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HYWWP Design Team Member MemberSince: July 14, 2005 10,000 posts

The Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called the Rainbow Bridge. When an animal who has been especially close to someone here dies, that pet goes to the 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 have been ill and old are restored to health and vigour; 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. With bright eyes intent and with eager body beginning to quiver your precious friend begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, on legs running 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 the Rainbow Bridge together ...

DOGS

(scroll down for CATS)

A Bone to Pick
A Dog Says "I Love You" with His tail
A Dog's Life
A House is Not a Home Without a Dog
A New Leash on Life
Bad to the Bone
Best of Breed
Best of Show
Bone Appetit
Breed All About It
Canine Circus
Chow Time
Cold Nose... Warm Heart
Dog Day Afternoon
Dog Days
Dog Daze
Dog Gone
Dog Gone Cute
Dog Gone Tired
The Dog Knows Who's Boss
Dogs Leave Pawprints on Your Heart
Dog's Best Friend
Doggie Dogma
Doggone it
Dogs Have a Special Way of Adding Love to Every Day
Dogs Leave Pawprints on Your Heart
Dogs Make a House A Home
Dogs Make The World a Better Place
Every Dog Has His Day
Everyone Needs Their Own Spot
Faithful Friend
Happiness is a Warm Puppy
He's Not My Dog, He's My Best Firend
Home is Where Your Dog is
Hot Diggity Dog
Hot Dog!
How Much is That Doggie in the Window?
I Cannot Tell a Lie... the Dog Did it
I Ruff You
I Was Nothing Until My Dog Adopted Me
If All Else Fails, Pet the Dog
I'm in Charge Today, My Dog Said So
I'm Mutts About You!
In the Dog House
It's a Ruff Life
Just Me and My Dog
Just too Dog'on Cute, and No Bonze About it
K-9
King of the Yard
Lady and the Tramp
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie.
Life Has Gone to the Dogs
Love Me, Love My Dog
Man's Best Friend
Me and My Shadow
My Dog is My Best Friend
My Dog Lets Me Live Here
Next to the Dog, I Love You Best
No Bones About it, I'm Dog-Gone Cute!
No Cats Allowed
Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?
Our Best Friend
Play it to the Bone
Puppies!
Puppy Love
Puppy Perfection
Red Rover, Red Rover
Ruff Life
Scratch A Dog and You Will Find a Pernanent Job
See Spot Run
So Dog-Gone Cute
Take Me to Your Litter
That Doggone Dog
They Call it Puppy Love
This House is Maintained for the Sole Comfort of the Dog
To Err is Human, to Forgive Is Canine
Too Dog'on Cute - No bonz about it!
Who Let the Dogs Out?
Woof
You Lucky Dog
Your Dog Loves You When Noone Else Does

Puppies
Pick of the Litter
Playful Puppy
Puppy Love
Puppy Perfection
Puppy Power
Take Me to Your Litter

Scratch a dog and you'll find a permanent job.
~Franklin P. Jones

One reason a dog can be such a comfort when you're feeling blue is that he doesn't try to find out why.

A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.
~ Robert Benchley

There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.
~ Ben Williams

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.
~ Josh Billings

Don't make the mistake of treating your dogs like humans, or they will treat you like dogs.
~ Martha Scott

A good dog deserves a good bone.
~ Proverb

No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich.
~ Louis Sabin

Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot about puppies.

~ Gene Hill

If you don't own a dog, at least one, there is not necessarily anything wrong with you, but there may be something wrong with your life.
~ Roger Caras

Cats

A Little Cat Nap
A House is not a Home Without a Cat
Blessed Are The Purr At Heart
Cat Tails (or Cat Tales)
Catastrophe
Catnapping
Cats Are Children With Fur
Cats Are Purr-fect pals
Cats Don't Have Owners... They Have Staff
Cats Have Purr-sonality
Cat's In The Cradle
Cats Leave Pawprints On Your Heart
Curious Kitty
Faithful Friend
Fat Cat
Good Kitty
Heeeeeeeere Person Person Person
I'm Not Rude, I've Got cat-I-Tude!
I'm the Cat's Meow!
t's Tough Being Purr-Fect
Just Cat Napping
Kitten Kaboodle
Lickin' the Bowl
Pussy-Cat, Puss-Cat, Where Have You Been?
Santa Claws
Sitting Pretty With My Kitty
When the Cat's Away, the Mice Will Play
Will Work for Tuna

A dog is a dog, a bird is a bird, and a cat is a person.

