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 begins to quiver. 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 from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together....
Author Unknown.....
NAPPA Gold Trophy Sire July, 1991 - February, 2001 Kathleen Screamer's Story |
November, 1994 - July, 2001 Jamie Holley |
Best In Show July, 1991 - July, 2001 Kathleen Lucy's Story |
February, 1986 - October, 2001 Terry Tucker |
| January, 1996 - November, 2001 Kathleen |
December, 1997 - January, 2002 Denise Stanley |
November, 1997 - February, 2001 Pam Brush |
August, 1997 - January, 2002 Lisa Hatz |
| August, 1999 - March, 2002 Susan Dyson | ????? - April, 2002 Denise Albrecht Albert's Story |
February, 1998 - April, 2002 Rosie Morrison |
October, 2001 - May, 2002 Marty Stein |
| May, 2002 - June, 2002. Meredith Wolanin | December, 2000 - June, 2002 Marilu Petroni |
March, 1995 - July, 2002 Donna Prust |
August, 1990 - August, 2002 Wendy King |
| March, 1991 - October, 2002 Dennis & Mona Reynolds |
June, 2002 - October, 2002 Brenda Frost |
December, 1997 - November, 2002 Nick & Judy Hubert |
November, 1999 - October, 2002 Hugh Brown |
| April, 1996 - January, 2003 Monica Riggins |
July 13, 2003 - July 21, 2003 Lisa Moon |
June, 1997 - October 2003 Jock Zaumeyer & Kristy Wurtele |
December, 1989 - November 2003 Steven Huber |
| May, 2001 - January, 2004 Louise and Danielle Casey |
March, 1991 - December, 2002 Ann Mabry |
June, 1993 - October, 2003 Ann Mabry |
July, 1997 - February, 2004 Linda Ventrice Thoughts about Daysy |
| June, 2002 - August, 2004 Tony Verrilli & Dawn Midgley Thoughts about Oscar |
December, 2000 - August, 2004 Vicky Moye Thoughts about Emily |
February, 1992 - August, 2003 Kris Follick Thoughts about "Pigger" | November, 1991 - October, 2004 Susan M. Moran |
| Nov. 21, 2003 - Nov. 25, 2004 Jessica Wilson |
1997 - December 18, 2004 Carol Underhill |
November,2004 Suzanne Brunelle |
May, 1991 - March, 2005 Rhonda Patterson |
| Permanent Champion Boar Sire of Merit March, 1992 - June, 2005 Kathleen Myers Ricky's Story |
February, 1994 - March, 2004 Vicki Lund - Her loving Mom |
July 12 - September, 2005 Jenny Fritts |
1995 - January, 2006 Guy Whisner |
| 1995 - January, 2006 Guy Whisner |
1993 - February, 2008 Kathy Freeman |
Author Unknown
That was before I met Shane.
I had been called to examine a ten-year-old pet named Belker. The pet's owners - Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane - were all very attached to Belker and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer.
I told the family there were no miracles left for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old pet in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for the four-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt Shane could learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting his old pet for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.
Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why." Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me - I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.
He said, "Everybody is born so that they can learn how to live a good life - like loving everybody and being nice, right?" The four-year-old continued, "Well, animals already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long."
Kathleen |
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