| Location | Barnsley |
| Age | 3 months |
| Date of Birth | 21/05/1986 |
| Date of Death | 27/08/1986 |
| Visitors | 8,355 since 21/12/2008 |
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Patch was the first Dog that I ever had, even though he lived with us only for eight days. I say Dog. Patch never reached adulthood, as Parvo brought his short life to an end.
After designing Benji's eulogy, I thought that Patch deserved one as well, because of the brevity of his life, and perhaps because of his background. Though like Benji, I never knew exactly what that was.
My mum acquired Patch from the animal rescue kennels at Shafton. He was behind a cage. My mum fell for him straight away, thinking he was cute. Patch was almost three months old at the time. He was bought as a present about four days before my birthday, on 20th August.
He was brought into the kennels as a stray puppy, after being found wandering the streets. They don't know if he'd been abandoned or had escaped and ran off. He didn't even have a name, but was given the name Patch in the kennels. He had been in the kennels for three weeks when my mum came across him.
Shortly after being received into the kennels, Patch received his vaccinations. Although they didn't know it, this came too late, as Patch had already contracted the illness which was to kill him.
Patch lived with us from the 18th August to the 26th August 1986. Although it was only just over a week, they were very happy days for Patch, who now had a family who loved him, and weren't going to abandon him.
Patch was taken back to the Kennels on the morning of the 27th. The kennels took Patch to a vets, who said there was no hope. After a meal and a walk, Patch was put to sleep, but I wasn't told about Patch's passing, until August 1991. At the time I was told he had been taken away to live on a farm.
His health, from what I remember now, began to deteriorate from about the 24th August. I felt sad when Patch was taken away, and I remember asking why he was going. The excuse I given was that "We can't look after him as well as they can on a farm". I also recall, unsuccessfully, trying to get him to stay.
I wasn't devastated like when Benji passed on, because we hadn't had him as long. I didn't even know that he had died. I wish that, even though he was ill, Patch had been given the dignity of dying in his own home, like Benji had. We adopted him, and though he lived with us for only eight days, as far as I was concerned, Patch was part of the family. If Patch had been cremated, I wish we had obtained his ashes, and scattered them in the garden. I also I wish I had done the same with Benji when he passed away.
I can't make a full assessment of Patch, but in the short time we had him, he had a gentle temperament. If he had lived, we would have brought Patch up, and wouldn't have got Benji. I also remember learning Patch to give me a paw, which he managed to do. I also remember one morning feeding him the cereal "Start", and him nibbling my fingers!
I hope we gave him happiness in his brief life, that he might not have had otherwise. At least his final days were not spent behind a cage.
Rest In Peace. Sleep well Patch.
Death is nothing at all...
I have only slipped away into the next room
I am I, and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other, that we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name,
speak to me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no difference in your tone,
wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed
at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Pray, smile, think of me -
let my name be ever the household word that it always was,
let it be spoken without effect,
without the trace of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was,
there is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind
because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you,
for an interval,
somewhere very near,
just round the corner.
All is well.
Do not mourn my passing, for if you could only see. By slipping all my earthly bonds, I'm young again and free. By day I run the Heavenly fields, my body healthy and strong. At night I sleep at Angels' Feet, lulled by Celestial Song. So do not mourn my passing, just close your eyes - you'll see. I'm once again that frisky pup, just as you remember me.
A Letter From Your Pet In Heaven
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say. But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay. I'm writing this from the Bridge. Here I dwell with God above. Here there's no more tears of sadness. Here is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you. It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on." God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight, God and I are closest to you... in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years, because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er. I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before. There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; But together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too; That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you. If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain; Then you can say to God at night... "My day was not in vain." And now I am contented... that my life was worthwhile. Knowing as I passed along I made somebody smile. God says: "If you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low; Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go. When you're walking down the street with me on your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind." "And when it's time for you to go... from that body to be free. Remember you're not going... you're coming here to me."
