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The View from the Rainbow Bridge

My Birthday

Yesterday was my birthday. We celebrated it in style at the Bridge. We had an all day party with games, squirrels to chase and all the yummy food a pup could want. What a blast we had! Angel Jennifer was there as well as all the other Dogster Angel pups.

I was born on April 16, 1986 so if I was still on earth that would have made me 23 years old. I sure don't feel like I am 23 years old because I am feeling great and running and playing like a pup. That is what happens when you go to the Bridge. I want to thank all pups for their well wishes and the presents on my page to celebrate my birthday. Thanks pups!

Murphy Arrived Today

My friend Murphy joined me at the Rainbow Bridge today. He was a 14 year old black Miniature Schnauzer from Brampton, Ontario. Murphy is now free of pain and playing like a puppy here in the clouds. I was there along with other Miniature Schnauzers to greet Murphy upon his arrival. I know this is a very difficult time for his family and our thoughts and prayers are with them. Hopefully they can take comfort in knowing that he is doing fine and is with his pals while he waits to be reunited with his loved ones.

Rescued Dog Christmas Poem

Tis the night before Christmas and all through the town,
Every shelter is full - we are lost but not found,
Our numbers are hung on our kennels so bare,
We hope every minute that someone will care,
They'll come to adopt us and give us the call,
"Come here, Max and Sparkie - come fetch your new ball!!

But now we sit here and think of the days..
We were treated so fondly - we had cute, baby ways,
Once we were little, then we grew and we grew -
Now we're no longer young and we're no longer new.

So out the back door we were thrown like the trash,
They reacted so quickly - why were they so rash?
We "jump on the children:, "don't come when they call",
We "bark when they leave us", climb over the wall.

We should have been neutered, we should have been spayed,
Now we suffer the consequence of the errors THEY made.
If only they'd trained us, if only we knew...
We'd have done what they asked us and worshiped them, too.
We were left in the backyard, or worse -let to roam-
Now we're tired and lonely and out of a home.
They dropped us off here and they kissed us good-bye...

"Maybe someone else will give you a try."
So now here we are, all confused and alone...
In a shelter with others who long for a home.
The kind workers come through with a meal and a pat,
with so many to care for, they can't stay to chat,
They move to the next kennel, giving each of us cheer...

We know that they wonder how long we'll be here.
We lay down to sleep and sweet dreams fill our heads..
Of a home filled with love and our own cozy beds.
Then we wake to see sad eyes, brimming with tears --
Our friends filled with emptiness, worry, and fear.

If you can't adopt us and there's no room at the Inn --
Could you help with the bills and fill our food bin?
We count on your kindness each day of the year --
Can you give more than hope to everyone here?
Please make a donation to pay for the heat...
And help get us something special to eat.
The shelter that cares for us wants us to live,
And more of us will, if more people will give.