On Wednesday, October 2-, 2006... My Beloved Dog named Sooni died during surgery.
She made my seven years happy and not worry about anything else. She was loyal and always slept by my side, and I considered her as my best friend. I never saw it coming that day, that she would be under a dreadful condition and leave me in despair. Basically, I couldn't come back to my own house, because everything would remind me of her and I'd break down into tears every time. Regret floods back to me and overwhelms me with guilt. I feel that I could've prevented this. My mom made me feel better by telling me that I'll be able to see her again in heaven, where she will be waiting for me. But, once again, I lost all hope when my teacher mentioned to me all animals have no souls and will never reach heaven. Some people tell me "She's only a dog", but I never considered her as a pet, but more of a faithful family member and lifetime companion. Is it true I'll never be able to see her again? Will God be here at times like this, or is he merely a belief?
However...
"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…"
– Author Unknown
