NOT AN ANGEL

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The young pup and the older dog lay on shaded sweet grass watching the reunions. Sometimes a man, sometimes a woman, sometimes a whole family would approach the Rainbow Bridge, be greeted by their loving pets and cross the bridge together.

The young pup playfully nipped at the older one. “Look! Something
wonderful is happening!” The older dog stood up and barked, “Quickly.
Get over to the path.”

“But that’s not my owner,” whined the pup, but he did as he was told.
Thousands of pets surged forward as a figure in white walked on the path toward the bridge.

As the glowing figure passed each animal, that animal bowed its head in
love and respect. The figure finally approached the bridge, and was
met by a menagerie of joyous animals. Together, they all walked over the
bridge and disappeared.

The young pup was still in awe. “Was that an angel?” he whispered.

“No, son.” The older dog replied. “That was more than an angel.

That was a person who worked rescue.”

The Rainbow Bridge

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Just this side of heaven is a place called the Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone, that pet goes to the Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends, so they can run, play, and even fly together. There is plenty of food, water, and sunshine.

All the animals that have 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 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. Their bright eyes are intent, their eager body quivers. Suddenly, running from the group, flying over the green grass, legs moving faster and faster – you have been spotted. When you and your special friend finally meet again, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. Their happy kisses rain upon your face, your hands again caressing their beloved head, and you look again into the trusting eyes of your pet, missing from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together.

Your Pets In Heaven

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To have loved and then say farewell, is better than to have never loved at all.

For all of the times that you have stooped and touched my head, feed me my favorite treat and returned the love that I so unconditionally gave to you.

For the care that you give to me so unselfishly.

For all of these things I am grateful and thankful.

I ask that you not grieve for the loss, but rejoice in the fact that we lived, loved, and touched each others lives. My life was fuller because you wee there, not as a master/owner, but as my FRIEND.

Today I am as I was in my youth. The grass is always green, butterflies fly among the flowers and the sun shines gently down upon all of God’s creatures.

I can run, jump, play, and do all of the things that I did in my youth. There is no sickness, no aching joints, and no regrets, and no aging.

We await the arrival of our lifelong companions and know that togetherness is forever.

You live in our hearts as we do in yours. Companions such as you are so rare and unique.

Don’t hold the love that you have within yourself. Give it to another like me and then I will live forever. For love never really dies, and you are loved, and missed as surely as we are.

Your Pets In Heaven

Vests Needed

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If you know a K-9 that needs a vest send us an email at info@NCVestADog.org

Here is a list of the City of Kannapolis K-9s. We need to get them vested!!

Patrol Squad A – Officer Chris W. Hamilton / Vader – Vader is a Belgian
Malinois. Vader has been serving since December 15, 2007.
Patrol Squad B – Officer Brian L. Helms / Asta – Asta is a Belgian Malinois /
Shepherd mix. Asta has been serving since December 15, 2007.
Patrol Squad C – Officer Timmy B. Hunter / Kota – Kota is a Belgian Malinois.
Kota has been serving since August 11, 2005.
Patrol Squad D – Sergeant James M. Livengood / Duco – Duco is a Belgian
Malinois. Duco has been serving since October 10, 2005.

http://www.cityofkannapolis.com/FS/CO/1890/2009-2010%20Annual%20Report.pdf

Church group gives K-9 bulletproof vest

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Feb. 6, 2011 Written by Libby Hendren

Polk County, Florida —  Talk about trying to protect man’s best friend. A Polk County church gave a local K-9 dog his very own bulletproof vest on Sunday.

Money raised by the First Presbyterian Church youth group paid for the vest for Ringo. He and partner Officer Jose Molina are part of the Avon Park Police Department.

Each vest costs about a thousand dollars.

Avon Park Police Chief  Michael Rowan says it’s refreshing to see the community working together with the police department. “From the bottom of our hearts, we thank this community, who stepped up to support the police department. To me, that’s just more of a relationship building…that’s unheard of anymore,” said Chief Rowan.

The church got the idea while thinking about the deaths of Polk Deputy Matt Williams and his K-9 parner Diogi back in 2006. Pastor Blackwell says Diogi may have survived if he was wearing a bulletproof vest.

10 News

http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=173469

News

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Illinois Vest-a-Dog Vests 300th Police K-9
Lee and Xavier Harrison of Orland Park started Illinois Vest-a-Dog five years ago with the goal to provide donated bullet and stab resistant vests for every police dog in the state the needs one.

11/8/2008 4:13:32 PM
Non-profit raising funds to buy bulletproof protective vests for police dogs
By Brian Fraga
Standard-Times staff writer

11/8/2008 4:10:20 PM
Pawnee adds K-9 to police force
By DEBRA LANDIS
THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER

4/23/2008 2:08:52 PM
Animal lover raises money for K-9 dog police vests in Ozark
OZARK – Seven-year-old Yuori never chose to be a hero.

3/2/2008 10:53:15 AM
K-9 has vested interest
GLENDALE – Local American Legion Post donates bulletproof vests

9/13/2007 2:14:50 PM
Ben Roethlisberger Announces Grant to the Cleveland Police K-9 Unit
Ben Roethlisberger announced today the first in a series of grants the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation will be distributing during the 2007 NFL Season.

9/13/2007 2:08:42 PM
Cedar Hill donates to police department for K-9
ZANESVILLE – The staff at Cedar Hill Care Center knows exactly what the phrase “every little bit counts” means.

9/13/2007 1:51:12 PM
Newton Police Department K-9 unit serves dual purpose
What is the Newton Police Department K-9 Unit? Are they just the guys who drive around with a barking dog hidden behind those tinted window?

9/15/2001
The World Trade Center’s Heroic Rescue Dogs
NEW YORK CITY – Not enough can be said about the heroic individuals, both bipeds and quadrupeds, who lend their abilities to the security and rescue efforts underway in the wake of last Tuesday’s terrorist attack on America.