Had to put the dog to sleep.

[MARTIN R]

really feel for you, we put our dog to sleep back in February and the place still seems empty without her, I am now considering getting another one but time will tell.

[movistar]

All dog lovers will feel your pain my friend, and iam one of those.....you did what needed to be done and stayed true to him to the end.

The pain will ease...and fond memories will replace the pain.

RIP Basil.

[Scott]

Sorry to hear that mate, I remember bawling my eyes out as a kid when my Grandparents dog passed away. Being your bestest bud makes it all the harder but you absolutely did the right thing and he would definitely thank you for it.

 

RIP pooch

[mustang]

RIP Basil sorry to hear this mate

[Thorin]

R.I.P. Basil

[tbourner]

RIP little dude.

 

 

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....

[garethr]

...Rainbow Bridge....

 

Can't beat Kipling when it comes to dog poems and stories.

 

 

Dinah in Heaven

 

SHE did not know that she was dead,

But, when the pang was o'er,

Sat down to wait her Master's tread

Upon the Golden Floor,

 

With ears full-cock and anxious eye

Impatiently resigned;

But ignorant that Paradise

Did not admit her kind.

 

Persons with Haloes, Harps, and Wings

Assembled and reproved;

Or talked to her of Heavenly things,

But Dinah never moved.

 

There was one step along the Stair

That led to Heaven's Gate;

And, till she heard it, her affair

Was—she explained—to wait.

 

And she explained with flattened ear,

Bared lip and milky tooth—

Storming against Ithuriel's Spear

That only proved her truth!

 

Sudden—far down the Bridge of Ghosts

That anxious spirits clomb—

She caught that step in all the hosts,

And knew that he had come.

 

She left them wondering what to do,

But not a doubt had she.

Swifter than her own squeal she flew

Across the Glassy Sea;

 

Flushing the Cherubs every where,

And skidding as she ran,

She refuged under Peter's Chair

And waited for her man.

 

There spoke a Spirit out of the press,

'Said:—"Have you any here

That saved a fool from drunkenness,

And a coward from his fear?

 

"That turned a soul from dark to day

When other help was vain;

That snatched it from Wanhope and made

A cur a man again?"

 

"Enter and look," said Peter then,

And set The Gate ajar.

"If know aught of women and men

I trow she is not far."

 

"Neither by virtue, speech nor art

Nor hope of grace to win;

But godless innocence of heart

That never heard of sin:

 

"Neither by beauty nor belief

Nor white example shown.

Something a wanton—more a thief—

But—most of all—mine own."

 

"Enter and look," said Peter then,

"And send you well to speed;

But, for all that I know of women and men

Your riddle is hard to read."

 

Then flew Dinah from under the Chair,

Into his arms she flew—

And licked his face from chin to hair

And Peter passed them through!

 

 

 

The Power of the Dog

 

THERE is sorrow enough in the natural way

From men and women to fill our day;

And when we are certain of sorrow in store,

Why do we always arrange for more?

Brothers and sisters, I bid you beware

Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.

 

Buy a pup and your money will buy

Love unflinching that cannot lie

Perfect passion and worship fed

By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head.

Nevertheless it is hardly fair

To risk your heart for a dog to tear.

 

When the fourteen years which Nature permits

Are closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits,

And the vet's unspoken prescription runs

To lethal chambers or loaded guns,

Then you will find - it's your own affair, -

But ... you've given your heart to a dog to tear.

 

When the body that lived at your single will,

With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!),

When the spirit that answered your every mood

Is gone - wherever it goes - for good,

You will discover how much you care,

And will give your heart to a dog to tear!

 

We've sorrow enough in the natural way,

When it comes to burying Christian clay.

Our loves are not given, but only lent,

At compound interest of cent per cent,

Though it is not always the case, I believe,

That the longer we've kept 'em, the more do we grieve;

For, when debts are payable, right or wrong,

A short-time loan is as bad as a long -

So why in - Heaven (before we are there)

Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear?

 

 

 

 

"His Apologies"

 

MASTER, this is Thy Servant. He is rising eight weeks old.

He is mainly Head and Tummy. His legs are uncontrolled.

But Thou has forgiven his ugliness, and settled him on Thy knee ...

Art Thou content with Thy Servant? He is very comfy with Thee.

 

Master, behold a Sinner! He hath committed a wrong.

He hath defiled Thy Premises through being kept in too long.

Wherefore his nose has been rubbed in the dirt, and his self-respect has been bruised,

Master, pardon Thy Sinner, and see he is properly loosed.

 

Master - again Thy Sinner! This that was once Thy Shoe,

He has found and taken and carried aside, as fitting matter to chew.

Now there is neither blacking nor tongue, and the Housemaid has us in tow.

Master, remember Thy Servant is young, and tell her to let him go!

 

Master, extol Thy Servant, he has met a most Worthy Foe!

There has been fighting all over the Shop - and into the Shop also!

Till cruel umbrellas parted the strife (or I might have been choking him yet)

But Thy Servant has had the Time of his Life - and now shall we call on the vet?

 

Master, behold Thy Servant! Strange children came to play,

And because they fought to caress him, Thy Servant wentedst away.

But now that the Little Beasts have gone, he has returned to see

(Brushed - with his Sunday collar on) what they left over from tea.

 

Master, pity Thy Servant! He is deaf and three parts blind.

He cannot catch Thy Commandments. He cannot read Thy Mind.

Oh, leave him not to his loneliness; nor make him that kitten's scorn.

He hath had none other God than Thee since the year that he was born.

 

Lord, look down on Thy Servant! Bad things have come to pass.

There is no heat in the midday sun, nor health in the wayside grass.

His bones are full of an old disease - his torments run and increase.

Lord, make haste with Thy Lightnings and grant him a quick release!

[Septic]

Sorry to hear that mate. They do become part of the family so I can imagine how much it hurts. RIP Basil

[KamaSupra]

Really sorry to hear this mate, I know exactly how you feel. I had to put my cat Figaro to sleep 2 weeks ago this Wednesday. She had stomach cancer and there was nothing they could do as it was too bad. I miss her greatly as I had her for over half my life I hope you feel okay, and just remember that it gets easier day by day. You will miss him, but be happy in the knowledge that you did all you could. And that you gave Basil a brilliant life full of love.

[marcAB10]

Gutted for you bud. You did the right thing though.

[Geo]

sorry to here this bud, i know how you feel. Sad times.

[L18msy]

Thanks again guys,