Skeeter

Skeeter is a toy rat terrier who has become a dominate part of my world.  Presently she has been experiencing visual problems and her opthtalmologist, Dr. James Clinton from Medford, New Jersey has diagnosed her eye problem as corneal erosion.  She is also far sighted and I have become her seeing eye person.

I like having Skeet by my side because she is a true companion and friend.  I know she doesn't like me to leave her, but upon my return I know a little tail will wag , ears will go back and a happy doggie dance will occur with a repeated welcome bark. 

My little girl always looks forward to a treat any size shape or form.

She can be very entertaining, understanding basic commands is easy for Skeeter.

Skeeter came to us four years ago, although she is approximately nine to ten years of age.  She always loved her toys especially ones with squeakers inside.  Now because of her eyes she is unable to focus for fetching or catching .

Well it's bedtime for us and yes, she does sleep with me and I wouldn't have it any other way, because we are a team.  

              This past summer we lost  an outside pet named Rufus.  He, too, always welcomed a gentle touch, and kind words.  We had seventeen years of faithful friendship and he will always be missed.

THE 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 mor  ae 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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