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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....
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It had a happy ending, its last years it was treated with love after the loss of its owner. I think you had him on borrowed time, and now they are together again.
Most rescues encourage volunteer dog walkers - its a half way step, and you may just not be able to not fall in love. If you are going to rescues, read the signs before you even think to look at the dogs. If they are unsuitable, its best to pass them by. You dont have to pick on a first visit - they will understand the feelings going round inside you if you explain, they wont push you into anything.
I hope you do find place in your heart and at your hearth for another canine. So many nice dogs out there in sometimes dire straits - not just old dogs, pups too.
Good luck to you and your pack, may your number and efficiency increase soon as your hearts say it is right.
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Choose together as a family. No pitbulls, akitas or samoyds. Get a book of dogs out of the library and lern about the different breeds together. Of course mine are the best breed in the world but my crossess have been the best crosses in the world too.Each leaves smiles. Look at life expectancy, at genetic health traits. My lot are long lived and do come with very long hair as well as nude. All rescues, so is the mastiff. I should thank the stupid people who dumped them all for all the love I have in my life.
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