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The Canticle of CreaturesSaint Francis of Assisi

To You alone, Most High, do they belong,
and no human is worthy to mention Your name.

Praised be You, my Lord, with all Your creatures,
especially Sir Brother Sun,
Who is the day and through whom You give us light.

And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendor;
and bears a likeness of You, Most High One.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars,
in Heaven You formed them clear
and precious and beautiful.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Wind,
and through the air, cloudy and serene,
and every kind of weather,
through whom You give sustenance to Your creatures.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Water,
who is very useful and humble and precious and chaste.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Fire,
through whom You light the night,
and he is beautiful and playful and robust and strong.

Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister Mother Earth,
who sustains and governs us,
and who produces various fruits
with colored flowers and herbs.

Praised be You, my Lord,
through those who give pardon for your Love,
and bear infirmity and tribulation.
Blessed are those who endure in peace,
for by You, Most High, shall they be crowned.

Praised be You, my Lord,
through our Sister Bodily Death,
from whom no one living can escape.
Woe to those who die in mortal sin.
Blessed are those whom death will find in Your most holy will,
for the second death shall do them no harm.

Praise and bless my Lord and give Him thanks
and serve Him with great humility.

Blessing of the Pets

“Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures. You called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You inspired St. Francis to call all of them his brothers and sisters. We ask you to bless this pet. By the power of your love, enable it to live according to your plan. May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation. Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures! Amen."

March 16th, 2011 
Four Year Anniversary - Pet Food Recalls
As of May 3, 2007, the FDA received reports of 8,500 
"alleged" (their word) pet deaths in the USA since 2006, 
due to being poisoned by pet food (containing melamine).

Up To The Moment Information On Pet Product / Food Recalls, visit...

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TRIBUTES

"A good man is concerned for the welfare of his animals..."   
Proverbs 12:10

Megan

I got Megan from a friend...which proved to be very timely, as my friend passed away not too long afterwards, from a sudden heart attack.

A purebred Red Persian, she was the sweetest cat.  She was passive with other cats, but would hold her ground if challenged.  She was so cute, as she would sit up for her food like dogs do.

This year was a difficult one for her.  She was ill earlier in the year, but bounced back somewhat, only to fall ill again about a week ago.  She was 14 years of age.  

I truly believe that an Angel visited her about 24 hours prior to her death...as her whole countenance and appearance changed dramatically, so much so that I wondered if she had taken a turn towards recovery.

She passed the next evening, peacefully, in her sleep.

She will be greatly missed by myself and her kitty friends, Holly and Mandy.  But we know that we shall see her again...and that she is with the Lord and waiting at "Rainbow Bridge."

Marcy
November 29, 2009

Abigail Jeanne

I sent you a prayer request at the beginning of the summer for my 16 ½ year old poodle, Abigail Jeanne. I wanted to thank you again for all your prayers.  I wanted to let you know that my Abigail passed away on June 29^th Although I knew it was coming, it just doesn’t seem possible that we are once again in this situation. Yet, I know to trust in God’s timing because His timing is always correct.
 
We were hanging in there with everything going on with her but that last weekend in June, she just deteriorated. It all changed so fast. That weekend I sat with her day and night and prayed that God would take her. On Monday morning before I arrived at our vet’s office, I drove past a church down the street that had three crosses. I held her and prayed there and said if a little robin flies over their and sits on that cross I will know its time, I looked and this little bird which was on the other side of me just sitting there flew up and sat at one of the crosses. It just sat there and didn’t fly way. Later in the vet’s office, when I was having trouble making that final decision and we were trying last minute fluids, I kept thinking back to that morning and thought God told me what to do. He wanted her back now. So I know God had been talking to me because that message was very clear to me. I also had a couple other signs or moments of pure clarity where I just had the clearest perception that God has a plan and to just let it unfold and it will be great.
 
I remember when Elizabeth, my oldest poodle who passed in the Fall of 2007, was put to sleep I looked up in the sky and I had this overwhelming sense of peace. I wanted that same feeling when Abbie passed. When Abbie was put to sleep, I had a little more of a subtle feeling but again it was one of calmness. As she laid there, my thoughts went to thank God. He had given me Abigail for 16 ½+ years and now she was with Him and that we are to praise God in all things. So I praised Him for her life and for her death. As I opened the door to outside there was a little robin sitting there, right where I had been when she had been put to sleep. As we left the office , I saw two birds flying in the air and I thought of her and her sister up there. Abbie was now free form all of her ailments and an aged body.
We buried Abbie at the Hinsdale Pet Cemetery. She shares a grave there with Elizabeth. The day of the burial, once again, there were robins just sitting there almost like watching us, again providing comfort. It was a beautiful day and there was also a little bunny and then a snake. Now, I have never seen a snake there before but I think it served a symbolic purpose. For alongside one of the tombstones, there we saw a shell of skin.
I thought this is really symbolic of death. That snake shed one body but its still alive and fine and even better. After death our bodies are but an empty shell that the soul has vacated.
  
When I had the tombstone made for Elizabeth and Abigail, I wanted it to provide a message of faith for all who saw it. So on it are the words
 
“God is Love. For all things come from Him and return to Him.”
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has conceived what I have prepared for you.”
1^st Corinthians 2:9
 
So please take comfort in that and in the words of Revelation 21:5 “ And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.”
 
In our over complicated world and way of looking at things, I think it could be as simple as the fact that God gave us his only Son, Jesus, and allowed Him to die for us and because of this we have the promise of eternity, a eternity with our animals friends.

God Bless,
Jamie
July, 2009

This is my gift from God. 
Her name was Natasha Lynn McCoy

I had her since she was 5 1/2 weeks old.  She died at 8 years old.  She was so much fun.  She loved everyone.  She loved to help me raise small baby kittens.  I would bottle feed them of coarse she watched.  She always made sure they were happy.  I can remember the ones I kept.  She would every morning go out on our land.  Check to see if they were alright . They would turn over and she would check on them give them a wet kiss. The house cat Sarah, she loved her also.  Sarah tryed to show her she wanted nothing to do with this morning ritual.  So Tasha gave into her wants. They grew up together. 

Sarah went home to be with God April 14th 2007. The food got her as it did my baby Tasha.  I lost her Oct 1st 2007.  I know my heart misses them . Sometimes I don't even think I can bare it.  I also know I will see them waiting for me when God calls me home . 

Tasha also loved to play with flash lights.  She would run after the light. Her daddy would try and catch his shadow . I know that is were she got the flashlight game.  I took her out with it at night as a baby so she could see. It was funny at the VET He would have to hide the flashlight or she would get up to play the game. People got great laughter at watching her have fun trying to get it.  I know when we would go to the Beach or Frio river she could find any thing I through in the water. She could dive deep to find it.  I enjoyed her so much.  Life will never be the same with her.  I do know time heals all.  I just know there will never be another Tasha.  I have had many dogs in my life time. In time !!!! I will have another. Yet my heart longs for her.  So until I can open the door to another dog I wait on upon the Lord for my healing.

I did get to new kittens. They were raised in the shelter all their life's.  They don't know kitty, kitty call.  I have started training them. They are 4 mos. and 5 mos.   I have had them 2 weeks now.  I feel healing knowing they need me.  I sure need them.

I say good by to my babies I have lost.  I am at peace knowing they are playing with all the children in heaven that need their love.  Now they are playing with all the ones that have gone on before us.  Others have something to play with and love.  I know they will meet me at Rainbow Bridge. 

I cry still.  My house is so empty with out my dog.   My dog was always there to hug me when I came in the door.  I still say good night to her.  I know she hears me.  I get comfort knowing I will see her again.  God holds her.  I close my eyes I do dream of her.  I know some day I will huge her with my arms around her neck. 

Thanks for letting me share. 

God Bless All Who feel the loss of their pet they cant wait to see. 
In Jesus,
Judy

October 20, 2007

My Gift from God "Prissie"

My prayer is that "best friend", Prissie, who entered my life and my heart in March 1995, as a "throw away" dog found lost and hungry on the street; in desperate need of a friend and being rescued. Prissie left my life in desperate need of our protection, on March 30^th, 2007. Prissie has been my constant companion and best 4 legged friends for twelve years now.

She taught me many wonderful lessons of life… one of the largest being unconditional love as our Father, Jesus had for us. She gave the impression of understanding everything I said and ran the house and on most days allowed me to live here. Her social life on most days was greater than mine has she would bolt out her doggie dog and go to the see through fence and greet all the passers bys… she knew every dog in the neighborhood and they all new her name. Same days while I was a work … neighbors would come and take her for a walk… everyone she met she endeared herself to their heart.

Then the unthinkable happened on March 8^th… I came home from work and found a very ill dog… she was vomiting and scooting her bottom on the grass. I thought at first she must have been poisoned or her anal gland was blocked… but then she quit eating too and wanted more and more water. I made an appointment with the vet and he quickly diagnosed her with kidney failure. After learning it was not the anal gland … I asked the vet could she have been poisoned. At this time, not ever dreaming I could have been feeding her the poisoned food myself. From that Saturday March 10th to the following she was treated aggressively with medications and fluids… going as many as 2 times a day for the treatments. She continued on the meds until she began to even throw so up and would not eat or drink… beginning the night of March 29^th she was drinking very little and wanting no food. She seemed some better the morning of March 30^th… but I came home to a dog … that was so ill and had to be rushed to a vet for ER treatment … and she was the kindest angel in the world … the veterinarian who had been seeing Prissie since 1995 told me, " to take her else where as it was 4:20P.M. in the afternoon and they closed at 5:30 and it was the week-end". I told them, I did not believe she would live until I got to the place they were sending us but they stated they could not see her … the doctor never came to the phone… my neighbor called her vet … the Dr. at this clinic came on the phone and had us come immediately to her clinic where we were greeted immediately… unfortunately … Prissie was weak and believed she could not over come the state she was in and lost her battle for life.

My special four legged best friend - who trusted me for her care went from a perfectly playful seemingly healthy dog in less than 4 weeks to a dead dog… and the only change that had been made in her life was the food she ate.

Since the time, she was discovered with every symptom described of kidney failure caused by the dog food recall stating - poisoning and she has been being treated … she has now died - March 8^th –March 30^th.

Her loss is unbearable…and to say I am devastated by her loss and heart broken is an understatement. I do not know how to put the pain I am feeling into words. We all must fight to keep these dogs and other animals safe… please contact all you know and make them aware of what they are feeding their animals.

Sandi 

Alice

My dearest baby girl Alice

You gave me an unconditional love that I spent 11 years doing what I could to return to you.  You gave me a gift that allowed me to feel a caring for myself and others.  I pray that I do not allow myself to lose that gift from you.

On November 8th, 2006 at 8PM your life that began on October 15th, 1995 ended.  Please forgive me that it ended with your suffering seizures and heart failures.  Please forgive my desperation to cling to your love and life by reviving you so many times.  I love you so desperately that I could not bear to see your precious life end.

As your Mommy and I enter our now 2nd day of tears, grief and overwhelming sorrow over the loss of you being physically with us, please let this be known to you just how deep our love has always been for you.

I am so happy that your life with us was one of joy.  One that we shared our diners and all our joys with you.  One where you were the first thing I thought of each day.  One where we shared the comforts of a chair or bed together.  Or even times we sat on a floor.  One so much when we played and felt so much excitement that our hearts would pound with the happiness.

Thank you for those many years of love.  The tenderness of your kisses.  The touch of your head against mine.  The look in your eyes as you gazed up at me.  The wonderful way you had to make us feel good even when we felt depressed.  That little jump you made with your front legs when you wanted us to feel better and play instead of feeling down.  The way you worried about us when we were ill or sad.  The countless times you helped relieve so much of my physical pain by knowing where you needed to lay or care for.

Thank you for allowing us the privilege to feed and care for you.  No other life will ever be able to replace what you have gifted to me.  That remains the gift from you and I will try to cling to it as an everlasting way to hold to you. A way to still hug you and share in your unconditional love.

With all the love I can offer without condition
Your Daddy
Greg H.
November 10th 2006

JuJu

I adopted JuJu (her real name was Judah) as an adult, at our local animal shelter.  A beautiful, large, longhaired bluecream tabby mixed breed cat, with the most gorgeous clear, almost luminous green eyes.  She wasn't too trusting of people...Lord only knows where she came from and had experienced.  She wouldn't allow you to pick her up.

She was the first of our cat "family."  Holly, a purebred Persian kitten, who was brought in as a companion for JuJu, became her best friend.  Holly knew how to "sit up" for her food...and JuJu learned to do the same by watching her new best friend.

As the years progressed, JuJu became a little more trusting.  She would allow short periods of being picked up and held...but wanted down after a few minutes.  She also would want to be groomed right alongside her friend, Holly.

During the past year, JuJu increasingly dropped weight (the picture shown was taken in December 2006)...until she had an episode of extreme illness at the end of March, this year.  Little did I realize it when it began...but she was a victim of the pet food poisoning.  She valiantly clung to life for 3 weeks, until the morning of April 15th, when her little body could not handle it any more.

We (myself, Holly, and Megan-Holly's half sister) miss JuJu very much...but know that she is with the Lord at Rainbow Bridge, waiting for us.

May the Lord bless and comfort all who have lost their pets...in knowing that they will see them again...

Marcy 
May 5, 2007

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...

"You've Got 
a Friend"

(click to watch this beautiful 'flash movie' tribute to pets - Movie by Terri Pike)

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