GOLD RIBBON RESCUE

M E M O R I A L S


From a Grateful Dog
author unknown


You're giving me a special gift,
So sorrowfully endowed,
And through these last few cherished hours,
Your courage makes me proud.
But the sweetest kindness is knowing
When your friend is in pain,
And understanding earthly acts
Will only be in vain.
So looking deep into your eyes,
Beyond, into your soul,
I see in you the magic that will
Once more make me whole.
The strength that you possess,
Is why I look to you today,
To do this thing that must be done,
For it's the only way.
That strength is why I found you,
And chose you as my friend,
And why I've loved you all these days...
My guardian till the end.
Please, understand just what this gift
You're giving, means to me,
It gives me back the strength I've lost,
And all my dignity.
You take a stand on my behalf,
For that is what friends do.
And know that what you do is right,
For I believe it, too.
So one last time, I breathe your scent,
And through your hand I feel,
The courage that's within you,
To grant me this appeal.
Cut the leash that holds me here,
Dear friend, and let me run,
Once more a strong and steady dog,
My pain and struggle done.
And don't despair my passing,
For I won't be far away,
Forever here, within your heart,
And in memory I'll stay.
I'll be there watching over you,
with all the others I now join
And in your dreams we'll run,
... as young dogs once again. 
 

In memory of Rigley who was what every golden should be and finally had the love that every golden deserves  - Kathy Burton, Gold Ribbon Rescue

 

 To make a donation in memory of a pet, you may do so here, specify Memorial Donation.

 

Dedicated to the Gold Ribbon Rescue dogs, and now reside forever in the hearts of their families, as they do in ours:

2010:

06-081 Cowboy
05-167 Holly
09-186 Cappy
06-157 Homer
06-053 Rali
00-103 Holly
07-094 Buster

 

2009:

01-099 Sam
07-153 Reggie
09-138 Sugar Bear
 
04-113 Rocky
01-107 Gil
05-154 Lani
09-058 Lola
00-067 Duke
03-048 Carmen
07-106 Kobe
07-011 Seau
03-013 Rusty
07-130 Buddy
07-031 Bebe
01-007 Cranberry

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