Pet passing

@butterfly1829

"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....

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@butterfly1829

sorry. Soooo sorry. I lost both of my boys (Rottweilers) recently and it was a gut punch. Some folks don’t know how bad it hurts…but it does hurt

@butterfly1829

I have had many dogs and cats, along with some rabbits, birds, and other pets, both when I was young and also with my own family. When each and every one of our pets passed, it was so hard. Especially with my young children who each had their own pets which eventually passed away. Most important thing to realize is that you are allowed to mourn for you pet as much as anyone else does when a family member or friend passes away. We mourn, feel horrible and miss them for a long time. Just realize that it is quite ok to feel that way. I still feel bad about losing my favorite cat and that was 16 years ago.

@butterfly1829

so so sorry for your loss…it’s the absolute worst losing a four legged family member :( at least they’re free of any sort of pain or discomfort and to quote Harry Potter, “the ones who love us never really leave us” ❤️