A friend of mine sent me this about 10 years ago!!!

[bersaguy]

I lost this this old hairless friend after 14 years and raised him from bottle feeding till day he had to be put down and my friend sent me this story. His name was Buttons

 

Dogs In Heaven?

   An old man and his dog were walking down this dirt road with fences on both sides,
they came to a gate in the fence and looked in, it was nice grassy, woody areas,
just what a 'huntin' dog and man would like, but, it had a sign saying 'no trespassing'
so they walked on. They came to a beautiful gate with a person in white robes standing there.
"Welcome to Heaven" he said.
     The old man was happy and started in with his dog following him.
The gatekeeper stopped him. "Dogs aren't allowed, I'm sorry but he can't come with you.
What kind of Heaven won't allow dogs? If he can't come in, then I will stay out with him.
He's been my faithful companion all his life, I can't desert him now.
 
 Suit yourself, but I have to warn you, the Devil's on this road and he'll try to
sweet talk you into his area, he'll promise you anything, but the dog can't go there either.
If you won't leave the dog, you'll spend Eternity on this road.
So the old man and dog went on. They came to a rundown fence with a gap in it, no gate, just a hole.
Another old man was inside. "S'cuse me Sir, my dog and I are getting mighty tired. Mind
if we come in and sit in the shade for awhile? Of course,there's some cold water under that
tree over there. Make yourselves comfortable.You're sure my dog can come in? The man down the road
said dogs weren't allowed anywhere. Would you come in if you had to leave the dog?
 


"No sir, that's why I didn't go to Heaven. He said the dog couldn't come in.
We'll be spending Eternity on this road, and a glass of cold water and some shade would be mighty
fine right about now. But, I won't come in if my buddy here can't come too, and that's final.
  The man smiled a big smile and said "Welcome to Heaven.
You mean this is Heaven? Dogs ARE allowed? How come that fellow down the road said they weren't?
That was the Devil and he gets all the people who are willing to give up a life long companion for
a comfortable place to stay. They soon find out their mistake, but then it's too late. The dogs come here,
the fickle people stay there. GOD wouldn't allow dogs to be banned from Heaven. After all,

 

 

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Edited August 23, 2015 by bersaguy

[DaveTN]

I found this many years ago, and I know my first stop will be at 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...

[Currently]

Allergies acting up ....

First one is new to me, second one I send to my grandkids when that time happens.

Thanks!

[Oh Shoot]

I lost this this old hairless friend after 14 years and raised him from bottle feeding till day he had to be put down and my friend sent me this story. His name was Buttons

 

Dogs In Heaven?

   An old man and his dog were walking down this dirt road with fences on both sides,
they came to a gate in the fence and looked in, it was nice grassy, woody areas,
just what a 'huntin' dog and man would like, but, it had a sign saying 'no trespassing'
so they walked on. They came to a beautiful gate with a person in white robes standing there.
"Welcome to Heaven" he said.
     The old man was happy and started in with his dog following him.
The gatekeeper stopped him. "Dogs aren't allowed, I'm sorry but he can't come with you.
What kind of Heaven won't allow dogs? If he can't come in, then I will stay out with him.
He's been my faithful companion all his life, I can't desert him now.
 
 Suit yourself, but I have to warn you, the Devil's on this road and he'll try to
sweet talk you into his area, he'll promise you anything, but the dog can't go there either.
If you won't leave the dog, you'll spend Eternity on this road.
So the old man and dog went on. They came to a rundown fence with a gap in it, no gate, just a hole.
Another old man was inside. "S'cuse me Sir, my dog and I are getting mighty tired. Mind
if we come in and sit in the shade for awhile? Of course,there's some cold water under that
tree over there. Make yourselves comfortable.You're sure my dog can come in? The man down the road
said dogs weren't allowed anywhere. Would you come in if you had to leave the dog?
 


"No sir, that's why I didn't go to Heaven. He said the dog couldn't come in.
We'll be spending Eternity on this road, and a glass of cold water and some shade would be mighty
fine right about now. But, I won't come in if my buddy here can't come too, and that's final.
  The man smiled a big smile and said "Welcome to Heaven.
You mean this is Heaven? Dogs ARE allowed? How come that fellow down the road said they weren't?
That was the Devil and he gets all the people who are willing to give up a life long companion for
a comfortable place to stay. They soon find out their mistake, but then it's too late. The dogs come here,
the fickle people stay there. GOD wouldn't allow dogs to be banned from Heaven. After all,

 

 

 

 

Twilight Zone episode, "The Hunt", 1962. A charmer.

 

 

Here's whole episode on Hulu.

 

http://www.hulu.com/watch/440744

 

- OS

Edited August 23, 2015 by Oh Shoot

[vontar]

OS, my first thought when I started reading was that Twilight Zone episode.

[hipower]

Allergies acting up ....

First one is new to me, second one I send to my grandkids when that time happens.

Thanks!

Mine too.

I first saw "Rainbow Bridge" on a wall plaque just after we put down our Chow Chow. I cried like a baby.