In Memory Of...
A Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital forum for our friends and family to share memories about and submit tributes for their animal companions.
Though their physical forms are gone, their memories will forever remain alive in our hearts, minds, and spirits
Please submit memories and tributes to rgah@rockygorgevet.com
Traveler (Border #1) KD Ames
Rainbow Bridge
Author unknown
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....
"Stacey" Biro Mama's Baby Girl
For a Friend
by Al Shelton
There is nothing quite so sad The many snapshots which you've saved And one day, when you're cleaning Right now, it must surely seem
for those of us that know
just what it's like to lose a pet
how hard to just let go
Never again to feel that love
and warmth you held so dear
though they're gone, rest assured
their love remains quite near
and the ones in mind and heart
will help you relive happy times
before you had to part
You'll feel that brush against your legs
or, maybe, hear them cry
it's just their way of telling you
they'll always be nearby
you'll find their favorite toy
instead of letting tears escape
make this a time of joy
To revel in their memory
remembering times of past
for if you keep them close at heart
their love will last and last
your world is tinted gray
the void your friend has left for you
decreases day-by-day
The love and friendship you two shared
is strong, just as before
just like the memories you both made
today... and evermore!