-Author Unknown
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A shadow of white
that glows so bright
with a halo Sparkling above,
Yet honest and true
yes Angel its you
who protects and guards us with Love.
Without any sound
you spread all around
and guide us to go the right way,
A whisper in my ear
to say "you'll stay near"
watching over us every Day!
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~ ♥ By Lisa Heritage ♥ ~
see a brighter star tonight
As I look at the sky;
It glistens in a teardrop
As it drifts upon a sigh.
A little light all filled with soul,
A speck so like the rest;
But to me it's brighter than the moon,
Above all, it's the best.
A part of earth for just awhile.
The heavens are its home;
Here it was confined as life,
There it's free to roam.
A little gem to crown the sky,
A jewel for all to see;
Its sparkle is for all mankind,
Its memory, just for me
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⌒｡✬ Ring out the old,Cheer in the new,
⌒｡✬ As we raise our glass, We'll be thinking of you
⌒｡✬ Deep in our hearts, Your memory is safe
⌒｡✬ We meet in our dreams on this very special day
⌒｡✬ Happy New year precious Angel
⌒｡✬ Have fun ringing in the *:• New Year ✬｡⌒
~xx~With love always Jo.~xx~
Christmas....
Christmas is a time for love
The love that filled your heart
You were such a special gift
That in my life won't part
The times of love and joy remain
They never go away
You keep my heart so centered
Forever and a day
You brought a special Christmas gift
You shared it through the years
The laughter and the peace you gave
Shall always keep you near
The times in life we put away
Within a treasured place
Are gathered in a gold bound book
That fills a gentle space
In searching for a piece of you
There’s much that I can find
For in this life you were the joy
Of love that truly binds
And so this Christmas I shall seek
The joy that you acquired
Holding on with all my might
The love that you inspired
For you were loved by many
With every passing day
The heart of Christmas that we seek
Is now a breath away
I whisper words that you will hear
Within the soft cool breeze
A plethora of gentle thoughts
That put my heart at ease
When I awake on Christmas day
It's you that I shall hear
Wishing me the happiness
You shared with me each year
Time and space will have no bounds
For you are in my soul
The beauty of your love inspired
Through every story told.
~ Francine Pucillo
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS AT RAINBOW BRIDGE
'Twas the night before Christmas, at Rainbow Bridge too.
We Bridgekids were thinking as always of you.
We'd seen how the holidays weren't bright this year,
Heard you whisper so often, "I wish you were here!"
We know how you wish you could just stay in bed
And sleep through the holiday lying ahead,
When all celebrate with their loved ones so near...
Unless they have loved ones on this side this year.
But we're no less alive here, on the other side.
If you could just see us, you'd've laughed and not cried.
The dogs all in harness, pulling the sleigh.
The cats all in Santa hats pointing the way.
The pet birds all flying back over the rainbow,
Bound homeward in spite of Earth's darkness and snow.
All the pets that you've lost, pets for whom you've cried,
Flying home on this Christmas to be by your side.
If you feel warm fur brush you when no pet's around,
Hear a soft bark or purr, just a ghost of a sound,
We're trying to tell you we're visiting this way,
And our visits, even rainbows, can be on any day.
But for Christmas we have something special to do,
A sleighful of happy dream visits for you.
On doggy, on kitty, on winged friend and ferret!
The love that you lavished, we mean now to share it!
We're fetching that love home, the way we once played,
With the closeness we shared and the memories we made.
Our Earth lives with you were too short for us, too,
And on this Christmas Eve we have so much to do.
So all through this night as you sleep in your beds,
Sweet visions of furbabies dance in your heads.
This one special night we can bring you Home for a while,
Your true home in Heaven, where again you will smile.
Over the rainbow you'll fly, for a short while this night,
Hours that you'll be happy, hours that will feel right,
Hours to cuddle and hug us, to run and to play,
Before the return to Earth in our magic way.
