Bernie Martin
(2000 - 2011)

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General Details

Name:	Bernie Martin
Nick Name:	Bertie Girl
Gender:	Female
Type of Pet:	The very best
Breed:	Cross Irish Wolfhound/Briard
Age:	10 years old
Lived:	Tuesday, 29 August 2000 - Tuesday, 25 January 2011

My Story

My gorgeous Bertie Girl was a gift from heaven. We went to the pound to buy a companion for our late Sebastian because he was mourning the loss of my mother. We were having trouble finding a suitable choice and then I heard one of the attendants at the RSPCA call out about one of the dogs that was on death row. She was saying that Niccy was in trouble. Niccy was the nickname we used for our mother whose name was Denise.

I asked if I could take a look at her and I was told that there wasn't much point as she was on death row and was going to be put down the next day. They said she had been bashed by her previous owners and had terrible injuries. I still wanted to see her. Behind all of the abuse were the most beautiful eyes I had ever seen. I asked why they were putting her down and they said her injuries were too extensive and expensive to fix. Three months later and thousands of dollars, Bernice came home.

From the very first moment she set foot in our house, she knew she was safe and bonded with Sebastian and became my truest soul mate.

She had four wonderful years with Sebastian before he went to Rainbow Bridge and after his passing, she was totally consumed by trying to make me happy. It was all about me and Bertie Girl. A cross between an Irish Wolfhound and Briard, she was the most amazing dog you could possibly imagine.

She loved children and all kids thought she was like the dragon out of neverending story. When I went back to work fulltime I got her a friend. Her name is Harri and she is a poodle cross and initially drove poor Bernie crazy until one day they just seemed to connect and they then lived for each other. As Bernie got older, I got yet another puppy so Harri would have company when Bernie was gone.

My Bertie Girl was almost human. When I had to start dialysis for renal failure, she was my companion. As she got older, she spent less time with the little ones and a lot more time with me. If I wasn't well there was nothing she liked more than to get up on the bed and chill our with me. She would stay there all day.

She only passed away yesterday and I was with her when she passed. The very last thing she did was lick me as I lay on the floor with her as she left this world. I feel like I have lost the very best part of me and when I did my dialysis last night, my youngest one came up and sat with me. She had put her hand up for Bernie's job. I am so devastated she is gone but I am trying to keep up for the sake of the other two dogs. I can't put her bowl away, nor can I move either of her two beds. As I told her as she went, I love you more than life itself. And I meant it. She was my life. She was the best friend I had ever had or ever known.

It is my 50th Birthday tomorrow and my sister went straight out and bought me a gold locket to put Bertie Girl's hair in had it engraved with her name. It was my 50th birthday present from my girl. I will treasure that more than anything else I own. My Girl will always be a part of me and I will miss her terribly and I can only look forward to when I will see her again, which i strongly believe I will.

Making that decision to let them go is the hardest one I will ever make. But in the end I knew it was time. I just knew she was ready to go. She went so peacefully with her great big head tucked between her paws and she was peaceful and no longer in any pain. It was beautiful to see and I will never forget.

The best part of my heart left me yesterday, but she left the best part of hers behind. I love you Bertie Girl with every fiber of my being and it won't be long until I see you again. Please be waiting for me.

Your adoring Mumma always. xxx

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From: emcarty12

She sounded like one amazing dog and you are a great owner for rescuing from the RSPCA.

From: BertieGirlsMum

To my most adored best friend who made my life a blessed moment in time. I love you now and will love you forever. ...

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Biography

Owners Names:	Cindy Martin
Other Family Pets:	Harri and Charlie
Country:	Australia
City:	Sydney
Traits:	Magnificent nature, loyal and devoted

Interests

Favourite Toy:	Teddy Bear
Favourite Place:	By Mumma's side
Favourite Meal:	Roast Chicken and vegetables
Favourite Game:	Wrestling with Mumma
Favourite Trick:	Talking on the phone
Favourite Music:	Anything Loud
Favourite Charity:	RSPCA
Type of Affection:	All she could get
Pet's Peeves:	Pups hanging off her tail and breaking up dogs who were fighting in the park.

Passing

Place of Passing:	Castle Hill, Sydney
Date of Passing:	25 January 2011
Cause of Passing:	accumulaton of senior complaints
Place of Burial:	Ashes will be bought home.

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Bernie Martin (2000 - 2011)