Buddy

Buddy is Scott's cocker spaniel. He was rescued from the dog pound back in Amarillo, Texas. He has adopted Ken as his second dad and loves his new life in Florida. He spends most of his day following Scott and Ken around, sleeping and eating. He also loves roaming around outside sniffing out squirrels and chasing them.

Starting sometime before we moved to Albuquerque Buddy started having more and more difficulty breathing. By the winter of 2006 we had to put him on oxygen for extended periods. Unfortunately on January 14, 2007 (one day after Ken's birthday and two days before Scott's) Buddy passed on to a better place to wait for us on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. Since Buddy was rescued from the pound we didn't know his real birthday or even exactly how old he was so we decided we'd celebrate his birthday on the days between ours. So unfortunately he died on his birthday.

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...

Since Buddy was rescued from the pound we didn't know his real birthday or even exactly how old he was so we decided we'd celebrate his birthday on the days between ours. So unfortunately he died on his birthday.

Thank you Buddy for being such a special friend and companion. We miss you!!