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<DIV>Please don't jump down my throat, but I have always believed that when
Basset Hounds go the Bridge, they are completely made whole and well and
happy--I see no need for a medical center. Surely at the Bridge</DIV>
<DIV>they can do nothing that would cause them harm. Also, I have always
liked the description in the Rainbow Bridge of the lovely land where there is
always food and water and beautiful weather, our furry friends are warm and
comfortable, restored to health and vigor, made strong and whole again, so they
can run and play all day with each other.</DIV>
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<DIV>My Country Hounds love the idea that there are rabbits and squirrels (and
other things) to chase and play with, a soft place to sleep, toys (especially
squeekies and fuzzies and empty water bottles), and always plenty of things that
they need. However, I really cannot imagine any of my dogs being
interested in shopping, bowling, or most of the other things Elder Clara
mentioned in her Main Street concept--although I am sure other's furry friends
may enjoy different things.</DIV>
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<DIV>I have always said that if dogs don't go to heaven, then I want to go where
they go--and I like to imagine them happy and content, lying in the sunshine,
maybe looking down on us occasionally, and waiting for me to get there so we can
be together again. I certainly believe--I just don't think they need quite
all the things that Elder Clara mentioned.</DIV>
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<DIV>Kathryn Beard</DIV>
<DIV><A href="mailto:rkbeard@aol.com">rkbeard@aol.com</A></DIV>
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