Rainbow Bridge 

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, someone who was 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 begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, 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 those trusting eyes, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together... 
*Author Unknown* 

I wish someone had given little Jesus a dog as loyal and loving as mine to sleep by His manger and gaze in His eyes and adore Him for being divine. As Our Lord grew to manhood, His own faithful dog would have followed Him all through the day while he preached to the crowds and made the sick well and knelt in the Garden to pray. It is sad to remember that Christ went away to face death alone and apart, with no tender dog following close behind to comfort its Master's heart. And when Jesus rose on that Easter morn, how happy He would have been as His dog kissed his hand and barked in delight for the One who died for all men! Well, the Lord has a dog now; I just sent Him mine, the old pal so dear to me. And I smile through my tears on this first day alone, knowing THEY'RE in eternity... 
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I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
 I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep.

 I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
 "It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

 I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
 You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.

 I was with you at the shops today, Your arms were getting sore.
 I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.

 I was with you at my grave today, You tend it with such care.
 I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.

 I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
 I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said " it's me."

 You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
 I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.

 It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday.
 To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."

 You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew....
 in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

 The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
 and say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."

 And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
 I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.

 I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
 Be patient, live your journey out... then come home to be with me.

 Author unknown

                If It Should Be
Before I grow too frail and weak,
 And all that's left is peace in sleep,
 I know you'll do what must be done,
 To end this fight that can't be won.

 I don't fear death as humans do,
 So let me try to comfort you,
 Come: let us take a quiet stroll,
 And share some quietness soul to soul.

 No need for words 'twixt you and I,
 No need to say a last good-bye,
 We've grown so close in mind and heart,
 It seems so cruel that we must part.

 Be sure I sense the pain you'll feel,
 Without me walking  at your heel,
 The days will feel full of despair,
 Your Puppy simply won't be there.

 In time the pain will slowly wane,
 You'll think of me and smile again,
 You'll speak with love and pride of me,
 Your extra special puppy.

 Now take me where my needs they'll tend,
 And stay there with me till the end,
 Hold me close with soft good-byes,
 'Till life's bright light has left my eyes.

 The final sound I need to hear,
 Is your soft voice upon my ear.
 Your loving face will fade and dim,
 As the rush of heaven closes in.

                original author unknown