Another one waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge

Iggy

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Well, I finally have to break down and do it.




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Heather turned 15 today. Nearly blind and deaf, stomach troubles and lots of arthritis. She's not having much fun anymore.

I would rather take a beating than do this, but I sending my girlfriend to the Rainbow Bridge in few minutes.

She will be joining a gang of dogs, cats and other critters that are waiting for me.

This is the toughest thing I have done in years.

Wish me strength.
 
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Sorry Iggy, hang tough man I've been there and will have to do it again one day.

Jerry
 
My thoughts are with you. I had to put down my big, old lab about two years ago, and it just broke my heart. Remember the good times with her. They're often the best friends we have.
 
Sorry to hear that Iggy. Hang tough brother.

Have been there twice and unfortunately will be there again. Heather undoubtedly had a great life. Her face tells that story!

rags
 
That's hard to do. I had a cat that several of you probably remember me talking about a year or two ago I had to put down. He was 14. My Wife and I had him as part of our family 14 of the 15 years we had been married at the time. He was a family fixture that was for sure.

Rest well Heather, you and Iggy will be together again some day.
 
I know what you mean about "rather take a beatin' than do what you gotta' do.

I lost my pal of 17 years this March. It's loosing a member of the family.

GF
 
Sending prayers for strength your way Iggy. I'm sure Heather had a full and happy life with you. It's always so hard to say goodbye to a family member. God bless.
 
Its tough! Dad had a dog he loved. "Pete came to our family when I was about five years old. He was a water spaniel and dads hunting dog. He lived about 15 years and got aileing bad. Dad went pheasant hunting out of season. Pete kicked up a hen. Dad shot the pheasant and as pete limped out to retrieve it, dad shot pete. Dad won a few cups with pete. Dad is the big guy on the right with pete. The picture probley is in the late 40s.

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Thanks, Iggy! You knew it was my time; thanks for helping me today...and always. I will miss you...but hope I don't see you for a long time.

I love you,

Heather
 
Without a doubt, one of the hardest things we have to do. We need to remember what is best for the dog.
 
I feel for you Iggy. Take comfort in knowing she doesn't have to suffer anymore.
 
Iggy, here is something to help I hope.
When you think of me, master
Know that I’m not the same,
Not the frail, old body
That I too fast became

Smile back on our mornings
My young paws wet with dew
Think not of the pained version
Of the pup you once knew

Please remember our good times
Our fond romps in the park
Not the day I lay dying
And my world became dark

And at times when you’re grieving
In those moments of hurt
Do replace tears with memories
Of when I was alert

Please remember my soft eyes
And my sweet, loving lick
Not the hazy, lost moments
After I became sick

When sad times are upon you
And your tears start to flow
Know I’m not the confused dog
That you grew to know

Master, when you lie dreaming
Let your dreams be not blue
Dare not dream of the frail dog
Whose earth years seemed so few

May your dream paint you rainbows
And bright bridges of gold
And show you, my dear master,
That I’m no longer old

May your rest bring you wisdom
May you wake without care
Grieving not for my loss but
Knowing I am still there

I’ll be in puppy kisses
And in walks in the park
And right there beside you
On your bed in the dark

And those times you are smelling
A sweet, dew-covered rose
Eyes closed, feel the soft brush
Of a little, wet nose.

Whether you are in sunshine
Or alone in the dark
When the gentle wind whispers
You just might hear my bark

If at times you might feel
Gentle taps on your knee
Please don’t let this alarm you
It’s most probably me

Though you no longer see me
Nor can you touch my soft hair
In a way that you know not
I will always be there

Please do know I’ve not left you
We were paired from the start
I will be with you always
Cuddled deep in your heart

Love spans all horizons so
Let your sad heart not harden
I romp and I’m whole again,
In a bright rainbow garden

One fine day you will join me
We’ll run fast a green field
When you come to the gateway
And, like I, you are healed

‘Til that joyous reunion
When I lick your sweet face
Know I’m playing in rainbows
And I’m saving your place

So tonight as you lie back
Settled down in your bed
Know I’m not gone, dear master….
I’ve just gone on ahead.

Author: Dorrin M. Birch, M.D.
 
Stay strong. I know how tough it is. Remember: sending her to Rainbow Bridge is a true sign of your love for her. She's not suffering anymore. You're in our thoughts.
 
Sorry for what you are having to go through Iggy. You are doing the unselfish thing, and it takes a big man to do what needs doing despite the heartache. Be strong.


WG840
 
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