Having to say goodbye

[whoknows]

I remember the day I had to let my "baby" go. I found comfort in the poem, 'The Rainbow Bridge'. Have you seen it? My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family.

[Bound]

I am so sorry for you both.

[jeezeweeze]

I Hope you don't mind FD

I thought this thread would be a perfect place to post this site. There are so many animal lover members and so many babies that aren't fortunate enough to have a wonderful home like FD and our members provide for for their best friends.

The commercial that has the song "In the arms of an Angel" just throws me into crying every time I hear it. I try not to look because its so depressing.

This site was sent to me from a friend in Cimarron

Free Food for Animal Shelters

Hi, all you animal lovers. This is pretty simple. Please tell your friends today!

The Animal Rescue Site is having trouble getting enough people to click on it daily to meet their quota of getting free food donated every day to abused and neglected animals. It takes less than 20 seconds to go to their site and click on "feed an animal in need" for free. It's in a purple box in the middle of the page. This doesn't cost you a thing. Their corporate sponsors/advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate food to abandoned/neglected animals in exchange for advertising.
Also after you get to this site, you will see other tabs above to click on to help with Hunger, Breast Cancer, Literacy, Child Health and Rainforrest. . So please take the time every day to click on this site and help make a difference to so many.
God Bless and Thank You )
ps..You can even have this site send you a reminder every day to click and make a difference. That's what I did......or I would probably forget.
Blessings on your day......Carolyn )

Here's the web site! Pass it along to people you know.

Click to Give @ The Animal Rescue Site

[hoarsewhisperer]

Originally Posted by whoknows

I remember the day I had to let my "baby" go. I found comfort in the poem, 'The Rainbow Bridge'. Have you seen it? My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family.

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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Had to post it whoknows....it's beautiful...

dutchman, I am so sorry for you and your wifes' loss

[whoknows]

Thanks for posting it. I'm too computer illiterate to have figured out how to do it.

[jeezeweeze]

Originally Posted by whoknows

Thanks for posting it.

[Craigb]

My heart goes out to your wife and you! I have two who have been our friends and family for years. I know the day will come, but I also know that I won't be able to handle it at all, let alone well! These two (Runt and Brute) came into out lives when things were not well at all. They helped us get through some very bad times, but were right there with us! It seems that they know how we feel before we do! And they always have a "lick" to let you know that they are there with us! They are family and there is no doubt about it. We had the great pleasure of watching these two when they were born. WE have watched them as they have grown. They have been with us thru good times, and bad. Not once have they complained! I know that for some people this is hard to understand. I also know that there are some people out there who get some sick kind of pleasure watching them fight, and of harming them, themselves. These "people" are sickos. These people are the animals who in my opinion should be put up against a wall and shot! These animals who we call family, are better people, then some people are! The thing about our pets is, they love us unconditionally and ask nothing in return! We certainly can not say that about most people! Some think that I have lost my mine when I tell them that I believe that our pets will be in heaven just waiting for us! The love our pets have for us is a "pure" love and I really believe that if for no other reason, this would be a ticket into heaven! So unlike, quite a few "human animals" who prey on others, just for the fun of it! FD, we understand your loss and how you both feel. Many others fell the same way! May your loved ones rest in peace!

[Flying Dutchman]

My wife and I wish to truly thank all of you for support and kind words and thoughts. While Macy was only in my life for a few years, she was in my wife's for 14. There are many, many pictures of her and my wife had kept a journal for many years. I had to put my beloved pet, Prince, to sleep two years ago this month. I found great peace and solace by being able to write about my pain, for even today I still cry sometimes thinking of him. I fully believe that all of God's creatures, little or large, have a piece of God with them. Just look deeply into your dog's eyes and tell me that there is not peace and unconditional love in there. I know that when my day comes, my beloved Prince will be there at the bridge.....his tail wagging and him running in circles chasing it.....to help me cross over. I also know that Macy will be there for my wife.....barking so hard she lifts her front paws off the ground....to guide her over. My wife was never able to conceive and carry a child, and with her illness she will never be able to have one. Macy was her child. It is the guilt of having to make the decision that tears one up. It is the hopelessness of not being able to do anything that angers one. It is the reality that we will outlive them that saddens us. Without them, though, our lives would be missing an important piece. Those who injure and hurt animals for no reason, or for selfish ones, have an empty spot in their soul. They can not understand compassion, they only know self fulfilment. I pity them and their simple, meaningless lives.
Again, my family wishes to thank you all. Your words have givin us added comfort and warmth.

[FeatherB]

Sorry, for your loss. Chraish ( sp ) your memories, of your friend, Don't try to replace her, because she can't be replaced, instead find one with equal qualities,to take up the space left by a devoited friend.
Thinking about youall.