Rest in Peace Charlie – You Were The Best.
Our hearts are broken. Today at 12.15pm we said goodbye to our best friend.
Charlie’s condition had got a lot worse and he was suffering, so it was time for the ultimate act of love.
He died peacefully with us by his side at the local vets. His tummy was full of gravy bones and he will stay here in amongst the snowy peaks of the Alps forever.
Goodbye little man, you will always be in our hearts. We love you.
I’m so sorry. He was such a sweetheart and it has been a joy to follow his adventures here.
His memory lives on for us. Our B544 is partly named after him (Charles M. Hymer Esq, Chuck for short).
Sending love and heart-healing energy to you both.
Kath & Mo
We are so sorry for you both – but he lived an amazing life! Bye bye little fella…..at least he will be cool in the alps….
Our best wishes
Nigel, Linda and Bunty
Nothing to say to ease your pain, so sorry.
Linda xx
So very sorry to hear the sad news about Charlie. He was a little star and will be sadly missed. We bought our motor home solely so that we can take our Westie everywhere with us and really feel for you both at this awful time. Sending you both love and warmest wishes. xx
Having gone through similar I know how you are suffering. Charlie has been so much a part of what I liked in your blog and will be sadly missed by all.
Wow, you must be heartbroken. We have been following your travels for so long now he feels like part of our family. RIP Charlie, best wishes to you both.
So sad to hear, but you’ve given him a great life.
So, so sorry to hear this. They are part of our families, a huge part. They love you unconditionally and are wonderful friends. Unfortunately they don’t live as long as us but part of being a great owner is knowing when to say good bye. You still have your memories and we’ve enjoyed hearing about him on your blog. Big hugs x
No words – it IS the ultimate act of love but so very hard.
xx
So very sad. We have been following Charlie’s adventures for a number of years and he’s had a wonderful life and you always put him first.We will be thinking of both of you as have experienced similar and know how hard it is.
So sorry
I feel so sad for you, you gave him the best of life until the end, giving him the option not to suffer too much.
We will remember him very fondly.. We have a 2 year old cavalier King Charles as well and seeing how cute and nice he was, was partly why we bought this breed so he will always have a special place in our heart.
RIP, all our love to you and Charlie
so sorry to hear your news, it is the greatest act of love that that we do for our doggy buddies. Rest In Peace among the Alps Charlie your duty to your humans is over.
You will feel pain lost and empty I can’t take that away but memory’s are powerful and he lives on watching your travels
And new adventures my feelings are with you both at this heartbreaking time
Barry and bob the dog
Sobbing reading this post, know too well how much your hearts are breaking, it is the hardest thing to do being a pet owner. Rest in Peace dear Charlie, into the mountains and over the rainbow bridge. xxxx
Jason andJulie,
We’ve never met but we feel like we know you and Charlie through your wonderful blogs, we’ve laughed at Charlie’s antics and aaawed at his cuteness, we cried when we read yesterday’s post of the longest day, the video nearly did us both in, we’re so very sorry for your loss but also know that Charlie had the best doggy life he could have wished for.
Cathy and Dave
Shedding a tear .. so sorry to hear the news
So sorry to hear your incredibly sad news. We have followed you for some time, about to set off on a journey of our own with our two boy dogs. All our packing lists have been copied from yours and all of your advice has been so invaluable to us. So devastated to now hear your news. He was such a lovely boy. Sending you all our love Rebecca and Alex.
Heartbroken for you both. I am so very sorry to hear this news.
Rest in peace Charlie.
Lots of love
Xxxxxxxx
Dreadfully sorry to hear this sad news. Poor old pooch. I hope the knowledge that you gave him such a good life and so much love and care will soften the grief for you. Best, Robina
So sorry to hear your sad news. Charlie was so lucky, he lived a life filled with love and adventures.
Been there ourselves and know exactly what your going through. Broken hearts mend quicker with another young pup to look after maybe.
You gave him the best life ever, so don’t be sad.
All the best Tony.
Deeply saddened at your loss. Such a wee character and part of so many peoples lives, the memory of him will travel with many of us all over the world. Be kind to yourselves.
So sorry!! Let yourselves grieve as much as you need to… I can’t begin to tell you how much we both cried over Bruce….and now his friend Charlie. Remember the good times.
So sorry to read your heartbreaking news about Charlie. Thinking of you both and sending much love.
So sorry, in tears knowing how you will be feeling. Charlie was such a great part of your travels through your blog & an inspiration to all of us travelling with our beloved pooch. RIP Charlie and thoughts with you both
So sad. Charlie has been a huge part of your adventures and posts. We have been where you are now and after a few months we got another pooch to join us in our motorhome adventures. Thinking of you both and RIP Charlie you lived life to the full.
There are many good things about your blog but Charlie truly was the best! I have no doubt that you gave him a rich and enjoyable life, loved him dearly and nursed him tenderly in his old age. You’ve done the right thing by letting him enjoy all his adventures with you and by now letting him go.
