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Will be thinking of each of you over the holidays. Hoping each can find some joy in this holiday season.

How very sad! I am so sorry for your loss.

After much thought over this I decided against doing the raw food diet but in cooking nutritious ( with all the suggestions from my Vet etc) meals for my pooches, adding it to kibble. Today s the first day of this diet and they love it!

moseil by all means please do not think your reaction to your precious Aretha's death is pathetic. When my sweet beloved Nvwati passed away in Sept. it felt like my heart would explode. What a gift that you got to share life with Aretha for 21 years! WOW! I have been gifted with the opportunity to gift people with free forever online meorials if you are interested you can contact me and I will set you up.

Christmas At Rainbow Bridge, by Terri Onorato As the midnight hour approaches on Christmas Eve, a tremendous celebration begins. If you listen closely you will hear the exuberant sound of Bridgekids preparing for the remarkable moment that comes but once a year. Puppies romp through the tall green grass, chasing butterflies and rolling over and over until fits of giggles bring them to a tumbling stop. The volume increases as kittens, cats, tigers and lions purr in pure delight while the wings of snow white doves gently caress the air. The babbling brook that runs beneath Rainbow Bridge overflows onto the edge of mossy banks and fins of treasured aquatic life quiver in anticipation of this most joyous event. Nestled in the midst of this happy choir of Bridgekids are the littlest angel tots staring in awe at the majestic Christmas tree adorned with flowing strands of angel hair. Effervescent, twinkling stars seesaw elegantly from the sky and land in glorious harmony upon the stoic limbs of Heaven's most perfect Christmas tree. Swaying to and fro in nearby rocking chairs are grandmothers, grandfathers, parents, aunts, uncles and loved ones. The sound of their whispered lullabies permeate the air as they sing to tiny angel babies resting quietly in their arms. Like magic the clock approaches midnight and a great stirring is heard in the distance. Each Bridgekid stops and listens, knowing the time is near, and they choose a fleecy cloud on which to snuggle. The roar of purrs drops to barely an audible hum, the babbling brook ripples hypnotically and the flutter of downy feathered wings fall silent. Heaven's spirited toddlers climb expectantly upon the laps of angels while babies coo in tranquil unison. Amidst the warm glow of candle light which rises from the earth below, the arms of the Bridge Keeper envelop the heavens and into the precious hands of each child and in front of each animal a holy gift is placed. With grand exuberance the ribbons are removed and left to fly on a tender breeze where they dissolve into showers of angel dust. As the golden lids of these heavenly gifts are raised, an amazing aura fills the sky, reaching down to the very core of the earth. Ascending from each and every box is the greatest gift of all…unending, unconditional, all-encompassing love. This blessed love gently wraps itself around the cherished souls of heaven, warming their hearts with beacons of radiant light and bringing forth from angels an exquisite chorus. As the clock strikes midnight the distance between heaven and earth is vanished. It is at this very moment on Christmas Eve that the Bridge Keeper, His children, angels and Bridgekids send a message to their earthly loved ones on the wings of this unbridled love. Listening carefully with an open heart we will hear the familiar voice of our own angel whisper softly into our ear their Christmas message..."Let me share with you this love of mine, always and forever. When you need me know that I am here. I have not left you for I am in your heart where I belong. Our love is eternal as is the brilliant glow of candlelight which illuminates the path to the heavens and Rainbow Bridge. I wait patiently as do you for our inevitable and glorious reunion. I love you, I love you, I love you."

[quote} Hint: What do wolves eat in the wild?

Dos anyone know anything about this new diet for dogs called BARF? Bones and Raw Food. I ask because I hear it is healthier for dogs than commercial dog food but I fear the raw meat and uncooked bones they will be fed. Thank you

Yep he can and he will LOL.

Its been two months now since my sweet boy passed away. So so much has happened in this short time yet it seems like 20 years since I last held my baby or got one of his precious butterfly kisses. Winter has arrived and with the snow here I find myself remembering how Nvwati would sit by the window whimpering until I bundled up to take him outside. He so love to play in the snow - shoveling it with his nose. After about an hour of this I would be freezing and would have to explain to him that I don't have fur like he does. Poor Nvwati always was confused. He wasn't sure if he was a human or if I was a wolf dog LOL.... and he would cry when we had to come back in. What I wouldn't give to have one more winter with him. But this was not to be. His work here on earth was done and it was his time to move on to the Bridge. I hope there is snow on the Bridge so Nvwati can play and shovel it with his sweet nose.

Yeah Marty I was impressed too lol.

Hi Kevin. Living in Canada we don't celebrate THanksgiving the same day Americans do but thank you. One year when Nvwati was less than a year old , his first Christmas actually, I had the bird defrosting in my sink. I woke up in the morning to see he had eaten the whole thing raw and frozen! He had such a tummy ache so I had to get him medication.He never did that again! LOL. He and Mkwaa both learned that baked turkey tastes so much better, especially with all the fixins! They always got their own dish at any holiday meal. I was out in the snow yesterday with Mkwaa and Yukon Jack and it was sweet to see how Yukon Jack loves the snow like Nvwati did. I have pneumonia right now so cant stay out as long as I would like, but Mkwaa who doesn't have thick fur was greatful we didn't. Yukon, on the other hand was not impressed that our snow trip was short. I will get Mkwaa a coat and we will spend more time outside this winter.

On this the first Thanksgiving since losing my sweet Nvwati, I am greatful that Creator blessed me with him for 10 1/2 years. I am greatful that I was able to give and receive total unconditional love, loyalty and memories with my baby. I am greatful for all who gather here to offer support to one another. Take care.[attachmentid=208]

Nicky I am so very sorry.

Oh Ann I am so very sorry! Having just lost my beloved dog Nvwati in Sept. I understand your pain. Its so sad that medical treatment for our fur babies is so expensive and I totally understand. Your sweet baby waited for you to come home and I believe tried to show you he wanted to be able to use his kitty litter, he wanted to eat and drink but just couldn't anymore. Know we share in your sorrow. Allow us to carry some of your grief for you, it makes it a little easier I found. Take care hon.

Friends please pray for my friend Cheryl. She emailed me earlier this week saying she couldn't find her dog Petey. She put posters up all over, had the OPP check ditches, called Humane society. Sadly she found Petey dead, stuck between some furniture with a popcorn bag over his head, blood everywhere. She is blaming herself and going through a tremendously hard time right now having just recently suffered her SIXTH miscarriage. Not to blame Cheryl in ANY way but PLEASE make sure plastic bags are out of range of our furbabies. They smother as children do.