Heather Haynes

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 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 smiling 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,
That’s all he’ll ask of thee.
[Author unknown]

The death of a companion animal can be as devastating for most pet owners, as the loss of any close family member. What a difficult time this can be. As an animal lover myself, a ceremonial farewell to formally say goodbye is a way to remember and pay homage to a beloved pet.