Loving Our Fur Babies

On a blog I browse (Journey to Ms. Hannah) they recently lost their pet Copper to cancer.
My heart breaks for them. Losing a pet is one of the worst things in life.
Reading their posts of how they love their "buddy" brings back memories of my Forever Fur Babies.
So I am taking a few moments to say:

I will ALWAYS love you my babies. I think of you (all of you).
I remember the good and funny times. I still cry, at times, remembering losing you.
But I believe we will be together again.

My Fur Babies:

Taffy My first dog. I asked my parents for a puppy. They said "When you turn 6yo."
Well when I finally turned 6yo you came into my life.
5yo when you left us. Way too soon.

Co-Co My beautiful Chocolate Poodle 9yo. when you left us.

Mandi My Collie and Golden mix. My big girl. 12yo when you left us.

Peanuts A previous abused little dog that we had briefly. (? age)

Bear My beautiful Black Chow Chow. 5yo That I found abandoned in the neighborhood.
We only had 4 years together. I am so sorry that I did not check the front gate.
I don't think I will ever forgive myself. Ever. I miss you.
I still have a problem looking at the UPS drivers, knowing that one of them didn't
shut the gate behind them.

Bandit "My Gentleman" My first kitty cat. So small and so friendly.
Just a baby, not even a year old, out in the elements.
You were determined to live with me. I am so glad you were persistant.
14yo when you left for the Rainbow Bridge.

I love you all and miss you.

"Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened"

THE 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 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...