Marley comes home

We picked up Marley's ashes tonight and so, in a way, he has come home. We will bring some up to Ipswich, MA where Marley grew up and bring some to Provincetown, MA , where he so enjoyed visiting his Uncle Randy and playing on the beach. The remainder will come home with us to rest alongside Tina, another wonderful dog who passed away in 1996.

We'd like to once again thank everyone for being so wonderfully kind and empathetic to us during this difficult time. Please know that your cards, flowers, words, thoughts, and gifts have helped comfort us greatly. It's really been great to have a safe place to grieve the loss of our guy.

We definitely need to get Mary another pal as she is clearly missing her "brother". We have our eye on a little rescue boy that should be coming to us sometime in mid October. If all goes well with Mary and the store we'll be welcoming in a new addition. If not, we'll keep looking.



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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