Angel in the Postal Service
Our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month. The day after she died, my 4 year old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her. I told her that —
Circle of Friends
She said we are a circle, a line that never ends. And in the center there is you protected by new friends. And all around you are the ones that check the pounds and share their home after you’ve been found. And all the other folk are searching near and far to find the perfect —
House Rules for Pets
Dear Dogs and Cats:
The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note, placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find —
I Was a Lonely Dog
Once I was a lonely dog just looking for a home. I had no place to go, no one to call my own. I wandered up an down the streets in rain and heat and snow. I ate whatever I could find, I was always on the go.
My skin would itch, my feet were —
My Dogs Live Here
My dogs live here, they’re here to stay. you don’t like pets, be on your way. they share my home, my food, my space this is their home, this is their place.
You will find dog hair on the floor, they will alert you’re at the door. They may request a little pat, a simple —
The Animal’s Savior
I looked at all the animals in the caged shelter … the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal. And I was angry.
‘God’ I said, ‘this is terrible! Why don’t you do something?’ God was silent for a moment and then He spoke —
The Best Dog in the World
One’s first love is always perfect until one meets one’s second love. • Elizabeth Astor
Years ago, I owned the very best dog in the world.
I was a child when we got her. She was a graceful brown hound, a foundling who taught me that our pets are not purchased, but ordained. She romped —
To My Foster Mom or Dad
There I sat, alone and afraid,
You got a call and came right to my aid.
You bundled me up with blankets and love.
And, when I needed it most, you gave me a hug.
I learned that the world was not all that scary and cold.
That sometimes there —
Welcome at Rainbow Bridge
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 —
Why A Rescue Dog?
Why rescue a dog? There’s a danger you know, you can’t save just one, for the craving will grow. There’s no doubt they’re addictive, wherein lies the danger. While living with lots, you’ll grow poorer and stranger.
One dog is no trouble, and two are so funny. The third one is easy, the fourth one’s —
Why Kids Should Have Pets
This was received as a forwarded eMail from an unknown source. Remember these pictures when someone says they are having a baby and need to get rid of their pet(s).
If your pet is displaying an unwanted behavior and you feel it would not be good to have around children – remember – your pet —



