The loss of a beloved companion can bring a vast assortment of emotional, physical, and spiritual turmoil in your life. Few things are more difficult than losing an adored friend, whether human or animal. Now you can honor the memory of your loved one by helping a cat or kitten who needs a friend.
For a memorial donation to Friends of Felines, we will place a picture of your companion, along with a letter or story from you about your relationship. Your story will be posted in our "Memory Lane" for at least 30 days, and your companion's photo will be included in a gallery of memorial pictures. For more information on memorial gifts, contact us at wayne@felinefriendsks.com.On May 4, 2007, Terry and I arrived at the Syracuse property. A wonderful lady greeted us by the name of Jose, and a lot of beautiful cats. That afternoon with the help of Jose, we trapped 27 of those cats -- our plan was we were to drive to Pratt where Veterinarians were to do the spay/neuter work, and then the cats would be transported to new homes.
We carefully loaded each trap on the trailer, trying to ensure each of you would be as comfortable as possible for the ride back to Pratt. A tarp was placed over the top of the trailer to protect all of you from the wind. I promised each of you your new life would be better; you were going to receive treatment for parasites, you would be vaccinated against diseases, you would no longer have to answer Mother Nature's incessant call to reproduce.
We departed your lifelong home for the trip to Pratt. We stopped several times to check on you, and none of you complained. On the trip we hit bad weather, heavy rain and large hail. We were worried about your comfort and safety. We pulled off the highway into Greensburg looking for a car wash or any business with a large overhang where you would be protected from the weather. About five minutes later a very powerful tornado struck Greensburg and we were directly in its path. Our vehicle, trailer, all equipment and most importantly you 27 were destroyed by this act of nature.
As I write this, tears roll down by cheeks, many others have cried for you also. It is my hope, when my chores here are done, we will meet again at Rainbow Bridge, and cross together. Until then, may you play together, enjoy the sunshine, and feel no pain.
Ray Huff
Rainbow BridgeWhen 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 suddently 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. . .
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