| Location | North Norfolk |
| Age | 7 years |
| Date of Birth | 12/02/2001 |
| Date of Death | 01/08/2008 |
| Visitors | 761 since 03/03/2009 |
| Creator |
This memorial is in memory of Foggy the bedlington terrier so cruely taken from his family on 1st of
August 2008.
I don't know Foggy's family but I have 2 much loved bedlington terrier's of my own and I am
heartbroken for Foggy's owner's for the loss of their much loved boy.
God bless Foggy see you at the rainbow bridge xxxxxx
Foggy was a legendary Bedlington terrier, who grew up in the rural tranquility of North Norfolk, UK.
He could often be found running across Bob Hall sands, a stunning landscape that emerges from the
North Sea at low tide. It was here that this photo was taken. He was born on February 12, 2001, and
died on August 1, 2008 as a result of a gunshot wound.
======================================================
"The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never
deserts him, the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous, is his dog. A man's dog stands by
him in prosperity and poverty, in health and in sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground when the
wintry winds blow and the snow drives fiercely, if only to be near his master's side. He will kiss
the hand that has no food to offer, he will lick the wounds and sores that come in encounters with
the roughness of the world. He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince. When
all other friends desert, he remains. When riches take wing, and reputation falls to pieces, he is
as constant in his love as the sun in its journey through the heavens"
======================================================
A parish council chairman shot his neighbours’ dog dead because its early morning barking annoyed
him, a court heard yesterday.
Phil Bishop, a retired television executive who directed shows including Top of the Pops and Game
for a Laugh, hit the Bedlington terrier in the heart with a single pellet from his .22 air rifle.
Seven year-old Foggy died minutes later in the arms of his sobbing owner, Sue Currah, 53, as she and
her husband, Simon, 56, tried to get him to a vet.
Bishop, 71, insisted that he had not deliberately aimed at the dog from his study window in Brinton,
Norfolk. He claimed that he was trying to hit a metal bench in the next-door garden to make a noise
that would scare him back indoors.
He was given a two-year conditional discharge by King’s Lynn magistrates after admitting causing
unnecessary suffering. But he was also ordered to pay £1,750 compensation to Mr and Mrs Currah and
£60 costs.
Bishop opened fire at 7.10am on August 1 after the Currahs let their dog into the garden just before
going for a walk. He said the barking upset him because he had had a sleepless night watching over
his mentally ill daughter. But Yvonne Neill, prosecuting, said he had aimed at the dog, hitting its
flank. Mr and Mrs Currah went to investigate after hearing Foggy yelp and thought at first that he
might have been stung by a hornet. The dog was shaking with pain and died during the drive to a
surgery in Sheringham. His body was X-rayed and the sharp-tipped hunting pellet was seen in his
heart.
Mrs Neill added: “The owners suspected the defendant as they knew he had an air rifle. They had
lived next door to him for 15 years and they did not get on.”
Police went to Bishop’s home two days later and he admitted hitting the dog after aiming at the
bench. However, the pellet showed no sign of having ricocheted off a metal object, and a gunsmith
told the court that he was 95 per cent certain it had been fired at the aminal.
Mrs Neill said the shooting had had a “a huge emotional impact” on the Currahs, who may move
house over it.
Mr Currah, an international auditor and father of two, said he and his wife considered Foggy an
important part of the family. He said: “I was walking through the kitchen when I heard Foggy
barking in a challenging manner.
“Foggy was at the front of the house and Sue shouted for him to be quiet because we were concerned
about disturbing people.”
Mr Currah said he then heard Foggy yelp and saw his pet limping before toppling over on his side.
The couple tried to resuscitate Foggy before arriving at the surgery. Mrs Currah sobbed during the
hearing as she clutched Foggy’s black collar, still with his name tag attached.
In a victim impact statement she said she had lost weight and suffered sleepless nights. She added:
“I keep on playing it over and over in my mind like a tape. I will never be able to forget it. I
keep on reliving what happened. He didn’t deserve to die in this cruel way. Home doesn’t feel
like home any more. My world has been turned upside down.”
Bishop told police that the dog had started barking under his window. Rob New, representing Bishop,
said: “He accepts that firing the gun was more than reckless and bitterly regretted it from the
moment he heard the dog was injured.”
Mr New said Bishop was a respected chairman of Brinton Parish Council. He had offered his
resignation after the incident but councillors refused to accept it.
======================================================
A letter from your pet in heaven
Author Unknown
To my dearest family,
some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know,
that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from the Bridge.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here there's no more tears of sadness.
Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy
just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you
when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me
and He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again,
you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family,
They'll be here later on."
