September 15th 2010 4:26 am
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Happy Birthday angel boy....it is so hard to believe you are gone. I see you still and feel you with me. I miss you so much!
I have so much I want to say however I am a blubbering mess just getting this out...I know in my heart you know it all...till we meet again you carry my heart. I love you, happy birthday!!!
March 15th 2010 9:00 am
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A dear friend sent this to my email....she spent countless hours writing to me and talking with me when I found out my Lucas had a brain tumor. My guy had a rough time of it and had seizures as a result of the tumor. I was devastated and terrified of being without him. He was my first dog...the love of my life and changed everything about me.
The Journey
When you bring a pet into your life, you begin a journey - a journey that
will bring you more love and devotion than you have ever known, yet also
test your strength and courage If you allow, the journey will teach you
many things, about life, about yourself, and most of all, about love. You
will come away changed forever, for one soul cannot touch another without
leaving its mark.
Along the way, you will learn much about savoring life's simple pleasures
- jumping in leaves, snoozing in the sun, the joys of puddles, and even
the satisfaction of a good scratch behind the ears.
If you spend much time outside, you will be taught how to truly experience
every element, for no rock, leaf, or log will go unexamined, no rustling
bush will be overlooked, and even the very air will be inhaled, pondered,
and noted as being full of valuable information. Your pace may be slower -
except when heading home to the food dish - but you will become a better
naturalist, having been taught by an expert in the field.
Too many times we hike on automatic pilot, our goal being to complete the
trail rather than enjoy the journey. We miss the details - the colorful
mushrooms on the rotting log, the honeycomb in the old maple snag, the
hawk feather caught on a twig. Once we walk as a dog does, we discover a
whole new world. We stop; we browse the landscape, we kick over leaves,
peek in tree holes, look up, down, all around. And we learn what any dog
knows: that nature has created a marvelously complex world that is full of
surprises, that each cycle of the seasons bring ever changing wonders,
each day an essence all its own.
Even from indoors you will find yourself more attuned to the world around
you. You will find yourself watching summer insects collecting on a
screen. (How bizarre they are! How many kinds there are!), or noting the
flick and flash of fireflies through the dark. You will stop to observe
the swirling dance of windblown leaves, or sniff the air after a rain. It
does not matter that there is no objective in this; the point is in the
doing, in not letting life's most important details slip by.
You will find yourself doing silly things that your pet-less friends might
not understand: spending thirty minutes in the grocery aisle looking for
the cat food brand your feline must have, buying dog birthday treats, or
driving around the block an extra time because your pet enjoys the ride.
You will roll in the snow, wrestle with chewie toys, bounce little rubber
ball still your eyes cross, and even run around the house trailing your
bathrobe tie - with a cat in hot pursuit - all in the name of love.
Your house will become muddier and hairier. You will wear less dark
clothing and buy more lint rollers. You may find dog biscuits in your
pocket or purse, and feel the need to explain that an old plastic shopping
bag adorns your living room rug because your cat loves the crinkly sound.
You will learn the true measure of love - the steadfast, undying kind that
says, "It doesn't matter where we are or what we do, or how life treats us
as long as we are together." Respect this always.
It is the most precious gift any living soul can give another. You will
not find it often among the human race.
And you will learn humility. The look in my dog's eyes often made me feel
ashamed. Such joy and love at my presence. She saw not some flawed human
who could be cross and stubborn, moody or rude, but only her wonderful
companion. Or maybe she saw those things and dismissed them as mere human
foibles, not worth considering, and so chose to love me anyway.
If you pay attention and learn well, when the journey is done, you will be
not just be a better person, but the person your pet always knew you to be
- the one they were proud to call beloved friend.
I must caution you that this journey is not without pain. Like all paths
of true love, the pain is part of loving. For as surely as the sun sets,
one day your dear animal companion will follow a trail you cannot yet go
down. And you will have to find the strength and love to let them go. A
pet's time on earth is far too short - especially for those that love
them. We borrow them, really, just for awhile, and during these brief
years they are generous enough to give us all their love, every inch of
their spirit and heart, until one day there is nothing left.
The cat that only yesterday was a kitten is all too soon old and frail and
sleeping in the sun. The young pup of boundless energy wakes up stiff and
lame, the muzzle now gray. Deep down we somehow always knew that this
journey would end. We knew that if we gave our hearts they would be
broken. But give them we must for it is all they ask in return.
When the time comes, and the road curves ahead to a place we cannot see,
we give one final gift and let them run on ahead - young and whole once
more.
"Godspeed, good friend," we say, until our journey comes full circle and
our paths cross again.
