The Rainbow Bridge - For all TE members who have lost pets
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....
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Reformed Cat person chimes in
I'm just serving up notice that I'll be despondent when my mutt Mae goes just so you gals know in advance.
She's a great pet and companion and she's literaly saved my life on several occaisions.
I've told her she long ago and many times over repayed me for rescuing her long ago, she can stop and just enjoy being a dog :D ;)
First was the time she alerted us that the gas was on downstairs, then she fought off an unleashed Rott and a Pitt on other walks and I feel both times she drew the dogs away from me.
While she can be a little "guardy" but she knows to let friends and family in, but the time the "fake UPS guy" tried to get me to open the door.....good dog Mae! :cool: she has a big bark and would not be quiet till he left.
But her favorite rescue technique is being obedient when I need it most.
A guy followed us on a walk and she simply did a series of perfect obedience commands. Mae "watch me" she looks up, "Mae turn" a smart about face, "Mae sit" doggie butt drops as we turned and faced the guy - he turned and ran.
Everyone give your dogs/cats/amphibians a hug, walk and a cookie :o