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My Last Days

I've crossed Rainbow Bridge

I took one last ride in the car yesterday. I knew something was wrong because my family was very sad. We were going to the vet again.
They took us into a room right away. My family was there to comfort me to the very end. I know they are sad but I am in a better place. I loved my family very much. I will be watching over them until we get to be together again.
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....

My Last Days

On Thursday, June 2, 2005 Crystal had taken me to see the Doctor because I haven't been eating. The Dr. Austin had taken some blood work. Crystal was very worried about me cause she even asked the Dr. if I was going to make it till the end of the year. Dr. didn't give her any false hopes. She didn't know it, but I am very sick.
Dr. called my Mom at work on Friday, June 3, 2005 and told her the bad news. I have advanced kidney failure. The Doctor said he didn't even know how I was still alive. He said my test readings were off the chart. He said that I was a Strong Old Dog. I think it's more like loyalty and loving my family very much! The Dr. said that it is time for my family to let me go.
I know my time is very near. I heard them talking about taking me on Monday, June 6th. I will be in a better place where I can run, and jump and play again. I know my family will miss me but I will always be in their hearts!
They gave me 15 1/2 wonderful and loving years. I had many good times with them. I had such a good life! I will never forget! I know... I LOVE YOU TOO!

Clipping my nails

I went with Angel and Sugar today, not to get groomed because you see
I am 15 years old and my fur is very thin now, but I went to get my nails cut
down. My feet feel so much better now. I don't get groomed that much any more, but I am still very pretty for my age. I missed them today while they were at their grooming. My master gave me dog biscuits and I didn't want them because I just couldn't wait till they got home... I was lonely.
They are home now and everything is back to normal.