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My small and playful pup, how your antics lifted me up,
A gift in our new home, it didn’t take long before you
made it your own;
We grew together we two, so many changes you and I went
through,
The birth of our baby girl, you treasured her like a pearl;
So sure she belonged to you, right from the very start, she
quickly
captured your heart;
It was from then on our family grew, and you love remained
so true;
Then came our baby boy from God above, and you showed there
was
no end in your ability to love;
Though you were starting to feel some pain, rarely did you
show the
strain;
You ran and jumped and played, always guarded, protected and
gave
aid;
Now back to you and me, we shared a bond only some could
see;
You were my confidante and my friend, ever faithful to the
end;
We’ve shared so many things these years, I try to keep
that in mind
through my tears;
You were such a blessing from above, so much more than just
a dog
to love;
You’ve reached my very soul and now that you’re gone
it’s taking its
toll;
I still look for your beautiful face, in each familiar
place;
But though you’re not here, somehow I feel you near,
Our home is not the same, I still want to say your name, and
Look into your eyes, which held the greatest prize, they
were the
windows to your soul and they always made me feel whole;
I miss our mornings, noons and nights and something still
doesn’t feel right;
But your fight to stay was hard most years and we all shed
many tears;
You were always brave and true, determined to see each
illness through;
But the final battle couldn’t be won, we had to accept our
earthly time was done;
Some say love never leaves, if you only just believe;
So I’ll try not to grieve too long, I know you’d want me
to be strong;
I miss you everyday but in my heart you’ll always stay;
I pray the angels keep you close and always remind you who
loves you most;
Cause one day we’ll meet again, my faithful companion and
my best friend.
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...
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