Saying goodbye to my beloved dog

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mom2lillian

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*** warning: tear jerker


I have seeen another rendition of this poem that I liked better before but I cant find it. I love this image and looking forward to the day I am 'reunited'.


The Rainbow Bridge
There is a bridge connecting Heaven & Earth.
It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its colors.
Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of
meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass.

When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place.
There is always food and water and warm spring weather.
The old and frail animals are young again. Those who
are maimed are made whole. They play together all day.

There is only one thing missing: They are not with
their special person who loved them on Earth.
Each day they run and play until the day comes
when one suddenly stops playing and looks up!
The nose twitches! The ears are up! The eyes are staring!
And this one suddenly runs from the group.

You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet,
you take him or her in your arms and embrace.
Your face is kissed again and again, and you look once
more into the eyes of your trusting friend.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together,
never again to be separated.
 
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mom2lillian

New member
*** warning: tear jerker


I have seeen another rendition of this poem that I liked better before but I cant find it. I love this image and looking forward to the day I am 'reunited'.


The Rainbow Bridge
There is a bridge connecting Heaven & Earth.
It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its colors.
Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of
meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass.

When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place.
There is always food and water and warm spring weather.
The old and frail animals are young again. Those who
are maimed are made whole. They play together all day.

There is only one thing missing: They are not with
their special person who loved them on Earth.
Each day they run and play until the day comes
when one suddenly stops playing and looks up!
The nose twitches! The ears are up! The eyes are staring!
And this one suddenly runs from the group.

You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet,
you take him or her in your arms and embrace.
Your face is kissed again and again, and you look once
more into the eyes of your trusting friend.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together,
never again to be separated.
 
M

mom2lillian

New member
*** warning: tear jerker


I have seeen another rendition of this poem that I liked better before but I cant find it. I love this image and looking forward to the day I am 'reunited'.


The Rainbow Bridge
There is a bridge connecting Heaven & Earth.
It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its colors.
Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of
meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass.

When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place.
There is always food and water and warm spring weather.
The old and frail animals are young again. Those who
are maimed are made whole. They play together all day.

There is only one thing missing: They are not with
their special person who loved them on Earth.
Each day they run and play until the day comes
when one suddenly stops playing and looks up!
The nose twitches! The ears are up! The eyes are staring!
And this one suddenly runs from the group.

You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet,
you take him or her in your arms and embrace.
Your face is kissed again and again, and you look once
more into the eyes of your trusting friend.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together,
never again to be separated.
 
M

mom2lillian

New member
*** warning: tear jerker


I have seeen another rendition of this poem that I liked better before but I cant find it. I love this image and looking forward to the day I am 'reunited'.


The Rainbow Bridge
There is a bridge connecting Heaven & Earth.
It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its colors.
Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of
meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass.

When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place.
There is always food and water and warm spring weather.
The old and frail animals are young again. Those who
are maimed are made whole. They play together all day.

There is only one thing missing: They are not with
their special person who loved them on Earth.
Each day they run and play until the day comes
when one suddenly stops playing and looks up!
The nose twitches! The ears are up! The eyes are staring!
And this one suddenly runs from the group.

You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet,
you take him or her in your arms and embrace.
Your face is kissed again and again, and you look once
more into the eyes of your trusting friend.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together,
never again to be separated.
 
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Samsmom

New member
I can't believe how I am sitting here bawling like a blubbering idiot, but I am. Just last winter we put down our 14 yr. old beagle Hobbie. He had a stroke and was unable to eat or even stand so we had the luxury of knowing it was the only choice for him. Even still, when we layed him in the car wrapped in his favorite blanket he looked at us with such knowing and clarity in his eyes as if to say "it's okay and thank you" It was still the hardest thing we ever did. Just for our own peace we brought him home with us and buried him in the back yard under a shade tree. He was terrified of thunder and would howl through a storm. Just last night we finally got a storm and much needed rain, and as the thunder rumbled we commented that he was probably howling in doggie heaven. Whatever you decide will be okay for your dog and you because you love him. So sorry you are going through this right now, but time will make it better. Hang in there.
 
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Samsmom

New member
I can't believe how I am sitting here bawling like a blubbering idiot, but I am. Just last winter we put down our 14 yr. old beagle Hobbie. He had a stroke and was unable to eat or even stand so we had the luxury of knowing it was the only choice for him. Even still, when we layed him in the car wrapped in his favorite blanket he looked at us with such knowing and clarity in his eyes as if to say "it's okay and thank you" It was still the hardest thing we ever did. Just for our own peace we brought him home with us and buried him in the back yard under a shade tree. He was terrified of thunder and would howl through a storm. Just last night we finally got a storm and much needed rain, and as the thunder rumbled we commented that he was probably howling in doggie heaven. Whatever you decide will be okay for your dog and you because you love him. So sorry you are going through this right now, but time will make it better. Hang in there.
 
