Judy in Texas 150 Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Everyone who has ever loved and lost a pet knows how emotionally difficult it can be. Please use this thread to memorialize your beloved fur babies. By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.Where the friends of man and woman do run,When their time on earth is over and done.For here, between this world and the next,Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.On this golden land, they wait and they play,Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.They romp through the grass, without even a care,Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back,Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.For just at that instant, their eyes have met;Together again, both person and pet.So they run to each other, these friends from long past,The time of their parting is over at last.The sadness they felt while they were apart,Has turned into joy once more in each heart.They embrace with a love that will last forever,And then, side-by-side, they cross over? together. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Everyone who has ever loved and lost a pet knows how emotionally difficult it can be. Please use this thread to memorialize your beloved fur babies. By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.Where the friends of man and woman do run,When their time on earth is over and done.For here, between this world and the next,Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.On this golden land, they wait and they play,Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.They romp through the grass, without even a care,Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back,Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.For just at that instant, their eyes have met;Together again, both person and pet.So they run to each other, these friends from long past,The time of their parting is over at last.The sadness they felt while they were apart,Has turned into joy once more in each heart.They embrace with a love that will last forever,And then, side-by-side, they cross over? together.Now I am crying.We lost Buster our 6 year old chihuahua last September, from congestive heart failure.He was the best dog in the world. Acted like the little mother to all the other pups and smart as a whip.doodlebug Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judy in Texas 150 Posted March 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Miss Dora passed to the other side today and she is now following her nose, pain free and with a strong heart. She came into my life 10 years ago. My daughter saw her get hit by a car and sat with her until the Fairfield County (Ohio) Humane Society picked her up. Fortunately for me, Dora won the coin flip and was nursed back to health. I drove to Ohio over Thanksgiving 2001 and brought her back to her new home in Texas. She was a good traveling partner, joining me on trips to Niagra Falls, North Dakota, Manitoba, Saskatchewan... She was a good old dog... :heart: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MandMandMandMandM 31 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Judy I'm so sorry for your loss of Miss Dora. A pet can be as loving, if not more loving, than human relatives. I lost my Butchie (a beautiful buff-colored Cocker) 4 years ago. He'd had a stroke but had been misdiagnosed. He is now in a pretty urn in the family room. His previous owner had passed on and I adopted him. He only owned me for a couple of years, but he'll own my heart forever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Judy I am so sorry. I know this is a hard time for you, if you need a shoulder I am here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 We lost a member of our family this past Saturday. Clemmy our oldest doberman crossed the rainbow bridge after 11.5+ years. She will be missed, but I'm sure she is chasing squirrels, getting pepperoni treats and lots of love there too. The pictures below were after we got Savannah ~3 years ago and before Clemmy's wobblers really starting a slow debilitation. She was a wonderful sister to Savannah and trained her and us well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Genia, So sorry to hear that. It's tough to lose a pet even when they did have a long & healthy life. :hugs2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Genia , so sorry to read this. Hopefully Clemmy and Buster are chasing squirrels together. :heart: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
campingpixi 11 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 sorry for the loss of your fur baby. Hugz to you!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I wanted to acknowledge this thread, but if I want to keep my man card, I can't read any of the posts.The rapid scrolling feature is a good thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I wanted to acknowledge this thread, but if I want to keep my man card, I can't read any of the posts.The rapid scrolling feature is a good thing.Yeah. There must be a lot of pollen in the air today or something. My eyes started to water a bit too.Genia, I am sorry for your loss. Those are a couple of great photos of Clemmy.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 I'm so sorry Genia. Clemmy was a beauty - and obviously so lucky to have spent her life with you.I know how hard it is, no matter how long they're with us.Sending hugs and I hope in time your happy memories of Clemmy will comfort you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polkadotsuitcase 12 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 What a beautiful sweetie! Sending hugs of comfort your way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judy in Texas 150 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Genia: Clemmy and Miss Dora are running around having a good old time. My Miss Stacey Kitty passed on a few weeks ago so she's sitting up high monitoring the goings on thinking "Silly dogs!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 This will no longer be what we see when we return home. He will no longer greet us. Drake crossed the bridge this morning between 12:30 and 12:45am. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Oh, Nicki! I am so sorry. I am in tears for you right now! :hugs2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rdancemom... Pam 113 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 I am so sorry. Wiping tears away here too Nicki... for you, and for all of us. I've often told the kids the story of the rainbow bridge and am waiting for that day when we can hold our pets again... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 So sorry, Nicki. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Live4FW 30 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 So sorry to hear Drake passed. Prayers to all for healing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Nicki that sucks! I'm so sorry. :bighug: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Thanks all! it is the first time the kids have lost anyone they loved so it's that much harder watching their hearts break for the first time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Sorry to hear Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 So Sorry to hear! :bighug: :heart: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 I'm so sorry to hear this, Nicki! This would be so difficult at home ... can't imagine what it's like while traveling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judy in Texas 150 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 It's tough when you loose a pet because they are such an important part of the family. Sending hugs your way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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