Badger was adopted in 2015 from a lurcher and greyhound rescue charity after Badger’s new family lost their previous dog.
Badger wasn’t what they were looking for or expecting for their next dog. He was big, male and hairy. However, it was love at first sight. They knew Badger had to go home with them.
Badger’s family were told that he was a bit mischievous. But he soon settled into their home as if he’d always been there.
Badger always went to work with his new mum for the first few years. The family only took holidays that Badger could go on and be with them. Badger’s family had horses, and he loved to go away on horse-related weekends. He loved camping and all the new ventures that came with their trips.
This dog was a lovely, gentle dog despite his size. The family had cats, and they needed to accept him. He loved children, other dogs and most importantly, the cats. They happily cuddled up in bed together. Always accompanied Badger on his walks around the woodland next to where the family lived.
Badger also loved squeezing into the smallest beds and making his own a mess. Dog mum would remake his bed a dozen times a day, and during lockdown he was taught to sing, well, howl on command.
Badger’s favourite hobby was bunker surfing. Nothing made him happier than stealing food, especially the cat food! But his family say that you could never get mad at him with those eyes that looked straight into your soul.
Badger’s family had so much fun with him. They miss him terribly and feel that there will never be another like him.
The Springfield Pet Cremation team were honoured to be entrusted with Badger’s care, where he was treated with the same love and gentleness he had been given by his family throughout his life, and his individual dog cremation was carried out with dignity and respect.
He was truly very special. Run free until you are reunited with your family again.
R.I.P Badger