This is the story of Suryia the Orangutan and Roscoe the dog. While walking along through the animal park one morning, Suryia and her handler were surprised when a malnourished dog crossed their path. The handler was quite surprised when the dog seemed to not be afraid of the Orangutan and even more surprised when Suryia just went right over to give the dog a big hug! The two have become the best of friends and the old hound dog, Roscoe, has given Suryia a companion of the highest grade. Dogs are so loving and loyal and this older dog seems patient and understanding of all the ways Suryia shows her affection. Much like the ever loving way that many dogs endure the loving tugs and pulls that children put them through! Roscoe is a great example of why older dogs rock!
In this video, famed pet physic Sonya Fitzpatrick explains that sometimes a FurBaby does not understand our attachment to its remains or why we do the things we do sometimes when we are grieving. To the animals, they know that they remain with us in spirit to continue to love and support us…so why would be holding on so dearly to their ashes?
Sonya discusses a client that had a hard time parting with his beloved pet, and the pet thought it was rather funny because he was right there with his dad all the time. Hopefully this makes you feel good as well if you have a FurBaby that has passed on. They remain with us and the love lives on, we just need to realize that they won’t leave us and that we can speak to them and make a connection with them when ever we want!
The basics of the story behind the Rainbow Bridge stem in part from a wonderful poem written by William N. Britton back in 1994. In this poem, Britton describes the beautiful pet heaven that awaits each and every lovely pet that passes on. Their spirits are taken to lovely meadows where they want for nothing, getting to eat, play and be together in a wonderful place while they await their pet parent on the other side.
In this beautiful land, they are no longer in any pain or discomfort and everything they need or want is there and they live in happiness. Then, among their friends they keep and eye and ear out…waiting to see us come up over the bridge calling their name. They are so happy to know that they have been missed as much as they missed you – and they are so happy to hear you call their name! They go running up to welcome you to the other side and to finally have the opportunity to be with you again.
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This video pays tribute to how wonderful a dog’s love really is. Sometimes they are treated to badly and yet you can still see the love in their eyes. They love unconditionally and will be there for you as much as you will allow. So many humans could learn so much about love and acceptance from a dog. Their life long goal is to enjoy themselves and you as much as they can. If only every dog was loved the way they deserved…
When pets die, they cross the rainbow bridge into a better place where the weather is always great and they can play all day!
More and more places are popping up online for pet parents dealing with the eminent passing of their baby or for pet parents who have already lost their beloved pets. These places offer many different options to help you deal with whatever stage of grief you may be in. These are so welcome and can really help the process for so many. As you prepare for your furbaby to cross the Rainbow Bridge over to the other side, you may have questions or need help in getting through each day. Of perhaps you would like a safe place to upload pictures or videos or your writings to memorialize your beloved pet.
The good news is that there are places online where you can go to get help and support. This is so important to your own health and ability to properly release any stress or pain you may be dealing with. When you know you have people that really understand what you are going through, then the grieving processes will not be so difficult or last longer than it needs to. Take a look at a tiny bit of what RainbowBridge.com has to say about what it offers.
Losing Your FurBaby – Online Support
Rainbows Bridge is a home for your departed baby. Whether furry, feathered or scaled, all are welcome. Create a Rainbow Residency which you care for as the Guardian of your baby’s memory.Meet others who are grieving the loss of a loved one and begin the journey to healing a broken heart.…
When you create a Rainbow Residency you become the Guardian, able to visit as often as you wish to leave new toys and treats, create a photo album, change the flowers, shrubbery and season of the residency and leave special memories you shared with your Baby. (Read more)
Check out the site and let us know if it helped you in any way. If you have questions about the grieving process or about dealing with your pet getting older, please let us know. We understand and will do whatever we can to help you in such a painful time in your life.
Your love is unique….deal with the passing of your dog your way
Did you know that it is estimated that over half of the world’s population has a pet in their home? That means that it is highly likely that about half of the world’s population will also experience the death of that pet within their lifetime. Because people are so different and their pets are also so different and each relationship is unique, it follows that each pet parent deals with the death of their pet in a different way.
While the subject of grieving over the death of a pet has been discussed more and more in recent years, there is still a bit of stigma against truly grieving for a pet, as well as a bit of a lack of understanding about how it ‘should’ go. First, there is no one way to grieve and no way that it ‘should’ be done. Your love is unique and how you chose to honor that love is a personal decision. Second, there may still be a misunderstanding about how much the death of a beloved pet can affect a person. An article on Oprah.com says that some psychologists report that the relationship with an animal is easier than a relationship with another human…that a relationship with a pet is free from the kind of complications that are involved with humans and thus more pure. This pure relationship can then throw you when your pet becomes sick and when it is apparent that they are nearing the end of their lives. What do you do? Where do you go?
Grieve Your Way
Dr. Amir Shanan, who runs the Compassionate Veterinary Care facility and is one of the country’s leading veterinarians on hospice practices, euthanasia and end-of-life conversations, urges grieving “pet parents,” as he calls them, to consider all the options. “We don’t have a lot of control over the fact that we’re losing our pet,” Dr. Shanan explains. “We still have control over a lot of things, and having that control can make a really big difference in how we experience the grief.”
Dr. Shanan feels that working with a vet to explore options is the best course of action, such as providing pets with hospice care at home, acupuncture, and exploring holistic medicines to provide comfort to a pet with an illness. (Read more)
Doing some research about what services are offered in your area just might be pretty eye opening and helpful. When you are supported and able to follow your heart in how you express your love and care for your pet, everything gets just a little bit easier. Think about allowing yourself to memorialize your pet in your own way. A letter to your pet telling him/her how they affected your life could help you to get those feelings out. Speaking with friends and family could also help, as well as speaking with other pet owners on forums or other places where pet parents meet.
However you choose to grieve – remember that your depth of feeling is perfectly natural and normal and should be dealt with in a way that feels right to you.
