Today We lost a very dear friend. Our 13 year old dog died after a long illness. His passing was quick and painless. Beary came to us at the tender age of 5 weeks from Colorado. He was brought to Texas and treated to the wonderful life and a loving home. Beary got to travel the United States and spent many hours bringing great enjoyment to his family. From those humble beginnings he went on to live 13 wonderful years with an owner who loved and cherished him. I only knew him for 7 of his 13 years, but during that time I grew to love him. He had a personality that was very endearing and lovable although at times he could be a real pain as most pets can be. when he was 12 got sick from several spider bites but pulled thru them rather well, all things considered. Beary was a unique dog who displayed many human traits that made him very endearing to us. He left behind a legacy of 8 sons and 1 daughter for us to love and enjoy. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. He now waits for us at a wonderful place called Rainbow Bridge, where one day we will be reunited.

GOODBYE MY OLD FRIEND, We will always love you and wait for the day we will be with you again.

A Dogs Soul

Every dog must have a soul
Somewhere deep inside
Where all his hurts and grievances
Are buried with his pride.
Where he decides the good and bad,
The wrong way from the right,
And where his judgment carefully
Is hidden from our sight.
A dog must have a secret place
Where every thought abides,
A sort of close acquaintance that
He trusts in and confides.
And when accused unjustly for
Himself, He cannot speak,
Rebuked, He finds within his soul
The comfort he must seek.
He'll love, tho' he is unloved,
And he'll serve tho' badly used,
And one kind word will wipe away
The times when he's abused.
Altho' his heart may break in two
His love will still be whole,
Because God gave to every dog
An understanding Soul!

Rainbow Bridge

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....