Gone, but not forgotten...

This is a new page, for all of us.

Not just for our rescue Shar Pei , but for anyone who has had the privilege of being loved by a Shar Pei and has lost them.

We welcome your photographs & thoughts and we will place them here on our site.

Please remember that although your Shar Pei has gone, it will forever pad along beside you.

For all of us who have lost that special love in our lives

My solace since losing Monty and some of my other special friends over the years is that I know it will get easier and you just have to allow time to come and to go until you are healed.
And we do heal (almost) eventually and the fondness takes over the sadness, the good over the bad, the smiles instead of the tears and we see how lucky we were to have shared their lives and then eventually we draw strength from all of those memory's so that we can move on, find the breath and give all of that love all over again to another little heart breaker.

I send love and much healing.
Hang on in there.

Written by Lucy Grove-Hemmings

Ralph

Was brought into this world with love and affection, but sadly after he left his ‘birth' home, something happened to make him scared and mistrustful of people. He was not supported or trained and ended up going from pillar to post, making his problems become even more evident. He finally returned to the people who had bred him and though they saw glimpses of the dog they had once known, he is a sad example of how humans can take a dog and through ignorance or cruelty mould an animal into something that it should never, or deserve, to be. Love can heal so many things, but in Ralph's case, despite so many of us rooting for him, we just couldn't find the right person to heal the emotional scars he harboured. He was humanely put to sleep in the arms of those who loved him, and the pain, anger and sadness we all feel at this outcome, can not be expressed. He was brought home and buried with his favourite toy and hopefully it will be the happy, loving Ralph which will stay in our memories, rather than the anger at those who made him another casualty of neglect. You were loved Ralph, we just wish we could of healed you so that you could recognise it. God Speed, little boy. We will remember the best of you.

Petra

Sadly died suddenly, leaving us all shocked and empty at her passing. She had had a hard life in her youth and took a long time to trust again, but with the time, patience and the love that Matt and Wendy gave her, she blossomed. When I first met her she wanted so hard to come and make friends, but her history made her wary. When we last met she greeted me openly and the changes in her were wonderfully evident. I know the tears we shed now will eventually heal, just as her heart did, which enabled her to change so drastically. We'll never forget you Petra You go with confidence on your new journey and our love goes with you.

Portia, our Petra , our beautiful girl, Half Labrador, half Shar-Pei, a rare little pearl,

Her way to our hearts was stealthy and swift, Her love and her loyalty soon seen as a gift,

She smiled on the beach and paddled in the sea, Turning over large stones to see what swam free,

Quick to learn lessons but slow to comply, She did just enough for the treats we would buy,

She was good with other dogs running forwards and back, All got on well if she led the pack,

She was peaceful and angelic when time to sleep, But her snoring, a legend, caused foundations to creek,

We'd visit our friends where she'd kiss all the cows, And watch all the chickens, at a distance they were housed,

Intrepid explorer she became in the barn, And the sheep came to her; I swear that's no yarn,

She stood out in the rain, walked mud in the house, Hours she spent in search of a mouse,

Her true love was Marley, our black Shar-Pei boy, With his welfare and feelings she would never toy,

Her last day with us was happy and fun, She was surrounded by love as she played in the sun,

Petra , our Pee, a rare little pearl, Half Labrador, half Shar-Pei, our beautiful girl.

Simba

From the day Simba came to our home, he knew everything would be ok: we'll always remember his first night at home when he symbolically gave us his paw and a big smile. We were so touched! Simba was such a wonderful, faithful companion- always by our side and never completely at rest until all members of his family were home. He was also such a clown and made sure to keep Mishka on her ‘paws'. He was always looking forward to spending his winters by our feet next to the cosiness of the fireplace. Despite his dislike for water he absolutely loved the seaside- He had to go and bite the tiny waves even if it meant he would get wet.

He left us with all his dignity and a big smile fully knowing he was coming home for ever.

His special presence will remain even if he has gone. Go safely Simba with all our love.

Dylon

Dylon came to us as an older dog full of anxiety and grief. He had grown up with his partner and losing him just broke Dylan's spirit. It took a long time for him to come around and sadly it seemed as if the moment he realised that he was loved again and could be happy, his health deteriorated and we lost him. His mummy couldn't bear the gap he left in her life. He had needed so much time and patience, bless him, so she has adopted another needy little Pei . Dylon, you were a star. I hope you're happy again seeing your companion of so many years. Be happy, you will always be missed.

