David is always so thoughtful Love that he shared this poem on your thread! He's written an adaptation for tortoises that's pretty neat.I have no doubt in my mind cheddar was very well loved.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge
when an animal dies who is especially close to someone here that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.there are meadows & hills for all our special friends so they can run and play together.they have plenty of food and water and sunshine so our friends are warm and comfortable.
all the animals that have been ill or old have been restored to health and vigorr.those who were hurt or maimed are made strong and whole again.just as we remember them in our memories of days come by.the animals are happy and content except for one small thing they each miss someone very special 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 bride eyes are intent his eager body quivers. suddenly he begins to run from the group flying over the green grass his leg carrying him faster and faster.
you have been spotted when you and your special friend finally meet you clean together in joyous reunion never to be parted again. the happy kisses rain upon your face. your hand again caress the beloved head and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your beloved pet so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.......
Once again, sorry, extremely sorry about Cheddar.thank you all for your kind words, it really is appreciated.
Yeah, I'm illAre you ill ?
oh, dear, just before Christmas!!
It's good to cry. Cheddar was worth a few tears.
He was lovely and i miss him, too.
but we have all these photos and peoples comments as well as you loving remarks.
he was a happy little fellow.
How awful!Yeah, I'm ill
Have been for a few days.
Think I've developed tonsillitis and I've also got ulcers in my mouth which isn't comfortable either
I do t want to be ill on Christmas!