WELCOME AT RAINBOW BRIDGE (Tribute to Brunna)

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[technochick99]

Here are some wonderful shots of the working dogs at the WTC - I'm not sure how to post pictures either.

Happy Birthday, EnnisExile...

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I got to the gate of heaven yesterday after we said goodbye.
I began to miss you terribly, because I heard you cry.
Suddenly there was an angel and she asked me to enter heaven's gate.
I asked her if I could stay outside for someone who'd be late.
I wouldn't make much noise you see,
I wouldn't bark or howl,
I'll only wait here patiently
and play with my tennis ball.
The angel said I could stay right here and wait for you to come
Because heaven just wouldn't be heaven if I went in alone.
So I'll wait here, You take your time, but keep me in your heart.
Because heaven just wouldn't be heaven without you to warm my heart.

[AppyPappy]

Happy Birthday!!!!

[duckman]

I know exactly how you feel. Last week, I had to put my beloved feline 16 years of age, to sleep. It really tears your heart out. I will pray for you.

[technochick99]

From what I've read, the death of an animal can be just as traumatic as that of a human family member. After all, they give unconditional love, unlike most people. But, the grief isn't as socially recognized. I've had my oldest cat (although he's still my baaaaby) since I was in college - although he's slowed down, I can't imagine life without him, but I know someday it will happen.

[Lazamataz]

Already posted here, here, and here.

[technochick99]

Another wise-acre...

[Lazamataz]

It's a very difficult thing you are going through. Time will ease, but never heal the hurt of the loss of your beloved family member -- and pets are family. G-d hold you up in your time of sorrow.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

LOL!

[duckman]

The worst part is the time period when you actually make the decision till the injection is administered to the pet. The only way I can explain the feeling is a nauseating knot in the pit of your stomach and in the very base of your soul. However it is part of life and would never trade the happy times for no time at all. MHO DUCKMAN.

[EnnisExile]

Thank you, thank you, for this wonderful Tribute to my beloved Brunna - so totally unexpected but for him, so truly deserved.

I love all the poems you so painstakingly researched. Would you believe, the ONLY ball my Brunna liked to play with was a yellow tennis ball, so that reference was very special.

I know many of you will offer your sympathies/happy(?)birthdays on this thread and I will say just one universal "thank you" now for those welcome expressions. My grief just does not permit me to answer every one.

Maybe damnlimey could post Brunna's picture on here again, just so that I can save the whole thread as a wonderful memorial to a wonderful pet.

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At The End of the Rainbow Bridge

When I woke this morning I felt very odd
I don't know why but I felt close to God
The sun was shining, the birds were singing
The music was soft, the bells were ringing
And puppies were romping at play
What a pleasant start to a wonderful day

I remember lying down to take a nap
I remember I had my head in her lap
I remember the sad look in her eye
I remember I had never seen her cry
I remember I wanted to ask her why
I remember hearing her say "Good Bye"

I wanted to say don't cry for me
I wanted to say just remember me
I wanted to say I remember the toys
I wanted to say I remember the joys
I wanted to say I remember your touch
I wanted to say I loved you so much

I wanted to say what an angel you've been
For showing me the way to him
When I woke up I knew there would be no pain
When I woke up I knew I could play in the rain
You've taken care of me all my life
You've guarded me from trouble and strife

You've been with me through good and bad
You've always stopped me from being sad
You've given me treats and given me care
You told me what to expect when I got there
So please don't cry wipe the tears from your eye
I'll look down upon you with a woof and a sigh

I'll gather my courage and march up to God
I'll ask him when you get there to give you a nod
For you were my master you were my friend
And I'll be waiting for you at the rainbows end.

~ Dr. Kal Kalnasy ~

[technochick99]

DON'T GRIEVE TOO LONG

Don't grieve too long for now I'm free
I've followed the path God set for me
I ran to Him when I heard His call
I swished my tail and left it all.

I could not stay another day
To meow, to love, to romp or play
Games left unplayed must stay that way
I found such peace; it made my day.

My parting has left you with a void
Please feel it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, your laugh, a kiss
Oh yes, these things I too shall miss

Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow
My life's been full, you've given so much
Your time, your love and gentle touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief
Lift up your head and share with me
God wanted me; He set me free!!

~Author Unknown~

[EnnisExile]

Already posted here, here, and here.

You had me going there for a minute - you're such a cut-up! And thanks for your kind thoughts in post #10.

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When God had made the Earth and sky,
The flowers and the trees,
He then made all the animals
And all the birds and bees.
And when his work was finished,
Not one was quite the same.
He said, 'I'll walk this earth of mine,
And give each one a name,'
And so he travelled land and sea,
And everywhere he went,
A little creature followed Him
Until his strength was spent.
And when all were named upon the Earth,
And in the sky and sea,
The little creature said,'Dear Lord,
There's not one left for me!'
The Father smiled and softly said:
'I've left you till the end.
I've turned my own name back to front,
And called you DOG, my friend.'

[freeeee]

The worst part is the time period when you actually make the decision till the injection is administered to the pet

I know. I'm almost there right now. My dog is tore up from cancer. It's so hard to know when is the right time to put him down. I don't want to prolong any suffering, but I don't want to take any of his precious time away. He still plays at the park, so I think he's alright for now. Still it breaks my heart to watch him be sick. It's just tearing me up inside.

The only way I can explain the feeling is a nauseating knot in the pit of your stomach and in the very base of your soul.

Funny you said that. These words to a Led Zeppelin song fill my mind:

"Oh oh oh oh oh oh
You don't have to go oh oh oh oh
You don't have to go oh oh oh oh
You don't have to go

Ay ay ay ay ay ay
All those tears I cry ay ay ay ay
All those tears I cry oh oh ah ay
Baby please don't go

When I read the letter you wrote me
it made me mad mad mad
When I read the words that it told me
It made me sad sad sad
But I still love you so
I can't let you go
I love you - ooh baby I love you

Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Every breath I take oh oh oh oh
Oh every move I make ay ay oh
Baby please don't go

Ay ay ay ay ay ay
It hurts me to my soul oh oh oh oh
You hurt me to my soul oh
Darling please don't go

When I read the letter you sent me
it made me mad mad mad
When I read the news that it broke
It made me sad sad sad
But I still love you so
And I can't let you go
I love you - ooh baby I love you"