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Samsmom

New member
I can't believe how I am sitting here bawling like a blubbering idiot, but I am. Just last winter we put down our 14 yr. old beagle Hobbie. He had a stroke and was unable to eat or even stand so we had the luxury of knowing it was the only choice for him. Even still, when we layed him in the car wrapped in his favorite blanket he looked at us with such knowing and clarity in his eyes as if to say "it's okay and thank you" It was still the hardest thing we ever did. Just for our own peace we brought him home with us and buried him in the back yard under a shade tree. He was terrified of thunder and would howl through a storm. Just last night we finally got a storm and much needed rain, and as the thunder rumbled we commented that he was probably howling in doggie heaven. Whatever you decide will be okay for your dog and you because you love him. So sorry you are going through this right now, but time will make it better. Hang in there.
 
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Samsmom

New member
I can't believe how I am sitting here bawling like a blubbering idiot, but I am. Just last winter we put down our 14 yr. old beagle Hobbie. He had a stroke and was unable to eat or even stand so we had the luxury of knowing it was the only choice for him. Even still, when we layed him in the car wrapped in his favorite blanket he looked at us with such knowing and clarity in his eyes as if to say "it's okay and thank you" It was still the hardest thing we ever did. Just for our own peace we brought him home with us and buried him in the back yard under a shade tree. He was terrified of thunder and would howl through a storm. Just last night we finally got a storm and much needed rain, and as the thunder rumbled we commented that he was probably howling in doggie heaven. Whatever you decide will be okay for your dog and you because you love him. So sorry you are going through this right now, but time will make it better. Hang in there.
 
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Samsmom

New member
I can't believe how I am sitting here bawling like a blubbering idiot, but I am. Just last winter we put down our 14 yr. old beagle Hobbie. He had a stroke and was unable to eat or even stand so we had the luxury of knowing it was the only choice for him. Even still, when we layed him in the car wrapped in his favorite blanket he looked at us with such knowing and clarity in his eyes as if to say "it's okay and thank you" It was still the hardest thing we ever did. Just for our own peace we brought him home with us and buried him in the back yard under a shade tree. He was terrified of thunder and would howl through a storm. Just last night we finally got a storm and much needed rain, and as the thunder rumbled we commented that he was probably howling in doggie heaven. Whatever you decide will be okay for your dog and you because you love him. So sorry you are going through this right now, but time will make it better. Hang in there.
 
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Samsmom

New member
I can't believe how I am sitting here bawling like a blubbering idiot, but I am. Just last winter we put down our 14 yr. old beagle Hobbie. He had a stroke and was unable to eat or even stand so we had the luxury of knowing it was the only choice for him. Even still, when we layed him in the car wrapped in his favorite blanket he looked at us with such knowing and clarity in his eyes as if to say "it's okay and thank you" It was still the hardest thing we ever did. Just for our own peace we brought him home with us and buried him in the back yard under a shade tree. He was terrified of thunder and would howl through a storm. Just last night we finally got a storm and much needed rain, and as the thunder rumbled we commented that he was probably howling in doggie heaven. Whatever you decide will be okay for your dog and you because you love him. So sorry you are going through this right now, but time will make it better. Hang in there.
 
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Ratatosk

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Staff member
I'm so sorry and I understand. Our 13 year old basset hound was blind and had insulin dependent diabetes, but he wasn't in pain, was still a happy pup, just slept a lot and had a few accidents. We decided to wait to make a decision because he still had quality of life and one afternoon last fall, I came home to find that he'd had a stroke and didn't recognize us, so we took him to the vet. I do think that if your dog is comfortable and not suffering, then why not let him spend his last days with his family who loves him. If it gets to the point where he seems to be in horrible pain, stops eating and drinking -- then maybe you'll need to rethink things.

We started looking for a new basset last February and in April we adopted Gus, a 10 month old pup. We wanted a young dog that would be around with us for awhile. Unfortunately last week, we lost him. What we thought was an abscessed tooth, turned out to be a gingival tumor and a very aggressive form of cancer. We're heartbroken. I spent several days last week full of indecision -- should I take him to the vet -- he was having issues breathing, had stopped eating.

The worst part if DS looks up to the sky and tells his puppies to take off their angel wings and come down out of the clouds. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">
 
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Ratatosk

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Staff member
I'm so sorry and I understand. Our 13 year old basset hound was blind and had insulin dependent diabetes, but he wasn't in pain, was still a happy pup, just slept a lot and had a few accidents. We decided to wait to make a decision because he still had quality of life and one afternoon last fall, I came home to find that he'd had a stroke and didn't recognize us, so we took him to the vet. I do think that if your dog is comfortable and not suffering, then why not let him spend his last days with his family who loves him. If it gets to the point where he seems to be in horrible pain, stops eating and drinking -- then maybe you'll need to rethink things.

