Pet Lovers

[nktmt]

Could someone please tell me where to find a copy of the Rainbow Bridge poem that mentions when you have your dog put to sleep.  It says something like "don' be sad you have done the right thing"  I have looked all over the Internet and can't find it. It is very sad......however very comforting. My daughter had to put their dog to sleep last week and I would like to send this to her.

Thank You

[Naturesbeauty]

Google: Rainbow Bridge poem. There are so many sites for this poem. I love this one. LAST NIGHT I stood by your bed last night; I came to have a peep. I could see that you were crying you found it hard to sleep. I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear, "It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here." I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the coffee, You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me. I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore. I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more. I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care. I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there. I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key. I gently put my paw on you; I smiled and said, "it's me." You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair. I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there. It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday. To say to you with certainty, "I never went away." You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew... in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you. The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning and say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning." And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide, I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side. I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see. Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me.

[willomenia]

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@nktmtwrote:

Could someone please tell me where to find a copy of the Rainbow Bridge poem that mentions when you have your dog put to sleep.  It says something like "don' be sad you have done the right thing"  I have looked all over the Internet and can't find it. It is very sad......however very comforting. My daughter had to put their dog to sleep last week and I would like to send this to her.

Thank You

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Try Pinterest I have copied the original rainbow poem from there. Sorry about your daughters dog. 

[mariadomenica]

I am sad for your daughter...there is nothing so painful as having to say goodbye to our family pets....I keep her and everyone hurting because of this.  I am with you in heartache.

[NickNack]

@nktmt  Is it this one?

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this — the last battle — can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.

We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close — we two — these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

— Unknown

[nktmt]

NickNack, Thank you so very much......that is the one.  I made a copy of it and will send it to our daughter.

Thank you everyone who took the time to reply. I will share the well wishes with my daughter.  I can ALWAYS count on the forum.

Please don't forget to hug pets today.

Nancy

[KingstonsMom]

@nktmt

[NickNack]

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@nktmtwrote:

NickNack, Thank you so very much......that is the one.  I made a copy of it and will send it to our daughter.

Thank you everyone who took the time to reply. I will share the well wishes with my daughter.  I can ALWAYS count on the forum.

Please don't forget to hug pets today.

Nancy

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@nktmt  I'm so glad that was the right one.  I hope it brings comfort to your daughter.

[KingstonsMom]

@Naturesbeauty

That one is one of my favorites too, I hope you don't mind if I post an easier to read version!

Last Night

I stood by your bed last night; I came to have a peek.

I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.

I whined to you softly as you wiped away a tear,

"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour your coffee.

You were thinking of the many times your hand reached down to me.

I was with you at the shop today; your arms were getting sore,

I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care.

I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.

I walked with you toward the house, you fumbled for your key.

I gently put my paw on you; I smiled and said, "It's me."

You looked so very, very tired and sank into a chair.

I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.

It's possible for me to be so near you everyday,

to tell you with such certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew....

in the stillness of the evening, I was very close to you.

The day is over, I smile and watch you yawning

and say, "Goodnight, God Bless, I'll see you in the morning."

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,

I'll rush across to meet you and we'll stand side by side.

I have so many things to show you, there's so much for you to see.

Be patient, live your journey out....then come home to be with me

[KingstonsMom]

@nktmt

I MISS MY DOG

I miss my little faithful friend

who closed his/her eyes last night

as I wiped away my flowing tears

and held him/her really tight.

She was my therapist - my confidant

whom I spoke to everyday

And I knew I could rely on him/her

in every little way

He/she always listened without judging

and never repeated what I said

and all he/she asked for in return

was love, some food and a bed

Today there is no wagging tail

No whimper or a bark

Today the are no comforting hugs

or long walks in the park

My heart is filled with sadness

remembering those days

He/she sat there looking up at me

With an adoring loving gaze

Of all the loving memories

the one that can't be measured

is how much he/she was loved my me

and how much the he/she was treasured