"'Midnight' was put down tonight 12-27-08. He was one of the 8 puppy's that Dutchess had on Christmas Morning. He was so unique as to his color. He was truly all black but with the Border Collie white tip on his tail. He was born with a clef pallet that we learned about tonight, their is a zero chance of survivability and he was dying. It was one of the hardest thing I have ever done. The dogs walked with us to where we buried him and stood guard but watched from a distance. The cats, as they often do, walked all the way and made sure that he was treated with respect. I will miss him so. I know that this is just part of it, but it's the hard part. The odd thing, I dreamed that we lost one last night.
Run Free Midnight.. See you at the Rainbow Bridge.."
"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." Will Rogers , 1897-1935
What is 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...
"Heaven is the place of final and complete happiness, God has prepared for us - and if animals are necessary to make us happy in heaven, then you can be sure God will have them there."--Rev. Billy Graham
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...
"Heaven is the place of final and complete happiness, God has prepared for us - and if animals are necessary to make us happy in heaven, then you can be sure God will have them there."--Rev. Billy Graham
Return To Shucks Border Collies
When God had made the earth and sky,
The flowers and the trees.
He then made all the animals,
The fish, the birds and the bees.
And when at last He'd finished,
Not one was quite the same.
He said, "I'll walk this world of mine, And give each one a name."
And so he traveled far and wide
And everywhere He went,
A little creature followed him Until it's strength was spent.
When all were named upon the earth And in the sky and sea,
The little creature said, "Dear Lord,There's not one left for me.
"Kindly the Father said to him, "I've left you to the end. I've turned my own name back to front
And called you "dog", my friend."
(Dog is God spelled backwards)
The flowers and the trees.
He then made all the animals,
The fish, the birds and the bees.
And when at last He'd finished,
Not one was quite the same.
He said, "I'll walk this world of mine, And give each one a name."
And so he traveled far and wide
And everywhere He went,
A little creature followed him Until it's strength was spent.
When all were named upon the earth And in the sky and sea,
The little creature said, "Dear Lord,There's not one left for me.
"Kindly the Father said to him, "I've left you to the end. I've turned my own name back to front
And called you "dog", my friend."
(Dog is God spelled backwards)
Friday, July 3, 2009
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