My Furry Baby's Gone

Smodlet

It is not their furry fault. We know if we fall in love, sooner or later our hearts will be broken, do we not? Better to have loved and lost, and all that.

Thank you, Zandy.

Murphybear

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The Rainbows Bridge Poem

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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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No matter how many times I read this, there are tears of joy and sadness

Murphybear

I really feel for you. I have had cats for 60 of my 65 years and losing them never gets easier. We lost our beloved Murphy (see my avatar) nearly 4 years ago and still miss him. Our current fur baby is 15 and she is a delight and charges round like a kitten.

I know when she goes we will go off to Cats Protection and find the perfect cat who needs a forever home.

Think of all the good times Charlie had with you, sounds like he had a great life.

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Smodlet

Thank you so much, MurphyBear, for your kindness. :A I know I need to buck up but all I feel is pain and guilt. We should have let him go sooner, I should have brushed him more often (six times a day wasn't enough, apparently) He was so lovely.