Gizzy a 15yr old Peke whose owner had passed away came to Southside Animal Shelter. Shannon who fosters many of Southside’s pets took Gizzy into her home for his remaining time. He passed away on January 29th. Shannon, Rosie and all of us at Southside Animal Shelter would like to pay tribute to such a special little man, who was very sweet and loved to chase Sheena kitty whenever he could. He is now in heaven waiting for Shannon and others who loved him and we’re certain chasing the cats and kittens.
Just this side of heaven is a place called RainbowBridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to RainbowBridge. 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 RainbowBridge together....
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If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went – Will Rogers.
