Nancy Freedman-Smith, dog trainer and owner of Gooddogz Training, provides a place for dog owners to find positive training tips, canine-activities and places to visit along with the latest information on keeping your dog healthy and active. Nancy lives with her three young kids, Charlee and Finney the dogs, Yellow the parakeet and Tater-Tot the Hamster. Staying current, keeping fresh, and always learning new things is a must for Nancy and her profession because one thing that animals surely teach you is "the more you know, the more you know you don't know."
Dog Heaven
Several years ago, I perused the pages of Dog Heaven in a book store. It is a lovely child's book and at that time I made a mental note to myself that it would be a great gift to give a child to help ease the loss of their dog.
Yesterday was my daughter's 6th birthday party and my sister came up for a visit. We both did fine all day, and didn't mention Belmont once. When I walked her to her car to say goodbye, it was there that I saw of a copy of Dog Heaven sitting on her front seat. The book was a gift from her good friend and my sister had only just received it on her way to the party.
Neither one of us could look at the book, and in turn we could not even look at each other. We said a hasty goodbye and went on our respective teary ways.
My sister was comforted by the lovely gift from her friend and in turn her friend is ok with the fact that it may take my sister a very long time to open the cover, let alone read it.
"In heaven, dogs run free in endless fields, nap on fluffy clouds, are given treats by passing angels".
Comments
thats beautiful I hope my departed babies are there waiting for me.
Posted by patricia kavanaughSeptember 17, 2007 02:58 PM
just last night i was crying thinking of my beloved princess and my baby kitty callie. my teenagers think they are playing together in heaven and reading your blog this morning about the books well right now i am using all my tissues.
Posted by lynnSeptember 18, 2007 08:16 AM
My cat Harry is on borrowed time, and his brother, also seventeen is probably ranging in on his dpartation.
I would like to think that they too will be in Kitty heaven (probably its animal heaven)when their time comes.
It is just as hard to lose a pet, as it is a human family member.
BH
Posted by BillSeptember 18, 2007 10:08 AM
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