Goodbye to my friend Jake

My friend Jake had to go to the Rainbow Bridge. He was a very special Mancat, and I will miss him very, very much. In lieu of any comments here, maybe you would enjoy visiting his blog and reading all about him. Jake, I will just say, "Until we meet again."

When it seems that our sorrow is too great to be borne, let us think of the great family of the heavy-hearted into which our grief has given us entrance. And inevitably, we will feel about us their arms, their sympathy and their understanding. - Helen Keller

Goodbye to my friend Jake

Goodbye, Icon, my friend

I was saddened to learn that my friend, Icon Baxter Bentley, unexpectedly went to the Rainbow Bridge yesterday. He was a very wonderful cat and I am going to miss him a lot. You may remember that he was my sister Pixie's special friend. As a tribute to Icon, I would like to share the Valentine video that Pixie made for Icon in 2007. I hope they are holding paws together at the Bridge.

Goodbye, Icon, my friend

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Sometimes, you do not know how much you truly love somebuddy until they are gone. Hug someone you love today because tomorrow could be too late.

ps: I want to thank everyone, from the bottom of my heart, for your kind words about the loss of Pixie. Your thoughtfulness means so much to us.

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Farewell, sweet Pixie

It is with a heavy heart that I tell you some sad news. Pixie had a talk with me, and she told me that she was ready to go to the Rainbow Bridge. Pixie left us this morning.

Most of you know that Pixie has struggled with feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy for over 6 years now. She was very tired and sad, and I do not think she even enjoyed her toys very much.

Here is Pixie as a little baby kitten. Back then she loved to run and jump and twirl and leap around. Then, her heart got broken and she could not do all the fun things she used to do. Over the years, her heart became worse and worse. But she was always brave and took all of her medicines.

I know Pixie would not want you to be sad. Maybe you could eat a bananer today in honor of Pixie.

Pixie, I will meet you again when it is my time to go to the Bridge. Rest in peace, sweet Pixie, my sister.

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 and 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 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. The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break away 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.

Pixie
9/25/95 - 9/14/08

Farewell, sweet Pixie

Goodbye, sweet Felix

Rest in peace, my friend Felix. I will miss you very, very much.

Goodbye, sweet Felix

For My Friend TT

My good friend TT had to go to the Rainbow Bridge. This makes me feel very sad inside. I wish I never had to say goodbye to any of my friends. But I know she was very sick and it was her time to go, so maybe I am really just sad for myself because I will not get to see her or talk to her again. I should not be selfish like that. There are many beautiful poems already published, but I wanted to write something special for my friend. Sorry it is not very good.

For My Friend TT
TT, you were beautiful and kind
A friend like you is hard to find.
I'll search for you up in the skies,
Along with the magical butterflies.
Rest in peace, my cherished friend
And know that this is not the end.
When my time, too, at last is here

I'll find you, and hold you near.

For My Friend TT

Goodbye to my friend Stifler

My hamster friend Stifler had to go to the Rainbow Bridge. I will miss him a lot. Stifler, I will see you at the Rainbow Bridge when it is my turn to go there! And I won't ever forget you. Thank you for being my sidekick on the comic strip. You were an extra-special hamster.

Goodbye to my friend Stifler

About the Rainbow Bridge

There has been much sadness lately about our friends who have gone to the Rainbow Bridge. So, I have been doing some thinking. Here is what I think about the Rainbow Bridge: every cat gets to wear beautiful angel wings and a halo. The weather is always sunny and warm. There are many, many, many toys and fun things to do there. And best of all, we have many friends waiting for us there. Here is what it is like in my dreams:

I would like to remember the Cats-Who-Came-Before in my family who are waiting at the Bridge. This is Haiku. She was only Four when she had to go to the Rainbow Bridge. I think this is because she was extra-special. This picture is over 25 years old!

This is Slinky. She was a stray kitty that my Mommie got from the U.C. Davis veterinary school. Slinky liked to growl a lot.

This is Cricket. My Mommie got me after Cricket had to go to the Bridge.

And finally, I want to say that I love you to my friend, Storm, the Furry Fighter. Stormie is the bravest and sweetest kitty I know, and she put up a valiant fight against lymphoma. Storm's little body is tired now. I wish her a peaceful trip today, and I will meet her again at the Rainbow Bridge, when it is my time to go. Rest well, sweet Storm.

Here is a picture of a double rainbow from right outside my house!

About the Rainbow Bridge

Goodbye, Dandelion

My friend Dandelion had to go to the Rainbow Bridge. He was 19 years old. I am very sad he had to go, but glad that he got to live such a long and happy life. I will miss you, Dandelion.

Dandelion
3/16/89 - 5/30/08

(Thank you to Zoolatry for the beautiful graphic.)

Goodbye, Dandelion

Goodbye, my friend

Goodbye, Caesar. I will miss you my sweet, curly friend.

Goodbye, my friend