| Location | Leeds |
| Age | 13 years |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1994 |
| Date of Death | 21/10/2007 |
| Visitors | 299 since 01/12/2008 |
| Creator |
sam my black lab sadly put to sleep because of cancer, i miss him greatly. rip sammy until we meet again, look after paul for me xxxxxxxxxxxx
SAM WITH LOVE
They're Only Ours for a Little While
by Nancy Hanson (Dedicated to the memory of Duke and Sam)
We humans are prone to chase rainbows,
always wanting that pot of gold.
But the wisest of us remember the joy
of just a small creature to hold.
Allow yourself to accept their great gift,
and know what devotion is worth.
If you've been loved by a dog or cat,
you're the richest person on earth.
But their lives are lived in miniature-
bright sun to palest moon.
They bless our days with innocence,
and faithfulness that's stilled too soon.
These precious lives are fragile,
as fleeting as a baby's smile.
So give them all the love you have.
They're only ours for a little while.
And in the lonely moments
when you pause to wonder why,
hold close those brightest shooting stars
that burn so briefly in our sky.
But then look deeper in your heart
to know all love must intertwine,
and when the night sky seems the darkest,
you'll see their light forever shine.
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 they 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 gone by. The animals are so 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 each day, but then the day comes when one suddenly stops and peers 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 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 soft head, and you finally get to look once again into the loving eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.
Author unknown...
Precious Love
The agony is so great...
and yet I will stand it.
Had I not loved so very much...
I would not hurt so much.
But God knows I would not want to diminish
that precious love...
By one fraction of an ounce.
I will hurt...
And I will be grateful for that hurt
For it bears witness to the depth of my love.
And for that I will be eternally grateful.
AUTHOR:UNKNOWN
Love Within My Eyes ~
I've been blessed with many things
The best of all is you,
A friend unlike all others,
With a Love so strong and true.
As the days go slowly by
I'll watch you from above
Guiding with a gentle paw
And never ending love.
When you need to feel me near
Look to the starry sky
For the twinkle that is brightest
Is the love within my eyes.
~ Author Terri Onorato ~
From time to time people tell me, "Lighten up, it's just a dog," or, "That's a lot of money for just a dog." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent or the costs involved for "just a dog."
Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog."
Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog," but I did not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog," and, in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand phases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."
"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy.
"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that makes me a better person.
Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.
So for me, and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past and the pure joy of the moment.
"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a human."
So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog." just smile....because they "just don't understand."
- Anonymous
Should you go first
Should you go first and I remain
To walk the road alone,
I'll live in memories' garden
With happy days we've known.
In Spring I'll wait for roses red,
When faded, the lilacs blue;
In earl' Fall when brown leaves fall,
I'll catch a glimpse of you.
Should you go first and I remain,
For battles to be fought,
Each thing you've touched
Along the way,
Will be a hallowed spot.
I'll hear your bark, I'll see your smile,
Though blindly I may grope,
The memory of your helping paws
Will buoy me on with hope.
Should you go first and I remain
One thing I'll have to do,
Walk slowly down that long path
For soon I'll follow you.
I want to know each step you take
So I may take the same,
For someday down that lonely road
You'll hear me call your name.
author unknown
Now you sit at Heaven's Gate♥
Waggin' your tail, you patiently wait♥
Until the time we meet again♥
When I have reached my journey's end♥
Now I cried when you left that day♥
You weren't here to lick my tears away♥
Time will heal, my heart will mend♥
Tho you are missed...my beloved friend♥
I have peace in knowing what lays in store♥
When I find myself at Heaven's door♥
My tears of joy shall fall that day♥
And you will lick my tears away♥
Author Unknown
FOR SAM♥
Warm light coming from far below,♥
Twinkling, sparkling is the candle's glow.♥
All is well up on the ridge,♥
The place we know as Rainbow Bridge.♥
Furbabies sleeping in heaven's light,♥
Tended by candles in the night.♥
Peaceful dreams be theirs to keep,♥
As they slumber in this night so deep.♥
Hearts on earth that miss them so,♥
Take comfort in the candle's glow.♥
Watching for them in skies above,♥
Bound eternally by a cord of love.♥
Author Unknown
SAM
Now you sit at Heaven's Gate♥
Waggin' your tail, you patiently wait♥
Until the time we meet again♥
When I have reached my journey's end♥
Now I cried when you left that day♥
You weren't here to lick my tears away♥
Time will heal, my heart will mend♥
Tho you are missed...my beloved friend♥
I have peace in knowing what lays in store♥
When I find myself at Heaven's door♥
My tears of joy shall fall that day♥
And you will lick my tears away♥
Author Unknown
FOR SAM
Unconditional Love.♥♥♥
♥When a dog offers you his heart♥
♥Accept it with a smile♥
♥For his love will last a lifetime♥ -
♥Which is such a little while.♥
♥When a dog offers you his heart♥
♥Take it gladly and with pride♥
♥For he will be a faithful friend♥
♥Ever by your side.♥
♥A dog loves you because you're you ♥-
♥Not for how you speak or what job you do♥
♥You could be short, tall, thin or fat♥
♥Or ugly as sin, he doesn't care about that.♥
♥A dog knows if you're good or bad♥
♥He can see inside your soul♥
♥When he decides you're okay♥
♥To earn your love is his main goal.♥
♥When you're sad, he'll comfort you♥
♥And kiss away each tear♥
♥You may even wake up in the morning♥
♥With a cold nose in your ear.♥
♥When eventually the time comes♥
♥And the lights in his eyes dim♥
♥A new star will shine in Heaven♥
♥In remembrance of him.♥
♥You'll gaze up at the midnight sky♥
♥And you will hear him say♥ -
♥"I'm so glad you were my human♥
♥We'll meet again some day!"♥
♥So, if this poem has caused a tear to fall♥
♥That's because you love the dog who's giving you his ♥all♥
♥Go travel on together, happily paw in glove♥
♥He's the only one who'll ever give you unconditional ♥love.♥
♥When a dog offers you his heart♥
♥Accept it with a smile♥
♥For his love will last a lifetime♥ -
♥Which is such a little while.♥
By Hazel Harris-Lane
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