To our beloved Miss Kitty

The love of hubs' animal life did not make it. We got a call from the vet today that Kitty was indeed sicker than we thought. She was in kidney failure. The doc felt it was due to her age, but it was very hard on hubs and I. We had to make the decision to put her down. We went to the animal hospital and visited with her for a bit. It was so nice to hear her purring. Then we called the doc in. It took no more than 10 seconds and I believe it was completely pain free. It is so hard not having her in the house. She only spent one other night away from home and that was when PITA got her arrested.

For those out there that have lost a pet I know you understand. I am posting the Rainbow Bridge for all of us as a bit of healing.

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....

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