God gave me a list of things,
that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list,
was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night
the day's chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you...
in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth,
and all those loving years,
because you are only human,
they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry:
it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers,
unless there were some rain.
I wish that I could tell you
all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you,
you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain,
though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now,
than I ever was before.
There are rocky roads ahead of you
and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it
by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy
and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world,
the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody
who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...
"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...
that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along
I made somebody smile.
God says: "If you meet somebody
who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up,
as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street
with me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind."
"And when it's time for you to go...
from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...
you're coming here to me."
"Dear Foggy"
This is such a tragic and unnessesary story,how something could hurt such a sweet loving dog is beyond me.How dare that man take that poor families friend away,how dare he play god.I pray he gets what he deserves.Foggy you are safe now with the angels and all your new friends,until the day you are reunited with your dear family,whom my heart goes out to. With love Julie Kyles x
For Foggy.....
Faithful Friend
Who is the one who loves me best
Who when I'm low wont let me rest
Who lays his paw upon my knee
And never fails to greet me
Who lets me hug him when I'm down
Yet never is the one to frown
Who brings to me his favourite toy
And fills my life with simple joy
Who is by my side on rainy days
And watches sky's with soulful gaze
Whose face does wear that silent plea
Oh please come out and play with me
Who understands that there are times
When I must say this minutes mine
Who knows I cant always be there
Yet makes me feel I'm being unfair
Who is this dog who loves me dearly
And yet with spirit knows so clearly
That by his side I will always be
Have I trained him?
......No, He's trained Me..Love Aunty Ann x
Remove Edit
Fly beyond imagining
The softest cloud, the whitest dove
Upon the wind of heaven’s love
Past the planets and the stars
Leave this lonely world of ours
Escape the sorrow and the pain
And fly again.
Fly, fly precious one
Your endless journey has begun
Take your gentle happiness
Far too beautiful for this
Cross over to the other shore
There is peace forevermore
But hold this memory bittersweet
Until we meet
Fly, fly do not fear
Don’t waste a breath, don’t shed a tear
Your heart is pure, your soul is free
Be on your way, don’t wait for me
Above the universe you’ll climb
On beyond the hands of time
The moon will rise, the sun will set
But I won’t forget.
Fly away, the time is right
Go now, find the light.
xxx
God bless Foggy xxx
When God had made the earth and sky
the flowers and the trees,
He then made all the animals
the fish, the birds and bees.
And when at last He'd finished
not one was quite the same.
He said, "I'll walk this world of mine
and give each one a name."
And so He traveled far and wide
and everywhere He went,
a little creature followed Him
until it's strength was spent.
When all were named upon the earth
and in the sky and sea,
the little creature said, "Dear Lord,
there's not one left for me."
Kindly the Father said to him,
"I've left you to the end.
I've turned my own name back to front
and called you dog, My friend."
Foggy, you were a beautiful looking dog and you did'nt deserve to die that way. You looked like you had a good life with your owners. So sad.
foggy
what a very sad end to such a beautiful doggie, my heart goes out to sue and simon, thank god not everyone is like that horrible monster of a man,i can not believe how cruel some people can be! i am shocked to the core, i hope this person get's no luck in life ,foggie has gone to a lovely place over the rainbow bridge were no cruelty is ever done, god bless him xx love gill, lewis's mummy xx
For Foggy
Sunlight streams through window pane
unto a spot on the floor....
then I remember,
it's where you used to lie,
but now you are no more.
Our feet walk down a hall of carpet,
and muted echoes sound....
then I remember,
It's where your paws would joyously abound.
A voice is heard along the road,
and up beyond the hill,
then I remember it can't be yours....
your golden voice is still.
But I'll take that vacant spot of floor
and empty muted hall
and lay them with the absent voice
and unused dish along the wall.
I'll wrap these treasured memorials
in a blanket of my love
and keep them for my best friend
until we meet above.xxxx
R.I.P Foggy darling. So sorry for your tragic loss. xxx
♥♥♥ Beyond the Rainbow ♥♥♥
As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.
I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.
I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.
For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.
(Written by CG - 1995)
So sorry Foggy.
Dear Foggy,
When I read your story and the terrible end you suffered throught that monster of a man. It broke my heart that your life was taken in this way.I just want you to know that we are not all like him (thank goodness)What possesses a man to pick up a gun and shoot an innocent dog.the mere thought makes me feel sick and brings a lump to my throat.
I hope you meet my Jay in heaven don't forget to tell him I will always love him
God Bless you,
Anita xxxx
Create an ever lasting memorial for your loved ones.
Start here »
Using the options below you can add this memorial to your personal garden.
| I am Foggy's ... | |
| Add to Garden: | |
| Notifications: | Text Message |
There have been 350 candles lit for Foggy.
