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I was sorting some paperwork this morning and came across a short essay that I had saved because I found it wonderfully inspirational as a dog rescuer (from the humane society and such).
I just had to share it with Rhettsgreygal and I some of you others who I know have fostered and rescued and adopted from humanes and such over and over. I did not write this and do not know who did, but I'd like to find out. The imagery this created for me has stuck with me for many years.............
More Than An Angel
The young pup and the older dog lay on shaded sweet grass watching the reunions. Sometimes a man, sometimes a woman, sometimes a whole family would approach the Rainbow Bridge, be greeted by their loving pets and cross the bridge together.
The young pup playfully nipped at the older one, "Look! Something wonderful is happening!"
The older dog stood up and barked, "Quickly! get over to the path."
"That is not my owner." whined the pup, but he did as he was told.
Thousands of pets surged forward as a figure in white walked on the path toward the bridge After the glowing figure passed each animal, that animal bowed its head in love and respect. The figure finally approached the bridge, and was met by a menangerie of joyous animals.
Together, they walked over the bridge and disappeared.
The young pup was still in awe. "Was that an angel?" he whispered.
"No, son." The older dog replied. "That was more than an angel to us. That was a person who worked rescue."
This left such an impression upon me, that I whisper "See you in heaven" whenever I say goodbye to my fosters. I know it is rather irreverant, and many people do not believe animals go to heaven. I don't think it would be heaven for me without dogs there. So I don't believe that. And thinking about this helps me whenever I hear of a dog passing before its time....which is always too soon.
I also hope I MAKE it to heaven, so I don't miss out on that moment I hope to have.
I just had to share it with Rhettsgreygal and I some of you others who I know have fostered and rescued and adopted from humanes and such over and over. I did not write this and do not know who did, but I'd like to find out. The imagery this created for me has stuck with me for many years.............
More Than An Angel
The young pup and the older dog lay on shaded sweet grass watching the reunions. Sometimes a man, sometimes a woman, sometimes a whole family would approach the Rainbow Bridge, be greeted by their loving pets and cross the bridge together.
The young pup playfully nipped at the older one, "Look! Something wonderful is happening!"
The older dog stood up and barked, "Quickly! get over to the path."
"That is not my owner." whined the pup, but he did as he was told.
Thousands of pets surged forward as a figure in white walked on the path toward the bridge After the glowing figure passed each animal, that animal bowed its head in love and respect. The figure finally approached the bridge, and was met by a menangerie of joyous animals.
Together, they walked over the bridge and disappeared.
The young pup was still in awe. "Was that an angel?" he whispered.
"No, son." The older dog replied. "That was more than an angel to us. That was a person who worked rescue."
This left such an impression upon me, that I whisper "See you in heaven" whenever I say goodbye to my fosters. I know it is rather irreverant, and many people do not believe animals go to heaven. I don't think it would be heaven for me without dogs there. So I don't believe that. And thinking about this helps me whenever I hear of a dog passing before its time....which is always too soon.
I also hope I MAKE it to heaven, so I don't miss out on that moment I hope to have.
