Rainbow Bridge - words of comfort

Dawn · Guru

Rainbow Bridge - words of comfort

evelyn · Old Hand

Oh Dawn, what a lovely poem. It brought tears to my eyes.

As anyone who has had to help their pet to die will know, this is the most difficult decision to make.

However once you have let your beloved friend go, you can look back and see that it was the kindest thing you could have done for them.

The words of the poem say it all

Oh heck.... I'm off to get a tissue....

Christine Young · GAL Newsletter Editor

I'll echo that, Evelyn - a great big teardrop has just landed on my keyboard.

Christine

denbri · Old Hand

Dawn I've given a copy of this to a pal who recently had to let her dog go, she was very pleased with it and is thinking of getting it framed.Also another workmate having a dilemma so shes got a copy to to help her choose .
Thanks for sharing DENISE (bovrils mum)

Dawn · Guru

Hi Denise,

My Mum put this in my hand many years ago, when I had took the heartbreaking decision to have one of my dogs put to sleep, and despite being heartbroken at the time, I did take comfort from the poem. I still refer back to it when I think about the wonderful times I had with my dogs in the past and wish they were still here, but we always have to put our pets first no matter how painful it is for us, thats why we love them so much. I hope you friends will take comfort from this too. The author was unknown, but obviously a great dog lover.

Dawn x

Susan Ian and Erin · Old Hand

Hi Dawn,

I am just wiping my eyes reading this. We are in this position at the moment with our dog who is staying with my mum and dad (he was retired to them three years ago). They do not want to even discuss what may have to happen so I shall give them a copy and hopefully it will comfort them when the time comes to talk about the issue.

Thankyou for letting people have a copy

Susan

greyhoundluvver · Old Hand

Hi there,

Thank you for posting that beautiful poem.I have been in that position when my 13 year old dog was ill last year. I had to make that terrible decision. But now I know shes a happy dog waiting for me up there.

Thanks again

:)

takecon · Master

Hi,

I do believe that one day we will meet up with all of our dogs who have moved on. That will be quite a day!!

What a welcome that will be!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Charles

cardavgould · Graduate

what a beautiful verse and we can identify with the sentiment. Holly was assisted two years ago when she had an untreatable injury to her spine and 15 year old Belle last month .We were both with Holly and my only regret was that I could not be there for Belle and my Husband was on his own. they were both trusting faithful friends ti the last

carol g

Teresa · Enlightened One

they are the most beautiful words i have ever read - and what meaning! brought a lump to my throat and tears to my eyes. hopefull, it will be many years before i need that comfort.

teresa, xx