{"id":45,"date":"2019-10-06T03:02:58","date_gmt":"2019-10-06T03:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inlovingmemorial.com\/?p=45"},"modified":"2024-01-01T06:50:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T06:50:57","slug":"pet-loss-poems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inlovingmemorial.com\/pet-loss-poems","title":{"rendered":"Pet Loss Poems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Read our selection of pet loss poems for coping with the grief of losing a pet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you have suffered pet loss or are looking for ways to support a friend after the loss of a pet, you may find the below poems helpful with the grieving process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, reading or writing a poem helps to express your emotions and remember the joyous memories you had with your beloved pet.  We hope the pet loss poems we have chosen for you offer you comfort in your time of sadness. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id45_977296-de .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id45_977296-de .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id45_977296-de .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id45_977296-de .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rainbow Bridge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.<br>There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.<br>There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Author Unknown<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/inlovingmemorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/clouds-1834809_640-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"rainbow bridge poem\" class=\"wp-image-46\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inlovingmemorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/clouds-1834809_640-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inlovingmemorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/clouds-1834809_640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rainbow Bridge &#8211; Sequel to the Original<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh, when we get to Heaven<br>We hope that we will find<br>The souls that once we loved<br>Who left us all behind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some left us at the right time<br>They left this world in peace<br>Others left too sudden<br>Without the chance to say goodbye,<br>They were gone before we had<br>The chance to even cry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s a special place for grownups<br>A special place for kids<br>Me? I&#8217;ll be on the other side<br>The side called Rainbow Bridge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across the dark green meadow<br>A&#8217;top the hills I&#8217;ll run<br>Where the colors from the rainbow<br>Glitter from the sun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And there I&#8217;ll find my sweetheart<br>Running fast toward me<br>In my arms where he belongs<br>for all eternity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Author: Jean McColgan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special Friend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I came home from work after a long hard day<br>but the house felt so empty, I couldn&#8217;t stay<br>So I grabbed my coat and hopped in the car<br>then drove to the park, it wasn&#8217;t too far <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/inlovingmemorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/friends-3042751_640-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dog passing away quotes\" class=\"wp-image-47\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inlovingmemorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/friends-3042751_640-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inlovingmemorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/friends-3042751_640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I walked down the path and spotted a bench<br>then it started to rain, guess who got drenched!<br>I dried the bench then sat down to rest<br>I looked up in the tree and saw a bird&#8217;s nest<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I watched two dogs take a break for a drink<br>as my mind started wandering, I started to think<br>I thought about times from back in the past<br>when the fun we had would last and last<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> The kids would see us as we walked in the park<br>and they&#8217;d come a runnin&#8217; as you let out a bark<br>With your friendly bark and wagging tail<br>off you&#8217;d all go and play on the trails <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You were so kind and gentle, never a pest<br>in everyone&#8217;s book you were simply the best<br>Always there for one in need<br>as you did your best to do a good deed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I got up from the bench and walked to my car<br>then drove back home, it wasn&#8217;t very far<br>I walked in the house and pulled up a chair<br>then opened a window to get some fresh air<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I went to the kitchen to get a drink<br>then sat in the chair and began to think<br>My life has been blessed since the day we met<br>to me you are one very special pet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lord decided to put us together<br>I&#8217;ll always be thankful for ever and ever<br>You are my star, my guiding light<br>my eyes and ears in the black of night<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I look to the day we&#8217;ll be together again<br>just me and my very special friend<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Author: John Quealy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Read more <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inlovingmemorial.com\/dog-death-poems\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/inlovingmemorial.com\/dog-death-poems\">poetry about dog death<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inlovingmemorial.com\/poems-for-the-loss-of-a-pet-cat\">cat loss poems<\/a><\/strong> on our associated pages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treasured Friend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I lost a treasured friend today<br>The little dog who used to lay<br>Her gentle head upon my knee<br>And shared her silent thoughts with me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She\u2019ll come no longer to my call<br>Retrieve no more her favorite ball<br>A voice far greater than my own<br>Has called her to his golden throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although my eyes are filled with tears<br>I thank him for the happy years<br>He let her spend down here with me<br>And for her love and loyalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Author Unknown<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To My Best Friend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The day they laid you down to sleep<br>I prayed to the Lord, your soul he&#8217;ll keep<br>Until the appointed day and time<br>when together we&#8217;ll meet, and all will be fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all God&#8217;s creatures great and small<br>go run and play now, have a ball<br>No more aches and no more pain<br>just bright sunshine, no more rain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rest in peace for now best friend<br>cradled in God&#8217;s arms, to the end<br>Dream of that special day and time<br>when we&#8217;ll meet at the Bridge; one last time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although we&#8217;ll be separated for a long time<br>we&#8217;ll be together then, and all will be fine<br>We&#8217;ll cross Rainbow Bridge side by side<br>with a soft warm feeling deep down inside<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again then all will be fine<br>we&#8217;re together forever till the end of time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Author: John Quealy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I&#8217;m Still Here<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Friend, please don\u2019t mourn for me<br>I\u2019m still here, though you don\u2019t see.<br>I\u2019m right by your side each night and day<br>and within your heart I long to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/inlovingmemorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cat-691175_640-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"cat death quotes\" class=\"wp-image-48\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inlovingmemorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cat-691175_640-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inlovingmemorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cat-691175_640.jpg 426w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>My body is gone but I\u2019m always near.<br>I\u2019m everything you feel, see or hear.<br>My spirit is free, but I\u2019ll never depart<br>as long as you keep me alive in your heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ll never wander out of your sight-<br>I\u2019m the brightest star on a summer\u2019s night.<br>I\u2019ll never be beyond your reach-<br>I\u2019m the warm moist sand when you\u2019re at the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m the colorful leaves when fall comes around<br>and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.<br>I\u2019m the beautiful flowers of which you\u2019re so fond,<br>The clear cool water in a quiet pond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m the first bright blossom you\u2019ll see in the spring,<br>The first warm raindrop that April will bring.<br>I\u2019m the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,<br>and you\u2019ll see that the face in the moon shine is mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you start thinking there\u2019s no one to love you,<br>you can talk to through the Lord up above you.<br>I\u2019ll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,<br>and you\u2019ll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m the hot salty tears that flow when you weep<br>and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.<br>I\u2019m the smile you see on a baby\u2019s face.<br>Just look for me friend, I\u2019m every place! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Author Unknown<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read our selection of pet loss poems for coping with the grief of losing a pet. Whether you have suffered pet loss or are looking for ways to support a friend after the loss of a pet, you may find the below poems helpful with the grieving process. 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