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The End

The End

The bloat came a second time on Thursday, January 5, 2006. We got him to the vet, who did everything he could but, while sedated, our beloved Blue - Neighbourhood Dog, Gentlest Giant - slipped away to the Bridge.

You were my rock, from the moment I brought you home until you fell asleep for the last time. Thank you for 11.5 years of wonderful memories my Boodie-Bear, I'll see you again at the Bridge.

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies who has been especially close, this is where they go. 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 so they are warm and comfortable. All those who have been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are whole and strong again, just as we remember in dreams of days gone by.

The animals are happy and content except for one thing. Each one misses someone very special whom they had to leave behind. They run and play together but the day comes when one stops and looks far into the distance. Bright eyes are intent and the eager body begins to quiver. He runs from the group, flying over green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have finally been spotted and when you and your beloved friend meet again, you cling to each other in joyous reunion.

Your hands caress his dear head and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your special friend . . . . gone from your life, but never from your heart. And then, together at last, you both cross over the Rainbow Bridge together for all time.

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