Pet Memorials

Stoli

Stoli was a birthday present to me from my husband. He was our first "chlld." He went everywhere with us, he slept with us, he had every dog toy available to him. We walked him, played with him and even proudly displayed his picture in our home and work places.. He was playful and lovable! He loved to chase anything that came into our yard like lizards, birds, crickets. He had the most amazing "I love you" look that he would always give me.

Stoli was 11 years old when he was tragically taken from us. A toad (Colorado River Toad) had gotten into our yard and Stoli went after it and caught it. He bit into the poison sack and he started convulsing. I didn't know how to help him at the time and called an emergency vet. She said to flush water into his mouth but don't let him swallow it. I rushed him outside turned on the hose and started flushing out his mouth, but he was so small and I couldn't save him. He died right in my arms. I could feel his heartbeat slow down and all I could do was hold him. It was one of the saddest days of my life.

We will always love our little Stoli and we will never forget him. He will always be my baby boy! We miss him dearly!!!

Do Dog's Go To Heaven?

My little Stoli passed away, no more to breathe a sound. I held him for the last time, then entombed him in the ground. Day and night I wept so much, in tears I thought I'd drown. I searched my soul for comfort, but no peace therein was found. In great despair, I hit my knees and then began to pray. "Father will I ever see, my dog again someday?" I raised my eyes and saw an angel standing near a gate. I sensed an inner peace I'd never felt before that day. The angel smiled and said to me, "Oh you of little faith! God sees every bird that falls; He knows your Stoli's fate. I have met your little dog, I saw him pass my way. Your precious dog is still alive; he just walked through this gate. Paradise is lovelier than you can comprehend. No pain or grief, no tears or fears, and life will have no end. God gave to man His only Son, to cover all his sins. So why would God withhold from you, your pure and loving friend?” The angel took me by the hand and said, "Now come with me. A glimpse of paradise I'll give, to you so you can see." Through the gate and o'er the Rainbow Bridge we did proceed. Through green valleys filled with flowers, rolling hills and trees. “Wow, so this is paradise!” The place was filled with joy. I saw my Stoli playing there, with dogs and cats and toys. He also had some doggie treats, and food that he enjoyed. He'd made a lot of new friends there, including girls and boys. Then I saw a child come near, and hug my little mate. She said to him, "I love you so," and kissed him on the face. The angel said, "The child just crossed the Rainbow Bridge today. Now she needs a little friend, to love and help her play. God’s love for her would be enough, in that make no mistake. But in His love, He knew full well, the child would want a mate. This is why God called your dog unto this splendid place. God’s entrusted her with him, ‘til you pass through the gate." I pleaded, “May I hug them both?!” The angel answered, “No! You’d violate a sacred site, and now it’s time to go.” He led me back across the Bridge and through the gate to home. He left me there with new-found hope and peace within my soul. If someone ever asks what happens to a dog that dies, Just give a gentle smile of joy and look them in the eye. Take their hand and comfort them and tell them not to cry. For dogs don’t die, they simply cross a bridge to paradise.

-Author Unknown