Having “lost” a few pets and had to play God, I know it hurts deeply so I feel for you both. Losing a pet is acknowledged to be a really tough bereavement, second to losing a child, because of their unconditional love and because they were woven into your routines and the fabric of your day so they leave a really big hole. I’m sure you do (or will) recognize this and the grieving will be long because they mean so much to us but with many cherished moments to remember along with recognizing the privilege it was for you to have had him in your lives and that you did right by him.
We know exactly what you’re going through. I’d love to tell you it gets better with time, but here we are 6 years later and we still miss the pup that was ours for 15 and a half years.
Our thoughts are with you.
We are so sorry for your loss. Because of the generosity with which you have shared your adventures, we feel like we knew Charlie a little bit. As owners of a Springer Spaniel who is getting on in years himself, we honor the love and loyalty you showed Charlie as he reached the end of his journey. We wish both of you the best.
Very sad! He was such a lovely little dog and you looked after him so wonderfully. Sending hugs to both of you.
So sorry to hear your sad news. I also shed a tear for Charlie. He has had a great life and he is for ever immortalised here in this blog. Stay strong. ..hugs to you both
You both gave Charlie such wonderful adventures, he was both special and much loved by yourselves and of course, his fan club. Love hurts, but we who have been there would have it no other way. Xxx
So sorry to hear of your loss. Losing a beloved dog is heart-breaking. Charlie had the best of lives and we’ve loved reading about his adventures since your first long trip. Our Thoughts are with you.
You gave him a life most dogs would envy, no most people would envy. We will miss the stories about him and your travels with him. You were great owners till the end.
Sad news, but you did the right thing.It’s always a narrow tightropewalk to decide for the right time to avoid suffering & pain.So you showed mercy & love.
It will take a longer time not to listen for the missing snoring anymore.
All the best for you Heide from Germany
So sorry to read this post. Charlie had a wonderful life and I hope you can find some comfort in knowing you made the best decision and you did the last kind act you could give him. We’ve been there and it’s awful, but it’s the kindest gift you could do for him. It hurts so much, but please don’t have regrets or question your decision. Run free Charlie 🌈
Sending love. Dear little Charlie. I shall miss hhim on your adventures. You must be so so sad. Hugs, you guys.
Your Hearts are 💔
There are no words of comfort that will help at this time,
but we hope time may help to ease the pain.
He will always be by your sides wherever you are
RIP Charlie 🌈
Very saddened to read your news on Charlie. He enriched your lives and all your many travels and will be fondly remembered I expect by your many readers. Sending you both some good vibes at this tough time for you.
So sad but what a life and what memories
There really are no words to describe the pain you feel, so very sorry for your loss, he was a delightful little boy and kept us all amused for so long RIP Charlie
We wept for you xxxxxxx
So very sorry to hear this sad news. Charlie was a star of you blog and he will be sadly missed. Perhaps he’s now running free on a heavenly beach.
Hi Guys, I have been following you Blog for a while now. You have inspired me to purchase my B584, rent my houses and from the 01Aug2018, me, my girlfriend and our 2 dogs are finally free. Your information has been so helpfull, we have also used your packing list and taken on lots of your valuable and informative information. I am so sorry for you loss. I have shed a tear today and it has really hit home. All I can do is thank you for inspiring me to make the decision to jump out of corporate life and enjoy the time I have with my loved ones. I hope you are both doing well today.
So sorry for your loss, it hurts now but the memories will keep getting better, RIP Charlie.
So sorry to read this, think of the great memories you have
Like me, many will shed a year for Charlie, a dog we have never met but feel we know so well from your travels. Thank you for sharing his life with us.
so sorry to hear this, rest in peace little fella
Julie & Jason, i’ve been following your blog since Oct 2011 and have never left a comment before but today I had to….i’m so very sorry to read the sad news about dear Charlie. Having been through the heartache myself last year I can only send you both my love and sympathy. You did the right thing, for the right reasons and you should take comfort in the knowledge that Charlie had a great life and great parents. We will all miss him. 🐾x
Sorry to hear the sad news BUT….Just think what an adventure he had with you.
Lee & Angeline at Go Humberto
sending loving thoughts xx
Loved that little hound.
I’m so so sorry….he was a beauty of a doggie and will forever be with you in spirit.
RIP Charlie
Very sad to hear that little Charlie has passed on. Stay strong and best wishes, Paul and Kerrie
so so sad if you ever buy a new motorhome the name could be called charlie in his memory
Been there, got the teeshirt. Don’t be ashamed of your tears, or waking up in the night because you miss him ( or the snores! :-) ). Take your time ….
Rest in Peace little man,
Our dogs give us unconditional love and, hopefully, we give it back to them.It’s so heartbreaking that their lives are so much shorter than ours. He’ll have left a great big Charlie shaped hole in your hearts.
Just try to be thankful for all the good times you had with him.
