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The Rainbow Bridge~~~
Just this side of Heaven is a place called the Rainbow
Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to the 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 that 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 a
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 again into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but NEVER absent from your heart...
THEN you cross the RAINBOW BRIDGE TOGETHER!!!!!!
~~~Author unknown~~ My
best friend closed his eyes last night, As his head was in my hand. The doctors said he was in pain, And it
was hard for him to stand. The thoughts that scurried through my head As I cradled him in my arms, Were of
his younger, puppy years, And Oh...his many charms. Today, there was no gentle nudge, With an intense "I love you" gaze, Only a heart that's filled
with tears Remembering our joy-filled days. But an Angel just appeared to me, And he said, "You should
cry no more, God also loves our canine friends, He's installed a doggy door!" —
Jan Cooper
Many who email me do so in search of finding a labrador after the death of one they had loved
and cared for, and ready to give some of their love to another, since they have so much love to give. I understand your
hurt, and your pain, there is NEVER a replacement, just one who can make us smile again, one we can say " i love you"
to again, one who can heal some of the pain in our hearts...
In my years
with Labradors, I’ve shared the miracle of birth, the joy of raising a puppy, and sadly the passing of those i raised.
. It’s the hardest thing, saying good-bye to a puppy that you’ve had for so many years, even at an old age, you
still say “come here puppy” from time to time. I truly believe they go to their doggie heaven, for the GOD i know
wouldnt do anything less for these kind souls. Where they go, they are puppies again, running and
playing with their littermates, and their mothers,.. Its very hard to say “go on home”, you want them to
stay with you, but nature does not agree. Run and play my friends. I loved you and you loved me, we will only say good-bye
for awhile, until we meet again across that rainbow bridge.…..Remember I love you! Your "momma".
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Hershey on her last day.. |
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One last good talk with my best girlfriend.. |
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Hershey and her momma, I MISS YOU.. |
Hershey (Hersh Hersh)- you were the start of Heringo, you were with me for nearly 16 years. You
were my best friend, you were there to listen to my secrets, you were there to lick my tears away when life threw me curve
balls. We had been through alot together for sure. It was you, Harley, Candy, and Ringo that were there for me no matter what.
I always knew that you would let me know when you were done here, and you did.. In July of 2009, you were nervous, panting
and could barely walk. The look in your eyes told me you were now ready to go on over that Rainbow Bridge and play with your
friends that you missed so dearly. I hated more than anything to make the call to the vet, but it was something I had
to do for you. The vet came, you were laying on your blankie under the shade tree in which you loved. Clara was wonderful
with you, She was so gentle and kind, you liked her.. I never told you goodbye, as i never do that. I just told you "see
ya later baby girl, go home now" and just like that, you were gone. The most peaceful thing id ever seen. I sure
miss you sweetie, more than you would ever know. But its comforting to know that Candy, Harley and Ringo were there waiting
for you. Harley chasing your tail, Ringo licking your ears and Candy standing back barking with her tail going crazy as she
always did. I have my days when i think of all of you, but i know, you will be waiting for me. Afterall, thats what girlfriends
do, they wait for you when you are left behind.. I love you!! Rest in peace doll..
The only word that would pop into my mind if i had to think of one quickly about Candy would
be WOW! I went to the animal shelter in 1991 to look for a small house dog, they were taking a sweet looking, fat, fluffy
dog from her cage, she looked very scared. I asked if she was being adopted, the woman told me "no, she has been here
to long". I took her!!! This fluffy butt that they were ready to put down was going home with me. I had no idea what
to name her when we were driving home in the car, but when she picked up a piece of candy from the car floor, she became
"CANDY".. This darling was with me until 2009. We dont know how old she really was I had her for 18 long years.
She was my rock, I had her with me through EVERYTHING, death of a son, the birth of Thomas and Taylor, a divorce, job
changes, she hung right in there with me and never ran off! She was as tough as me!! I knew you were getting Tired
girl, you would get so confused, the medicine no longer worked as well. I knew your days were limited. I had no idea that
you would just die in your sleep as you did, to find you gone and not having to put you to sleep. You probably knew i couldnt
handle that, huh? I miss you Candy, you were with me for all my entire adult life. I will see you again, we did agree to that.
Until then, keep all the others in line, bark as you always did when they were sneaking into trouble, be sure and tell on
them.. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU CANDY CANE!
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2007-2010- Maddie, you sweet, loving, beautiful girl..
You were my "kisser" always wanting to give kisses.. You had surgery and things didnt go the way we had hoped.
Im sorry that our vet couldnt see you then, im sure things wouldve been different, but you were in his wonderful hands in
your last hour. I will miss you Maddie. You were my friend, we were close. Im glad you depended on me during your illness,
I could see it in your eyes! I told you before you passed that I would take care of your remaining babies and I have and I
will. Gavin and Lil Maddie are spoiled. They took to the bottle just fine. I always tell them about you Maddie and yes, I
still cry when i look at them, knowing they didnt know who their momma was. A promise is a promise Kisser, I promised you
id never forget you, i promised to be second momma. So smile down from Heaven girl, its ok...
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