About a week before Christmas we had to say goodbye to our Cassie-girl. WOW....this was the hardest thing we have ever had to do. She was about 16 years old and Josh and I have had her since before we were married. She was the best dog and such a faithful companion, we will always love and miss you Cassie!
About a week after we put her down we got a sweet card from our vet with this touching story in it. I loved it so much I wanted to put it here.
The Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When a beloved pet dies, it goes to the Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends. There is sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals that 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. They all run and play together; but the day comes when one suddenly stop sand looks in to 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. They happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of you pet so long gone from you life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...
---Author Unknown
Some goodbye kisses for our girl.
You will always be in our hearts Cassie! Now you are in a pain-free place where you can run and play!
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