orange_pearl542

So I'm very sad today. A little back history for this entry.

Last night, our sheltie Benny seemed to be having some trouble getting around. Which isn't all that unusual. He's almost nine years old, so definitely getting up there in the age category, but this was so unexpected. I really hadn't forseen it coming, although part of me kicks myself for not.

Yesterday, the dog seemed had no balance and couldn't walk in a straight line, so my mom and my sister took him to our town vet. Who looked at him, prescribed some pills for inflammation and set us on our way. However tonight, Benny seemed to be much worse. By the time eight o'clock rolled around, he could barely stand, wasn't eating or drinking at all. When he started throwing up and loosing control of his body functions, we rushed him up to the bet in Calgary although by this point it was pretty obvious that we were losing him.

Safe to say, he didn't make it.

So now I dunno what to do. We're down a dog, which might not seem like a big deal but our animals are a big part of the family with us. We just lost someone very close and it hurts. Very much so.

I'm probably gonna call into work in the morning and say I won't be in because of this.

God... it hurts.

 

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.....