November 7, 2008

In Honor of Beau

Beau is one of Becky's dogs. Beau was a bichon almost 19 years when he was attacked in his backyard this morning by a coyote. Becky rescued Beau 9 years ago and gave him wonderful life.

Today we honor Beau's passing


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...

4 comments:

Alicia said...

That is so sad. I am so sorry for her loss.

Becky said...

Just when I thought I was all out of tears, I read your beautiful blog and it starts again. This time, tears of relief picturing little Beau with his smiling Bichon face bouncing and playing with others who have been loved and cared for, and are now greatly missed.

Thank you for the tribute to my baby.

The Over-Thinker said...

I'm so sorry for her loss. We lost our dog, Lucy in June and I posted a similar reading, too. Losing a pet is so darn tough...

Tracy said...

Becky's Beau, her baby boy, brought so much happiness and was very lucky to have had Becky rescue him and give him a home filled with unconditional love. Beau has found a safe haven on Rainbow Bridge.