We started looking for a new basset last February and in April we adopted Gus, a 10 month old pup. We wanted a young dog that would be around with us for awhile. Unfortunately last week, we lost him. What we thought was an abscessed tooth, turned out to be a gingival tumor and a very aggressive form of cancer. We're heartbroken. I spent several days last week full of indecision -- should I take him to the vet -- he was having issues breathing, had stopped eating.

The worst part if DS looks up to the sky and tells his puppies to take off their angel wings and come down out of the clouds. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
I'm so sorry and I understand. Our 13 year old basset hound was blind and had insulin dependent diabetes, but he wasn't in pain, was still a happy pup, just slept a lot and had a few accidents. We decided to wait to make a decision because he still had quality of life and one afternoon last fall, I came home to find that he'd had a stroke and didn't recognize us, so we took him to the vet. I do think that if your dog is comfortable and not suffering, then why not let him spend his last days with his family who loves him. If it gets to the point where he seems to be in horrible pain, stops eating and drinking -- then maybe you'll need to rethink things.

We started looking for a new basset last February and in April we adopted Gus, a 10 month old pup. We wanted a young dog that would be around with us for awhile. Unfortunately last week, we lost him. What we thought was an abscessed tooth, turned out to be a gingival tumor and a very aggressive form of cancer. We're heartbroken. I spent several days last week full of indecision -- should I take him to the vet -- he was having issues breathing, had stopped eating.

The worst part if DS looks up to the sky and tells his puppies to take off their angel wings and come down out of the clouds. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
I'm so sorry and I understand. Our 13 year old basset hound was blind and had insulin dependent diabetes, but he wasn't in pain, was still a happy pup, just slept a lot and had a few accidents. We decided to wait to make a decision because he still had quality of life and one afternoon last fall, I came home to find that he'd had a stroke and didn't recognize us, so we took him to the vet. I do think that if your dog is comfortable and not suffering, then why not let him spend his last days with his family who loves him. If it gets to the point where he seems to be in horrible pain, stops eating and drinking -- then maybe you'll need to rethink things.

We started looking for a new basset last February and in April we adopted Gus, a 10 month old pup. We wanted a young dog that would be around with us for awhile. Unfortunately last week, we lost him. What we thought was an abscessed tooth, turned out to be a gingival tumor and a very aggressive form of cancer. We're heartbroken. I spent several days last week full of indecision -- should I take him to the vet -- he was having issues breathing, had stopped eating.

The worst part if DS looks up to the sky and tells his puppies to take off their angel wings and come down out of the clouds. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
I'm so sorry and I understand. Our 13 year old basset hound was blind and had insulin dependent diabetes, but he wasn't in pain, was still a happy pup, just slept a lot and had a few accidents. We decided to wait to make a decision because he still had quality of life and one afternoon last fall, I came home to find that he'd had a stroke and didn't recognize us, so we took him to the vet. I do think that if your dog is comfortable and not suffering, then why not let him spend his last days with his family who loves him. If it gets to the point where he seems to be in horrible pain, stops eating and drinking -- then maybe you'll need to rethink things.

We started looking for a new basset last February and in April we adopted Gus, a 10 month old pup. We wanted a young dog that would be around with us for awhile. Unfortunately last week, we lost him. What we thought was an abscessed tooth, turned out to be a gingival tumor and a very aggressive form of cancer. We're heartbroken. I spent several days last week full of indecision -- should I take him to the vet -- he was having issues breathing, had stopped eating.

The worst part if DS looks up to the sky and tells his puppies to take off their angel wings and come down out of the clouds. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
I'm so sorry and I understand. Our 13 year old basset hound was blind and had insulin dependent diabetes, but he wasn't in pain, was still a happy pup, just slept a lot and had a few accidents. We decided to wait to make a decision because he still had quality of life and one afternoon last fall, I came home to find that he'd had a stroke and didn't recognize us, so we took him to the vet. I do think that if your dog is comfortable and not suffering, then why not let him spend his last days with his family who loves him. If it gets to the point where he seems to be in horrible pain, stops eating and drinking -- then maybe you'll need to rethink things.

We started looking for a new basset last February and in April we adopted Gus, a 10 month old pup. We wanted a young dog that would be around with us for awhile. Unfortunately last week, we lost him. What we thought was an abscessed tooth, turned out to be a gingival tumor and a very aggressive form of cancer. We're heartbroken. I spent several days last week full of indecision -- should I take him to the vet -- he was having issues breathing, had stopped eating.

The worst part if DS looks up to the sky and tells his puppies to take off their angel wings and come down out of the clouds. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">
 
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