Anna,
Before I lost my Sammy poo I never could really empathize with people who had lost a pet. But now I understande completely and am sending you hugs. My Sammy poo was a Cavalier mix (we think). I loved him as much as I love my family members. He was out in our front lawn one day and a pit bull killed him. It was devastating. We lived in a really nice neighborhood and had lived there for 18 years. We had always let our dogs out in the front lawn so it was a shock to say the least.
When that happened I found it hard to cope with day to day activity. I found this website that really helped me.
www.petloss.com They hold online candlelight vigils every Monday night for pets that have passed on. And there is a poem on there that really gets to me and I believe it with my whole heart. Merlin & Sammypoo are playing on the rainbow bridge now, waiting for us. *Hugs to you my friend*
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....
