August 11, 2006

Officer Fred's Career Cut Short


Do you 'member the story of Officer Fred, the kitty who helped catch a purrtend vetty bean?

We are sad to report that yesterday, at his home in Brooklyn, Officer Fred escaped and was killed in a traffic accident. The story is here.

Officer Fred, we salute you for yore bravery. We extend our deepest sympathies to yore bean fambly and assure them that you are happy and waiting for them at Rainbow Bridge.

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Rainbow Bridge


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....

14 comments:

The Meezers or Billy said...

oh that is so sad! Ferst Lucas, now officer Fred. He was a Hero, and we're shur he gotted a hero's welcome at the Bridge!

Fat Eric said...

That is sad about Officer Fred.

Meowers from Missouri said...

what a brave poodin he was! betcha anything he was on the trail of a bad guy when that happened! well, he can rest in the fields at the rainbow bridge now, and only chase good stuff like butterflies and other poodings playing tag, if he wants to.

thanyew for posting this; She saw it in our newspaper and was gonna post, but you beat Her to it.

Emma's Kat said...

Very sad story! That is so funny! I hadn't checked your site yesterday and today I posted a post honoring Detective Fred and also w/a poem. Come see...click here!

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Poor Officer Fred.
When our mumbean read about the Rainbow Bridge, it made her eyes go all leaky again.

Edsel/The Pooch said...

poor Fred. he was a good kitty

auntybrat said...

I salute all the brave kitty heroes waiting for us all beyond the Rainbow Bridge. I KNOW there are many of my furkids playing playing and will be greeting me when I get there....Minou sends a meoooooooooooow and of course Lucybrat the infamous.. you know - sends one of her famous SLUUUUUUUUUUUUURPS for a life well lived...

Tommy and Teaghan said...

A salute to you, brave kitty, from us as well.

=^..^= said...

Officer Fred, you are our hero. Bangles and I salute you for your bravery. When the time comes for us to meet at The Bridge, we will be most proud to shake your paw.

~Bombay & Bangles

Ivan from WMD said...

Oh, how sad. :-(

Hot(M)BC said...

We're furry sorry to hear about Officer Fred. He's a hero kitty to all of us.
Yall did a furry nice tribute Finnegan and Buddy.
Purrrrrrrrrrs,
Boni, Sanjee, Mini, Pepi and Gree

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

OOO I am so sad to hear about Officier Fred. He was a furry brave poodin.

Drop by and visit, it's our one year annerversarry today. Yippee

*ABBY

The Fluffy Tribe said...

Poor officer Fred *sniff* how sad ~Merlin, Shadow, KO ko

Smeagol and Strider, Mystery (Sunnin' at the Bridge) and Gizmo too! said...

We are furry sad to hear of this. He was a brave hero kitty.