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Pet Postcard Project - Great Cause - I Got Another Card Posted Today

Look at me with another special card my mom made in my honor! It was selected as a card for today! It's so true cuz I'm up here at the Rainbow Bridge waiting on my family/furmily to join me.

The Welcome at Rainbow Bridge September 11, 2001

I wasn't here at the bridge on 9/11, but wanted to share this will all my other furiends.

The Welcome at Rainbow Bridge September 11, 2001
by Alexander Theodore, Bouvier, Fourth Year Resident

On the morning of September 11, 2001 there was an unprecedented amount of
activity at the Rainbow Bridge. Decisions had to be made. They had to be made
quickly. And, they were.

An issue, not often addressed here, is the fact that many residents really have
no loved one for whom to wait. Think of the pups who lived and died in hideous
puppy mills. No one on earth loved or protected them. What about the many who
spent unhappy lives tied in backyards? And, the ones who were abused. Who are
they to wait for?

We don't talk about that much up here. We share our loved ones as they arrive,
happy to do so. But we all know there is nothing like having your very own
person who thinks you are the most special pup in the Heavens.

Last Tuesday morning a request rang out for pups not waiting for specific
persons to volunteer for special assignment. An eager, curious crowd surged
excitedly forward, each pup wondering what the assignment would be.

They were told by a solemn voice that unexpectedly, all at once, thousands of
loving people had left Earth long before they were ready.

All the pups, as all pups do, felt the humans' pain deep in their own hearts.
Without hearing more, there was a clamoring among them - "May I have one to
comfort?" "I'll take two, I have a big heart." "I have been saving kisses
forever."

One after another they came forward begging for assignment. One cozy-looking
fluffy pup hesitantly asked, "Are there any children coming?

I would be very comforting for a child 'cause I'm soft and squishy and I always
wanted to be hugged." A group of Dalmatians came forward asking to meet the
firefighter s and be their friends. The larger working breeds offered to greet
the Police Officers and make them feel at home.

Other dogs volunteered to do what they do best, cuddle and kiss. Dogs who on
Earth had never had a kind word or a pat on the head, stepped forward and said,
"I will love any human who needs love."

Then all the dogs, wherever on Earth they originally came from, rushed to the
Rainbow Bridge and stood waiting, overflowing with love to share - each tail
wagging an American Flag.

To My Very Special Angel

Sheba....I borrowed this from your furiend Annie's page. It's a beautiful poem. You are so special...just looking at your Dogster page makes me cry today. It seems like only yesterday you were right here by my side. Some days I wonder how I can go on without you here. Of all the babies who have been in my life you were my one true soulmate. You will always be in my heart. I love you Sheba.

A Time to Remember
By John Quealy

They come into our lives for such a short time
A time we wouldn't trade not even for a dime
Then before you know it the years have flown by
And then all of the sudden we're saying good-bye

It wasn't that long ago we said our good-byes
We held on to you tight as you closed your eyes
Your spirit has flown home on the wings of a dove
Into God's loving arm's; in heaven above

Over the days we've shed many tears
But the memories we have will live on for years
We feel your presence and we know that your near
You're keeping us safe and calming our fear

We think about memories from years past
When you were young and strong and ran so fast
We remember all the great times that we all had
How you always made us happy never made us mad

They were the best and happiest years we had
We'll always look back on them and never be sad
We look forward to the time we'll be together again
And we thank the Lord for such a great friend

Now you run and play up in Heaven above
Cradled in God's arms covered with his love
Playing by the Bridge waiting for the day
We come down thru the meadow to the bridge to stay

The love that you showed us we'll never forget
Because to us you're one very special pet
You're like a star in the dark of night
Always watching over us with the Lord's light

So now we take time to remember our best friend
Who will always be with us even to the end
We'll always remember you the way you were
One big lovable huggable pile of fur