WELCOME AT RAINBOW BRIDGE
by Alexander Theodore, Bouvier, Fourth Year Resident
On the morning of September 11, 2001, there was an unprecedented
amount of activity at the Rainbow Bridge. Decisions had to be made.
They had to be made quickly. And, they were.
An issue, not often addressed here, is the fact that many residents
really have no loved one for whom to wait. Think of the pups who
lived and died in hideous puppy mills. No one on earth loved or
protected them. What about the many who spent unhappy lives tied in
backyards? And, the ones who were abused, Who are they to wait for?
We don't talk about that much up here. We share our loved ones as
they arrive, happy to do so. But we all know there is nothing like
having your very own person who thinks you are the most special pup
in the Heavens.
Last Tuesday morning a request rang out for pups not waiting for
specific persons to volunteer for special assignment. An eager,
curious crowd surged excitedly forward, each pup wondering what the
assignment would be.
They were told by a solemn voice that unexpectedly, all at once,
over 6,000 loving people had left Earth long before they were ready.
All the pups, as all pups do, felt the humans' pain deep in their
own hearts. Without hearing more, there was a clamoring among them -
"May I have one to comfort?" "I'll take two, I have a big heart."
"I have been saving kisses forever."
One after another they came forward begging for assignment. One
cozy-looking fluffy pup hesitantly asked, "Are there any children
coming? I would be very comforting for a child 'cause I'm soft and
squishy and I always wanted to be hugged." A group of Dalmatians
came forward asking to meet the Firemen and be their friends. The
larger working breeds offered to greet the Police Officers and make
them feel at home. Little dogs volunteered to do what they do best,
cuddle and kiss.
Dogs who on Earth had never had a kind word or a pat on the head,
stepped forward and said, "I will love any human who needs love."
Then all the dogs, wherever on Earth they originally came from,
rushed to the Rainbow Bridge and stood waiting, overflowing with
love to share - each tail wagging an American Flag.
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