I Lost A Friend Today

I lost a good friend today. He was a family member since he was a puppy. Max was my parents dog that they got right after I graduated high school. I inherited the two Bostons after my parents moved and we took the house. He was the sweetest animal. So good natured and gentle. He loved to be scratched and when you would stop, he would use his paw to ask for more. He was a great companion. My dogs are my kids.



There is just something about dogs and their unconditional love. Fat, skinny, black, white, rainbow colored, disabled, grumpy, well you know what I mean, they don't care. Feed them, scratch them, love on them and they are your friend for life.

In his old age, Max had lost his hearing and early this year the vet said she believed the tumor that was growing was cancer but there really wasn't anything that could be done without getting a second and third mortgage on our house.. He lived a full life filled with love. Mark, me and his best friend Buddy (our other Boston Terrier) will miss him greatly.. Although our chihuahuas are secretly rejoicing as there will be less food stealing.. :-) I can only hope that there is such a thing as the Rainbow Bridge and we will get to see him again. Rest in Peace my gentle giant Max.

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 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 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...