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I took these pictures on the same day. First it was warm and sunny and then the snow was really coming down. Brandy and Mutzy were two of our designer dogs. We found Brandy running in the snow on a very busy street. She was still wearing the collar from the facility she was rescued from. we got her contact information and they really didn't want her back. They missed the most loving dog. Mutzy was my daughter's friend's dog who had to move and couldn't take him with. These two were so special to us. They found special places in our hearts. Now I am sure they are helping everyone at the RB when they aren't playing. We miss you and love you both. <3 <3   
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Dear God,
Will you please take care of our dog?
Twoy died yesterday and is with you in heaven.
We miss him very much.
We are happy that you let us have him as our dog even though he got sick.
I hope you will play with him & pet him. He likes to sit beside you as you rock in a big comfy chair.
He doesnot likes to swim and play with balls. He is really kind of lazy, he is a pug.
We are sending a picture of him so when you see him and you will know that he is our dog.
We really miss him.
Love, Spud, Cooky, James, Rusty, Royster & Junior

Cooky Dozier Toney





This isn't my dog-I posted this for a friend Cooky 

I just read that her dog Spud has cancer. He is starting treatment soon. Please pray for Spud.
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Ambassador Junior WCV                                               



Ed Clark, WCV:
I want to thank everyone who sent such kind words at the very sad passing of my beloved golden eagle, Junior. After putting on quite a show on Sunday, chatting with all the visitors, he apparently died peacefully during the night. He had not been sick or disabled; he was just very old. It was his time. He had a long and very useful life, but it was heartbreaking to say goodbye to him, just the same.
I appreciate all of the expressions of sympathy and condolence sent to me and all of us at WCV who loved Junior. He was special to us because he had been part of the family for more than 27 years, and because he was such a clown, but in the end, we care about all of the animals coming through our doors. We treat them all with the same level of concern and compassion with which we cared for Junior. It is just what we do, and who we are. Nevertheless, some animals touch us in ways that cannot be explained. Junior was certainly one such special bird.
Taken from a post by Ed Clark Dad of Junior

   
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To Ed Clark and all at WCV

I just read about Junior and I'm so sorry.  I understand the heartache, you must be feeling.
27 years old that great.  I hope you all have great memories.

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I know you guys all "knew" Billy Bob.  He was about 20 months old here.  We lost him at 24 months.  :'(



24 months...
 

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Dear Nora,
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was such a beautiful boy. I don't have the words that will say just the right thing-my heart aches for your loss.
My Brandy loved her tennis balls too. He is healthy and happy now. I'm so glad you posted his picture. Such a clever boy.
I bet he's running the tennis team at the Rainbow Bridge.

Love and Hugs,
Carol
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                                   AMBASSADOR JUNIOR AND ED CLARK WCV





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Thanks for the pic of  Junior.  He was beautiful.

I also love the pics of the dogs.  They look like they were a great team.
Hope you have great memories on the short but, wonderful time you had with them.

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Re: Our Babies at the Rainbow Bridge
« Reply #23 on: November 22, 2012, 04:35:39 PM »

                                  HAPPY THANKSGIVING





On these special days, we remember all who used to be here. The empty chairs at the table and the empty

spaces on the floor. To all our friends waiting at the Rainbow Bridge-We are thinking of you with LOVE and perhaps

a few tears. Remember this-we will always be together because you took a piece of our hearts with you and left a

piece of yours with us.


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Re: Our Babies at the Rainbow Bridge
« Reply #24 on: November 28, 2012, 03:03:59 AM »

 

My friend who watched the eagles hatch and grow with me died Thanksgiving day- Now I found out that D14 is gone...


 I DON'T WANT TO BELIEVE IT!!!!
My friend Kathy-called Aurichwolf for so many years of helping People who lost their pets at Petloss.com wrote this. I posted it for her when D12 died since she was too ill to post it-I'm posting it again for her....




           



Uplifted hearts beat faster as we watch majestic flight
Strength and beauty on horizon at dawn's early light
Ever vigilant surveys with watchful eagle eye
Snow capped birds soar across brilliant morning sky
 
Young await wings rushing sound approaching from above
Needs fulfilled in every way with never ending love
Safe through howling wind or storm, protection ever there
Mates for life raising  young with loving tender care
 
Sunset colors soon give way as darkness quickly falls
Outspread wings in final flight heeding gentle calls
Keeping watch throughout the night till morning light appear
Answering each soulful call, calming every fear

Lessons learned in preparation for life's final test
For one day each must fly away from comfort of the nest
So we too will one day leave earthly nest behind
Keeping treasured memories ever to remind
 
Wondrous things taught lovingly through ever caring heart
Life's journey ~ bitter sweet for all one day must part
Those you touched with earthly deeds must bid one last goodnight
As your spirit crosses heavenly skies and joins eagles there in flight
 
Kathy Hayes aka AurichWolf

2012-2025

[/size]Kathy went to the Rainbow Bridge for a joyful reunion with her former guide dog Aurich.
Then they crossed the Rainbow bridge together...
I'm sure she saw D14 fly in to join his sister D12...I can just picture them flying around playing
with the other eagles. The sun shines there all the time-there are no storms-just a beautiful rainbow
overhead.
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Re: Our Babies at the Rainbow Bridge
« Reply #25 on: November 28, 2012, 11:47:59 PM »

Carewolf, so sorry about your friend, that was a beautiful poem by her.  Hugs.

