12/13/2007 21:16:50

Here's a poem called Rainbow Bridge that's on many pet loss sites

 

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...

12/13/2007 14:28:46

I'm so so sorry, Hills. I know just what you're going through, and there's also a thread in Animal Lovers about losing our non-human babies, if you want to vent and rage and cry and stuff.

You gave him a great life, but I know you'd rather have him back.

Hugs, sweetie.

12/12/2007 19:17:39

That does suck! Was he that old? Man, I know it's got to be rough going for ya...

12/12/2007 18:03:31

Damn.  Sounds like a kick ass bird.  Even I miss him now. 

Tell me stories

12/12/2007 16:22:38

I believe there is a hall in Heaven where our beloved pets go to await our arrival...he will be waiting for you...my condolences

12/12/2007 16:15:30

I'm so sorry. How old was he?

12/12/2007 11:40:13

I'm sorry Hillary.  It's bloody tough losing anyone or anything you love. 

12/12/2007 10:06:17

this is probably the cheesiest moment of my life, but when a good idea hits you, you can't just ignore it...

12/12/2007 09:13:25

Oh that sucks baby.  I am sorry to hear that. 

12/12/2007 08:22:27

OMFG are you serious? I am so sorry!