“HAVE YOU A DOG IN HEAVEN? Have you a dog in Heaven, Lord?
And do you pat its head?
Does he sit up and beg each night
before he goes to bed?

Does he look up with shining eyes
when he sees Your smilling face?
Does he wag his stubby little tail
when he wants to run a race?

Have You a dog in Heaven, Lord?
Is there room for just one more?
Cause my little dog died today;
he’ll be waiting at Your door.

Please take him into Heaven, Lord.
And keep him there for me,
just feed him, pet him, love him, Lord,
thats all he’ll ask of Thee” (Anonymous).

I haven’t lost any dogs lately, but I ran across this little poem and I know several reading this have had to say goodbye to their furry babies lately. It’s never easy, even when the animal is older and in poor health. It’s like losing a part of yourself.

I hope these words will be a comfort to anyone grieving a pet. May God bless you and grant you comfort in your time of need.