My Dear Human

 

My dear human,

I see that you are crying, for it is my moment to leave. Don't cry, please. I want to explain some things to you.

You're sad because I left, but I'm glad I met you.

How many dogs like me die daily without meeting someone special like you?

I know it saddens you my departure, but I had to go now.

I want to ask you not to blame yourself for anything. I heard you sobbing that you should have done something else for me. Don't say that, you've done a lot for me! Without you I would have known nothing of the beauty I carry with me today.

You must know that we animals live the present intensely and we are very wise: we enjoy every little thing every day, and forget the bad past quickly. Our lives begin when we know love, the same love you gave me, my angel without wings and two legs.

Know that even if you find an animal that is seriously injured, and that you only have a little bit of time in this world, you provide a huge service by accompanying you in your final transition.

None of us likes to be alone, except when we realize it's time to leave.

Maybe for you it's not so important that one of you is next to us caressing us and holding our paw, helps us go in peace.

No more crying, please. I'll be happy. I have in memory the name you gave me, the warmth of your house that in this time became mine. I take the sound of your voice talking to me, even though I don't always understand what you were saying to me.

I carry in my heart every caress you gave me.

Everything you did was very valuable to me and I thank you endlessly, I don't know how to tell you, because I don't speak your language, but surely in my eyes you could see my gratitude.

I'm just gonna ask for two favors. Wash your face and start smiling.

Remember how good we live together these moments, remember the antics I made to cheer you up.

Relive like me all the good we share in this time.

And do not say you will not adopt another animal, because you have suffered a lot from my departure. Without you I would not live the beauties I lived.

Please don't do this! There are many like me waiting for someone like you.

Give them what you gave me, please, they need it just like I needed you.

Don't keep the love you have to give, for fear of suffering.

Follow my advice, cherish the good you share with each of us, recognizing that you are an angel to us animals, and that without people like you our life would be harder than sometimes it is.

Follow your noble task, now it's up to me to be your angel.

I will accompany you in your path and help you help others like me.

I will talk to other animals who are here with me, I will tell you everything you have done for me and I will point and say proudly: "that's my family".

Tonight, when you look at the sky and see a blinking star I want you to know that it's me flashing an eye; warning you that I arrived well and telling you "thank you for the love you gave me".

I say goodbye now not saying " goodbye ", but " see you later ".

There is a special sky for people like you, the sky where we go and life reward us by making us meet there.

I'll be waiting for you!"

When one door closes another opens...

UPDATE: Ever since Rosie passed, we had our eyes on the neighbors property that has three great buildings on two acres so as to create Rosegate. We've been excited about creating something good and big for senior pets that can give home for a couple dozen dogs or so and many more cats. We saved our money, opened up some donation pages, got the 501(c)3 status and even an old friend told us that she will help us out with a big chunk of money which didn't happened either. Only the owner of that property, an old farmer who didn't seem like he cared anything about this dream. We tried to get closer by being friendly with him and see if he had any interest but he was only going to talk about farming; corn, soy and spraying said crops. Some complaining about the industry and equipment but no other topics held his considerations.

The dream was shattered in pieces. Our big dream was gone. Well, at least the big part of it.
Maybe he will never sell his property to us or he could live longer than us but there's no time to waste. So, we decided to stop dreaming and start doing. We saved money to install the fence on our own 3 acres of property. We are small and limited to the number of animals we can take in.

Not only do we have to make sure that all the animals can get along
but we also have to share our living space with them and thus, keeping our own sanity. Unfortunately we had to refuse a few potential residents due to this reason. We just can not hoard them all up in our small home.

We are still hoping that we can inspire some people around the world. If they have some property and an extra building, then that and a desire to give senior pets a forever home, is all that is required. Big or small dreams... helping those who need it is a great feelings...........

R.I.P Crosby - July 1st, 2019

This morning I woke up early, fed the cats and made my coffee. Little bit later my daughter Susan sent me a message about her senior dog Crosby AKA Chuchi or Crosbutt.

She said: "There's no more questions anymore, he's ready.
And that's coming from me who was unsure for the last several months. He keeps whine/barking, keeps falling and can't get up and whines. I've moved downstairs now. He keeps pacing around nonstop. He's more ready than he's ever been..."

Today, July 1st 2019 at 3:45pm Crosby was helped to cross the Rainbow Bridge. He was adopted by Susan when he was only 5 years old. He came with an issue, separation anxiety.
Crosby had a long happy life, especially when her Mommy bought a house with a yard. They visited us often here in the countryside and he LOVED running with Rosie and GiGi.

One year ago he started to have some health issues, with lots of water intake, his kidneys had started to deteriorate, painful joints, loss of vision/hearing and it seemed a confused constant pacing. His last day he spend with lots of peaceful time in his grassy yard waiting patiently.

He was so tired and in pain that he was not able to walk into the vet's office so Susan had to carry him.
Now he is free of pain. You will be missed Crosby. 
Rest in Peace and Run Free Handsome!