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Rainbow
Bridge
Grief
and loss
Many
people experience deep pain and a huge sense of
loss at the death of their dear companion animal.
Our animals become part of our family, and we can
love them with all of our hearts, and grieve for
their loss. We miss their company and their
unconditional love for us, and it takes time to
heal from such a huge loss. Please be very
understanding of anyone going through this
difficult process, and please look after yourself
if you are going through it.
Here
are a couple of beautiful poems for anyone who has
lost a companion animal, from Ginnette at
Emeraldcity, who found them helpful in her time of
pain, upon losing a wonderful furbaby of her own.
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 vigour; 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. Their bright eyes are intent;
their eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly,
they break 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*
"If
It Should Be"
If
it should be that I grow weak, and pain
should keep me from my sleep,
Then
you must do what must be done, for this last
fight cannot be won.
You
will be sad, I understand; don't let your
grief stay your hands,
For
this day more than all the rest, your love
for me must stand the test.
We've
had so many happy years, what is to come can
hold no fears.
You'd
not want me to suffer so; the time has come
to let me go.
Take
me where my needs they'll tend, and please
stay with me until the end.
Although
my tail its last has waved, from pain and
suffering I've been saved.
Please
do not grieve; it must be you, who has this
painful thing to do.
We've
been so close, we two, these years, don't
let your heart hold back the tears.
I
know in time that you will see, the kindness
that you did for me.
Our
time together was total bliss, and you,
especially, I will miss.
Anonymous
Some
sites to visit for support, information and
resources on pet loss are:
Rainbow
Bridge Pet loss and grief resource centre
Pet
loss grief support - including the global
Monday candle ceremony
Remember,
you are and always will be responsible for the
health, happiness and safety of your animals, so
please, think about them in all that you do, in
how your actions or decisions will affect them,
and do your very best for them always. They will
provide you with companionship, unconditional
love and unquestioning loyalty all of their
lives, and all you have to do is care for them
in return. Anyone who has a special animal
sharing their life is truly blessed.
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