New Addition to the Family!

[Barnacle 9,064]

3 hours ago, augolf1716 said:

Dang barn hate to hear that . So sorry and I know it hurts. Nothing we can say or do will relieve that hurt. He was apart of your family. It took my wife and I 10 years to replace our mixed terrier. My heart hurts for you brother.  I am sure Ray is sad as well.  Have you heard of Rainbow Bridge,that gave us comfort we would see Casey again.. She sits on our shelf in a pretty container.  

 

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 to them, who had to be 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 quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him 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 the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

This made me tear up a little bit. Thanks for posting it, man. Going to have my wife read it, too. This is exactly how I hope it is. 

[Barnacle 9,064]

39 minutes ago, alexava said:

Horrible. But actually lucky retrievers to have unlimited access to water.

They love the water, that's for sure!

[AUld fAUx@ 2,584]

9 hours ago, Barnacle said:

He's been doing pretty well. I know that he realizes that she isn't here, but I'm sure he also doesn't understand that she's not coming back. I wouldn't let him near her after we found her. We've been trying to keep him (and ourselves) busy, so I've been taking him with me to places more than I normally do, and try to get him around other dogs and people often. Luckily, our friends have been great, and my brother in law even offered to "lend" us one of their dogs to make it easier for him. 

Good on.

I've seen awfully close relationships grow up in shorter time.

Sure you take comfort in him, and glad you offer some back.

Hang in there.

[I_M4_AU 7,856]

Sorry for your loss, Barnacle.

“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”
Will Rodgers

[McLoofus 35,182]

Damn, Barnacle. I am so, so sorry.