Lost for 24hrs. We were frantic with worry. Finally he popped out of a Badger Sett. A couple of puncture wounds from tree roots as he struggled to get out. Removed at least 112 tics from him! Twice more stuck down holes - but managed to free himself with encouragement after an hour or so.

Syrol was a very brave boy and became progressively poorly. Why oh why didn't I take him to the vet sooner? I'll never forgive myself for that; nor, the suffering he must have endured. I buried him in the garden. His doggy-companion owners bought a Bay Tree and a rose-bush(appropriately named Born Free) for his grave.

Syrol was the linchpin for walkies. Since his passing, his furry companions show little or no enthusiasm for walkies, zoomies, playing tug-o-war or with their toys. I wish he could be resurrected as Lazarus was. He has left a huge hole in our hearts. Life is so empty without him. Devastated and heartbroken. I'm totally bereft. In the words of a bereaved owner on a YouTube clip: 'Grief is the love that is left over'. My darling Syrol Wagtail, there remains tons of love in my heart.

In days gone by
The dog ran wild
Untamed and free

Syrol,
Go and run with your pack
With your wild ancestors
Racing by the midnight moon
Go and hunt for your prey

Syrol,
Taking what is your birthright
Join the wolf, the jackal, the wild dogs
Run with your kin on the wild hunt
Run Syrol, run and
Guide your spirit home over the Rainbow Bridge
Where I'll meet you there one day
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Syrol Wagtail
My faithful friend
And loyal companion
You have played with Dottie
And given us delight

Syrol, the Serial Killer
Was part of your nature,y and sweet character
You offered us unconditional love
Even when poorly
We are truly thankful
That you were part of our lives
And
We will remember you forever
Syrol Wagtail
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St Francis,
Protect our precious Syrol Wagtail
As he runs to the After Life
Welcome Syrol to your Garden
May you take our Syrol
Brave and loyal in life and death

Syrol,
May you be blessed as you run
Chasing the squirrels, rabbits, hares, deer, and foxes
One final time

St Francis,
Guide our loyal companion
Syrol Wagtail
Across the Rainbow Bridge
With love and compassion
Where he will be restored to health
While waiting for us
To meet him again

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Dear God:
Please bless Syrol
Who brought so much joy into my life
Although I miss Syrol dearly
I know that he is free
From pain and suffering

I hold dear the memories of Syrol
And, one day, will be reunited with him