Posted by shar on September 25, 2003, at 23:37:04
In reply to The loss of dogs (long), posted by Dinah on September 24, 2003, at 10:34:42
Dinah,
The greatest grief I ever felt was the loss of my beloved canine companion Scruffles. I couldn't finish reading your post (too hard for me).I know I've posted the following several times, but I need to do it again (maybe even more for myself, who knows). I am so filled with sorrow for you. You are being a wonderful dog-mom. On the website mentioned below Scruffles' memorial can be found.
Shar
Rainbow Bridge
http://www.petloss.com/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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P.S. From Shar, I plan on staying on this side of the Rainbow Bridge so Scruffles and I can play with all the other beloved companions forever.
poster:shar
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