Sorry to hear of your pain Luke. I have no desire for or time of pets TBH, but I am able to see from those around me how real is the love.
Beach? Woodstown?
If so our paths have probably crossed...
I was never a dog person but when your 4 year Old daughter asks you for a dog for Christmas it is very hard to say no.Same daughter arrived home from University last Friday to learn that the end was close -that was emotional.
Woodstown is a fine beach but nothing beats Tramore at 6:30during the morning -Nice walk on the beach followed by a visit to the Seagull Bakery -the best in Ireland.
Love the Tramore beach and the seagull bread too, Luke.
The odd morning at Woodstown horse boxes would pull up around 7.30AM - and Henry would be there soon after. I was once there with a brother watching Honeysuckle and APT canter then have a splash among the oyster beds. Them's the days.