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Re: Our Babies at the Rainbow Bridge
« Reply #26 on: November 29, 2012, 03:36:16 AM »

Carewolf, so sorry about your friend, that was a beautiful poem by her.  Hugs.

Thank you Nora. Would you happen to have a picture of D14-and perhaps D12 flying?They don't need to be flying together. I would like to make a reflection picture for him or them like the one I made for Junior .  It always strikes me how much that picture looked like a BE Juvie-I wish they could live a long life like Junior did. I cry everytime they are released-when they die it is devastating.. :'(.
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Re: Our Babies at the Rainbow Bridge
« Reply #27 on: December 04, 2012, 05:12:10 AM »

                                   





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Re: Our Babies at the Rainbow Bridge
« Reply #28 on: December 24, 2012, 07:15:58 PM »

A CHRISTMAS STORY










  December is the best month of the year at the Rainbow Bridge. For the dogs there is snow to romp in and the angels always have time to toss snowballs for them to chase. The cats enjoy patting at the snowflakes as they fall, and then curling up near the fireplace for a nice winter's nap. Of course they have a huge party with lots of special treats and presents.This is the only night they remember the people who love them and their earthly homes.






      But it is the lights that make this time so special. Winter on the Earth, their former home, is a time of lengthening darkness, and in December candles glow all around the globe beginning with Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, and continuing on right through the New Year's festivities. At the Bridge the glow of these candles is reflected in all of the trees, and in the hearts of every Bridgekid as they observe the month in their own special ways.

      For most it is a time of great joy, but each year there are always a few who draw apart..
Near to midnight, "home time" on December 24 Charlie realized someone was missing from the Hale Family gathering. "I'll be right back," he told his siblings. He passed many similar groupings of friends and families as he hurried down the well worn path, many called out to him, but he only acknowledge the greetings with a wave and continued on. The path ended at the Rainbow, and there he found a small group of newcomers, each sitting quietly, alone. One of these, the missing Sandifur, was crouched at the very edge, his stumpy tail twitching rapidly, as he stared at the scene below.

      "You are missing the party, little brother," Charlie said.
"I don't care," replied Sandifur, "I don't like Christmas anyway. "

     Charlie only smiled. "I felt the same way my first year. Do you remember your very first Christmas with Mom and Dad? Remember the new scratching tree they gave you that year, and the catnip mice? And remember all the good things we got to eat? That was a great time, wasn't it?" Sandifur nodded, still gazing intently below. "I want to go back."
"I did too, " Charlie said, licking gently at his brother's ear. "But we can't, baby brother. This is our place now. But it's Christmas Eve and Mom and Dad miss us so much. Look, mom is lighting a candle right now, just for us and she is crying."





     "Christmas Eve is her time to remember, little one, but tomorrow she will pass out the presents to all of our brothers and sisters, and she will be happy again. I want to show you something. Come with me."
      Together the two climbed the arch of the Rainbow, and at the very top Charlie stopped. "Do you see that big silver cloud over there? Watch closely."

     As Sandifur gazed the cloud began to swirl and gradually an image came into view. The clearing where he had left his family, and a larger gathering around the big, glowing pine tree. He could see the dogs, many more of them than when he had left, playing fetch and tug of war, and the kiddens, so many kiddens, sleeping in a heap, their soggy catnip mice forgotten in the grass.

      Suddenly the kiddens all woke up, and the dogs ceased their play and stared into the darkness beyond the clearing, tails wagging in greeting.
And then, much to Sandifur's amazement, two humans stepped into the light."
"Hurry, Charlie, we have to go back," he said. " Mom and Dad, they're here!"
"Not just yet, Sandy. That cloud is our Window into Tomorrow.
Come back with me now, and join the others. The reunion will come. The Rainbow is God's promise."

     Sandy reluctantly pulled his gaze away from the vision of the future, and followed Charlie. They found the others waiting for them at the base of the rainbow. "Is it time?" Charlie asked.
Terrie nodded, "They are waiting."
All of the Hale Bridgekids drew together, and looked over the edge, and along the entire length of the rainbow similar groups were gathered, all looking down at their former homes.

Suddenly the light of a million candles from the Earth met the glow from the Rainbow Bridge. "Now," Charlie whispered.

      In unison three words were repeated again and again, and as they were spoken they merged with the bridge of light, flowing from the rainbow to the earth, and back again in ever increasing brilliance, and the colors of the rainbow merged with the light. "I love you," they all said, and the love entered every heart of the pet parents on earth, and the hearts of those who gathered at the Rainbow.

      "Merry Christmas, Mom and Dad," Sandifur whispered again, as he watched the lights slowly fade. "I love you. I will be waiting.
"I will look ahead for I know you are part of our tomorrow. Come on everyone-it's time for our party. There is a huge stack of presents around our beautiful tree."


  Written by Marion Hale

    This story is posted on:
          Petloss.com

   

                     

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Re: Our Babies at the Rainbow Bridge
« Reply #29 on: January 06, 2013, 12:59:11 AM »



      Juvies Soaring At The Rainbow Bridge