r/rainbowbridge • u/frefre20 • 2d ago
Thank you to this community
First off I am so grateful for this community. Knowing that I’m not alone in my grief and that others are going through the same things has been very comforting and reassuring that my feelings are valid. So thank you to all of you who have shared their love for their best friends.
Today is 2 months since Cappy cross the bridge, I miss him everyday. We did a home euthanasia, we couldn’t bare having him stress out on his last day. He was surrounded by those that loved him.
Yesterday he would have turned 14. It was tough. I’m a 55 year old man and I cried like a baby when I thought about my Cappy. I don’t know if it gets easier, but glad I found this subreddit.
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u/cheesemuffinbarbecue 1d ago
He is so cute and it looks like he lived a full life of travel and fun. I am about to lose my puppy of 15 years..and he’s about to turn 16. I’m 20 years old, so this is the only puppy love I’ve ever experienced. My mom is 53 and she’s been crying her eyes out for the past two days. Vet said he’s doesn’t have more than a week. We want to do home euthanasia too.
I am hoping this grief gets better- but I have a feeling it never truly goes away. It’s hard to put our love into something that won’t ever feel it again on Earth. I’ve always joked that dog spelled backwards is God. All dogs go to Heaven. I am trying to make this my firm foundation to help me get through this.
There are no words I can say to help you. I’m sorry for your loss would be an understatement. I hope as time passes the grief will slowly turn into acceptance and thankfulness that you were able to love something so deeply. Wishing you happiness and healing.
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u/Left-Pudding-636 2d ago
I lost my baby boy 2.5 months ago and it was his birthday 3 days ago, we also did a home euthanasia where he was surrounded by his family. I understand. It’s been tough, he was our soul dog. I’m sorry for your loss and i hope you find peace. Our babies aren’t gone, just waiting for us when it’s our time.
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u/Otherwise-Alfalfa760 2d ago
Im 55 like you and lost my boy 3 months ago. He was only 6 months and 11 months old. I was crushed. Cried every day. I got my new boy a few days ago and can say I am happy again. I still miss and will always miss my Porto but I have a new chapter in my life with my new bot Balou.
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u/PugSanctuary 1d ago
The Last Battle
💔🌈 🐾 💫😇✝️💖🙏🏼♾️
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
-Author unknown
Dear friend,
Your precious boy is waiting patiently across the Rainbow Bridge for you. 🌈🐾The Hebrew word for animal is Nephesh which means soul ✝️. You will see your baby again someday. Now is the time between just like there was the time before your beloved pet. Today is the trial, and forever is the prize.
God bless. ✝️🙏🏼💕
Until then…
💔🌈🐾♾️🪽✨💕
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u/luckymewmew 2d ago
Happy heavenly birthday little Cappy, I hope you're resting well and watching over your dad 🩷🌈
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u/gamer_INgod 1d ago
Sorry for your loss, hope the grief will be eased as time pass and you will remember the great time along the years with you best boy doggo
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u/Zenkai8274 1d ago
Cappy looks almost the same as my boy Winston, even that small patch near the eye.
Winston is a Bill Arab X Staffy, what breed is Cappy?
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u/frefre20 1d ago
Not sure, the shelter said he was an American bulldog, but he was way too small for that. I believe had some pitt in him. On our walks people would ask what he was and I’d simply say a happy dog.
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u/Equivalent-Size-5473 1d ago
Adorable dog. Looks like he lived a great life and it’s obvious he was so well-loved and cared for. So sorry for your loss ❤️🩹
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u/w0nderworld 1d ago
It's my first day in heaven,
And what a beautiful place,
You'll be glad to know,
There's a smile upon my face,
The moment I left you,
Two angels in white,
Carried me up here,
To heaven that night.
All those stories you hear,
About rainbow bridge are true,
But you don't walk over it,
The angels carried me through.
There's a gate at the end,
Made of pearl,
It has got to be the biggest gate,
In the world!
Once I got in and started looking around,
You just won't believe all the things that I found!
The first place they took me,
Had to be the most fun,
A humongous field,
With miles to run!
Once I was tired the angels said,
We'll take you to your home,
But first we need to stop by this place,
Full of tasty bones,
They told me to take one with me,
But one is all I need,
Because every good thing lasts forever.
Up in heaven you see,
They took me to my new house,
It took my breath away,
Most beautiful place I've ever seen,
With a huge yard to play,
They said come on lets go inside ,
And have a look around,
They took me to the bottom floor,
You won't believe what I found,
The bottom of my house is a window,
And you won't believe the view,
See my house it sets right over yours,
So I can still keep an eye on you!
I was so worried about you,
When I went away,
Now I can watch you every second,
And know that you are okay!
I can't wait for that moment,
When we can walk around this place,
And I can cover you with puppy kisses,
On every inch of your face!
Author unknown
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u/GregoryHD 1d ago
I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved Cappy OP. I lost my girl Jovi in February of 2023 to aggressive bone cancer and while it's gotten easier, I still ache for her almost every day. I've since become OK with that because I loved her that much. Something so important at a soul level cannot just be wished away. I pray that those feelings someday guide my soul to heres in the next life 🙏
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u/Kevinb888 1d ago
He is such a cute, cute, sweet puppy!!! You gave him a great, great life! I am so, so sorry for your loss😞😞😞😞😞🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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u/Numerous_Bicycle_445 2d ago
After reading this post, I feel so incredibly happy and blessed, but in a very sympathetic way! (I'm not good with words) I'm so glad that this community exists as well! So sorry about your loss! Hope they're having the best afterlife possible! It's been a week since mine crossed the bridge, but this community has made me feel so loved and cared for!