January 30th 2010 2:21 pm
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I am so heart broken to say my BFF Brutus dogster id 372646 is coming to the bridge today...his mom is beyond heart broken and needs all the comfort we can offer. I Sent Brutus an invite into the Rainbow Bridge Angel Babies group...without this group mom would of never gotten through the loss of Sadie Mae. This group gave her much more strength and ability to cope when I passed so I am certain it will be of help to both Ann and Brutus.
I know there are no better pals to have then the angel babies...please help Brutus and his family with this difficult time.
Heart felt thank yous...
Lucas
January 20th 2010 7:28 am
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I am calling all the Angels and every other paw for that matter! My BFF dogster id #372646 is having heart surgery the 27th of January and he needs all the prayers he can get. Now we all know how strong the POTP can be so please do not let me down. Pray for my friend and his dear mother Ann they are both wonderful.
Brutie's doctor says that 9.5 out of 10 times this surgery is a success...those are pretty good odds. So to my way of thinking with all my pals and angel pals praying together the big guys chances just got even better! So please stop by his page and offer some support...we all know how difficult it is when one of us is sick and in need...so lets band together once again to help a fellow pup in need.
All my love
Lucas
September 15th 2009 5:51 am
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Lucas my baby...Happy Birthday!! I hope you and Sadie are chasing squirrels and running trails together.
I miss you so much...Nothing could of prepared me for the impact loosing you. Eleven you would have been today...I am so glad I got to spend 10+ years with you....I am so proud of you bubby!!
My heart will never be the same because of you...
You are my first...and the very best thing that has ever happened to me, I will never be the same.
I have loved you since the moment I picked you up...and will continue to love you till the end of time.
My beloved angel.
September 9th 2009 1:20 pm
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Some may say he was "just" a dog. To me, he was more. He was family, and he was a perfect picture of love, honor and courage.
August 12th 2009 3:19 pm
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"Dear God, let me see him in heaven above!
But for now Lord, please hold him, watch over his rest... if he wakes in Your arms tell him I love him best."
August 5th 2009 4:46 pm
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A Dog's Purpose (from a 6-year-old).
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish wolfhound
named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane,
were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't
do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old
dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it
would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though
Shane might learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him.
Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he
understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.
The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion.
We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact
that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.'' Startled, we all turned
to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting
explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.
He said, "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving
everybody all the time and being nice, right?" The six-year-old continued, "Well, dogs
already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long."
· Live simply.
· Love generously.
· Care deeply.
· Speak kindly.
Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
· When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
· Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
· Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
· Take naps.
· Stretch before rising.
· Run, romp & play daily.
· Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
· Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
· On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
· On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
· When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
· Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
· Be loyal.
· Never pretend to be something you're not.
· If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
· When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
· ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!
July 29th 2009 4:27 am
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The day you laid me down to sleep
you prayed to the Lord; my soul to keep
I know you had to send me on my way
but you sent me to a new; better; and much brighter day
You sent me home; to heaven above
where I'm cradled in God's arms; covered with His love
I understand what you did; you did out of love
and I'll return that love; from my new home above
My sickness is gone; and I'm free here to roam
I run and play in the meadows; here in my new home
We play here by the Bridge; from morning to night
there is no rain here; just warm sunlight
I know you all miss me; I miss you all too
but I'll always be with you; whatever you do
Please wipe the tears; from your weeping eyes
by remembering the good times; from days gone by
When you look out; into the dark of night
I'll be that bright star; your guiding light
We'll meet again at the Bridge one day
when we'll walk in the light; together to stay
John Quealy
July 26th 2009 2:48 pm
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REMINDERS OF A DOG NOW GONE
We no longer have dog-hair tumbleweeds
blowing along the surface of the hardwood floors or
lurking in corners and crevasses of wall and baseboard.
But occasionally, cleaning an out-of-the-way closet,
I come across another dainty phantom-like wisp
of golden retriever under down that reminds me of him.
Waxing the bathroom floor,
I see the chewed edges of the baseboard
where he experimented with wood trim
as a way to pass the time until we got home.
Out in the garage, looking for the plumber’s snake
with which to probe the septic line,
I confront at eye level his choke-chain collar
with the license tag
hanging from a nail in one of the ceiling joists.
It seems to be out of place, hanging from a nail.
It belongs around his neck.
I wonder what the point is now of a car with a sunroof.
No big golden retriever to stand on the center console
and make the world smile.
Rather than making me sad, though,
these unexpected encounters with a dog now gone
warm my mood,
soften any edges clinging to thoughts and attitudes
of the moment,
much in the same way he leveled my emotions
and put a smile on living.
He is still here and there,
still a presence in my heart.
Lucas I put your collar with Sadie Mae's....your tag is now on my key chain right next to hers as well...I know you two are together and this gives me comfort....my beautiful Golden babies...my heart beats...4Ever and Always.
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