If you've ever had a pet who crossed the rainbow bridge, then you know how devastating that loss can feel.
Harris County Pets has a very cool way to honor our late pets...with customized, engraved bricks!
They're actually called "pavers" and they'll be placed along the walkways around the shelter.
You can honor your pet in a caption, put their picture on the paver and also honor loved ones who loved pets.
The prices start at $40 and the money will help pay for the renovations currently underway at the shelter...including double capacity, a wellness clinic, kennel runs, kitty condos, a dog park.
You can see the pavers and order your own HERE.
You can read more about this awesome idea HERE.
-Jay
#TellMeSomethingGood
By the way, if you're not familiar with the Rainbow Bridge, here's the poem....
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 of 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 and strong 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 quivers. 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 again 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 Rainbow Bridge together.
-Author Unknown