For animal lovers

[libra1022]

Glitter, my deepest sympathies for your loss of Penny

Here's new pics of 2 of my kids, Midnight the third one was just NOT going to cooperate to get his picture taken as well. Tigger (orange boy) is a foster kid for me right now while my girlfriend is in the process of moving...he's a sweet youngin that's gonna be hard to give up when she moves into her apartment in June. Spooki (big furry black girl) is just little Miss Princess around here and is really the one that rules the roost.

[Marley]

Awww Does Spooki allow you to sleep in her bed?

[CopperPenny]

CopperPenny, Your kitties are so cute! What are the other animals do you have?

I have fish. I like to torment the cats!

[eldee]

[Unklescott]

Glitter, I'm sorry to hear about youy loss. I lost my dog after 19 years and a cat after 11 years. I have their ashes sitting by their favorite spot near the front window so they can still enjoy Mr. Sunshine like they used to. A friend of mine sent this to me. Maybe it will help.

Rainbow Bridge

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....

Author unknown...

Here is the website where this came from.

http://www.petloss.com/

[Citizen Kaos]

Unklescott, that put tears in my eyes. So sweet!

[Unklescott]

I really enjoyed this 9/11 version:

WELCOME AT RAINBOW BRIDGE


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 FireFighters and be their friends. The larger working breeds offered to greet the Police Officers and make them feel at home.

Little 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.

[pinkieparrot]

Unklescott, that one about the animals seriously made me cry. And glitternerfball, I know what it's like to lose a pet and my heart and deepest sympathies go out to you. :hug :hug :hug :hug I hope you're doing okay.

[Marley]

I have fish.

What kind? I have a 55g fish tank with four goldfish.
Occasionally, I give them chopped up romaine lettuce, boiled rice, boiled chopped up broccoli or thawed skinned peas. Every day they get a little bit of flakes and pellets. About three times a week they also get dried bloodworms.

They get a better variety of foods than I do.

[Wolf]

Unklescott, I hadn't read the 9/11 version of the rainbow bridge. It's very touching. Couldn't help but cry after reading it.