On February 23, 1998, Blücher's battle
with heart disease came to an end. Thanks to the wonders of modern medicines,
Blücher was able to give several extra years of companionship to the
Buttle family without any suffering. He is, and will always be remembered
fondly by the family. Thanks to all the readers for their kind words
and special thanks to the staff at the Kerrisdale Veterenary Center and
the Fraserview Animal Clinic for their sympathy and support.
We received these kind words recently from
some friends and would like to share them here:
The Rainbow Bridge
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, someone who was 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 begins
to
quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass,
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 those trusting eyes, so long
gone
