BarB’s BloG

For the first time in my life, I found myself without a dog, and the urge to fill that void was too strong for me to ignore. I missed the companionship, friendship, and total unconditional love that comes from having a pet.

I made my way to the pet store, and this is what greeted me when I walked in:

That was it for me. There was no question but that she was to be part of our family. She was coming home with me.

That was almost 14 years ago. Her name is Keesha. A beautiful Keeshond who soon became one of the great true loves of my life. We lost Keesha a few days ago. The bladder cancer she had been diagnosed with about a year ago finally was too much for her. My daughter and I made the decision that we had to let her go. In all of my years, this was the single hardest thing I have ever had to do.

Rest in peace my sweet girl. You will forever be missed and will always be loved.

Keesha / January 9, 1993 - November 28, 2006

The Rainbow Bridge - Author unknown

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 …