"If I die before my dog, let him see my body.
He understands death, if he feels my death he can cry for me.
If he doesn't see me again he will think I abandoned him and he will continue waiting for my return.
If I die before my companion, let him say goodbye to me.
"Dogs are an endless friendship, a loyal friend, a part of life and a reason to exist! "🐾❤️
*Author unknown*
-Artist -The Old Shepherd's Chief Mourner-Edwin Landseer 1837
He understands death, if he feels my death he can cry for me.
If he doesn't see me again he will think I abandoned him and he will continue waiting for my return.
If I die before my companion, let him say goodbye to me.
"Dogs are an endless friendship, a loyal friend, a part of life and a reason to exist! "🐾❤️
*Author unknown*
-Artist -The Old Shepherd's Chief Mourner-Edwin Landseer 1837
My Dear Human,
I see that you are crying, for it is my moment to leave. Don't cry, please. I want to explain some things to you.
You're sad because I left, but I'm glad I met you.
How many dogs and cats and birds like me die daily without meeting someone special like you?
I know it saddens you my departure, but I had to go now.
I want to ask you not to blame yourself for anything. I heard you sobbing that you should have done something else for me. Don't say that, you've done a lot for me! Without you I would have known nothing of the beauty I carry with me today.
You must know that we animals live the present intensely and we are very wise: we enjoy every little thing every day, and forget the bad past quickly.
Our lives begin when we know love, the same love you gave me, my angel without wings and two legs.
Know that even if you find an animal that is seriously injured, and that you only have a little bit of time in this world, you provide a huge service by accompanying you in your final transition.
None of us likes to be alone, except when we realize it's time to leave.
Maybe for you it's not so important that one of you is next to us caressing us and holding our paw, helps us go in peace.
No more crying, please. I'll be happy. I have in memory the name you gave me, the warmth of your house that in this time became mine. I take the sound of your voice talking to me, even though I don't always understand what you were saying to me.
I carry in my heart every caress you gave me.
Everything you did was very valuable to me and I thank you endlessly, I don't know how to tell you, because I don't speak your language, but surely in my eyes you could see my gratitude.
I'm just gonna ask for two favors. Wash your face and start smiling.
Remember how good we live together these moments, remember the antics I made to cheer you up.
Relive like me all the good we share in this time.
And do not say you will not adopt another animal, because you have suffered a lot from my departure. Without you I would not live the beauties I lived.
Please don't do this! There are many like me waiting for someone like you.
Give them what you gave me, please, they need it just like I needed you.
Don't keep the love you have to give, for fear of suffering.
Follow my advice, cherish the good you share with each of us, recognizing that you are an angel to us animals, and that without people like you our life would be harder than sometimes it is.
Follow your noble task, now it's up to me to be your angel.
I will accompany you in your path and help you help others like me.
I will talk to other animals who are here with me, I will tell you everything you have done for me and I will point and say proudly: “that's my family.”
Tonight, when you look at the sky and see a blinking star I want you to know that it's me flashing an eye; warning you that I arrived well and telling you "thank you for the love you gave me".
I say goodbye now not saying "goodbye", but "see you later.”
There is a special sky for people like you, the sky where we go and life rewards us by making us meet there.
I'll be waiting for you!"
I see that you are crying, for it is my moment to leave. Don't cry, please. I want to explain some things to you.
You're sad because I left, but I'm glad I met you.
How many dogs and cats and birds like me die daily without meeting someone special like you?
I know it saddens you my departure, but I had to go now.
I want to ask you not to blame yourself for anything. I heard you sobbing that you should have done something else for me. Don't say that, you've done a lot for me! Without you I would have known nothing of the beauty I carry with me today.
You must know that we animals live the present intensely and we are very wise: we enjoy every little thing every day, and forget the bad past quickly.
Our lives begin when we know love, the same love you gave me, my angel without wings and two legs.
Know that even if you find an animal that is seriously injured, and that you only have a little bit of time in this world, you provide a huge service by accompanying you in your final transition.
None of us likes to be alone, except when we realize it's time to leave.
Maybe for you it's not so important that one of you is next to us caressing us and holding our paw, helps us go in peace.
No more crying, please. I'll be happy. I have in memory the name you gave me, the warmth of your house that in this time became mine. I take the sound of your voice talking to me, even though I don't always understand what you were saying to me.
I carry in my heart every caress you gave me.
Everything you did was very valuable to me and I thank you endlessly, I don't know how to tell you, because I don't speak your language, but surely in my eyes you could see my gratitude.
I'm just gonna ask for two favors. Wash your face and start smiling.
