Have you ever wondered what it was like to hold anothers life in the palm of your hand? Well I used to,but now I no longer need to wonder. This past summer(June Eighteenth) I held the life of my faithful dog Rugby, in the palm of my hand. I was, along with the rest of my family, forced to make the ultimate decision. We had to choose to put our dog of 16 years to sleep. I know we did the right thing but it still hurts and most likely will forever.
When the vet arrived at our house to do the deed, I couldn't even be in the same room. I felt helpless, like I should be doing something to try and save him, but when I didn't act I felt as if I was the one taking his life. We took him outside and gave him a few treats before we had him put to sleep, but I couldn't even go and say goodbye. It hurt too much. After the vet had left and my dogs life had been deminished, I went up to say one last goodbye. he was in a box on the porch, with a blanket over him. Reaching down I had gently stroked his ear, one last time. I can't even begin to discribe the way it felt, it was like all that was left was a shell. Where once had been a living, beathing member of my family. My heart felt and still does feel as if it is incased in a block of ice, unable to love again.
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 and 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 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. The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break away 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.
R.I.P. Rugby
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