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Support — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:16:50 +0000

Honour Roll -

Thus far this year:-

It has been our privilege to provide Care, Comfort and Choices for these beloved four legged family members.

Angel, Chrissy, Target, Sparky, Gregor, Mog Mog,

Elsie , Jack, Hairy, Scottie, Holly, Michael,

Bud, Juniper, Rat, Cheeky, Joel,

Penny, Jackson, Jessie, Bart, Bronte, Millie, Lucy

Chicane, Rusty, Kipper, Luna, Sarge, Bungy, Paris,

Ella, Gypsy,Goya, Tassie ,Cleo, Bouf.

Boufy

Aristole

Niki

Sophie

David

Nugget

Fletcher

Rupert

Gemma

Max

Boof

Minx

Gabriel

Indi

Many others who have a ‘ Country Burial.

When a family member passes away -

We need to say

“ Thank You for a Lifetime of Love”

Remember me by:-

à Gathering up all the photos of our time together.

à Going to our favourite places.

à Take time to go down to the

Memorial Gardens and sit a while.

Talk About me:-

à To family and friends.

à To others on the website www.petsatrest.com.au

à To our Vet or

à to Lindy on 0417 147 331

Honour my Memory By:-

Donating to animals less fortunate then I was

à Purchase a ’Thank You Tree’ for me

à Or Perhaps a Memorial Tree for me.

Perhaps you want to Decorate my grave as others have done in the gardens.

Live On - Enjoy Life—as you would if I could still be with you:-

Our Pets can Leave us,

Confident that in their Lifetime,

They gave 100%

110 % of the time,

So they leave reluctantly,

But quietly confident ,

That our world has been better,

For their short time with us.

It is up to us now , to go and

Fulfill their wishes for us.

Life, Love, Happiness and No regret.

Wonderful Poems

Support — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:38:45 +0000

“Don’t let yesterday’s joys become today’s sorrows”

If it Should Be…

If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
then you must do what must be done
For this, the last battle, can’t be won.

You will be sad, I understand,
Don’t let the grief then stay your hand,
For this day more than all the rest
Your love and friendship 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;
When the time comes, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they’ll tend
And stay with my, if you can, to the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time, you will see,
It is a kindness you do for me.
Although my tail its last was waved,
From pain and suffering I’ve been saved.

Don’t grieve that it should be you,
Who must decide this thing to do,
We’ve been so close, we two, these years;
Don’t let your heart hold any tears.

Smile, for we walked together for a little while.

For My Family:-

Do not stand by my grave and weep

Do not stand by my grave and weep,
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am a diamond glint of snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starshine at night.
Do not stand by my grave and cry.
I am not there…I did not die.

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies who 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 and water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who have 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 to them, who had to be left behind.

The animals 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 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 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 together, you and your special pet cross the Rainbow Bridge.

Four Feet In Heaven

Now we lay you down to sleep
You’re finally at rest
You gave us joy for 15 years
you were the very best
and when I pray for you at my bed
I remember the good things I’ve said
“Good Boy” and “I love you”
Are just some of the things I’ve said to you
The empty collar the empty spot
makes my heart feel empty and stopped
but I know you’re in a better place
and no longer walk in pain
or bark in vain
but they look down and smile
and stand by your empty owner for a while
Until again you fill his heart with glee
and meet again
together you flee.

Laura

From A Canine Friend to Those who Love Him

You’re giving me a special gift
so sorrowfully endowed
and through these last few cherished days
your courage makes me proud.

But really, love is knowing
when your best friend is in pain
and understanding earthly acts
will only be in vain.

So looking deep into your eyes
beyond, into your soul
I see in you the magic, that will
once more make me whole.

The strength that you possess
is why I look to you today
to do this thing that must be done
for it’s the only way.

That strength is why I’ve followed you
and chose you as my friend
and why I’ve loved you all these years
my partner ’til the end.

Please understand just what this gift
you’re giving means to me
it gives me back the strength I’ve lost
and all my dignity.

You take a stand on my behalf
for that is what friends do
and know that what you do is right
for I believe it too.

So one last time, I breath your scent
and through you hand I feel
the courage that’s within you
to now grant me this appeal.

Cut the leash that holds me here
dear friend, and let me run
once more a strong and steady dog
my pain and struggle done.

And don’t despair my passing
for I won’t be far away
forever here, with your heart
and memory I’ll stay.

I’ll be there watching over you
your ever faithful friend
and in your memories I’ll run
a young dog once again.

-Author unknown

Lend Me a Pup

‘I will lend to you for a while,
a pup’, God said;
‘For you to love while she lives
and mourn her when she’s dead.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years,
or maybe two or three
But will you – ’till I call her back -
take care of her for me?’

‘She’ll bring her charms to gladden you
and (should her stay be brief)
you’ll always have her memories
as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise she will stay,
since all from Earth return;
But there are lessons taught below
I want this pup to learn’.

‘I’ve looked the whole world over
in search of teachers true;
And from the folk that crowd life’s land,
I have chosen you.
Now will you give her all your love -
- nor think the labor vain -
Nor hate me when I come to take
my Pup back once again?’

I fancied that I heard them say,
“Dear Lord, Thy Will be Done;
For all the joys this Pup will bring,
the risks of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter her with tenderness
we’ll love her while we may
And for all the happiness we have known,
forever grateful stay…
But should you call her back
much sooner than we’d planned,
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes,
and try to understand”.

“If, by our love, we manage,
Your wishes to achieve,
In memory of her we loved,
(to help us while we grieve),
when our faithful bundle
departs this world of strife,
We’ll have yet other Pups
and love them all their lives.”

