SnS German Shepherds

Rainbow Bridge

Dedicated to our pets who have passed and are waiting for us.

"  A friend is always there for you, accepts you as you are, confides in you, laughs with you, cries with you, fights with you, loves you, but ALWAYS-----------------ALWAYS forgives you, whether right or wrong. "
Unconditionally

'This is the definition of a TRUE friend
either human or animal"

"Great Words To Live By"

 

This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to brush your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt,... courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.

Author Unknown

I Thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, with which I'll never part. God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart......

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies who 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 once 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...

 

Heaven

Every dog goes to Heaven
This I know is true -
They ascend their flight
On wings of love
And reflect sunsets
And skies of blue.

They teach us all
Of unconditional love -
Their lessons of loyalty never end.
The joys they shared
Are now above,
But to us, through memories
They send.

Peace will come
From precious thoughts
Of companion pets gone by...
We remember
With fondness
Their gentle ways -
The Beauty they shared
Is now seen in the sky.

It comes to us
In sunsets, clouds, rainbows,
Glistening snowflakes and twinkling stars -
Everything Good that
Nature paints
Reminds us of our companions
And keeps them forever
Within our hearts...

 

God's Creatures
By Ann Willis

God gave us animals to work with if we choose,
But this does not mean freedom to abuse.
All animals feel pain and fear
God created them and in His heart he holds them dear.

Spare a thought for the battery hen
Imprisoned in a tiny cage by the greed of men.
She has no room to walk or open her wings
Because her confinement more profit brings.

Live animals in laboratories are cruelly hurt
By now scientists should have learnt
That medical drugs tested on animals still make people ill
There are safer tests, but they use animals still.

So say a prayer for every exploited little life
In cramped conditions or in any kind of strife
They spend their lives hidden from public view
But remember - these are God's creatures too.

Pray for help, write a letter, see what you can do
Have an animal stand at a church fair if you feel called to
Use products which are cruelty-free
Let's make a start with you and me!

 

Once I Was a Lonely Dog
By David Klein

Once I was a lonely dog
Just looking for a home.
I had no place to go,
No one to call my own.

I wandered up and down the streets,
in rain in heat and snow.
I ate what ever I could find,
I was always on the go.

My skin would itch, my feet were sore,
My body ached with pain.
And no one stopped to give a pat
Or a gently say my name.

I never saw a loving glance,
I was always on the run.
For people thought that hurting me
was really lots of fun.

And then one day I heard a voice
So gentle, kind and sweet,
And arms so soft reached down to me
And took me off my feet.

"No one again will hurt you
Was whispered in my ear."
"You'll have a home to call your own
where you will know no fear."

"You will be dry, you will be warm,
you'll have enough to eat"
"And rest assured that when you sleep,
your dreams will all be sweet."

I was afraid I must admit,
I've lived so long in fear.
I can't remember when I let
A human come so near.

And as she tended to my wounds
And bathed and brushed my fur
She told me bout the rescue group
And what it meant to her.

She said, "We are a circle,
A line that never ends."
"And in the center there is you
protected by new friends."

"And all around you are
the ones that check the pounds,
And those that share their home
after you've been found."

"And all the other folk
are searching near and far.
"To find the perfect home for you,
where you can be a star."

She said, "There is a family,
that's waiting patiently,
and pretty soon we'll find them,
just you wait and see."

"And then they'll join our circle
they'll help to make it grow,
so there'll be room for more like you,
who have no place to go."

I waited very patiently,
The days they came and went.
Today's the day I thought,
my family will be sent.

Then just when I began to think
It wasn't meant to be,
there were people standing there
just gazing down at me.

I knew them in a heart beat,
I could tell they felt it too.
They said, "We have been waiting
for a special dog like you."

Now every night I say a prayer
to all the gods that be.
"Thank you for the life I live
and all you've given me.

But most of all protect the dogs
in the pound and on the street.
And send a Rescue Person
to lift them off their feet."

One of the main reasons I still rescue one in need

A DOG'S SOUL
By Anonymous
Every dog must have a soul
Somewhere deep inside
Where all his hurts and grievances
Are buried with his pride
Where he decides the good and bad
The wrong way from the right,
And where his judgment carefully
Is hidden from our sight.
A dog must have a secret place
Where every thought abides,
A sort of close acquaintance that
He trusts in and confides.
And when accused unjustly for
Himself, He cannot speak,
Rebuked, He finds within his soul
The comfort he must seek.
He'll love, tho' he is unloved,
And he'll serve tho' badly used,
And one kind word will wipe away
The times when he's abused.
Altho' his heart may break in two
His love will still be whole,
Because God gave to every dog
An understanding Soul!