becka Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 WELCOME AT RAINBOW BRIDGE by AlexanderTheodore, Bouvier, Fourth Year Resident On the morning of September 11, 2001, there was an unprecedented amount of activity at the Rainbow Bridge. Decisions had to be made. They had to be made quickly. And, they were. An issue, not often addressed here, is the fact that many residents really have no loved one for whom to wait. Think of the pups who lived and died in hideous puppy mills. No one on earth loved or protected them. What about the many who spent unhappy lives tied in backyards? And, the ones who were abused. Who are they to wait for? We don't talk about that much up here. We share our loved ones as they arrive, happy to do so. But we all know there is nothing like having your very own person who thinks you are the most special pup in the Heavens. Last Tuesday morning a request rang out for pups not waiting for specific persons to volunteer for special assignment.. An eager, curious crowd surged excitedly forward, each pup wondering what the assignment would be. They were told by a solemn voice that unexpectedly, all at once, over 4,000 loving people had left Earth long before they were ready. All the pups, as all pups do, felt the humans' pain deep in their own hearts. Without hearing more, there was a clamoring among them - "May I have one to comfort?" "I'll take two, I have a big heart." "I have been saving kisses forever." One after another they came forward begging for assignment. One cozy-looking fluffy pup hesitantly asked, "Are there any children coming? I would be very comforting for a child 'cause I'm soft and squishy and I always wanted to be hugged." A group of Dalmatians came forward asking to meet the Firemen and be their friends. The larger working breeds offered to greet the Police Officers and make them feel at home. Little dogs volunteered to do what they do best, cuddle and kiss. Dogs who on Earth had never had a kind word or a pat on the head, stepped forward and said, "I will love any human who needs love." Then all the dogs, wherever on Earth they originally came from, rushed to the Rainbow Bridge and stood waiting, overflowing with love to share - each tail wagging an American Flag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 I cannot express enough how sweet that is. My heart aches for animals that go without any love while they're here with us, and to read that knowing that it is their instinct to give love and protection. Sorry, I'm weepy eyed now, that is so sweet but at the same time makes my heart ache. I hope they were there to meet every person that passed threw those gates that morning. Quote Welcome home Quixote (formerly known as Whytell Mango) My Beloved Scooterman October 16, 1998 - October 11, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanakilMagic Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 Quote Clare and Dylan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatricksMom Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 Thank you for sharing Becka. If we all loved with the hearts of a dog, the world would be a kinder, better place. Now I'm crying. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndmom Posted March 2, 2003 Share Posted March 2, 2003 I read this somewhere else a couple months ago. Bawled like a baby reading it. Very touching Quote Willow & Trace Butch (11/94 - 7/16/08) Hayley (11/96 - 1/13/09) Merlin (11/12/95 - 5/29/09) GPA - Central New Hampshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FosterFlunker Posted March 2, 2003 Share Posted March 2, 2003 Me too Quote Make a fast friend adopt a greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 What a touching "article"...my eyes are tearing up of course... Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lillysmum Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 Oh what a beautiful story, I have tears in my eyes. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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