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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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  • BEVOLASVEGAS
    • Gold Top Dog

    Sleep Softly Sweet Brutus

    BEVOLASVEGAS

    Posted : 6/16/2011 3:39:02 PM

    Today was one of the hardest days of my life. I made the decision to send Brutus to the Bridge this morning.

    Monday, he was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma of the liver & spleen. He was still feeling good, so we decided to take him home until he told us that it was time. He had a good day Tuesday. In fact, he felt well enough to chew my iphone, & swipe a bag of treats. Yesterday, he felt good enough to go for a short walk with me, & he happily ate any "junk food" that I offered, as well as his regular meals. This morning, he happily woke up from his sleeping spot between DH & I. (Getting to sleep between us was something he had been angling for for the past 2 years. :) Even though he was happy, he told us that it was time.

    Walking into the house without him here is so strange. For the past 2 years, I've walked in to a happy, grunty, nub waggin, kidney bean dancing fool. Now, he's gone.

    Sleep soflty sweet boy. You were my snuggle buddy, my protector, & my own personal comedian. I will miss you more than words will ever express.

    [IMG]http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p156/bevolasvegas/IMG_1810.jpg[/IMG]

  • sharismom
    • Gold Top Dog
    sharismom

    Posted : 6/16/2011 3:48:21 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss, Amanda.  He was a lucky boy to have had you pick him up 2 years ago.  He knew much love.

    Rest easy, Brutus.
  • miranadobe
    • Moderators
    • Gold Top Dog
    miranadobe

    Posted : 6/16/2011 3:49:38 PM

    Rest sweetly, Brutus, you will not be forgotten.
  • Sera_J
    • Gold Top Dog
    Sera_J

    Posted : 6/16/2011 3:55:45 PM

    I'm so, so sorry.... I wish I had the words to express my sympathy, they just don't exist.  Run free Brutus Broken Heart I hope you enjoy limitless junk food and iPhones at the Bridge.
  • shadowsgin
    • Gold Top Dog
    shadowsgin

    Posted : 6/16/2011 3:58:48 PM

    Amanda {{hugs}}  I am so sorry for your loss.   Run free Brutus, know you will be missed know that you were loved by many..
  • JackieG
    • Gold Top Dog
    JackieG

    Posted : 6/16/2011 3:58:49 PM

    Run free, sweet Brutus.  I'm so sorry, Amanda. 

  • auburn2932
    • Gold Top Dog
    auburn2932

    Posted : 6/16/2011 4:22:28 PM

    I do feel your pain, Hugs, I am so sorry for your loss.  Run free Brutus with all our other dogs at the bridge, April and Bonnie, I know will be there to greet you.

  • CoBuHe
    • Gold Top Dog
    CoBuHe

    Posted : 6/16/2011 4:40:22 PM

    I'm so sorry Amanda.  Never an easy decision, but one you just know when the time comes.  Run free Brutus.
  • cakana
    • Gold Top Dog
    cakana

    Posted : 6/16/2011 6:45:35 PM

    (((Amanda))) - I'm so very sorry. I pray that the day will come soon when you can think of Brutus and smile instead of cry.

    Run free sweet Brutus.
  • denise m
    • Gold Top Dog
    denise m

    Posted : 6/16/2011 6:53:51 PM

     Amanda, I'm so sorry to hear of your lose. What a fine looking chap Brutus was! I can tell by this picture how much love this dog received and gave. I think we can all relate to your feeling of walking in the house. It feels very lonely. Fill your heart with sweet memories.

    Run Free beautiful boy.
  • spiritdogs
    • Gold Top Dog
    spiritdogs

    Posted : 6/16/2011 7:30:38 PM

     Amanda, I'm so sorry you lost Brutus.  He was a lucky one indeed to have found you, and you him.  RIP sweet boy.

     
  • glenmar
    • Gold Top Dog
    glenmar

    Posted : 6/16/2011 9:24:02 PM

    I'm so very sorry.

    Run free and sleep softly Brutus.
  • janobonano
    • Gold Top Dog
    janobonano

    Posted : 6/16/2011 9:49:51 PM

    Run free, Boo. Broken Heart

    I think getting hit by a car that day was the luckiest thing that could have ever happened to you. What an amazing time you had with your family.
  • PurplePets22
    • Gold Top Dog
    PurplePets22

    Posted : 6/16/2011 10:03:02 PM

     I have to agree Janice.  Just think of all the great things that have happened in the past two years.  Brutus hit the big time when he bounced off that truck.  

    Run fast, eat everything you want and sleep peacefully.  There's a girl named Greta that just arrived yesterday.  She'll be happy to snuggle with you. 

  • calliecritturs
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    calliecritturs

    Posted : 6/16/2011 10:05:21 PM

    Some dogs we have for their whole lifetime and we love them

    Some dogs we have for what seems an "instant" or a season of time ... and they can almost be life-changing in their impact on our life.

    A dog close to our heart may be long-lived or short lived or we may have them a longer time or a shorter time -- but often the "amount of time" has nothing to do with what that dog means to us, what we've learned, or how we've loved.

    Boo you were an original.  I sat and cried at work hoping no one would come in my office.  Boo the posts here and on FaceBook -- you meant a lot not only to your family but to others as well.