Mom was worried

This morning about 10 am Kit and Buddy went out. Kit was out and about for the day, but mom wanted her to stay in the house because it has been under 20 degrees all weekend.

Mom thought for sure when they got home about 3 that she'd be sitting on the porch waiting for their return. No Kit. Buddy went out and mom called but no answer.

Surely at 5:30 Kit would come home for dinner. But no, no Kit. Mom was worrying. She wouldn't even feed Bud because she wanted to feed them together so he does go after her food.

Going to the door every 30 minutes and yelling "Kit," and "Catgirl," and meowing didn't get her to come home. Mom decided to feed Buddy at 6:30 because he hadn't eaten since 8:30 or 9 in the morning.

At 8 pm mom decided to get dressed real warm and go out searching. Fearing the worst she was going to walk out to the highway. But as she got to the end of the driveway with her high-powered spotlight and yelling for Kit, she caught to glowing eyes running toward her from up the street and around the corner. She could see them through the brush! "Kit, come on home!" "Good Kit, keep coming!"

She was home...mom was happy and Kit was happy. She came in and ate her dinner and now she is stretching out and warming up.

I wasn't really a dog who liked cats, but I know how much Kit means to mom, so I was watching out for her. She is a smart cat and doesn't go anywhere near the highway or even a car when it is running.

Welcome home, Kit.

An anonymous Snow Man

I don't have any snow yet, Mr. Snowman...I do not know who you are, but thanks for stopping by my page.

Woof!

Pumpkin Pie

Today I received a great piece of pumpkin pie--but it was sent anonymously! I want to thank you pie sender for thinking of me. I am thankful to have you think of me.

BOL! BOL! Where is the camera???

More like where is my diary entry??? When I posted it, I got a message that it was posted. Now it is gone.

Missing you on your 2nd Anniversary

Tonight is your 2nd anniversary at the Rainbow Bridge, Checkers. In some ways it seems like only yesterday I held you in my arms, and in others it seems like it was so long ago.

What comforts me most is the cast ornament of your paw print as I touch it each night before bed. It helps me to know that you are near me. Of course, I always carry your memory in my heart.

You were my first dog and you taught me so much. So much about animals and so much about myself.

I love you.

~ Mama

HEAVEN'S DOGGY-DOOR

My best friend closed his eyes last
night, As his head was in my hand.
The Doctors said he was in pain,
And it was hard for him to stand.

The thoughts that scurried through
my head, As I cradled him in my arms.
Were of his younger, puppy years,
And OH...his many charms.

Today, there was no gentle nudge
With an intense "I love you gaze",
Only a heart thats filled with tears
Remembering our joy filled days.

But an Angel just appeared to me,
And he said, "You should cry no more,
GOD also loves our canine friends,
HE's installed a 'doggy-door"!

--- Jan Cooper --- 1995

I felt your heart smile today...

so I peeked in on you and saw that you were playing with the cutest Jack Russell Terrier. He was about 10 years old and he was mostly white with black patches. I felt you smile when he was teasing you with his stick--like I used to do with my toys. You made me so happy! I saw you smiling and laughing and throwing him his chewed up ball. I noticed him stretch out with his front paws on the ground and his rear in the air--then he looked at you with those eyes. Then I saw you go over to the truck and I noticed you were crying. I don't want you to be sad when you remember me, mama. I want you to remember all the fun we had together. I had hoped that playing with Tee would fill your heart with loving memories of me, not sad feelings of missing me.

I know you miss the close times with me and the kisses I would give you. I miss the feel of your arms holding me tight. You have BuddyB now...give him time, mama. He has never known love like yours. He doesn't know how to show affection because he never received it. Budders loves you, mama, and one day he will tell you in his own way. Be patient with him. He is one lucky pup to have found you and daddy. I know.

xoxo ~ Checkers

Power of the Paw for the kitties...

A friend of the family had a fire over the weekend and lost everything. She was able to get out of the house safely but she hasn't seen her two kitties since and is more concerned for them.

Praying that the if the kitties got out safely they were able to find shelter. I have been looking at the Rainbow Bridge for them, but I haven't seen them yet. Their mom is very upset about losing them; they were her world.

My Brofur

Mom is really scared that Buddy is not doing well...he won't eat his dinner and when mama goes to touch him he yelps. She is waiting for Dr. Lewis to return her call...

Hang in there little brother, I'm not ready to greet you yet.

xoxo ~ Checkers

I apologize for not being active...

The last few weeks have been very difficult for mama and daddy. I went to greet grandma at the Rainbow Bridge as she joined me the day before her 92nd birthday. The same day grandma joined me, mama and daddy had a lightening strike at the house and a fire almost consumed the house.

Thank God and grandma that they were watching over mama and daddy that day. If things had been different, they would not have been home and the whole house would have gone up in flames. We are grateful to be alive, and all that was lost is replaceable.

Mama and I hope to be more active now that there is some normalcy to the daily routine.

xoxo ~ Checkers

A letter to mom and dad, 1 year at the Rainbow Bridge

Dear Mom and Dad,

I miss you every day--as much as you miss me! I miss how we would sit together every evening and I would sleep on your lap as we watched tv or played games on the computer. I miss you petting me and carrying me. I miss the neighborhood and I miss our car trips. And of course, I miss the food you would give me each morning as you prepared dad's lunch and each evening at dinner.

But this letter is not to make you sad. It is reassure you that 1 year ago this evening you gave me the best gift of my life by setting me free from my earthly pains. At the Rainbow Bridge I am able to run with all my pals without the constraints I faced on the earth.

I watch over you every day and I hear when you speak to me. I have watched over my pals as they have been sick and some have recovered, others I have welcomed as they joined me here. I watch over my pals who are healthy and I enjoy seeing them happy with their families.

I look foward to the day when I am able to greet you at the gates. And remember, that there are special pups out there that need your love. Remember that when you are ready to accept a pup into your lives that I will not feel that you no longer love me.

Continue to carry me in your hearts. Time does not heal the pain of loss, but makes it easier to cope. You always tell the parents of pals that join me here, "May the memories you created together help to ease the pain in your heart." Well, mama I hope that our memories are helping you.

xoxo ~ Checkers