A while (long) back there was a poem posted here on IDO, from a dog to the owner about being brave during the dog’s final days….. a treat me right and I’ll love you for ever thing, then be brave and make the hard decisions for me when the time comes. It was really well done, and I have a buddy that could use it.
I’ve tried searching for it, and obviously can’t find it.
This one?
You will know when the time is right, but when it is you must let go.
If It Should be..
If it should be I grow frail and weak
And pain prevents my peaceful sleep
Then you must do what must be done
When this last battle can’t be won.
You will be sad, I understand Selfishness might stay your hand
But on this day, more than the rest, Your love and friendship take the test.
We’ve had so many happy years
That what’s to come can hold no fears
You’d not want me to suffer So,
When the time comes please let me go.
Take me where my needs they’ll tend. Only stay with me until the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me. Until my eyes no longer see.
I know, in time, you, too, will see its a kindness you do for me
Although my tail it’s last has waved
From pain and suffering I’ve been saved
Do not grieve it should be you who must decide this thing to do
We’ve been so close, we two, these years……. Don’t let your heart hold any tears
Author unknown
After reading that one, I always have to go this this one for comfort…
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….
Author unknown…
While those are both very good… ty, it was different. Something someone else had asked about seeing, and a regular posted it again. Sort of a dog’s prayer, for lack of better description.
A Dog’s Prayer
Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.
Speak to me often, for your voice is the world’s sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.
When it is cold and wet, please take me inside… for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements… and I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth… though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land… for you are my god… and I am your devoted worshiper.
Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.
And, beloved master, should the Great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest…and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.
Thank you……
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