Dedicated to all pets that have passed away. Especially my dog Bailey and Tessa. Bailey - (Golden Retriever/Collie) November 28/1998 12 years. Tessa - (German Shepherd/Northern dog). May 22/2008 12 years. Their memory and spirit live on in those who loved them and they will never be forgotten. They were my best friends and I hope to one day see them again. They taught me a lot and they both had so much love to give.

We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.
Immanuel Kant

Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened
Anatole France

I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul.
Jean Cocteau

There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.
Ben Williams

Every boy should have two things: a dog, and a mother willing to let him have one.
Anonymous

Love the animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy untroubled.
Fyodor Dostoyevsky

The dog represents all that is best in man.
Etienne Charlet

The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.
Andrew A. Rooney

A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song.
Chinese Proverb

The purity of a person's heart can be quickly measured by how they regard animals
Anonymous

All of the animals except for man know that the principle business of life is to enjoy it
Samuel Butler

You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, My gosh, you're right! I never would've thought of that!
Dave Barry

There is nothing in which the birds differ more from man than the way in which they can build and yet leave a landscape as it was before.
Robert Lynd

A dog is the only thing on earth that will love you more than you love yourself
Josh Billings

The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself, too
Samuel Butler

An animals eyes have the power to speak a great language
Martin Buber

A kitten is the rosebud in the garden of the animal kingdom
Robert Southey

The dog, in life the firmest friend, the first to welcome, foremost to defend
Lord Byron

There are no ordinary cats
Colette

Animals are such agreeable friends they ask no questions they pass no criticisms
George Eliot

Cats seem to go on the principle that it never does any harm to ask for what you want
Joseph Wood Kruth

Happiness is a warm puppy
Charles Schulz

Loves knows not its own depth until the hour of separation
Kahlil Gibran

The Rainbow Bridge

Time is too slow for those who wait,
Too swift for those who fear,
Too long for those who grieve,
Too short for those who love,
Time is not.

There is a bridge connecting heaven and earth. It is called the rainbow bridge because of its many colors. Just this side of the rainbow bridge is a land of meadows, hills and valleys, all of it covered with lush green grass. When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this lovely land. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. There, the old and frail animals are young again. Those who are maimed are made whole once more. They play all day with each other, content and comfortable. There is only one thing missing. They are not with the special person who loved them on earth. So each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly one stops playing and looks up! The eyes are staring! You have been seen, and that one suddenly runs from the group! You take her or him into the eyes of your trusting pet. Then, together, you cross the rainbow bridge, never again to be separated.
Author Unknown

Time is too slow for those who wait, Too swift for those who fear, Too long for those who grieve, Too short for those who love, Time is not.   There is a bridge connecting heaven and earth. It is called the rainbow bridge because of its many colors. Just this side of the rainbow bridge is a land of meadows, hills and valleys, all of it covered with lush green grass. When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this lovely land. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. There, the old and frail animals are young again. Those who are maimed are made whole once more. They play all day with each other, content and comfortable. There is only one thing missing. They are not with the special person who loved them on earth. So each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly one stops playing and looks up! The eyes are staring! You have been seen, and that one suddenly runs from the group! You take her or him into the eyes of your trusting pet. Then, together, you cross the rainbow bridge, never again to be separated. Author Unknown