Fluffy Girl

kat067 — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:28:51 +0000

We miss our darling Fluffy girl as used to greet us every time we came home and followed us around the yard like a dog. She was the most loving cat that we are missing so much. I feel so empty with out her around and she was so young only 6 years old. I love you fluffy girl and miss you so much.

katrina

a poem for you
WILD AND FREE

I hope you’re running wild and free now you have gone to eternity,
Free from pain and young again as once you used to be.
I hope you’re running wild and free, as free as the wind in the trees,
Playing and purring in ecstasy, or sleeping and dreaming at ease.
I hope you’re running wild and free, as free as the clouds in the sky,
Rushing excitedly, a kitten again, with eyes as blue as the sea.
I hope you’re running wild and free, sometimes maybe remembering me,
For I know the time will come one day when we’ll both be wild and free.

P J Quick

This post was submitted by kat067.

My Three Beautiful Fur Kids

Jennifer Holden — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:52:40 +0000

Jennie and Her Fur kids

GIZMO
or Gizzy as we called him, is our little Hero. He crossed to Summerland on April 28th 2008 aged 13 years.

KIANA VELVET
our beautiful German Shepherd crossed to Summerland on August 15th 2008 aged 12 1/2 years.

ANGEL
our beautiful Collie Rough crossed to Summerland on December 3rd 2008 nearly 12 years.

Watching one of my babies taking the next step in life was so hard. Travelling to the bridge with each of you and watching all three cross over is indescribable.
Monty and Chevi ( your feline brothers ) look at your pictures often then look at me. We talk about you all the time & remember our wonderful times together.

Thank you guys for proving to us that you are all together again and have not gone. We love it when you visit us, which is such a blessing

We love you with all our hearts xoxoxox

Kiana, Giz, Angel & Me 2004 very sml jpeg.jpg (70 KB)

This post was submitted by Jennifer Holden.

Have you a dog in Heaven?

admin — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:58:25 +0000

Have you a dog in Heaven, Lord?
And do you pat its head?
Does he sit up and beg each night
before he goes to bed?

Does he look up with shining eyes
when he sees Your smilling face?
Does he wag his stubby little tail
when he wants to run a race?

Have You a dog in Heaven, Lord?
Is there room for just one more?
Cause my little dog died today;
he’ll be waiting at Your door.

Please take him into Heaven, Lord.
And keep him there for me,
just feed him, pet him,l ove him, Lord,
thats all he’ll ask of Thee.

Anon

The Boy

admin — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:49:05 +0000

There’s sadness now, we cry, we weep,
our gentle giant’s gone to sleep.
It’s quiet, yet we hear his sound,
his feet still dragging along the ground.

He made all welcome, no bark, no growl,
just the largest grin, then he’d fetch his towel.
He asked for nothing but gave his all,
right to the end, to that final call.

When it’s time for us to take that final ride,
that fearful trip to the other side,
our journey there will bear no strife,
we know he’ll be waiting, as he was in life.

If you’ve lost your friend, if he’s not at hand,
the loneliness you’ll understand.
No more will follow, they couldn’t compare
to that giant, gentle, big black bear.

author unknown

Bridge Called Love

admin — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:56:24 +0000

It takes us back to brighter years,
to happier sunlit days
and to precious moments
that will be with us always.

And these fond recollections
are treasured in the heart
to bring us always close to those
from whom we had to part.

There is a bridge of memories
from earth to Heaven above…
It keeps our dear ones near us
It’s the bridge that we call love.

Author Unknown

Quotes for cat lovers

admin — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:24:16 +0000

WILD AND FREE

P J Quick

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ON THE DEATH OF A FAVOURITE CAT

Since you have gone the sun has left the sky,
No breezes blow,
No birds sing
To ease the aching vacuum in my heart.
I shall not forget your gentle ways;
No judgements made,
No difficult demands,
No needs save one,
To share your life with mine.
Now kind, uncomprehending people say
“Cheer up, you’ll love another pet some day.”

Hilda Lunn

~~~~~

Quotes for dog lovers

admin — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:36:16 +0000

Here are some quotes about dogs and words people have written about losing their best friends. I hope they help and inspire you. Feel free to use them in your own tributes if you like. They are all in the public domain so you can use them freely.

If you have any quotes you’d like to share with people please feel free to add them through the comments section at the end of this article.

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MAJOR

Born a dog
Died a gentleman

Epitaph on a dog’s gravestone in Maryland, USA

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She died as she had been born and as she had lived, in my care, and surrounded by those who loved her.

Vicki W. Fowler

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Not the least hard thing to bear when they go from us, these quiet friends, is that they carry away with them so many years of our own lives.

John Galsworthy

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To call him a dog hardly seems to do him justice, though inasmuch as he had four legs, a tail, and barked, I admit he was, to all outward appearances. But to those who knew him well, he was a perfect gentleman.

Hermione Gingold

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I think God will have prepared everything for our perfect happiness. If it takes my dog being there [in Heaven], I believe he’ll be there.

Rev. Billy Graham

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I Only Wanted You

They say memories are golden; I don’t know if that’s true
I never wanted memories, I only wanted you.
A million times I’ve needed you, a million times I’ve cried
If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still
Your passing leaves an emptiness no one will ever fill.

Author Unknown

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Four Feet in Heaven

admin — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:45:39 +0000

Your favorite chair is vacant now…
No eager purrs to greet me.
No softly padded paws to run
Ecstatically to meet me.

No coaxing rubs, no plaintive cry
Will say it’s time for feeding.
I’ve put away your bowl, and all
The things you won’t be needing;

But I will miss you little friend,
For I could never measure
The happiness you brought me,
The comfort and the pleasure.

And since God put you here to share
In earthly joy and sorrow;
I’m sure there’ll be a place for you
In Heaven’s bright tomorrow…

Alice E. Chase