Rainbow Bridge

"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went."

Will Rogers, 1879 – 1935

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 there, so that they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All of the animals who have 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 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 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 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	Lucy 4/21/1988 – 3/1/00 Ch. Halcar Annabell 8/26/1992 - 2006
Halcar Lucy Lockett Jamie February 2008 February 2010	Ch. Steele That Brilliant Star “Baxter” 3/12/2004 -2/22/2011
May I Go Now? May I Go? May I go now? Do you think the time is right? May I say good-bye to pain-filled days and endless lonely nights? I’ve lived my life and done my best, an example tried to be. So can I take that step beyond and set my spirit free? I didn’t want to go at first, I fought with all my might. But something seems to draw me now to a warm and loving light. I want to go. I really do. It’s difficult to stay. But I will try as best I can to live just one more day, To give you time to care for me and share your love and fears. I know you’re sad and so afraid, because I see your tears. I’ll not be far, I promise that, and hope you’ll always know that my spirit will be close to you, wherever you may go. Thank you so for loving me. You know I love you too. That’s why it’s hard to say good-bye and end this life with you. So hold me now, just one more time and let me hear you say, because you care so much for me, you’ll let me go today. — Susan A. Jackson
	The Last Battle If it should be that I grow frail and weak And pain should keep me from my sleep, Then will you do what must be done, For this -- the last battle -- can't be won. You will be sad I understand, But don't let grief then stay your hand, For on this day, more than the rest, Your love and friendship must stand the test. We have had so many happy years; you wouldn't want me to suffer so. When the time comes, please, let me go. Take me to where to my needs they'll tend, Only, stay with me till the end And hold me firm and speak to me Until my eyes no longer see. I know in time you will agree It is a kindness you do to me. Although my tail its last has waved, From pain and suffering I have been saved. Don't grieve that it must be you Who has to decide this thing to do; We've been so close -- we two -- these years, Don't let your heart hold any tears. -- Unknown