Sending love x
Having been joined this year on our travels by our puppy Layla and enjoying immensely the extra dimension she has brought to our lives we can’t begin to imagine the pain you must both be,in a hard hard decision but for Charlie’s sake one that had to be made.
The Taraabit crew send their love.
What a fabulous resting place 🌄, that area of the Alps will always hold a special place in your hearts. Good luck Jay in the Zermatt half marathon, Charlie will be with you all the way spurring you on. Our thoughts are with you at this painfully sad time, we have a 94 B544, same as Dave, your blogs have been invaluable & we have enjoyed reading them, especially about Charlie. Take care.
Enjoy following your adventures.
So sorry to hear about Charlie, the correct decision although incedidibly hard to take. What a life he led and much loved. He will remain in your hearts
Few dogs were as loved or as cared for as Charlie. You did the right thing however hard. So sorry for your loss. They are truly part of the family.
So very sad for you both…
we’ve followed you and Charlie in your adventures.. literally at times… you know you gave Charlie a wonderful life just being by your side every hour of every day.. that’s a dogs dream life but he also got to go places and experience so much with his two favourite people, that’s truly a dogs perfect life 🐶
He’ll still always be with you in your hearts ♥️
Nigh night Charlie 🐶x
Dear Jay and Ju, I opened this blog with much sadness having already seen your Facebook post. I know how much that little man meant to you and how sad you must be feeling right now. You have been such wonderful owners to Charlie, always considering his needs on your travels. Take comfort from the life you gave him and his memories. Here’s hoping that he can now chase stones eternally without damaging his teeth! Lots of love Jacqui
A Legend Charlie RIP.
So sorry to see your sad news about little Charlie. At least you know he had an amazing life with you and was cherished very much. May your sadness turn into happy memories very soon. Xx
So sorry to hear about Charlie. Still miss every dog we have ever had particularly Rosie Border Collie although since then we have Rocco Miniature Schnauzer (namesake St. Rochas, patron saint of dogs) who is great fun although almost totally disobedient.
I found when we lost Rosie 3 years ago after I shattered my tib & fib I would fuss every dog I came across-as a psychotherapist I know through ‘social synapses’ this positively changes our biochemistry. Consequences pretty obvious.
Bless you,
Roger
❤❤❤
So sorry to read about Charlie. He was one well travelled dog and had a great life. He can run free of pain now in the gorgeous Alps x
I’m so sorry to hear this. It’s heart breaking when you have to make that decision but you’re right, it’s the ultimate act of love. God bless Charlie x
Oh no. I’m so sorry to hear this. Deepest condolences, you must be devastated. You did the best you could for him and made an immensely courageous decision. The grief will ease over time and you will fondly remember the good times the three of you shared. We lost our first dog five years ago in different circumstances, he was only three. It still reduces me to tears at times.
Your travels with Charlie were an inspiration to us in taking our dogs travelling around Europe, leaving with two poodles and returning a year later with a third.
You gave him a great life while he enriched yours in so many ways.
Finally, it may be too soon, and apologies if this is in any way inappropriate, but I hope that one day you might consider adopting another pooch. You could never ever replace a unique little fella like Charlie, but you have so much to offer a dog that I hope Charlie’s legacy will be that one (or two!) lucky pooches get to enjoy love and adventures with you, for many years into the future. Just like he did. What a great life he had.
Rest in peace Charlie. From the Woolly Wanderers
So sorry Guys he was as you say one of the best. We shall always a fond hello as we did we across the Alps xxx rip little fella xxx
RIP Charlie. A very difficult day for you both, we know. 😞
So sorry to hear your sad news, your blog is brilliant and Charlie was a big part of it. His sprit will be with you always and you have lots of lovely memories.
Our thoughts and wishes are with you both at this very sad time
Thinking about you regards Chris and Keith xxx,,
I’m so very sorry. What awful news, and heartbreaking to read. I’m literally sitting here sobbing. Thinking of you both. Rest in peace Charlie x
Very sad news. We still remember how he gave his bed up for Daisy, and it was only a first date. Always a hard decision to make, but the right one for him. We’ve been through it twice, so can understand what you’re going through. Our thoughts are with you.
Really sorry for you both. Charlie had the best time with you two. RIP little man.
RIP little man. You gave him such a good life, full of love & adventure. I was so sad to hear he’s gone, I’ll miss reading stories about him & tears are flowing as I send my best wishes to you both x
Dear little Charlie – blinking through the tears whilst writing this. I do understand how you feel – our little chap Raggs was already 15 when we started motor-homing and I do miss him. My thoughts are with you both – what a great adventure he had, he couldn’t have wanted for a better life – I know you will smile inside when you think of him.
Aw, he was a lucky boy, he had the best life a dog could wish for, I can see that just by reading your posts.
Just read about your sweetie Charlie, so sorry, they are such special parts of our lives these pups.
Your blogs giving details about taking Charlie on his travels really helped with our plans for Poppy and Stan, he really has left a legacy.
With much love
Mandy and Mike Motley