If it should be that I grow frail and weak, and pain should keep me from my sleep,Then will you do what must be done, For this -- the last battle -- cannot be won.

You will be sad I understand, But don't let grief then stay your hand, For on this day, more than the rest,Your love and friendship must stand the test.

We have had so many happy years,You wouldn't want me to suffer so. When the time comes,please, let me go.

Take me where, to my needs they'll tend, Only, stay with me untill the end And hold me firm and speak to me, Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree It is a kindness you do for me. Although my tail its last has waved, From pain and suffering I have been saved.

Don't grieve that it must be you who has to decide this thing to do; We've been so close -- we two -- these years, Don't let your heart hold any tears.

Anon

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“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Ghandi.

this poem is beautiful <3

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This poem is so beautiful !!
It brought me to tears as I lost my dog Cassie less than 3 weeks ago, I held her in my arms and spoke to her as she left this world! This part reminds me of when she was leaving me.. "Take me where, to my needs they'll tend, Only, stay with me untill the end And hold me firm and speak to me, Until my eyes no longer see."

Very beautiful indeed !

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RIP Cassie my loyal friend


19.03.08-16.10.10

The tears are streaming down my face as I read this poem. It is so very true. I had to have my little fella Scamp pts a year ago and the pain is terrible. Thank you so much for posting it. xxx

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[/SIGPIC]RIP my little fella - you will always be in our hearts. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

So beautiful, had to give the okay to have Max pts a few weeks back but couldn't be there...

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