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In reply to the discussion: Was a sad evening for me last night, we had to put our [View all]Ruby the Liberal
(26,219 posts)2. I am so very sorry.
[font color=navy]Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
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Thanks, am still crying! Beautiful pet and am still not able to stop crying!
akbacchus_BC
Jan 2012
#10
I had to do this many times. I'm very sorry for your loss. They are family members.
Bigleaf
Jan 2012
#4
Our baby could not use her hind legs anymore because of arthritis. German Shephard she was. It was
akbacchus_BC
Jan 2012
#14
Thanks, She is now peaceful and not suffering. Once you want to have pets, you have to ensure you
akbacchus_BC
Jan 2012
#16
She was 13 years old and had arthritis on her left legs and pancreatic cancer
akbacchus_BC
Jan 2012
#11
That is the horrible thing, when you know you have to do the right thing with your pets!
akbacchus_BC
Jan 2012
#17
I know and thanks and there is a history to this pet. Her father passed away and we had
akbacchus_BC
Jan 2012
#19
Here is a link to another poster who went through the same thing today. I had to put
applegrove
Jan 2012
#25
Peace to you - true love for your pet is knowing when it is time and helping them cross over...
NRaleighLiberal
Jan 2012
#29
I'm very, very sorry for your loss :-( Putting our babies to sleep is such an incredibly
nirvana555
Jan 2012
#41