While the neighbours (and the entire Philippines) cheered for Pacquiao last Sunday, I cried hard from losing my decade-long best friend, Boggart. By the afternoon, I wiped all the tears away knowing that he's in dog heaven, free from all strife.
It's hard to lose a friend like you
Because no one else listens to me the way you do
and because you're the only legit to lick me when I cry.
I cry hard because I still want to walk with you,
I still want to startle you by my abrupt running,
and see you catch up with me, even beating me to it.
I cry hard because I've so much plans for your retirement years
like saving up for Science Diet sacks to keep you healthy
despite your being over 90.
I cry hard because all I can do now is dream of you
or relive the fun and hard times we've been through.
I cry hard because I love you,
and hugely because I will sorely miss you.
RIP Boggart, 11.13.11. I know how much you love to run like the wind. I watched you do it. Until it came to a point that old age slowed you down a bit, but you tried hard, still. But last week, you silently told me you can no longer run while you stared at me as I playfully ran back and forth in front of you. You never told me how stupid I looked that evening. I will forever love you and keep our happy memories, until that day when I no longer have to miss you because we can chase the wind again, together.
Nakaka sad :( You know how much we love our furry friends :( Hayyyy
Anyways, you've written a wonderful note for your friend and I'm sure happy na siya sa Dog heaven !
Aww... this is so sad. :(
I lost one of my dogs, Dee Dee, last year from old age as well. It was very painful. :(
My condolences.
Oh, I'm so sorry, Arg...I feel for you.
NB: Tukayo sila nung isa sa favorite dogs ko, she who once gave birth to 8 pups! Like yours, she's in dog heaven as well. Probably chasing some cats. Or gnawing on some juicy, marrow-filled bones.
he's waiting for you in the 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....
Author unknown...
oh why do you have to make me cry? I hate it when dogs die. :(
Thank you Nikki, Dawn & Trace, Ellen, Micah and Martha. Thanks for understanding my sadness...
And Micah, thank you for sharing that. I think I may have posted a photo of what Rainbow Bridge looks like on my other blog :)
condolences. Reading this made me remember the days when my best pet pal died. I couldn't get over it until now.
I almost cried when I read this. I felt your pain.
I'm sorry if I just popped out of nowhere and commented in this post. I don't usually do this to the blogs I follow. Take care. Your best pet pal is in a great place right now.
My deepest condolences, Argie. *Hugs*
@Panda Eyes
I sent you a message over your blog. it's quite long i hope u wouldnt mind ;D
@Kira
aw, thanks... i sure needed a hug!
Aww, I'm so sorry to hear about this.
You know what, after the disappearance of my cat I hardly could eat and sleep well for weeks. It was really hard for me to handle. But then again it's life. If we feel something so terrible it must be because we felt something so good beforehand. Just hang on to those beautiful memories and you should be fine. :)
:(((( i love dogs.. dont worry happy na sya sa dog heaven.. <3
I'm so sorry for your loss, sweetie. *hugs* It's never easy losing a pet. May Boggart rest in peace in dog heaven. :)
that's really really sad.. just hold on to all the memories you've shared with him. those will always be priceless :)
he's running freely now in rainbow bridge. :) and im sure thinking of you as well
I know the feeling of losing a friend :( I buried my fluffy guy years ago but i can still remember the day :(