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Pet Poetry
To those of us that have lost a pet and still
grieve their passing. Sent to us from the
Veterinary Hospital after we lost our Lolita.
Good Dogs
by Louise BouchardA while ago, I read about a place where all the good dogs
go.....
It's a place, not too far away,
With rolling meadows where they can play.
They gather there.... While they wait,
Our coming on a future date.
They roam and jump and bark with joy,
No longer old, no longer slow.
Regained they have their youthful spunk,
Their hearts resorted with a new lease on life.
Ivory, Figa, Houston too,
And Jodie and Cody with their younger brew.
They play and lay around all day,
With no one to tell them when to sit and stay.
And so it is, we must prepare,
They will be waiting for our last return, To join with them once again
If every cat and horse and dog, awaits their master beyond the fog,
Imagine the reunion that will be,
Once they catch our scent from behind the tree.
In bounds and leaps they will come forth.
To give us the welcome we so adore.
Never again shall we be apart,
From creatures that put so much joy in our heart
So if it's time for your pet to depart, Don't despair and have a heart.
Remember they're all waiting there, For our arrival from the
world we use to share.
The Rainbow Bridge
There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of it's many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass.
When our beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. The old and frail animals are young again. Those who are maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other.
There is only one thing misssing. They are not with their special person who loved them on Earth. So each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up! The eyes are staring! And this one suddenly runs from the group!
You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet, you take him or her in your arms and embrace. Your face is kissed again and againd and again and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet.
Then you cross the Rainbw Bridge together, never again to be separated.
Anonymous
My Forever Friend
I know that it must be different
Now that I am no longer here
I realize how much I was loved
and how all of you did care.
I know it will be hard at first
when you look around for me.
Expecting to find me in my bed
or beside my favorite tree.
Someday you will begin to see,
although it'll take some time.
the memories are yours and mine.
I'll remember you, my family
and how much you meant to me.
So please don't grieve and don't be sad,
it was just my time to leave.
"Torbec's Lovely Lady Lolita"
1996- 2008
Lolita was Standard Poodle she was anorexic all her life, had hip dysplasia and in the end had to be put down due to a twisted stomach. We miss her terribly but would not buy another Standard Poodle .
Our little Tuffy guy. 2000- 2008. Had to have him put to sleep October 30th, It was indeed a very sad day for me. I miss you little man but will meet with you again at the Rainbow Bridge.
Cat Poem
by Linda Barnes
The cats who've shared our lives
In subtle ways they let us know
Their spirits still survives.
Old habits still make us think
We hear a meow at the door.
Or step back when we drop
A tasty morsel on the floor
Our feet still go around the place
The food dish used to be.
And sometimes coming home at night.
We miss them terribly
And although time may bring new friends
And a new food dish to fill
That one place in our hearts
Belongs to them.......and always will.
Recieved from the caring and compassionate veterinarians and all of the staff at the Animal Care Hospital of Williams Lake after we lost Tuffy. They have always been very kind and understanding under any circumstances when we needed their care. We are so lucky to have found them. There are just not enough of these type of veterinarians around. I hope you are lucky enough to find one like we did.
I Rescued a Human Today...
Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels.
I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she
wouldn't be afraid.
As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them.
As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life.
She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.
Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms. I would promise to keep her safe. I would promise to always be by her side. I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.
I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one. I rescued a human today.
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Lend Me a Pup
I will lend to you for awhile
a puppy, God said,
For you to love him while he lives
and to mourn for him when he is gone.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years,
or maybe for two or three.
But will you, till I call him back
take care of him for me ?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you
and (should his stay be brief)
you'll always have his memories
as solace for your grief .
I cannot promise that he will stay,
since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught below
I want this pup to learn.
I've looked the whole world over
in search of teachers true
And from the folk that crowd life's land
I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love
Nor think the labour vain
Nor hate me when I come to take my pup
back again.
I fancied that I heard them say
"Dear Lord Thy WIll Be Done,"
For all the joys this pup will bring,
the risk of grief you'll run.
Will you shelter him with tenderness
Will you love him while you may
And for the happiness you'll know forever
grateful stay.
But should I call him back
much sooner than you've planned
Please brave the bitter grief that comes
and try to understand.
If, by your love, you've managed
my wishes to achieve,
In memory of him that you've loved,
cherish every moment with your faithful bundle,
and know he loved you too.
Author Unknown
Don't Cry For The Horses
Don’t Cry for the horses
That life has set free
A Million White horses
Forever to be.
Don’t cry for the horses
Now in God’s hands
As they dance and they prance
To a heavenly band
They were ours as a gift
But never to keep
As they close their eyes
Forever to sleep
Their spirits unbound
On silver wings they fly.
A million white horses
against the blue sky.
Look up in the heavens
you’ll see them above.
The horses we lost
The horses we loved.
Manes and tails flowing
They gallop through time
They never were yours
They were never mine
Don’t cry for the horses
They will be back someday
When our time has come
They will show us the way.
Do you hear that soft nicker close your ear?
Don’t cry for the horses
Love the ones that are here
~author unknown
Our sweet baby, little Kyah has left for the Rainbow Bridge this morning to wait for me there.
2000- Saturday October 17, 2009
Sure gonna miss you little girl.
It is always hard to say good-bye to someone that you love so much. To make that final decision either financially or out of kindness. If they are suffering, and you can't fix the problem, it is the only decision to make, the other option is to be selfish....
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