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We all encounter tragedy and personal loss at one time or another in our lives. When we are overcome, confused or defeated about ourselves or someone else, we can always contact The Samaritans who will help us through those dark days.

If you are saddened and dejected at losing a beloved pet, you will find a sympathetic ear, understanding and support at our pet bereavement service.

Just call Chris Bishop on 020 8303 1859

The Legacy

Author Unknown

Fur Feet In Heaven

Anne Thompson

When humans die, they make a will
To leave their homes and all they have
to those they love.
I, too, would make a will if I could write.

To some poor wistful, lonely stray
I leave my happy home,
My dish, my cosy bed, my cushioned chair, my toy.
The well loved lap, the gentle stroking hand,
the loving voice,
The place I made in someone's heart,
The love that at the last could help me to
a peaceful painless end
Held in loving arms.

If I should die, Oh do not say,
"No more a pet I'll have,
to grieve me by it's loss"
Seek out some lonely, unloved dog
And give my place to him.
This is the legacy I leave behind -
'tis all I have to give.

Your favorite chair is vacant now,
No eager purrs to greet me,
No softly padded paws to run,
Ecstatically to meet me.

No coaxing rub, no plaintive cry,
Will say its time for feeding,
I've put away your bowl,
And all the things you won't be needing.

But I miss you little friend,
I can never measure,
The happiness you brought to me,
The comfort and the pleasure.

But since God put you here,
To share in earthly joy and sorrow,
I'm sure there will be a place for you ,
In Heaven's bright tomorrow.

Familiar Shadow

Maggie Moore

I see a familiar shadow
Moving by my chair
I reach down, my friend, to touch you
But you're no longer there
I suddenly remember
You had to go away
It broke my heart to lose you
But I knew you couldn't stay

Yet I look into the garden
I'm sure that I can see
You running chasing butterflies
The way you used to be
I'm sure I heard you barking
It wasn't a mistake
I strain to hear it once again
For any sound you make

When I walk down the country lanes
I know that you're there too
You're racing through the bracken
Just like you used to do
The rustling of the undergrowth
That only I can hear
I know it's just to let me know
That you are still near

I feel you by my bed at night
Your warm breath on my cheek
But I know you will disappear
If I try to take a peak
So I just lie here quietly
And be content to know
That in spirit you've come back to me
And you'll never ever go.

The Rainbow Bridge

Author Unknown

There is a bridge connecting heaven and earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colours. Just this side if the Rainbow Bridge is a land of meadows, hill and valleys, all of it covered with lush green grass.

When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this lovely land. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. Those who are maimed are made whole once more. They play all day with each other, content and comfortable.

There is only one thing missing. They are not with the special person who loved them on Earth. So each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up! Then, the nose twitches! The ears are up! The eyes are staring! You have been seen, and that one suddenly runs from the group!

You take him or her in your arms and embrace. Your face is kissed again and again, and again and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet.

Then, together, you cross the Rainbow Bridge, never again to be separated.

If It Should Be

Sharon

If it should be I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you should do what must be done
For this last battle can’t be won.

You will be sad - I - understand
Don’t let your grieve then stay your hand,
For this day, more than all the rest,
Your love and friendship stand the test.

We've had so many happy years
What is to come will hold no fears,
You'd not want me to suffer, so
When the time comes - please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend,
Only stay with me to till the end,
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you too will see,
It is a kindness you do for me
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Do not grieve that it should be you
Who has decided this thing to do
We've been so close - we two-these years
Don’t let your heart hold any tears.