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A Pet Talk Memorial
Today at the Findlay, Ohio Pet Talk gathering, we had a very special event. Today, the traditional date of Memorial Day, was the dedication of a memorial for two exceptional Pet Talk dogs, Binx and Smokey.
The people of Pet Talk decided, when Binx and Smokey both went to the Rainbow Bridge on the same day last winter, young dog and old dog, big and small, we needed to honor them in a lasting way. Quietly, behind the scenes, people made donations, and ended up with enough money to donate a park bench AND two trees to the Dog Park in Findlay where some of us got to meet Cataholic and Binx, and where Pet Talkers gather for happy times together.
The bench has a small plaque on it that simply says:
Rest awhile, relax, smile
in loving memory of Binx and Smokey
and all our beloved pets.
(signed) the Pet Talk gang.
It is framed by the two small trees that will provide a nice shady spot both for people and dogs in the years to come.
Wolf-Q (Amy) also created two beautiful portraits, one each of Smokey and Binx, which will be sent, with a certificate, to the two families.
The love of Pet Talk folk for these dogs, and the people who loved them, inspired this memorial. Many people worked behind the scenes to accomplish this, and we are grateful to them, too.
We'll always love you Smokey, Binx, and all our beloved pets waiting at the Rainbow Bridge. And we love, too, the humans whom you loved.
Rest in peace.
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Thanks for the wonderful Post Karen!
The bench is beautiful, the trees are beautiful and the portraits by Amy are breathtaking.
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Oh Karen, *tears*
What a beautiful, loving tribute .......
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That's one of the sweetest things I've ever read.
It's a wonderful memorial to Smokey, Binx and all the other pets who have gone to the Bridge.
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Here are three photos - this is the quick "while we're at the hotel" version, I amsure others will have photos and we will have others to add later.
This is the bench
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And here is a group shot at the dedication, though there were many onlookers as well.
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That is so beautiful. I am so sad that I wasn't able to go. Those portraits by Amy are beautiful!
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What a beautiful tribute to Smokey, Binx and all beloved pets waiting at the Rainbow Bridge.
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What a terrific way to remember precious pets. :) Beautiful idea with a lot of heart!
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THANKS, Karen ~ Well Said!
THANKS, Amy (Wolf_Q) ~ Well Done, Young Lady!!
/s/ Phred
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This has made me cry............bless all of you for making it happen...........Pet Talk..........I hope everyone who visits, and does rest and relax for a while............wants to know who is behind this.
Who is behind it is Binx - who all of us loved so dearly............and Smokey........and our deep love of our pets.
I am proud that there is such a tribute............and may there be more tributes in the years to come.
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That's great!!!
What a beautiful idea!:)
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That is simply beautiful. And what a touching and lasting way to remember our beloved pets!
Thanks to everyone who was involved!
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What a beautiful tribute to Binx and Smokey. *Lots of tears*
And what a very special bunch of people and animals we have here at Pet Talk.