Service dogs are amazing in how they can be trained and what they do in the line of that training. Don't you think all pet dogs are untrained, but intuitive in service? Our oldest son, Kipper, had a dog, named Carman and she was spectacular in her care of him. He'd had two failed back surgeries, one right after the other, and at that point was helpless on most levels.
Our 3rd son, David, felt the best thing for his oldest brother would be to have a dog! He drove the year old dog AND his toddler son from SLC to San Diego to surprise him. Thus began a most beautiful relationship with a dog and his master.
Carman, a Cairn Terrier, like Toto in the Wizard of Oz, became his watchdog, his guard dog, his nurse, his friend and companion. Carman would nudge him if his breathing paused as he had a lot of Rx coursing through his veins. She would wake him up, if he fell asleep in his chair, so he could get into his bed.
As time went on, she'd insist, by staring incessantly at him, until he got up and took her for a walk. She'd watch him like a hawk on whatever project he was engaged in. A sweet and gentle, kind and caring dog that we all loved.
A very unfortunate, tragic accident two days ago took her life. Kipper gave her a great life of care and kindness and love...including medical and grooming and special diet and all of the other care, that pets continuously need for health, wellness and comfort.
She gave her all, in love and loyalty, and Kipper returned the same to her.
We loved that little pup so much. We felt fortunate that she came over for a visit the night before her passing.
Are there pets in Heaven?
read the various Scriptures and Church quotes on this poignant subject... here
This is my favorite line. It is the last line in the article...
But as far as animals being resurrected and going to heaven? Personally, my feelings on the matter can be summed up by this quote, attributed to an unknown author: “Heaven is the place where all the dogs you’ve ever loved come to greet you.”
2 comments:
This tribute is beautiful. I never knew grief could come from a beloved animal's passing until my dog, Abbey, died. It took a blessing (for me) before I could breathe again. I hope Kipper heals too, I'm so sorry for his loss!
Love you!
Linda
Thank you, Linda. It's a tough loss for sure and one, unless you've been there, is hard to understand that a person can love an animal so much that they mourn and grieve. Our capacity for love, as humans, is inmeasureable and extends to all in our group of folks called family, 2 legged or 4, all are important, essential to us and deeply missed and mourned at their passing.
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