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The one best place to bury a good dog is in the heart of his master.
...Ben Hur Lampman
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Not the least hard thing to bear when they go from us, these quiet
friends, is that they carry away with them so many years of our own
lives.
...John Galsworthy
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 Never Forgotten
There is a bridge
connecting Heaven and Earth. It's called the
Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors. Just
this side of the Rainbow Bridge, there is a land of meadows, hills
and valleys with lush green grass. When an animal
dies, it goes to this place. There always is
plenty of food and water, and gentle spring weather to make them
warm and comfortable. All the animals who had
been ill are restored to health and vigor; those old and frail are
young; and 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.
T he
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
abruptly stops and looks into the distance. His
bright eyes are intent, his
eager body begins to quiver. 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. The happy
kisses rain upon your face, your hands again caress the beloved
head, and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet, so
long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross the
Bridge together, never to be parted again...
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Bandit (1991-2008)
We miss you Mister!
Larry, Wanda & Dixie |
Chief (1994-2008)
Forever in our hearts,
Paul, Pat & Michael |
Indiana (1989-2003)
She changed our lives in ways we could not have imagined -
Jim & Joan |
Clancy
(1993-2003)
You left us way too soon - Jim, Joan & Indy
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Beethoven
You were always music to our ears - Julie, Erin, Mandy & Adam |
Howard
Your Golden Years were the best years of our lives -
Al & Barb |
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Smiley - As told by an
AWA volunteer...
As a volunteer with a rural Missouri county animal welfare group, I
have seen animals at their best and at their very worst. I've watched as
these helpless creatures were nursed back to health, helped to adjust to
new people and surroundings, spoiled by their foster "parents" and
eventually, adopted into loving homes. However, I have also been there
when an animal is brought to us in such horrible condition, that the
only way to end their suffering is by euthanization.
Not long ago, I received a call to retrieve a discarded stray dog
from a private residence. Even though I was told the dog was in poor
condition, I was unprepared for the extent of his neglect. He was curled
up in the dirt and weeds, filthy, covered with ticks, quietly watching
as I approached.
...continued here
To Make a Donation
To make a donation in the name of a pet that has gone to
the Rainbow Bridge, please fill out the form below. The owner of the pet
will receive a card letting them know of your gift in the memory of their
beloved pet and you will receive a receipt for tax purposes. For gifts of
$30 or more, the pet may be added to AWA's
Never Forgotten Memorial Page(s).
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