming was excellent as always. My son lived in Ashington for some years before moving to Billingshurst, and I know there's a fair bit of development around there, so it's good that you are still able to find places to walk in the area. I hope your videos will continue, with or without a new dog to accompany you.

[@walkingwithjohnanddiana]

Thank you for your kind comments, Jim. You are right about lifespan, and we know what will happen from the outset, but we still put ourselves through it! I guess the pleasure dogs give during their lives far outweighs the pain of losing them. Sadly, Ashington is little more than a housing estate which is why it barely featured in the video. Billingshurst is even worse, though we have not visited for a few years. The last we saw was swathes of green fields that had been turned into housing. We are not sure if or when we will resume our films; it's all rather raw still.

[@dianarolph1770]

Part of team John & Diana has gone. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your precious dog. I sub to another channel which has just lost their crucial component- a cat- a talking cat- I know I thought it was incredible too. But she was part of an ongoing experiment,her Mum was/is a vet- they used talking push buttons to communicate- I believe even a hamster is taking part. I ‘m not sure why I am telling you this - the videos are interesting & funny too! Perhaps something to help you grieve- anyway there has been a lot of talk of rainbow bridges etc & I just thought of you both! A lovely montage of film at the end & I shed a tear. The website is ‘Billie speaks’ - sorry not technically minded enough to post the actual link. Take care - am thinking of you both. Diana

[@walkingwithjohnanddiana]

Thank you for your kind comments Diana; we know you have followed us and her for some time, so you know how special she was. It has been very difficult editing the last three videos, especially as our little girl would watch the preview on the TV prior to us publishing it. She was always fascinated by the Border Terrier in the videos! Thank you for the info regarding the other channel - we will take a look, as a little light relief would be welcome. ~ John & Diana

[@brianturbefield1858]

So very sad. A friend of mine recently lost her little dog in similar circumstances.They mean so much to us. I do hope you both feel able to do some more walks after a while. I used to do these walks with a group but now too old so I come with you instead. Kindest regards and with love. Brian.

[@walkingwithjohnanddiana]

Thank you for your kind words, Brian. You are correct, they are a part of the family and leave a huge whole when they are gone. We are not sure quite what we will do about future walks; Diana did much of the doggy care whilst I was busy filming, so she is taking it particularly badly. Hopefully, you still have a few videos to watch, though the earlier ones were rather poor quality! Thank you, again, for your kindness. Best wishes ~ John

[@resnonverba137]

That must have been hard to make. God bless.

[@walkingwithjohnanddiana]

Yes, it was tough, as were the previous two, as they were edited after our little girl had passed.

[@marcusrichards6588]

hey both,i am so sorry.....people who haven't got dogs can empathise, those that have sympathise. Awful time for you both. nothing I can say makes it any easier....

[@walkingwithjohnanddiana]

Thanks Marcus for your kind comments. It is still very raw, but we try to focus on the happy times we had with her.