tramsey Loc: Texas

Your story about your Austin brings back my cat Buffi. She was along hair smoky grey Persian. She needed to be brushed every day and would only eat canned food, none of this bagged stuff, and of course only certain flavors. She was scared to death of outdoors, never went, wouldn't set in the window like a normal cat. She had to lay under my feet so I would trip over her. Had the stinkiest litter box on the block. I would change it every three to four days and still had to wear a gas mask. She would lay in my lap with her purring motor going so I couldn't read my book. When she was thirteen she got cancer, you could see it in her eyes that she was hurting. We had to take her to the Vet.
She curled up in my arms,started to purr and went to sleep. I cried like a baby; that was in 2003 and I still miss the little fur ball.

johnr9999 Loc: Carlton, OR

That toes under symptom sounds like a pinched nerve in his spine. Take him to the vet and see, perhaps, if spinal stretching or cortisone injections will help. For a terrier, 13 y/o still has some time left.

aleone63 Loc: Some place in Wisconsin

Don't know if this helps, but I found comfort in it when I lost my boxer because of some contaminated dog food that ultimately ended up in a recall about 5 years ago.


The Rainbow Bridge Poem

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...

Rider.T.B.Love Loc: Maryland

Thanks so much for everyones kind words and stories.
I made the appt today for monday evening. im gunna spoil and pamper him and make him as comfy as i can for his last few days <3

aleone63 Loc: Some place in Wisconsin

on my boxers last day I bought her a 4pk of chicken nuggets from McDonalds... she loved them and always got the last one.

OHenry Loc: St. Michaels, MD

I share your thoughts whenever I look at my 16 year old Jack Russell Terrier that I have loved her entire life. I saw this recently....

"He whom we love and lose...is no longer where he was before. He is now wherever we are!"

Also....read Racing in the Rain (Garth Stein)It's about human/dog loving and losing from the DOG's point of view.Great stuff.

pjreed Loc: Tonopah, Arizona

Be there for Austin when he makes his last car ride. You can pet him and tell him that you love him and that you will see them again.

robertperry Loc: Sacramento, Ca.

Had Sparky for 21 years. Held him and said I love you as the doctor gave him the injection. So many of us have been through this moment you are experiencing, we are all praying for you and Austin. Hugs and kisses. God bless.

preciousmetalairracing Loc: Reno, Nv

Not only does this photo site provides some of the best and greatest photographers around, but it also provides some of the most caring, loving an best animal people on this earth. Thanks to everyone and God Bless everyone of you.

Turbo Loc: Raleigh, NC

No words can change anything but remember, we feel for you and support you.

Horseart Loc: Alabama

I'm so sorry that you have to go through this. I have been through it many times. I give my friend the relief he/she greatly deserves and then I go to the shelter to give some relief to another, usually a young to mid-aged sweetheart that desperately needs a home. It makes me feel good and gives the new pup the love they wouldn't have otherwise.
I feel that my friend that just went to the bridge is looking down and saying "thank you, well done".
None of that keeps it from hurting, but the new friend helps fill the hole in my heart, left by the last one.

mollymolly Loc: In the heart of the Everglades.

Very well said! If more people thought like this, there would be so fewer Dogs and Cats in shelters and so many full hearts. I plead to anyone who gives an animal a new forever home, PLEASE choose a shelter animal!!

Horseart Loc: Alabama

Molly, I have never been sorry I gave a shelter dog a home. They just seem to know and quickly become totally devoted to you.

phcaan Loc: Willow Springs, MO

I know that nothing can dull the pain, but I will be praying for both of you.
There just has to be a special place for the animals we love.
I have to believe that.

God Bless

Rider.T.B.Love Loc: Maryland

thank you all again, we go in just a few hours, i slept with him on the floor last night and made him drippy eggs and raw steak for breakfast. i'll be posting more of his pix later, our other dog is a border collie,he turns a year old this month, we got him from a shelter about 5 months ago. its funny but he knows something is going on. Im glad i have him <3

my hubby and shuggie bear


my son and i giving "puppy night night kisses"