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dot-matrix:
Someone sent me this when my first Golden Retriever, Reeba died, it still makes me cry
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
I've got lots of canine friends waiting for me at that bridge :'( my babies
Scott6373:
I love my little Grady, but everday I think about Rupert and cry. He was my baby, and I miss his kisses and gentle spirit. I miss his deep and abiding love for carrots, and his tail that twirled like the propeller of and airplane when he was excited. He left me so quickly, I hope, everday, that he knows how much love and joy he brought to our lives.
mvansand76:
--- Quote from: Scott on July 21, 2007, 12:05:00 pm ---I love my little Grady, but everday I think about Rupert and cry. He was my baby, and I miss his kisses and gentle spirit. I miss his deep and abiding love for carrots, and his tail that twirled like the propeller of and airplane when he was excited. He left me so quickly, I hope, everday, that he knows how much love and joy he brought to our lives.
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:'( :'( :'(
How long did you have him? I bet he knew, Scott, dogs have such an amazing sense of these kinds of things... I hope Grady will heal the wounds a bit, although it might of course never entirely heal.
:-*
opinionista:
I think we can use a little humor. I've always loved this one from The Far Side. It's so true!
http://www.thefarside.com/
Shasta542:
--- Quote from: Scott on July 21, 2007, 12:05:00 pm ---I love my little Grady, but everday I think about Rupert and cry. He was my baby, and I miss his kisses and gentle spirit. I miss his deep and abiding love for carrots, and his tail that twirled like the propeller of and airplane when he was excited. He left me so quickly, I hope, everday, that he knows how much love and joy he brought to our lives.
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What kind of dog was Rupert? It is like a loss in the family to me too. Sometimes they are there for ya when no one else is. I can still think of dogs I've loved--even from childhood--and cry from missing them.
I've had friends say they'll never get another pet when they lose one---too hard to bear. But I would have missed out on a lot of love and happiness if I'd let a broken heart keep me from making a home for another pet. Everyone grieves differently.
Grady is such a cute bundle of joy!! I loved it when my dogs were puppies---fun stuff. (Except that by the time I got my "mastador" raised, she had eaten my house.) She grew up to be a responsible member of the family, I'm happy to say---her sisters and brothers look up to her as a role model now. LOL
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