Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Lucky

Lucky was put to sleep today after some medical complications. I am happy that he will no longer be in pain but very sad I won't see his sweet face again.

These are the last pictures I took of him. He was adorable as ever.





Most of all, my heart goes out to Shelley and Rich, Lucky's parents. They loved him very much.

This is a poem I like to share when someone has lost a pet. It's very comforting.

-Rainbow Bridge-

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.

-Unknown

We love and miss you Lucky.

5 comments:

liljackmonkey said...

:( I will miss Lucky too. He was so sweet and adorable.

Anonymous said...

Poor Lucky! :(

Shelley C said...

Dear Michael,
Thank you so much for this tribute and photos. It means more to me than you could know. Our hearts are breaking right now and we miss him so much. He was a loving and sweet dog.
Shelley

AlternateBliss Studio said...

They are family. My heart goes out.

Anonymous said...

Dude! Sad. Rest well Lucky. You've been a good pup, with entertaining stories. I thank you.