A cat is there when you call her - if she doesn't have something better to do

Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as gods. Cats have never forgotten this.

There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast.

Cats know how to obtain food without labor, shelter without confinement, and love without penalties.
~W.L. George

Cats always know whether people like or dislike them. They do not always care enough to do anything about it.
~Winifred Carriere

The way to keep a cat is to try to chase it away.
~Ed Howe

Anything not nailed down is a CAT TOY!

CAT, n: (1) A lap warmer with a built-in buzzer.

Four Paws In Heaven
Your favorite chair is vacant now...
No eager purrs to greet me
No softly padded paws to run
Ecstatically to meet me
No coaxing rubs, no plaintive cry
Will say it's time for feeding
I've put away your bowl,
And all the things you won't be needing
But I will miss you little friend,
For I could never measure
The happiness you brought me,
The comfort and the pleasure.
And since God put you here to share
In earthly joy and sorrow
I'm sure there'll be a place for you
In Heaven's bright tomorrow...
~ Mary Alice Chase

The Creation of the Cat
On the first day of creation, God created the cat.
On the second day, God created man to serve the cat.
On the third day, God created all the animals of the earth to serve as potential food for the cat.
On the fourth day, God created honest toil so that man could labor for the good of the cat.
On the fifth day, God created the sparkle ball so that the cat might or might not play with it.
On the sixth day, God created veterinary science to keep the cat healthy and the man broke.
On the seventh day, God tried to rest, but He had to scoop the litter box.

HYWWP Design Team Member MemberSince: July 14, 2005 10,000 posts

Member of the Family

What would I do without you,
My precious, furry friend?
Part mischief, but all blessings,
And faithful to the end!

You look at me with eyes of love;
You never hold a grudge...
You think I'm far to wonderful
To criticize or judge.

It seems your greatest joy in life
is being close to me...
I think God knew how comforting
Your warm, soft fur would be.

I know you think you're human,
But I'm glad it isn't true...
The world would be a nicer place
If folks were more like you!

A few short years are all we have;
One day we'll have to part...
But you my pet, will alway have
A place within my heart.
---
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 and 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 miss someone very special to them; who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one
sudenly stops and looks into the distance. The bright eyes
are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break away from the group, flying over the green grass, his lets 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 lookonce more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from you life, but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together...
---
If a dog were your teacher, here's what you'd learn...

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
Good things happen when you practice obedience.
Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
Take naps and stretch before rising.
Run, romp and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting, when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout. Run
right back and make friends.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
And while you're at it, thank God for simple pleasure and the gift of closeness to
loved ones. Who knows, you may get your ears scratched.
---
When God had made the earth and sky,
the flowers and the trees,
He then made all the animals,
the fish, the birds, and bees.
And when at last He'd finished,
not one was quite the same
He said, "I'll walk this world of mine
and give each one a name."
And so He travelled far and wide,
and everywhere He went,
a little creature followed Him
until its strength was spent.
When all were named
upon the earth and in the sky and sea,
the little creature said,
"Dear Lord, there's no name left for me".
Kindly the Father said to him,
"I've left you to the end.
I've turned my own name back to front
and called you DOG, my friend".
---
Sandpaper kisses
on a cheek or a chin--
that is the way
for a day to begin!

Sandpaper kisses--
a cuddle, a purr.
I have an alarm clock
that's covered with fur.

HYWWP Design Team Member MemberSince: July 14, 2005 10,000 posts

from Katt:

"Our Pests, Oops Pets"

HYWWP Design Team Member MemberSince: July 14, 2005 10,000 posts

My Gift to Jesus

I wish someone had given little Jesus
a dog as loyal and loving as mine
to sleep by His manger and gaze in His eyes
and adore Him for being divine.

As our Lord grew to manhood His own faithful dog
would have followed Him all through the day
while He preached to the crowds and made the sick well
and knelt in the garden to pray.

It is sad to remember that Christ went away
to face death alone and apart
with no tender dog following close behind
to comfort His masters heart.

And when Jesus rose on that Easter morn
how happy He would have been
as His dog kissed His hand and barked it's delight
for the one who died for all men.

Well the Lord has a dog now, I just sent Him mine...
My old pal so dear to me
And I smile through my tears on this first day alone
knowing they're in eternity.

~author unknown