8/10/2002 - 2/6/2008
Eight Belles May 3, 2008
Churchill Downs
Whenever any animal is forced into the service of man, the
suffering
which it has to bare on that account is the concern of every one of us.
Albert Schweitzer
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. He lets you know how
happy he is to see you, your hands again caress his 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...
Pittsburgh has a special team of people who are there for pet owners. We
would like to thank the following for being there for us:
Allegheny Veterinary Emergency Trauma
Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation
