My poor hamster died overnight , he had developed a cancerous tumour a few months ago. Just came in from the pet cemetary, my backyard. It was a lovely funeral, the little bugger will be greatly missed.
Altho I havn't met Macro, I know he's a very cute ham! In a way it's good that Macro had to leave so he'll be free from any pain now.
I've heard that when pets died, they go to the Rainbow Bridge. I don't know if u've read about this poem b4, so I'll post it here anyway. Hope u'll feel better.
*** *** *** *** *** Just this side of Heaven is a place called The 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 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 or 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 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 to each other 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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Everytime I read the poem my tears just keep dropping down, and esp. the times when my past 3 hammie passed away.
But when thinking about them playing happily, making new friends over the rainbow bridge makes me feel better. So I hope all of u animal keepers will feel the same way when encountering pet loss too!
Thanks Feline, what a great poem! You made me get all teary eyed. Didn't think I had any fluids left after one of my closest friends wedding yesterday. My sweet little Mac, miss him so much already. I'm just so glad he isn't suffering and in pain anymore.
, he had developed a cancerous tumour a few months ago. Just came in from the pet cemetary, my backyard. It was a lovely funeral, the little bugger will be greatly missed.
Losing pets is always hard.