And when you awaken and face Christmas Day,
We pray you'll remember your trip on our sleigh,
But in case you forget, just remember our love.
Remember us watching you, your angels above.
Sending love wrapped in rainbows, shining and bright,
Love that will guide you through the darkest night,
Love found in each memory unwrapped through the year,
Replacing dark sorrows with Christmas cheer.
Leave the toys to St. Nick, we Bridgekids bring dreams,
Sweet visits to remind you all is not as it seems
When you look all around you with tired Earthly eyes.
If you saw as we do, there'd be joy and surprise.
There are furangels waiting by those Christmas trees,
Always there for you and hearing your pleas.
We're never more than a thought away from your home,
You're never forgotten, you're never alone.
Nor are we alone here, with our Rainbow Bridge friends.
We know only joy here, the celebrating never ends,
And after our reunions with you Christmas Eve,
We Bridgekids will party like you'd never believe.
But we'll slip away often to be by your side.
Sitting there watching you, eyes open wide,
Praying you'll be able to catch a glimpse of us, too.
But whether or not you see us - Merry Christmas to you!
- Cindy Morgan (2007)
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Teardrops Fell From My Eyes Today
Thinking How Long Its Been Since You Went Away
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Christmas Is Coming It Is So Sad
When It Is Over I Feel So Glad
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This Time Of The Year Was So Happy For You
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Your Bright Eyes Would Glisten
And Light Up The Room
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Memories Are All We Have Today
Of Our Precious Angel Who Has Passed Away
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~ Copyright Brenda Derrick ~
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~ Christmas Without You ~
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Christmas time without you
Will never be the same
So much love and laughter
Now i hide my tears and pain
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Christmas was like magic
Many wishes did come true
Then you had to leave me
Now each year im sad and blue
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Everyone see's me smiling
Its just a mask i wear
No one see's the real me
When the pain is hard to bare
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I think of you at Christmas
So many tears i cry
I hope Angel wishes come true
At Christmas time in Heaven's sky
~ Copyright� Vicky Deaville 6/12/2010 ~
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remembering your angel,,The path to forever,
We'll walk hand and hand;
In the name of love and friendship,
I know you'll understand....
All of my many feelings,
A shoulder to lend;
I can count on you,
To be my forever friend.
We'll share our greatest secrets,
As side by side we stroll;
Cross our hearts and promise,
Not to tell another soul.
We'll talk about our future,
And relive some of the past;
And know our love and friendship,
Will forever last.
I pray God's light to shine upon us,
We'll always be together;
I know that He will bless us,
As we go down the "Path To Forever."
Written by Shirley Jean Pickens
rememberMe with Love...
Author Unknown
As years pass by, and others rarely mention my name,
remember me with love.
take a moment to say my name out loud.
If tears fall, let them.
Wherever you are, know that I am.
I live in your heart, mind and soul.
Don't worry, you will never forget me
and we will be together again.
I have taught you many things
in a way nothing else possibly could.
Don't waste this lesson,
use the love you still have to give to others.
Comfort others who have had a loss, do it in my memory.
A little bit of me, lives on in each person you touch.
You have the power to make my legacy,
one that I would be proud of.
Light a candle, buy a rose, perform an act of kindness.
Our love is so great,
no remembrance could ever be large enough
to show how much you love me,
for true love has no boundaries.
And don't forget, I love you too.
Look at a puffy cloud, flower or bird and have no doubt;
my angel spirit is.
Contemplate the many gifts I've left,
how I've affected your life in a good way.
I've shown you how precious life is
and given you a greater appreciation of it.
I've let you discover how strong you really are.
I hope my short time here has made you discover what is really important
Has it made you a better person? I hope so!
Your faith has been tested, and hopefully it has strengthened.
I hope your heart is filled with peace.
Most of all, know that our love is eternal.
If you think of me today, I will be rejoicing from above.
To know you have remembered me
Remember me with love!
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