We lost Oscar, our big (mostly) black cat… He was large, 18 lbs, and 15 years old. Was allergic to most cat food, found out eventually that the more inexpensive brands did not leave him up-chucking. Took him many times to the vet, for bladder problems, many times we were told it was time, but he would rally and really was never that ill. Died in his sleep one night, he wasn’t sick at all at the time… The only animal we had that had died at home…
This is why I love this strip. When our local paper dropped it I went searching the ’net to find it. Glad I did. The list is too long, and they all went WAY too soon. Sometimes I feel the room crowded with smiling faces and wagging tails.
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….Author unknown…
So sorry about your Chipper. We lost our black schipperke Elsea in August and still miss her terribly. Losing a beloved friend so close to the holidays is especially difficult. Sorry for the loss of all our special friends.
jazzmoose over 10 years ago
Once the squeaky part dies, it’s pretty much all over.
pampam over 10 years ago
Yeah – Max
Plods with ...™ over 10 years ago
Scruffy. Way too soon.
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member over 10 years ago
Lost my boy Happy in February.Just after I lost mom…Not a good year.
BaconBoyCamper over 10 years ago
We lost Oscar, our big (mostly) black cat… He was large, 18 lbs, and 15 years old. Was allergic to most cat food, found out eventually that the more inexpensive brands did not leave him up-chucking. Took him many times to the vet, for bladder problems, many times we were told it was time, but he would rally and really was never that ill. Died in his sleep one night, he wasn’t sick at all at the time… The only animal we had that had died at home…
dogday Premium Member over 10 years ago
This is why I love this strip. When our local paper dropped it I went searching the ’net to find it. Glad I did. The list is too long, and they all went WAY too soon. Sometimes I feel the room crowded with smiling faces and wagging tails.
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member over 10 years ago
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….Author unknown…
Dcybele over 10 years ago
My pretty girl Kiwi. Black and white cat, with gorgeous blue eyes in May. She was 14.
pmkscce over 10 years ago
And Copper. :(
sjpb over 10 years ago
So sorry about your Chipper. We lost our black schipperke Elsea in August and still miss her terribly. Losing a beloved friend so close to the holidays is especially difficult. Sorry for the loss of all our special friends.
Jiblet_VT over 10 years ago
And Wilson. A 10yo Aussie Shepard/golden retriever mix.
feefers_ 6 months ago
Plus Zebedee a much loved black lurcher. Curse that spinal tumour