My Friend Has Moved On

[Syxx_Killer]

I'm sorry to hear that. You did your best and at least little Zero's last days here were comfortable.

[1480]

Sorry for your loss, but thanks for your effort to try to nurse him back. Takes courage to take on that kind of responsibility.

It doesn't take them long to dig their claws into your heart. RIP little Zero.

[StdDev]

Bless you for trying...
I'm sure his life was better because of you.

[Takeda Shingen]

My condolences. You gave him a home, and a far more dignified end than it would have been had you not been so willing to help.

[mapuc]

My deepest condolences.

I have 4 cats right now. I have lost a few during my lifetime, so I know how it feels.

Their personality(they have that) becomes a part of you.

Markus

[Sailor Steve]

At least he knew he was loved.

[Platapus]

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....

[Jimbuna]

That is very cool....each time I see this posted I read it over and over again

Originally Posted by Stealth Hunter

As many of you know, I found a little Siamese kitten several weeks ago outside of a Burger King. I picked him up, took him home, and nursed him back to health. What I didn't tell you is that little Zero got sick a week ago.

I found him laying in my bedroom on the bed. Wallie was acting strange, and when I went to give Zero his medicine, he didn't move or respond to anything.

Zero died today a little after noon.

Very sorry to hear about this. That act of kindness, however, will drop some good coins in the Universal Bank of Karma for you.

[robbo180265]

I'm really sorry to hear that SH but as the others have said, you gave him warmth kindness and love. Bless you for that.

Adin

[Platapus]

Another favourite readings

A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead. He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them.

After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble.

At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight. When he was standing before it he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like Mother of Pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold.

He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side.

When he was close enough, he called out, "Excuse me, where are we?"

"This is Heaven, sir," the man answered.

"Wow! Would you happen to have some water?" the man asked.

"Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up." The man gestured, and the gate began to open.

"Can my friend," gesturing toward his dog, "come in, too?" the traveler asked.

"I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets."

The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog.

After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road which led through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence. As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book.

"Excuse me!" he called to the reader. "Do you have any water?"

"Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there". The man pointed to a place that couldn't be seen from outside the gate. "Come on in."

"How about my friend here?" the traveler gestured to the dog.

"There should be a bowl by the pump." They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it.

The traveler filled the bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog. When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree waiting for them.

"What do you call this place?" the traveler asked.

"This is Heaven," was the answer.

"Well, that's confusing," the traveler said. "The man down the road said that was Heaven, too."

"Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That's Hell."

"Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?"

"No. I can see how you might think so, but we're just happy that they screen out the folks who'll leave their best friends behind."

[Oberon]

Gods, I only just noticed this. So sorry to hear SH, like others have said though, for what little time he had on this earth, towards the end of his life, no matter what struggles and hardships he had known to get there, he left this earth in a warm home with someone who loved him. Some little guys are just too good for this world. I grieve with you mate.

EDIT: Darnit Platapus, everytime I read Rainbow Bridge I wind up in tears

[Platapus]

Originally Posted by Oberon

EDIT: Darnit Platapus, everytime I read Rainbow Bridge I wind up in tears

Well I am man enough to admit to crying too when I read that. I am with you mate.