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I've copied this post from our friend, the late Princess Fiona.
Posting as I have just lost a dear, dear friend, didn't get to see her one last time. I know she will be anxious to see her beloved Savvy who passed this last summer. Now she will ride with him without either having any pain.

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....

Rest in Peace my friend. You will be truly missed.
 
I love the thought of a Rainbow Bridge, Dragn.

A question for pet owners on here: Do you have plans in place should something unforeseen happen? I've been thinking of putting something in writing as I don't want to leave things to chance, and I don't have children who would swoop in to care for them.
 
We don't have anything in writing but should. Need to change wills to name the rescue for pugs that we've donated to in past. They will take kitty siblings of pugs as well.

I have told craig these are the last pets for us though, so, hopefully, we won't have any babies to leave. They are treated like children instead of animals by us and not many will do that, so I don't want to leave any of my fur babies to someone else.
 
Kathleen said:
I love the thought of a Rainbow Bridge, Dragn.

A question for pet owners on here: Do you have plans in place should something unforeseen happen? I've been thinking of putting something in writing as I don't want to leave things to chance, and I don't have children who would swoop in to care for them.
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When we had to put Angel down due to serious health issues the vet gave us a plan. She was cremated. We also got a lock of her fur and a paw print.
This is Angel she was the sweetest little girl. She’s Sweet Pea’s mom.

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Angel and Sweet Pea

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We did the same when Jezebel and our other cats passed. What concerns me is what will happen to the kittens should something happen to us. I do not want them sent to a shelter or split up to go to people who may or may not care for them as we have. I want something in place so that I know who will step in and ensure they are cared for in the off-chance that we are no longer there.

I'm thinking of finding someone who would care for them and leaving money specifically marked for their care. It would give me peace of mind in light of reading about what happens to many pets when their owners are no longer there.
 
This is one reason I don't have a cat at the moment. I am thinking that, if I get another cat, it would be a senior cat. But, yeah, having a plan in place for taking care of the cat after I'm gone does sound like a good idea. I really miss having a cat around.
 
That sounds good for you taxy. Even if they are not the cuddly in your lap type, they are still good company. To talk to, to reach out and give a little pat and scratch behind the ears.
And a senior one also sounds good. Go to a shelter and ask around. There may even be a senior who wants to know their pet will go to someone who cares.
 
There are SO many senior animals who end up at the shelter for these kinds of reasons. Their owners have to give up their home and the new home won't allow them. It really breaks my heart. @taxlady You would be a god-send to an animal who has no one. We have always rescued - and had rescued older animals in the past.

A happy note: My middle niece assured me they would ensure our kittens always had a happy home with one another. Yep, I cried with relief. I'm still going to get it placed in writing, and ensure money is there to help with their well-being, if that would ever come to be.
 
To nurture our kittens instinctive desire to hunt, I rolled treats up in a clean but discarded kitchen towel. The kittens saw me placed treats within. I place it on the floor. They sniff. They paw. They stare at me. I show them again that there are treats in the towel. They really don't move much. So I up the ante by also placing freeze-dried minnows and other freeze-dried morsels they love within it. They paw at it and glower at me. Finally I placed a crinkle ball under the towel. They dive for a crinkle ball and knock out a few treats. After eating them, they sniff and paw almost obligatorily at the towel that is seriously LOADED with treats. It took all day with me returning the crinkle ball under the towel for them to finally get all of the treats, but they were clearly not amused by it and ignored me all day. The survival and hunting instincts are definitely honed in this crew. :rolleyes:

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