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Melissa Bennett

Melissa Bennett

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So I am not doing this thread to try and be a downer but I was so moved today but such a great act of kindness and compassion that I just had to share it. Last friday we had to make the difficult decision to have our dog of 12 1/2 years put down. DH was out of state so I had to do this myself. I took him to the vet, they let me spend as much time as I needed with him and let me be with him while they did the procedure. Today in the mail I got a sympathy card from the vet and he even wrote me a little note to tell me how sorry they were for our loss. Enclosed was this beautiful poem:

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven lies the Rainbow Bridge

When a beloved pet dies, it goes to the Rainbow Bridge. It makes
friends with the other animals and frolics over rolling hills and peaceful,
lush meadows of green.

Our pets do not thirst or hunger. The old and sick are made young
once more; the maimed and the ill become healed and strong. They
are as healthy and playful as we remembered them in days gone by.

Though happy and content, they still miss someone very special,
someone they had to leave behind.

Together, the animal's chase and play, but the day comes when a
pet will suddenly stop and look into the distance...bright eyes
intent, eager body quivering. Suddenly recognizing you, your pet
bounds quickly across the green fields and into your embrace. You
celebrate in joyous reunion. You will never again separate. Happy
tears and kisses are warm and plenty; you hand caresses the face
you missed. You look once more into the loving eyes of your pet and
know you never really parted. You realize that though out of sight,
you love had been remembered.

And now, you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...

M.A. Preston

Oh ya, this was my Simba

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Aw, Melissa, I'm so sorry about your dear Simba. {{{{{hug}}}}}

It's such a difficult decision and so heartwrenching to go through with. Our pets are family and it's so hard to lose them. It's great to see vets that show this compassion and understanding.
 
Awwww Melissa Im so sorry for the loss of your dog but how sweet of your vet to send you that in the mail

{{hugs}}
 
Awww man Melissa! You made me cry!!

I had my best buddy put down not too long ago at 16 and I miss him terribly.

I'm so sorry for your loss.
 
Awww...Melissa. I'm so sorry about Simba {{{{HUGS}}}} That poem is so sweet...it just brought tears to my eyes.

I remember when we had to take my 18 1/2 yo cat, Cthuluhu to put him down...that was the most horrible day of my life. I wish our vet has been as kind and compasionate as your vet.
 
Wow Melissa first honey my condolences :( I know how hard it is to lose a pet. Big hugs! What a gorgeous poem! Its wonderful htat you found such an incredible vet that went above and beyond like that! I got chills reading!! Simba was beautiful!
 
Awe Melissa, now I've got tears in my eyes. I'm an animal lover so I know that is heartbreaking for you. Pets are almost like kids sometimes. :( That's good that you have a truly caring vet to go to- very sweet of them.
 
I am so sorry to hear that Melissa! We had to put our dog down in March and it was a horrible decision to make. We heard about Rainbow Bridge as well and it's such a great poem. Our vet sent us a card with our dog's paw print they took after we put her down, which was very sweet.
 
So sorry for your loss, Melissa....what a terrible thing to have to go through on your own too. :( Beautiful poem....and glad you went to a vet who cared as much about you as your Simba baby. :) {{HUGS}}
 
wow... i am touched by the actions of your vet! there are not many that would do something like that. i hope that small act of kindness has made your loss a little easier to deal with.
 
IS THAT NOT THE BEST POEM EVER......I got the same type of card when we had to put our little Westie "Max" down. I cried so hard I could barley finish the whole thing. I am right there with you girl, I still miss him a lot and am sending you {{{{{{{{big hugs}}}}}}}}
 
Awww, so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful dog Melissa!!! I'm sure it wasn't easy! What a wonderful vet you have to think of you though!
 
Awww Melissa Simba was beautiful! And again I am so sorry you lost her. I have always loved the Rainbow Bridge poem, I cry every time I read it. That was so nice of your vet to send the card and include the note. I'm going to have to remember to use that poem on a page of my Bear.
 
Melissa, that was so incredibly sweet of your vet to do that. I remember when we had our 9 year old dog put down, it was just awful, he was a part of our family, I'm sure as Simba was to yours. It was about 15 years ago, and I still miss him. I am so sorry for your loss ((hugs)).
 
Oh Melissa! I am so sorry for the loss of your sweetie, but that was very nice of the vet's office. I love that poem, I did a layout a long time ago with it for my nephew when he lost his dog :( It's good to know there are pets in Heaven :)
 
I'm so very sorry for your loss Melissa. I know how difficult this is. How kind and sensitive of your vet to send the poem and card.
 
HUGS Melissa. Sorry for your loss, we had to do the same with our rottie a few months ago and I still miss her. That was nice of your vet to send you a card.
 
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