Bruno

We have just lost our wonderful Shar Pei Bruno (aka Brunie, or Bruniono), very suddenly of a heart condition.  We have all cried for days, unable to accept it at all. We feel so honoured to have had him these last 8 years but miss him desperately.   He was the most fantastic character, so loving and caring.  He would follow me around the house all day and night, where l was, so was he. His best trick was to jump up into my daughters arms and she would hold him up to the bedroom window ledge (strong girl) and he would watch with alert fascination the goings on in the back garden, though as soon as you went downstairs and opened the door for him to actually go out there, not interested.  He gave us so much and l will be forever grateful to have had him in our lives.  The tears will not stop flowing for a long time yet and l know that all you owners out there understand that this breed is like no other and the ease that they enter your life and wrap themselves around your heart means you will love them forever.

 Finally l would like to sincerely thank Roma and the Shar Pei rescue organisation for all their help and advice, it has helped me so much.  Thank you so so much. Dearest Brunie  Love and miss you so much, rest in peace, till we meet again. 

Magic

Magic was the friend of Max who we homed in our first year of the rescue. She was the quiet loving companion of her mum who went through university with her, various relationships and helped heal Max after the trauma of being abandoned. She was a beautiful, gentle creature with a real caring instinct for those she loved. Her mum is bereft at losing her and Max seems to understand the mantle that has now been given to him and tries to comfort his mum in her loss. Anyone who has ever loved an animal, knows how desperate we feel when we lose them. Max feels it too.as I do . Magic.your name expressed your ability to improve the lives of those you loved. You will always be missed.

Winnie

Winnie . My poor sweet girl, I feel so guilty about your end but it was what had been done to you before you came to me, that sealed your fate. I tried so hard to re-home you, but the pain you had suffered all of your life meant that you would only trust me and you continued to bite others, no matter how hard they tried to love you. You refused to accept my other dogs and you would bite whoever came too close, but you finally decided to love me and I could do anything with you. Why couldn't you trust me enough to love somebody else? It broke my heart darling and I weep every time I think of you. I'm so sorry if I let you down? You're free now. My heart goes with you.

Roma

Billy

Although we only had him for a short time, he bought joy to our family and we will miss him very much. 

He had his own temperament which was lovely, his little tail wagging when you arrived home. 

He is sadly missed by us all including all the animals.

Rest in Peace Billy

Jake

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Jake was a big boy with a big heart for those he loved and will therefore leave a big hole in the lives of Sue and her family. Thankfully his suffering was very short lived but the pain in the hearts of those left behind will go on forever. Please remember Sue, when you go out on stage and sing your heart out, just glance into the wings and you'll see him there. He'll be waiting for you like he always did. He will never leave you and he will always wait. Goodbye Jake, it was wonderful knowing you and you brought sunshine into our lives. Till we meet again.

Sue, Dave, Saffi and family

KiKi

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Kiki w as only given a few months when her new mum and dad took her on, but they decided that they would love her and give her the best, along with her companion Sacha, until she was taken from them.

She was a personality all of her own and sadly little 'Kiki monster' lost her struggle for life, leaving a huge hole in the hearts of her mummy and daddy and her companion Sacha, a full two and a half years after they were told she would die. It is testament to how love can keep our companions with us longer than expected when they are happy and so well cared for. Nothing can replace 'our' Kiki. It was a privilege to have shared our lives with her and it will be hard to go on without her.

Till we meet again, run free sweetheart and know how much we miss you

Suzanne, Philip, Sacha

A Sad Goodbye

On the 18 th January 2007 a good friend of Shar Pei Rescue and Welfare UK passed away quietly in her sleep in St Georges Hospital, Wandsworth. Sheila was a lovely lady who had devoted most of her life to rescue dogs and over the years must have donated thousands of pounds to various animal charities.

I will sincerely miss her forthright nature, wicked sense of humour and her sharp wit, as well as our regular phone calls. Sheila did not have a happy life and I would like to think that now she is at peace with herself and surrounded by the various strays she devoted her life to.

Goodbye Sheila, We'll miss you.

Ronnie H Dawson:

Author & Gentleman. It was a pleasure to have know you, albeit for a short period in our lives.. Neill

Michael FC Perry:

So many wasted years. Mind how you go...xxx Neill

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