Remember how good we live together these moments, remember the antics I made to cheer you up.
Relive like me all the good we share in this time.
And do not say you will not adopt another animal, because you have suffered a lot from my departure. Without you I would not live the beauties I lived.
Please don't do this! There are many like me waiting for someone like you.
Give them what you gave me, please, they need it just like I needed you.
Don't keep the love you have to give, for fear of suffering.
Follow my advice, cherish the good you share with each of us, recognizing that you are an angel to us animals, and that without people like you our life would be harder than sometimes it is.
Follow your noble task, now it's up to me to be your angel.
I will accompany you in your path and help you help others like me.
I will talk to other animals who are here with me, I will tell you everything you have done for me and I will point and say proudly: “that's my family.”
Tonight, when you look at the sky and see a blinking star I want you to know that it's me flashing an eye; warning you that I arrived well and telling you "thank you for the love you gave me".
I say goodbye now not saying "goodbye", but "see you later.”
There is a special sky for people like you, the sky where we go and life rewards us by making us meet there.
I'll be waiting for you!"
Thursday 8th November 2011 was the day we had to make one of the hardest decisions of our lives, we had to call out an emergency vet to put my boy to sleep. I feel I have a hole that cannot be filled. We buried him today in our garden, we will never ever forget him xx R.I.P Tyler x
In memory of my Mum and my Brother Kev.
"you taught me so much mum but you never taught me how to live without you".
"you taught me so much mum but you never taught me how to live without you".
THIS PAGE IS FOR ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE LOST A BELOVED PET.
I HOPE WE CAN GRIEVE TOGETHER BY SHARING OUR THOUGHTS, MEMORIES, POEMS AND PHOTO'S
PLEASE SEND YOUR DETAILS AND PHOTOS TO
[email protected]
THIS PAGE IS IN MEMORY OF MY DAD AND MY WHITE WEST HIGHLAND TERRIER BOB, BOTH LEFT ME TOO SOON XXXX
I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO REMEMBER PUDDING OUR WELSH COB WHO DIED OF OLD AGE AND BROKE MY HEART, AND SABRE MY LABRADOR, BUSTER MY YORKIE AND GEORGIE MY CHIAHUAHUA X & SO MANY MORE
I LOVE AND MISS THEM ALL.
I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO REMEMBER PUDDING OUR WELSH COB WHO DIED OF OLD AGE AND BROKE MY HEART, AND SABRE MY LABRADOR, BUSTER MY YORKIE AND GEORGIE MY CHIAHUAHUA X & SO MANY MORE
I LOVE AND MISS THEM ALL.
Mishka
Sad to announce that poor Mishka who was only 4 years old was run over and killed very recently, his owner is devastated and I am sure she will always remeber her beautiful boy xx
Time is a great healer, but we just have to learn to deal with the pain that loving our pets bring xx R.I.P.
Time is a great healer, but we just have to learn to deal with the pain that loving our pets bring xx R.I.P.
Our beloved George xx
SENT TO US BY SARAH LOUISE
TO HAVE LOVED AND THEN SAID FAREWELL, IS BETTER THAN TO HAVE NEVER LOVED AT ALL.
FOR ALL THE TIMES THAT YOU HAVE STOOPED AND TOUCHED MY HEAD, FED ME MY FAVOURITE TREAT AND RETURNED THE LOVE THAT I SO UNCONDITIONALLY GAVE TO YOU.
FOR THE CARE THAT YOU GAVE TO ME SO UNSELFISHLY, FOR ALL OF THESE THINGS I AM GRATEFUL AND THANKFUL.
I ASK THAT YOU NOT GRIEVE FOR THE LOSS, BUT REJOICE IN THE FACT THAT WE LIVED, LOVED AND TOUCHED EACH OTHERS LIVES.
MY LIFE WAS FULLER BECAUSE YOU WERE THERE, NOT AS A MASTER/OWNER BUT AS MY FRIEND XX
TO HAVE LOVED AND THEN SAID FAREWELL, IS BETTER THAN TO HAVE NEVER LOVED AT ALL.
FOR ALL THE TIMES THAT YOU HAVE STOOPED AND TOUCHED MY HEAD, FED ME MY FAVOURITE TREAT AND RETURNED THE LOVE THAT I SO UNCONDITIONALLY GAVE TO YOU.
FOR THE CARE THAT YOU GAVE TO ME SO UNSELFISHLY, FOR ALL OF THESE THINGS I AM GRATEFUL AND THANKFUL.
I ASK THAT YOU NOT GRIEVE FOR THE LOSS, BUT REJOICE IN THE FACT THAT WE LIVED, LOVED AND TOUCHED EACH OTHERS LIVES.
