Every once in a while, a dog/companion enters your life and changes everything.
Milo passed away in my arms on October 21st. He would have been ten years old on November 28th. He was a gentle giant who would raise his head and look into your eyes as if to say ‘I love you.’
Milo changed my life. I rescued him, but in reality, he rescued me.
Milo and the late Gunner were great buds. They would sleep together. Both boys loved Florida. They would lay out in the sun no matter what the temperature.
Milo always had a smile on his face. He would roll over every morning with a big stretch and want his tummy rubbed. He was a good boy. He would hand me his paw.
In the summer at my farm he would lay in the grass and watch the deer, geese and ducks, just taking in the great outdoors.
He was also a barker! Our home is gated. He loved to lay at the gate and bark at all the joggers passing by.
He always slept on our bed, fighting with Gunner for the best spot.
When Gunner passed, the new guy, Acer, who is now two and a half years old, and Milo became best buddies. It’s funny how dogs are. Acer misses Milo, and so do I.
Milo – nicknamed “My Tie” will be missed by so many friends. He touched the heart and soul of so many people.
He was good Boy!
Dogs are small rays of light charged on earth for a short time to brighten our days.
I often find this writing as great comfort when I lose a cherished friend.
Rainbow Bridge
Author Unknown
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 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 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 begins to quiver. 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 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 the Rainbow Bridge together…
Milo best friend Acer misses him alot now too.
Here’s a couple more Milo photos from Jessica.
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