dogdaze

I lost one of my babies on Saturday, May 17, 2008.

Duchess was born on Christmas Eve 2003. Her mother, Lady, is a pit. Her daddy, Fred, is a basset. We called Duchess and her eight litter mates Basspits for short.

Duchess has now joined her brother Jack in heaven. Jack died a couple of years ago after a sudden illness. We still have their two sisters and five brothers. Her mother, sweet Lady, still lives with us too. Her father, Fred moved to California with his owner.

My heart is hurting for my sweet, precious Duchess. I wish I had more time with her. I will forever love and remember her for the precious memories she left in my heart.

I read and hold on to the following words of comfort:

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…

There’s also a version of The Rainbow Bridge complete with music and video.

If you know the pain of losing a pet, I pray you find comfort…until you are reunited with your beloved.

Duchess, I can hardly wait to see you again!

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