MY LIFE WAS FULLER BECAUSE YOU WERE THERE, NOT AS A MASTER/OWNER BUT AS MY FRIEND XX
x-x-x our hearts still ache with sadness, secret tears still flow, what it meant to
lose you, no one will ever know.. fly high angels loving you always x-x-x
lose you, no one will ever know.. fly high angels loving you always x-x-x
SENT TO US BY KATHLEEN SMITH.
You're giving me a special gift,
So sorrowfully endowed,
And through these last few cherished days,
Your courage makes me proud.
But really, love is knowing
When your best friend is in pain,
And understanding earthly acts
Will only be in vain.
So looking deep into your eyes,
Beyond, into your soul,
I see in you the magic, that will
Once more make me whole.
The strength that you possess,
Is why I look to you today,
To do this thing that must be done,
For it's the only way.
That strength is why I've followed you,
And chose you as my friend,
And why I've loved you all these years...
My partner 'til the end.
Please, understand just what this gift,
You're giving, means to me,
It gives me back the strength I've lost,
And all my dignity.
You take a stand on my behalf,
For that is what friends do.
And know that what you do is right,
For I believe it too.
So one last time, I breathe your scent,
And through your hand I feel,
The courage that's within you,
To now grant me this appeal.
Cut the leash that holds me here,
Dear friend, and let me run,
Once more a strong and steady dog,
My pain and struggle done.
And don't despair my passing,
For I won't be far away,
Forever here, within your heart,
And memory I'll always stay.
I'll be there watching over you,
Your ever faithful friend,
And in your memories I'll run,
....a young dog once again.
So sorrowfully endowed,
And through these last few cherished days,
Your courage makes me proud.
But really, love is knowing
When your best friend is in pain,
And understanding earthly acts
Will only be in vain.
So looking deep into your eyes,
Beyond, into your soul,
I see in you the magic, that will
Once more make me whole.
The strength that you possess,
Is why I look to you today,
To do this thing that must be done,
For it's the only way.
That strength is why I've followed you,
And chose you as my friend,
And why I've loved you all these years...
My partner 'til the end.
Please, understand just what this gift,
You're giving, means to me,
It gives me back the strength I've lost,
And all my dignity.
You take a stand on my behalf,
For that is what friends do.
And know that what you do is right,
For I believe it too.
So one last time, I breathe your scent,
And through your hand I feel,
The courage that's within you,
To now grant me this appeal.
Cut the leash that holds me here,
Dear friend, and let me run,
Once more a strong and steady dog,
My pain and struggle done.
And don't despair my passing,
For I won't be far away,
Forever here, within your heart,
And memory I'll always stay.
I'll be there watching over you,
Your ever faithful friend,
And in your memories I'll run,
....a young dog once again.
I ONLY WANTED YOU.....
They say memories are golden
well maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you. A million times I needed you,
a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you
you never would have died. In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place no one could ever fill.
If tears could build a stairway
and heartache make a lane,
I'd walk the path to heaven and bring you back again.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.
well maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you. A million times I needed you,
a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you
you never would have died. In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place no one could ever fill.
If tears could build a stairway
and heartache make a lane,
I'd walk the path to heaven and bring you back again.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.
A Parting Prayer
Dear Lord, please open your
gates
and call St. Francis
to come escort this beloved companion
across the Rainbow Bridge.
Assign her to a place of
honor,
for she has been a faithful servant
and has always done her best
to please me.
Bless the hands that send her to you,
for they are
doing so in love and compassion,
freeing her from pain and
suffering.
Grant me the strength not to dwell on my loss.
Help me
remember the details of her life
with the love she has shown me.
And
grant me the courage to honor her
by sharing those memories with
others.
Let her remember me as well
and let her know that I will
always love her.
And when it's my time to pass over into your
paradise,
please allow her to accompany those
who will bring me
home.
Thank you, Lord,
for the gift of her companionship
and for
the time we've had together.
And thank you, Lord,
for granting me the
strength
to give her to you now.
Amen.
Dear Lord, please open your
gates
and call St. Francis
to come escort this beloved companion
across the Rainbow Bridge.
Assign her to a place of
honor,
for she has been a faithful servant
and has always done her best
to please me.
Bless the hands that send her to you,
for they are
doing so in love and compassion,
freeing her from pain and
suffering.
Grant me the strength not to dwell on my loss.
Help me
remember the details of her life
with the love she has shown me.
And
grant me the courage to honor her
by sharing those memories with
others.
Let her remember me as well
and let her know that I will
always love her.
