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For you and all Dog lovers.

There’s a certain kind of friendship that is very difficult to beat.
And is very rare to find it in the people that you meet.
Yet every dog that ever lived has this gift to bestow-
A loyal, firm devotion as so many of us know.
Though people judge you by your looks, your cash, your job, your car
A dog is so much wiser- he accepts you as you are.
You can be a saint or sinner, down-and-out or millionaire
He’ll not ask to see your pedigree as long as you are there.
While those around are planning all their trips to Greece and Spain.
With him you’ll find adventure in a romp along the lane.
His days are full of pleasure yet his needs are very few.
A pat, a dish, a cushion, a ball to fetch for you.
If others seem to shun you, maybe think you’re just a bore,
He lets you keep on talking, though he’s heard it all before
As he settles close beside you with his head upon your knee,
For there’s no place in all the world where he would rather be
When many may be missing in your hour of need and strife
There’s one whose always ready to defend you with his life
No matter whether right or wrong, he’ll never criticise,
But shows his trusting confidence in clear, adoring eyes.
And when his life is ending from the signs that you can tell.
That joy has turned to misery and never will get well
And the tail that wagged in ecstasy to great you at the door.
Is hanging low, and honest eyes are sad and shine no more.
It will break your heart to do it for you know you’ll miss him so
But when active life is over then it’s kinder to let go.
Just make his ending easy and let him die with dignity
The way you let him live.

So Sorry to hear your sad news Libby from one dog owner to another I know just how you must be feeling right now, but in time the pain will heal {we have four buried in our garden }and each one was very special.as all have said she's happy now!!.Jean.

She'll be happy now, at peace, playing with the others at the 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....

Thinking of you all...
Lou xxxx

libby
i send you and your daughter hugs
i send big hugs for you daughter,
tell her bella will be having fun now with our molly upp on them fields and clouds so fluffy,
i know its not much comfort,
such a sad time
xx

So sorry to hear this

My staffy/lab (also called Bella) had to be put to sleep just under two years ago at the age of 12 and a half. I really do know how you feel, after having a dog that long, a home feels very empty without them. We rescued Harry from the Labrodor Rescue Society six months later (at the age of three)he has lifted our spirits no end. Best Wishes to you and your family

I feel for you Libby.
My son is 14 and we got Harvey when he was 2, he was devastated in March when we had to make the same decision, but you did the right thing, you cannot watch them suffer.
My sister bought us a whate rose when he died and it has flowered all summer and is still going strong.
Hugs for all of you
Pat.

Hi Libby, me again. I've just remembered an experience at our local vets some years ago, when a cat owner "loved him so much" she "couldn't bear" to have him put to sleep.
He had terminal nasal cancer; we saw the poor creature, and he was in such pain.
I'll pm you.
x

Libby-you did the right thing-quality of life for the animal is so important .Love and huggs chuck!

Glenys sent me one of those poems, made daughter and I cry but in a nice way.

Spent the last couple of hours with daughter looking at old photos and laughing about her. Daughters friends have just turned up to cheer her up.

Glenys have pm'd you.

Oh Gawd, you've set me off now. I'm usually OK, but since returning from Tunisia recently we've been very concerned about a tiny kitten we saw out there. She was completely alone, and practically begging someone to pick her up and take her home, she really was desperate. She kept climbing up me for hugs, and later running after people in the street, but they just ignored her.
Since being home we've contacted WSPA and RSPCA International, also SPANA in Tunis, but don't know the outcome yet, so don't know if she's still alive.
Sorry Libby, I've hijacked your thread. But I had to tell you about her; hope you don't mind.
x

Bobtail and Brian (i), I wish you hadn't posted these poems, you have made me cry. No seriously, they are such nice poems, say lovely things and are a balm to the hearts of those of us who have lost our wonderful pets/friends.Heart-breaking, to say the least.

Eileen x

So sorry to read your sad news Libby.

xx

Have p.m'd you Libby.

Eileen x

Beyond The Rainbow....

As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.


I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful--lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.


I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.


For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.

I feel for you.

Brian(i)

I'me sure loads of animal lovers will as well Marion.

Taff, I will join you lol.

Marion

Libby, so sorry to read this, I had the same news last friday about my 15 yr old cat, now I'me playing the waiting game, and its SO hard,I dont want to play God with anothers life.
All my deepest sympathy
xxxxxxxxxx
P.S
I will stick 2 fingers up to anyone who thinks a pet is just another animal!!!!!

Aww, I so sorry and I know you will all be hurting like h**l right now.

She sounded like a well loved pet.
Dont feel cruel, you did the best thing for her. It would have been cruel to try and keep her going like some people do.
You thought about her and not your feeling's.

Marion

Hi Libby

So sad, and I know how much it hurts. Every time it hurts!

Take care.

Jill