In Loving Memory
Pierce the Dazzling Dalmatian
May 12, 1996 - April 23, 2001
"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 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 or 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 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 to each other 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........
"God Bless Our Pets"
They say memories are golden,
well, maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.
A million times I needed you,
a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you,
you never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly,
in death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
no one could ever fill.
If tears could build a stairway
and heartache make a lane,
I'd walk the path to heaven
and bring you back again.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us
one by one,
the chain will link again.
God Bless You Angel Pierce
Pierce was our almost 5 year old Dalmatian. He was purchased as a pre-wedding present for my husband, Eric, nearly one week to the day after we bought our house in 1996. He was a spunky little pup who quickly won the hearts of everyone whom he encountered. A friendlier puppy you could never have found.
Our whole family loved Pierce with every ounce of our being. He was part of us. Unfortunately, something within Pierce started going terribly wrong and he became increasingly more aggressive and was very unpredictable in his behavior. Twice he turned on one of us and it came time to make a decision that was in the best interest of the family, and the best interest of Pierce. It was because we loved him so very much, that we decided it was best to make him one of God's Angels.
April 23, 2001, was the worst day of my life. When I walked into the house to take Pierce to the vet for the last time, he was so full of energy. He whapped his tail happily against the walls of the back porch. He was simply happy that someone was home with him. To look at him, he was a healthy, spirited young dog, but inside he was falling apart. It was the longest ride of my life, the ride to the vet. Watching Pierce, his head out the window enjoying the beautiful day, it pained me to no end knowing what was awaiting him up the road. As we entered the little room, I kept Pierce close to my side, petting him, loving him. Eyes filled with tears, I stroked his back as the drugs were administered. I sat with him as the they took effect. I told him what a good dog he was and that where he was going, he would be free to run, play, and be as he was in the few years that had passed. I told him he would be an eternal puppy. I sat with him after he joined the Angel ranks in the Heavens, and cried, told him how sorry I was, and cried some more. Afterward, I sat in my car and buried my face in my hands and simply sobbed and sobbed. When I came home, Eric and I simply hugged one another and cried some more. It was like losing a piece of us in the loss of our dog. If you've never had a dog, or another pet whom you were close to and loved with all your heart, you may not understand why this was such a heartbreaking decision and a heartbreaking day. The memory of today will stay with me forever.
Pierce, you will always live in our hearts and we will love you forever. Look for us at the Rainbow Bridge and until that time, be a good pupper. Love you Pagoda.
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