A year ago, we lost our faithful companion Bingo to cancer. He managed to survive two shelter stays, luckily being saved by a rescue the second time, but he couldn't beat his illness. We only had about two years with Bingo, but I know that I will never forget him. Bingo didn't have the same zest for life that Jack has, and we didn't get to know him as a puppy. So sometimes he didn't seem like as much "fun" as Jack because his two favorite pastimes were eating and napping. But Bingo loved to be around us, even just next to us doing absolutely nothing, as many dogs do. Bingo's legacy, for me, is a reminder to value simplicity and just being, without taking anything for granted.
Bingo also inspired me to action in support of animal rescue. I am grateful that, unlike the millions of pets who don't make it out of the shelters alive, Bingo was spared and lived long enough to have a warm, safe home with us for a time. He gave us so much more in return.
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| We will always love you, Bingo. |
The Legend of the Rainbow Bridge
"There is an Indian legend which says when a human dies there is a bridge they must cross to enter into heaven. At the head of that bridge waits every animal that human encountered during their lifetime. The animals, based upon what they know of this person, decide which humans may cross the bridge.... and which are turned away." -Author Unknown
(from the website of SPOT: Stop Pet Overpopulation Together!)
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