catra8104
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This is about my fid (furred or feathered kid) Omar... He crossed over the Rainbow Bridge yesterday while laying on my lap... At 16 years he was loosing his dignity and he let me know it was time to say goodbye... He's been with me so long and seen me through so much it is impossible to describe the loss...
Being a Veterinarian it was hard knowing I couldn't fix him.. Couldn't make his quality of life any better.. The only thing I could do for him was to help him find his way over the bridge to a lovely place (my belief)... I was the one to perform this final act of kindness for him... It's the best (no more owies) and the worst (for the loss) part of my job.. I'm glad I was able to help him, but I miss him so... At the end, my 76 pound boy only needed a 25 pound dose... It was definately time... This is my main comfort.. It wasn't too soon... He was right...
For those who don't know about the Rainbow Bridge here it is...
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...
I will always love you Omar...
Being a Veterinarian it was hard knowing I couldn't fix him.. Couldn't make his quality of life any better.. The only thing I could do for him was to help him find his way over the bridge to a lovely place (my belief)... I was the one to perform this final act of kindness for him... It's the best (no more owies) and the worst (for the loss) part of my job.. I'm glad I was able to help him, but I miss him so... At the end, my 76 pound boy only needed a 25 pound dose... It was definately time... This is my main comfort.. It wasn't too soon... He was right...
For those who don't know about the Rainbow Bridge here it is...
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...
I will always love you Omar...
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