Remembering Rosie.

This week has been a sad week, because we lost our beloved pet Rosie. Rosie was a Shetland Sheepdog, a miniature Collie and she died this week aged 15. I remember when we first brought her home - she was a ball of fluff with tiny sharp teeth and long, sharp claws. She always hated to have her toe nails cut and I think it was worse for us as we tried to hold her down and she tried to wriggle away.

She was a smart dog, wickedly mischievous and would perform any trick that involved a food reward. As a puppy, Rosie loved the rain and the cold weather and her thick, woolly fur kept her snug and warm. As she got older, the cold winters bothered her as arthritis stiffened her bones - I am relieved that she won't have to endure any more of those bitterly cold winter days.


Over the past year, Rosie wasn't well, with a nasty ear infection that robbed her of her hearing and sometimes her balance. She was sensitive, loyal and friendly and will be sadly missed.

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....

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