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The Rainbow Bridge is the theme of a work of poetic prose written some time between 1980 and 1992, whose original creator is unknown. The theme is of an other-worldly place to which a pet goes upon its death, eventually to be reunited with its owner.
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  • Beejou
    • Gold Top Dog

    Goodbye, Daniel.

    Beejou

    Posted : 4/13/2010 3:05:36 PM

    Daniel was the German Shepherd who belonged to my neighbor across the street, Jim. Jim trained GSDs in the Vietnam war and truly loves the breed and Daniel was his best friend for 14 years. Today he made the hard decision to let him go peacefully. Daniel couldn't eat, had lost control of his bladder, was in a lot of pain from arthritis, etc. It was time for this sweet boy to go to Heaven. T-Bone is going to miss playing with him, and I'm going to miss him too. I feel awful for my neighbor, he even said "that's the last of my family." Crying

     

    Run fast and free, Daniel. Spend time talking to the GSDs your daddy trained up in Vietnam, you probably won't believe he used to be a spry young man.

     

     

     

     

     

    Wilted Flower
  • miranadobe
    • Moderators
    • Gold Top Dog
    miranadobe

    Posted : 4/13/2010 3:46:25 PM

    So sorry for your neighbor.  Truly good dogs are just so hard to let go of.  Best wishes for his travels to the Rainbow Bridge, and supportive vibes to your neighbor as he grieves.
  • gradyupmybutt
    • Gold Top Dog
    gradyupmybutt

    Posted : 4/13/2010 5:46:19 PM

    What a handsome boy Daniel was.  Please pass on my condolences to Jim.   His statement reminds me of how I felt when we had to help Lucy on her way.  It seemed like one part of our lives had ended.  My heart aches for Jim.
  • janobonano
    • Gold Top Dog
    janobonano

    Posted : 4/13/2010 10:22:14 PM

     Run free, Daniel. ((hugs)) for your neighbor.

  • JackieG
    • Gold Top Dog
    JackieG

    Posted : 4/14/2010 5:22:09 AM

    Run free, Daniel.  You were loved well and you left a big empty spot in your human's heart.  Give Jim my deepest sympathy and tell him this old broad really appreciates all that he has done. 
  • sharismom
    • Gold Top Dog
    sharismom

    Posted : 4/14/2010 8:25:07 AM

    Run free, Daniel...
  • Johnny&Tessy
    • Gold Top Dog
    Johnny&Tessy

    Posted : 4/14/2010 5:19:39 PM

    So sorry to hear this.

    Run free Daniel.
  • spiritdogs
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    spiritdogs

    Posted : 4/14/2010 6:56:52 PM

     Rest in peace, Daniel.  

  • mdvetter81
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    mdvetter81

    Posted : 4/14/2010 7:55:26 PM

    Run Free ..... Handsome Daniel

    My condolances to your neighbor Jim .......... 

    and to you and T-Bone ............ as well  
  • shadowsgin
    • Gold Top Dog
    shadowsgin

    Posted : 4/16/2010 11:49:40 AM

    I am sorry I missed this.  My thanks to Jim and his dogs for their service to our country!  Run Free with no more pain sweet Daniel! 

  • Beejou
    • Gold Top Dog
    Beejou

    Posted : 4/17/2010 12:44:15 AM

    Daniel was a really, really good dog. Always the gentleman, ever patient with T-Bone's puppy antics, and a lovely companion for Jim. Jim brought over about 60 lbs of dog food, a few cans, and abut half a case of milkbones. It's not a brand that I would use but I accepted it, not really knowing what to say. I can't donate it to the animal shelter because it's open but I found an ad on Craigslist, a woman really needing dog  food right now. So turns out I have enough to get her thru till paycheck. I'm glad something good can be done with the things Daniel doesn't need anymore...