And when it's my time to pass over into your
paradise,
please allow her to accompany those
who will bring me
home.
Thank you, Lord,
for the gift of her companionship
and for
the time we've had together.
And thank you, Lord,
for granting me the
strength
to give her to you now.
Amen.
THE LEGACY (AUTHOR UNKNOWN)
When humans die they make a will to leave their homes and all they have to those they love. I, too, would make a will if I could write.
To some poor wistful, lonely stray I leave my happy home
my dish, my cosy bed, my cushioned chair, my toy,
the well loved lap, the gentle stroking hand, the loving voice, the place I made in someones heart.
The love that at last could help me to a peacful painless end, held in loving arms.
If I should die, Oh do not say "no more a pet i'll have, to grieve me by it's loss" seek out some lonely, unloved dog and give my place to him.
This is the Legacy I leave behind, tis all I have to give
FUR FEET IN HEAVEN (ANNE THOMPSON)
Your favourite chair is vacant now, No eager purrs to greet me,
No softly padded paws to run, Ecstatically to meet me.
No coaxing rub, no plaitive cry, will say it's time for feeding,
I've put away your bowl, and all the things you wont be needing.
But I miss you little friend, and I can never measure, The happiness you bought to me,
The comfort and the pleasure.
But since god put you here, to share in earthly joy and sorrow,
I'm sure there will be a place for you in heavens bright tomorrow. xxx
.
I Loved You Best
So this is where we part, my Friend,
and you’ll run on, around the bend.
Gone from sight, but not from mind,
new pleasures there you’ll surely find.
I will go on, I’ll find the strength,
life measures quality, not length.
One long embrace before you leave,
share one last look, before I grieve.
There are others, that much is true,
but they be they, and they aren’t you.
And I, fair, impartial, or so I thought,
Will remember well all you’ve taught.
Your place I’ll hold, you will be missed,
the fur I stroked, the nose I kissed.
And as you journey to your final rest,
take this with you…I loved you best.
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 and 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 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. The bright eyes are
intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break away 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
Old Dogs Do Not Die
We have a secret, you and I,
That no-one else shall know.
For who but I shall see you lie,
Each night in fireglow?
And who but I can reach my hand
Before we go to bed,
And feel the living warmth of you
And touch your silken head?
And only I walk woodland paths,
And see, ahead of me,
Your small form racing with the wind,
So young again, and free.
And only I can see you swim
In every brook I pass.
And when I call, no-one but I
Can see the bending grass
When humans die they make a will to leave their homes and all they have to those they love. I, too, would make a will if I could write.
To some poor wistful, lonely stray I leave my happy home
my dish, my cosy bed, my cushioned chair, my toy,
the well loved lap, the gentle stroking hand, the loving voice, the place I made in someones heart.
The love that at last could help me to a peacful painless end, held in loving arms.
If I should die, Oh do not say "no more a pet i'll have, to grieve me by it's loss" seek out some lonely, unloved dog and give my place to him.
This is the Legacy I leave behind, tis all I have to give
FUR FEET IN HEAVEN (ANNE THOMPSON)
Your favourite chair is vacant now, No eager purrs to greet me,
No softly padded paws to run, Ecstatically to meet me.
No coaxing rub, no plaitive cry, will say it's time for feeding,
I've put away your bowl, and all the things you wont be needing.
But I miss you little friend, and I can never measure, The happiness you bought to me,
The comfort and the pleasure.
But since god put you here, to share in earthly joy and sorrow,
I'm sure there will be a place for you in heavens bright tomorrow. xxx
.
I Loved You Best
So this is where we part, my Friend,
and you’ll run on, around the bend.
Gone from sight, but not from mind,
new pleasures there you’ll surely find.
I will go on, I’ll find the strength,
life measures quality, not length.
One long embrace before you leave,
share one last look, before I grieve.
There are others, that much is true,
but they be they, and they aren’t you.
And I, fair, impartial, or so I thought,
Will remember well all you’ve taught.
Your place I’ll hold, you will be missed,
the fur I stroked, the nose I kissed.
And as you journey to your final rest,
take this with you…I loved you best.
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 and 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 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. The bright eyes are
intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break away 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
Old Dogs Do Not Die
We have a secret, you and I,
That no-one else shall know.
For who but I shall see you lie,
Each night in fireglow?
And who but I can reach my hand
Before we go to bed,
And feel the living warmth of you
And touch your silken head?
And only I walk woodland paths,
And see, ahead of me,
Your small form racing with the wind,
So young again, and free.
And only I can see you swim
In every brook I pass.
And when I call, no-one but I
Can see the bending grass