Last week was really one of the worst weeks ever, for anyone who's eve lost a pet, you know what I mean!  Willy was our first T102 Pet of the Week, and as soon as I met him five years ago, I knew he had to be mine!  Willy was the best dog, and I can't stress enough how lucky I was to have adopted him!  So always remember there's plenty of animals out there looking for homes!  Willy was hilarious, super sweet (I only heard him bark like five times in five years), and he loved to get his belly rubbed!  He fought to the end, but the cancer won out. 

I'd like to thank Dr. Wendy and Dr. Joe and the whole staff at Heidt Veterinary for helping Willy in his final months and days.  They were so caring and understanding!

If you've ever lost a pet, I really felt comfort with this poem:

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 more 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.... 

Author unknown...