Jed the dog

[karen1]

I just wanted to let all you lovely,kind people of east dulwich kno.w that Jed,the old English sheep dog,died on friday the 21st.Many of you might not know his name but would would have known who he was as he was a familiar sight walking around the local area with the old man who is my dad.We are both missing him very much as he was such a gentle,loving animal.We are now thinking of giving a home to a couple of rescue cats.

[louisiana]

That's sad, Karen. My thoughts are with you.

There's no really ceremony for people to celebrate a dog's life.

Though I recall in Barcelona they have a 'pet ceremony' in the churches every year, where everyone brings their pets along. A kind of mass pet blessing. Or pet blessing mass. Which is nice.

The rescue cats sounds like a great idea.

[Sue]

Sorry to hear this, he was lovely.

[david_carnell]

That's terribly sad news.... I've bumped into your dad and Jed a few times. He was indeed a lovely dog. and I always thought their companionship a heartwarming sight to hold.

I wish your dad luck in homing some rescue cats - there was an article only this week but how desperately over-crowded Battersea Cats is at the moment. So a terrific idea ....and I hope we will still see your dad out walking.

[DeptfordDiva]

Please dont forget the Celia Hammond Animal Trust if you do decide get cats. We are absolutely desperate for homes, on top of it being kitten season, our Hastings branch recently had to take in around 60 Persians, and we at Lewisham have just taken in 55 grey cats from one house. Give us a call on 020 8694 6545 and check out our website - www.celiahammond.org which shows only a fraction of the cats waiting for homes.

[ratty]

Have also bumped into your dad and Jed a number of times. Your dad always has a lovely smile for my little boy. Very sad news.

[scotslass]

What sad news - Jed and my dog always had a sniff and walk around each other whenever we met on Goose Green. A very hard time for your Dad.

[siousxiesue]

this made me cry, it's a lovely relationship between man and beast amd I hope your dad can remember the good times they had...tell him many of us wish him well...

[hpsaucey]

Very sorry to hear your news. Loved seeing Jed out walking with your Dad. Please pass on my best wishes. Good luck with the rescue cats!

[Lee B]

Very sad to hear this. Jed was a lovely dog. I hope that your dad is alright Karen, he's a lovely man.

[Ann]

He was part of the East Dulwich lanscape. I hope your dad's OK. Keep us up to date with your venture as cat owners.

[katharina]

Very sorry to hear this. Jed was a lovely dog! Best wishes to your dad.

[bonniebird]

Aah, bless Jed and your dad. I only saw them a few times and never to talk to, but I always had a glance there way when passing by in my car etc.

All the best to your dad x

[Sweetie2]

Any kittens? I am looking for a male kitten? Can promise a big house and garden, and a loving home, 2 kids and one other cat .

[Moos]

Oh dear, so sorry to hear the news. He seemed like such a sweet dog. Best of luck to your family giving some unlucky kittens a new home.

[Muley]

What Ratty said- we also saw your Dad and Jed out a couple of times and he always smiled at my four year old, who was fascinated by Jed. Very sad news. Wish your Dad well.