Our Camping Buddy is Gone

[tim43]

Today we had to put our 15 year old 6 toed Hemingway tabby to sleep due to kidney failure. He has been camping with us since 1998 when the DW would hold him in the palm of her hand he was so small. From there he grew to weigh 18 pounds. He was a true friend who let us think we owned him and not the other way around. He would converse with the wife for hours and always kept her feet warm at night. He was her buddy, but he let me share. He will be missed!

[Mrs. CountryGuy]

Very sorry to hear this, the Rainbow Bridge poem has given many of us solace, may it help you too:

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...

[snfexpress]

It is very hard to lose such companions.

[tim43]

Thank you Carol, that means so much to us.
Tim

[Flymutt]

Sorry for your loss. I always figured that pets DO go to heaven because they give us such joy here on earth.

[DQDick]

So sorry to hear of your pain. Praying God will give you peace.

[Bigboomer]

So Sorry for your loss...it is so hard to lose our children, especially when they have grown with us and gave us unconditional love. We will pray for your comfort.

Les and Sue

[kylec2]

We are sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers.

[jjackflash]

So Sorry to hear about your loss! We know the feeling,it hurts for quite awhile God bless and comfort you.