Sleep Softly Sweet Brutus

Rainbow Bridge

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.
    • Gold Top Dog

    Amanda, I am so sorry to read this :(

     

    Run free, Brutus.

     

    (((hugs)))

    • Gold Top Dog
    All the times I read this section, I've never cried. Until now. I am soo sorry to hear about Brutus. I agree with every one here, getting hit by that truck was the best thing that happened to him. It threw him into your life.

    Good bye Brutus, sleep easy tonight

    • Gold Top Dog

    I am so sorry, Amanda.  I knew you and Brutus were bound to have a very special relationship when you stopped to pick up a beat-up and bloody dog in your brand new, supposedly dog-free, sports car.  He knew he found somebody special when he found you.

     

    Run free sweet boy.

     

    Deb W.

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    I'm sitting here crying, holding Gaci close, remembering that same feeling of walking in the home and the feeling of emptiness when we lost Gaci's mom.

    Run long and free, Boo. Run with Gaci at the bridge,

    *HUGS* to Amanda and family.

    • Gold Top Dog

    I am so sorry Amanda. Run free Boo

    • Gold Top Dog

    Sleep tight and pain-free, dear Brutus. You had the best last two years; you were loved and loved in return.

    So sorry for your loss, Amanda. 

    • Gold Top Dog

     Run free and sleep well, Brutus.

    • Gold Top Dog
    I am so sorry. Brutus had the best 2 years of his life. I bet he is still protectively watching over you from the Bridge.
    • Gold Top Dog

    Amanda, I'm so sorry Brutus is no longer with you. He let you know what he needed when the time came, and you listened to him with such a loving heart. ((((hugs))))

    • Gold Top Dog

     I am so sorry for your loss. Since we just recently lost our Shelby girl, I so know what you are going through. She was my comedian as well.

    Sympathies to you and RIP Brutus. 

    • Gold Top Dog
    I'm sorry I missed this until now. I'm so sorry for your loss Amanda. Brutus was truly one of a kind, and a beautiful soul. Run free, Brutus.
    • Gold Top Dog

     I'm so sorry for your loss Amanda. Run free sweet Brutus.

    • Gold Top Dog

    OMG, Amanda, I'm just seeing this.  I'm so, so sorry! 

    • Gold Top Dog

    Smanda, I posted on FB but wanted to send my gentle hugs and prayers here also.  I'm sure Brutus is laying in the shade somewhere now watching over and bragging on you!

    Say hi to Sadie for me would ya Brutus. 

    • Gold Top Dog

    Godspeed Brutus. You are very much loved and missed. Run free and without pain at the Bridge, knowing that one day you will reunite with your beloved human.

     

    Its never easy to make that decision, but I am sure Brutus is thankful that you stuck by him til the end and fulfilled your promise to him. I love this poem and I hope you enjoy it too.

    If it should be I grow frail and weak

    and pain prevents my peaceful sleep.

    Then you must do what must be done

    when this last battle can't be won.

    You will be sad, I understand.

    Selfishness might stay your hand

    But on this day, more than the rest,

    Your love and friendship take the test.

    We've had so many happy years

    That what's to come can hold no fears,

    You'd not want me to suffer, so,

    When the time comes to let me go

    Take me where my needs they'll tend.

    Only - stay with me until the end

    Hold me firm and speak to me

    until my eyes no longer see.

    I know, in time, you too will see

    It is a kindness that you do for me,

    Although my tail Its' last has waved,

    From pain & suffering I've been saved.

    Do not grieve It should be you

    who must decide this thing to do.

    We've been so close we two these years

    Don't let your heart hold any tears.