What a moving thread this is, I feel for all of you who have lost your darling pets. The tears are rolling down my cheeks as I type.
I would like to add Brad my sisters golden retriever who died 2 weeks ago tomorrow. He is sorely missed, it is a comforting thought to think of him in Rainbow Bridge.
My heart goes out to all of you.
this might help ease your loss.
Hi, I am an animal communicator and received this gift by nearly going over the rainbow myself. Through this work I have had proof that has completly changed my veiws. As a animal lover I have had many go over the rainbow and felt the huge loss, but I now know that it is true, the body is like a vehicle that gets them to where they want to go, but one day that vehicle gives up, sometimes sooner than later, and releases the soul to go up above. I liken this to emigrating, where there is no post, no phones but they meet up with many souls they knew years ago. I do not chase passed over animals but they have come through on readings and have told me things to tell their owners, which has brought great relief and comfort.
Send them your loving thoughts as you did when they were physically here and please believe me that they never totally leave you, we have guides that do the things, like tell you a cars coming on the wrong side of a bad bend, something tells us to move over, we thought it was out intuition, well now you know different, just say "thankyou".
I do hope this helps.
thank you
Jackie
I wanted to share a poem I wrote for Eric who died 4 wks ago I put it on the healing thread but forgot to put it here love to you all
The Bells Chime
The bells chime quarter hour, half hour, hour ding, ding, ding.
Echoing reminding me life goes on with every strike resonating in the air
I stroke your soft fur slowly with my hand lovingly down your back
Holding you close for the last time your body still warm and soft
So many years of loyal friendship and unconditional love
Just being there, comforting, with knowing bright eyes.
That special wag and yelp of delight when I arrived home
Making my welcome that bit special that unique bond dog and human
My heart aches with a pain so deep I think it will break
Knowing I will never see you again on this plain or time.
You went so quick like a candle blown out in the wind
I am grateful your passing was quick fate was kind
So my little friend I have to go on with a heart like lead
Emotions shut down by the chasm left by such a little being
Thank you for the joy, love, fun, and friendship
I am so honoured to have had a companion as loyal and loving as you.
I think of you over the rainbow bridge with tail wagging
Young full of vigour running having fun, restored to a younger time.
I look forward to the day when I can be with you again
But for now I carry your memory and love in my broken heart.
Our perfect Angel - ?Shandy? - taken so cruelly from us 3 months ago - you will forever be in our hearts, you were heaven sent our 'little sweetie pie' - we will never forget you

Lily
LILY :043:
It is a year ago today when our lovely cat Lily passed away. It broke our hearts to say goodbye to her and my husband and i and Kat still miss her like it was yesterday, but we know that she is ok.
We had the ultimate pleasure of Lily coming back to see us in spirit a few times last year, just to hear her meow again and her collar bell ring was a real comfort and we thank her for that.
Lily brought us so much laughter and fun with her wonderful character and it was a pleasure to have known her.
We love you Lil.
R.I.P our pretty little Lily :043: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx