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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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Kaluah
Just wanted to let everyone know how much this board has helped me in the past week. On Monday May 14th, my 3 year old Cocker spaniel, Kaluah, was struck and killed by a car in front of my house. She got out when someone went out the door. I did nothing but cry for the first three days, I couldn't...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, May 22 2007 11:17 AM
BJW
Lilly, My Cherished Friend
Lilly was put down on Monday (5/14/07) because of hip dysplasia. She would have been 2 years old in June. She left us too early but I hope that she is feeling better, with no pain at the Bridge. My thoughts are with her and she was truely the greatest friend. I miss her dearly!
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, May 17 2007 3:42 PM
sandra_slayton
Buck Went To The Bridge
Four and half weeks ago12 year old Buck had his old man wellness check, full blood panel and the ony problem was an infetion around a tooth and a slitght kidney infection. Antibiotics took care of them and 2 weeks later he had a dental and also a small tumor removed from his mouth. He did have trouble...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, May 17 2007 11:52 AM
mrv
Baylor
Today my old man will leave me. The vet is coming after the office closes to ease Baylor on his way. Baylor always did hate going any where. He was only really happy at home with all his people and dogs together. He was my momma's boy and worry wart. He was a medical marvel or a medical mess depending...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, May 16 2007 6:54 PM
Donna R.
Midgey crossed the "Bridge"
My info is on the post "I am supposed to say goodbye on Thursday". under the name soulight. Good Luck to everyone. Feel free to respond. Donna.* soulight. We had to put a dog down today. Sorry, I am new to this and didn't realize to start my own post.
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, May 7 2007 1:05 PM
jjsmom06
Indy the Pharaoh Hound
Ed (Xerxes) called me this evening to inform me that a tragedy took place in Georgia this evening for one of the Pharaoh Hound owners he knows. Ed, Xerxes and Gaia are in Georgia and tonight was a big Pharaoh Hound Association Award Banquet. Unfortunately during the banquet a 4-year old beautiful female...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, May 7 2007 1:00 PM
tacran
Lili, the sweet little black cocker spaniel
I received some very sad and shocking news from my friends today. I posted about their dog, Lili, last summer who ruptured a disk and had to have emergency back surgery. It was a scary time and a rough few weeks, but she came through it with flying colors. We just saw Lili last Friday, and she was as...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, May 7 2007 12:48 PM
tacran
For Jackson, a special cat
My friend had to euthanize her sweet cat, Jackson, this morning. He was over 16 years old and had been in perfect health until a couple months ago. In early February, my friend had to euthanize her beloved dog, Kona, after an agonizing few months of declining health (crippling arthritis, loss of bladder...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, May 7 2007 12:26 PM
Laurelin_429
Harry
For the 11 months you were with us, you were an amazing friend. We will all miss you so so much. Our time together was way too short. Run free little one. [link http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h126/Gloriedogz/?action=view¤t=P4070025.flv]http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h126/Gloriedogz...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, May 7 2007 12:01 PM
jennie_c_d
Emma's buddy
Emma's buddy, Spar, went to the bridge, today. He was a ten year old Boxer. Please say a prayer, light a candle, send happy thoughts, whatever, for his family. His mom, in particular, was very, very close to him. She bottle raised him from the one litter she bred. He was her protection dog, and...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, May 7 2007 11:50 AM
Amitiel
Lady Wrongway
She was sitting by the little window where she had been many times before. As each person passed, she tried to get their attention on her, she so wanted to go home with someone. Today a couple walked by, the woman looking yet again at her, they had been here before, many times. This little girl had been...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, May 7 2007 10:10 AM
Jeremy Grant
George, the hero terrier
Just saw this on CNN's website. We should remember this heroic little fella and light a candle for him. [link http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/05/02/hero.dog.ap/index.html]http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/05/02/hero.dog.ap/index.html[/link]
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, May 3 2007 3:41 AM
Olivia Krywucki
Am supposed to say goodbye on Thursday
It looks like my baby boy Tuffy will end his fight against lung disease on Thursday morning. He spent the majority of his life w/ my parents who really never fell in love w/ him. His gentle, soft spirit got lost in a crowd of three playful labs. I fought for years to let them give him to me. They...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 30 2007 6:59 AM
Kristin Ambrose
My bunny and Kitty
My bunny rabbit Buddy and my Cat Sam died. I loved them dearly. Even as some people say "they're just pets" I bet everyone here would disagree. They were my Babies![ ][ ][ ][ ][ ] I LOVE YOU, SAM AND BUDDY!!!!![ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Apr 24 2007 3:54 PM
i_type
My Greyhound Just Crossed Over the Bridge!
Faith is now running free at the bridge...her kidney levels had risen too high and she had lost almost 15 lbs. in 6 months so we decided to let her go. She was a wonderful friend for 11 years - we got her at age 2 and always laughed because she flunked racing school...just would not run for them so they...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Apr 20 2007 8:10 AM