WELCOME AT RAINBOW BRIDGE
by Alexander Theodore
Bouvier, Fourth Year Resident
On the morning of September
11, 2001, there was an unprecedented amount of
activity at the Rainbow Bridge. Decisions had to be
made. They had to be made quickly. And, they were.
An
issue, not often addressed here, is the fact that
many residents really have no loved one for whom to
wait. Think of the pups who lived and died in hideous
puppy mills. No one on earth loved or protected them.
What about the many who spent unhappy lives tied in
backyards? And, the ones who were abused. Who
are they to wait for?
We don't talk about that much up here.
We share our loved ones as they arrive, happy to do
so. But we all know there is nothing like having your
very own person who thinks you are the most special
pup in the Heavens.
Last Tuesday morning a request rang out
for pups not waiting for specific persons to
volunteer for a special assignment.. An eager,
curious crowd surged excitedly forward, each pup
wondering what the assignment would be.
They were told by a solemn voice that
unexpectedly, all at once, over 4,000 loving people
had left Earth long before they were ready. All
the pups, as all pups do, felt the humans' pain deep
in their own hearts. Without hearing more, there was
a clamoring among them - "May I have one to
comfort?" "I'll take two, I have a big
heart." "I have been saving kisses
forever."
One after another they came forward
begging for assignment. One cozy-looking fluffy
pup hesitantly asked, "Are there any children
coming? I would be very comforting for a child
'cause I'm soft and squishy and I always wanted to be
hugged." A group of Dalmatians came
forward asking to meet the Firemen and be their
friends. The larger working breeds offered to greet
the Police Officers and make them feel at home.
Little dogs volunteered to do what they do best,
cuddle and kiss.
Dogs who on Earth had never had a kind
word or a pat on the head, stepped forward and said,
"I will love any human who needs
love." Then all the dogs, wherever on
Earth they originally came from, rushed to the
Rainbow Bridge and stood waiting, overflowing with
love to share - each tail wagging an American Flag.
Puck, Jenny, Nicci and Tyson At
Rainbow Bridge
