"No heaven will not ever Heaven be; Unless my cats are there to welcome
me."
~Unknown
This page is deicated to Smokey Bear, the world's greatest cat that has ever lived. Smokey Bear died of cancer in November of 1998. Smokey had a very rough life, but enjoyed 11 years with my family and we did everything we could to make his life better. Smokey's story is no longer here, as people left rude messages about what kind of pet owner I am based on the fact that Smokey got cancer. Like it could have been helped. As this site is for all ages, I will not respond to them with my true feelings. However, you stupid idiots, I hope you realize you can not get a feeling for the life of anything or anyone based upon a small webpage. Smokey was a wonderful and happy kitty whose death hurt me very deeply.
This candle will burn as long as I love and remember Smokey Bear.
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 and 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 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. The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break away 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.
