Rainbow Bridge

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...

COOPER

Sept 21, 2006 - Jan 9, 2007

Cooper,  you will always be in our hearts.

 

AMARU

June 23, 2008  Just thought I would pass along this beautiful poem my vet gave
me.  It has helped me through the pain of losing our beloved Amaru.
It was the most wonderful 9 years, Amaru.  We love you so much!!
Tattney-lee Tarr - Victoria, BC

"If it should be

 

If it should be that I grow frail and weak,

and the pain should keep me from my sleep

Then you must do what must be done

For this, the battle, cannot be won.

 

You will be sad, I understand

Do not let the grief then stay in your hand,

For this day more than all the rest

Your love and friendship stand the test.

 

We have had so many happy years,

What is to come can hold no fears.

You would not want me to suffer so;

When the time comes, please let me go.

 

Take me where my needs they'll tend

And stay with me, if you can, to the end.

Hold me firm and speak to me

Until my eyes no longer see.

 

I know in time, you will see,

It is a kindness you do for me.

Although my tail its last was waved

  From pain and suffering I have been saved.

 

Do not grieve that it should be you,

Who must decide this thing to do,

We have been so close, we two, these years;

Do not let your heart hold any tears.

 

Smile, for we walked together for a little while. "

 

Unknown Author