Rottweiler Health Foundation - When The Time Comes

Rottweiler Health Foundation Mission Statement

To raise money to fund critical research into the genetic, communicable and acquired diseases that plague our beloved breed, the Rottweiler.

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Winter 2008

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When the Time Comes

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep
Then you must do what must be done
For this last battle can't be won

You will be sad, I understand
Don't let your grief then stay in your hand
For this day, more then all the rest
Your love and friendship stands the test

We've had so many happy years
What is to come can hold no fears
Would you want me to suffer so?
When the time comes please let me go

Take me where my needs they'll tend
Only stay with me till the end
Hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see

I know in time you will see
It is a kindness you do to me
Although my tail its last has waved
From pain and suffering I have been saved

Do not grieve, it should be you
Who must decide this thing to do
We've been so close, we two these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears

from the Pet Cemetary & Crematorium Greenbank

Image: Rainbow Bridge

Added note from 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...

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