GoodBye My Friend
by Virginia Ellis

Oh, little friend, do you recall,
When you made this house your home?
You were just a ball of fluff,
Not even halfway grown.

You stumbled when you learned to walk,
It was hard to steer four legs;
You learned to sit, and stay, and come,
And, of course, you learned to beg.

You loved those walks we used to take,
You never left my side;
And if I got my car keys out,
You were ready for a ride.

You sensed when I was happy,
Or was feeling kind of low;
You'd rub up against my knee,
You always seemed to know.

You'd fetch a ball or get a toy,
Without even being told;
But, was your face crestfallen,
If I felt the need to scold.

You found the outside world exciting,
Do you remember your first snow?
You'd not come back inside the house,
Because you loved it so.

Going to the vets for shots,
I guess was your greatest fear;
You seemed to know each scheduled date,
Though you went but once a year.

You were afraid of lightening, too,
And of booming thunderstorms;
You'd run and jump upon my bed,
Where it was safe and warm.

I never once felt lonely,
As long as you were here;
You were at my feet or on my lap,
You constantly were near.

Oh, I am going to miss you,
No question about that;
But, little one, for your pain to go,
I had to send you back.

You're going back to heaven now,
From whence long ago you came;
You'll be welcomed back by God, Himself,
Who knows your doggy-name.

I think there's Frisbees up in heaven,
And rubber, squeaky toys;
And angels who will play with you,
And little girls and boys.

But, there won't be any thunderstorms,
And no vets with shots up there;
You won't even need a leash,
You'll run freely in God's air.

And when my time on earth is done,
And at heaven's gate I'm near,
I don't want any harps or horns,
Just ... happy barks to hear.

So, see you later, little friend,
I'm glad you're now pain-free;
And I'm glad you're sitting next to Jesus,
Now ... you wait right there for me.

SOPHIE
October 7, 1984 ~ September 5, 2001

Only God could create something as sweet and loving as Sophie.
And we always knew that someday He would want her back.
Thank you God for sharing Sophie with us. 

    "Sophie, we love you and miss you dearly and will meet you at the Rainbow Bridge." 
     Barbara and Jerry Lifton

KIRBY
1988 ~ 2001

" I miss her everyday and feel her with me. She had 14 beautiful puppies in her life.  She was my best friend and is sorely missed.  Until we cross the Rainbow Bridge together,  God will take care of you until we get there. Be safe, be warm, be fed and be well again but most of all know that you were loved."

 Shelley, Tim, Parker and Gina Berg

ANDY
1987 ~ 3-2-2002

" Our beautiful and loving Andy went to Heaven yesterday. He was 15 years old and had suffered from kidney failure. We miss him and say Godspeed Andy. He is with his orginal owner now. My brother Sam had him for 4 years before he passed on and Andy was given to us to love and take and take care of. We will always remember him and next week we will spread his ashes around the lake he so loved to run around."

AMY
8-1986 ~ 7-14-2003

"Amy left us last Monday and we miss her so. She was the light in our lives and now she is with her dear Westie buddy Andy.  She suffered but now she is at peace.  Bless all the puppies who have to make this journery.  She was my heart and I loved her so. Godspeed Amy and join Andy across the Rainbow Bridge. Run and play and fight over the toys again. Andy was my tough guy and Amy was my little lady. You are both together now."

Loved and Sadly Missed by,
Molly