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Gayle_T · 08-22-2006, 05:12 PM

I am so sorry about Dexter. Here are two prayers that I found helpful when we lost Jasmine, our Silky Terrier this year.

The Euthanasia
Prayer
Beloved God,
Help me to understand that you were with me, by my side, helping me make the humane decision to end the suffering of my beloved pet.

Help me to forgive myself, as you forgive me lovingly each day for my shortcomings, knowing my heart. Help me to understand that it is good and noble to have the courage to face such difficult decisions and make them despite how much it hurts to do so.

Help me to realize that, as my decision was made from love, there is no reason to hang onto the heavy burden of guilt that I feel at times.

Help me to realize that, as you have sent us our beloved pets to be our guardians, we are their guardians in return and are responsible for their every need � including their need to be free of pain and suffering.

Help me to realize that our life together was a blessing from you and that it was you who called them home to Heaven, and I only took them to the door, where you gratefully welcomed them in. Amen

Blessings from Chaplain of the Pets

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Laid To Rest
Prayer
Beloved God,
As I lay my precious pet�s body to rest, may I remember that the light and love that came to me through my pet, though expressed through that body, was of their living spirit.

I lay to rest that body, but I can never lay to rest the life that was in it, for it lives within me still. I can feel their life and love in my heart whenever I think of them. That living love does not die.

I have been blessed with the companionship of this dear animal, and though my heart is broken in missing their physical presence, I will rest in the truth, the wisdom and understanding that Spirit is not confined nor defined by the physical form. Because we are living spirit, I know that I will see my pet again when my time on earth is through.

Help me to remember that, as I lay my pet to rest, I will rest in the peace that my pet is living, loving spirit. My pet�s soul was what came through those beautiful eyes, and shown with the light of that love. That light came from Spirit. I know that, as when I looked at my beloved pet after they passed, that Spirit was no longer in that physical form.

I lay their body to rest with this peace in my soul.

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(I found these at the time Jasmine died. We now have a little 5 1/2 month old Yorkie named Taylor. We waited but decided finally to do it again. No pet is a replacement for the one you've lost...they each are so different but we've found so much joy in Taylor.) Take care. I know what a hard time it is.

08-22-2006, 05:12 PM	#30
Gayle_T Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 219	I am so sorry about Dexter. Here are two prayers that I found helpful when we lost Jasmine, our Silky Terrier this year. The Euthanasia Prayer Beloved God, Help me to understand that you were with me, by my side, helping me make the humane decision to end the suffering of my beloved pet. Help me to forgive myself, as you forgive me lovingly each day for my shortcomings, knowing my heart. Help me to understand that it is good and noble to have the courage to face such difficult decisions and make them despite how much it hurts to do so. Help me to realize that, as my decision was made from love, there is no reason to hang onto the heavy burden of guilt that I feel at times. Help me to realize that, as you have sent us our beloved pets to be our guardians, we are their guardians in return and are responsible for their every need � including their need to be free of pain and suffering. Help me to realize that our life together was a blessing from you and that it was you who called them home to Heaven, and I only took them to the door, where you gratefully welcomed them in. Amen Blessings from Chaplain of the Pets *************** Laid To Rest Prayer Beloved God, As I lay my precious pet�s body to rest, may I remember that the light and love that came to me through my pet, though expressed through that body, was of their living spirit. I lay to rest that body, but I can never lay to rest the life that was in it, for it lives within me still. I can feel their life and love in my heart whenever I think of them. That living love does not die. I have been blessed with the companionship of this dear animal, and though my heart is broken in missing their physical presence, I will rest in the truth, the wisdom and understanding that Spirit is not confined nor defined by the physical form. Because we are living spirit, I know that I will see my pet again when my time on earth is through. Help me to remember that, as I lay my pet to rest, I will rest in the peace that my pet is living, loving spirit. My pet�s soul was what came through those beautiful eyes, and shown with the light of that love. That light came from Spirit. I know that, as when I looked at my beloved pet after they passed, that Spirit was no longer in that physical form. I lay their body to rest with this peace in my soul. ******** (I found these at the time Jasmine died. We now have a little 5 1/2 month old Yorkie named Taylor. We waited but decided finally to do it again. No pet is a replacement for the one you've lost...they each are so different but we've found so much joy in Taylor.) Take care. I know what a hard time it is.