Briarlea ~ friends over the years...dogs we have bred, owned and/or co-owned...some of these dogs we bred and placed with families, some we brought to our home as additions to our breeding program and then titled and some of these dogs we bred and titled here at home. If you are interested in the pedigree or ownership of any of these dogs, please feel welcome to inquire.
I miss the wagging
little tail;
I miss the plaintive, pleading wail;
I miss the wistful, loving glance;
I miss the circling welcome-dance."
- Henry Willett, "In
Memoriam"
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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....
Author unknown...
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