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Harley McGuire’s Final Journey

Harley McGuire, Star SedonaEye.com Four Paws Up Pet Columnist

Harley McGuire, Star SedonaEye.com Four Paws Up Pet Columnist crossed the Rainbow Bridge today.

Sedona AZ (August 14, 2016) – It wasn’t without resistance this brave little dog finally gave in to a battle he realized he could not win.

This gentle little dog, having lived in his Sedona forever home for the past nine years, came from an unknown background except for a few scant facts.

Having been hit by a car, he struggled his way to the front yard of some unknown folks who, fortunately, took pity on him to secure the proper care. After ads had been place in an attempt to identify the owners of this little dog, no one stepped forward so the process of finding placement began at the Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue in Pinehurst, TX.

It was after his broken back and jaw had substantially mended that he was offered for adoption, and the procedure was intense and somewhat frustrating but, oh so rewarding.

SedonaEye.com Star Four Paws Up Pet Columnist Harley McGuire's Rainbow Bridge

SedonaEye.com Star Four Paws Up Pet Columnist Harley McGuire’s Rainbow Bridge

He was flown to a foster home in Glendale, AZ, which was where, in spite of the rigorous process, at the age of approximately five or six, his new adoptive mother picked him up and brought him to what, for sure, was his forever home. But forever didn’t last long enough because some unknown power made the decision that at age fourteen, or possibly fifteen, his adventures were to take him on that final journey across the Rainbow Bridge.

True he had been failing for the past few months. But heck, that even happens to us humans (like it or not). But the process accelerated the past couple of weeks and the ultimate departure was sadly becoming a reality.

So, again with tremendous resistance, little Harley McGuire kept his dignity and struggled to defy boarding that train until very early on Sunday, August 14, 2016. Shortly after midnight, he sweetly and silently made his departure.

Always loving and congenial (except if anyone messed with his wired jaw, toe fur, or nails) this little guy could go anyplace and remain well behaved. He loved people’s attention and rarely, if ever, rejected another furry four-footed friend.

He was one of a kind, as are all creatures on this earth. But the question being asked by his Sedona Mommy is: “Why didn’t I go first?” Not even The Shadow can answer that one.

Have a happy journey, Little Man. You will be missed more than you could possibly imagine.

paw prints for harley mcguire columnLovingly,

Harley McGuire’s Mother

THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass.

When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. The old and frail animals are young again. Those who are maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other.

Safe journey, Harley McGuire.

Happy journey, Harley McGuire.

There is only one thing missing. They are not with their special person who loved them on Earth. So each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up! The nose twitches! The ears are up! The eyes are staring! And this one suddenly runs from the group!

You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet, you take him or her in your arms and embrace. Your face is kissed again and again and again, and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.

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59 Comments

  1. J. Rick Normand says:

    @Poco D. McGuire

    Hey Poco, don’t forget about me, Little Rosie, J. Rick’s buddy. I’m the the “other” Chihuahua…another doggie that admires you so much.

    JRN and Rosie

  2. Poco D. McGuire says:

    Yo – JRN & Rosie

    Tanks for the remind. Seems I’m always in some sort of pickle these days but cheery reminders do so help. When I recover from playin’ Halloweenie Caterpiller maybe, just maybe, there will be time to take a few deep breaths and socialize. Mom says – no – Mom KNOWS I is in dire need of learning how to behave around strangers.

    Adios Buds
    Poco D. McGuire

  3. Poco Diablo says:

    Hi Harley McGuire, this is Bro Poco here thinkin’ boutcha. Sure do miss you Buddy and hope your livin’ the good life across that Rainbow Bridge.

    Anyways, a reason you been on ma mind is ‘cuz of a sperience Mom and I had. It was Mondy (Mom say March 8th whatevah that means) when our afternoon walk turned into a nasty a-fair. A neighbor’s dog over on Morgan Road got loose and attacked ME.

    Ya see, the owner of that doggie was in her car and had just turned into her driveway. She didn’t see us, and let her pup jump from the car without a leash. As Mom bent down trying to grab me I broke away and draggin’ mah leash behind me ran like a race car down Morgan Road. Mom was screaming “Poco, come back” but no chance of that happenin’. Mah mission was to get to the front porch of mah own house without being hit by a car or running into a herd of those piggy-lookin’ critters.

    Mom wasn’t as lucky cuz she’s tumbled to the ground when she tried to break up the fight. She was hurted. Ripped the flesh from one of her skinny legs and it was a bloody mess. But she jest worried bout ME!

    The owner of the mean doggie of course was very upset – but a proper leash controlling the pooch most likely would have prevented the mishap. Now the “most likely” is important cuz even at that the accident coulda happened. But ya see, if her doggie had taken off that lady could have stepped on the leash and halted it.

    She kindly walked back home with Mom and they met up with another neighbor who was a nurse and spotted me running with my tail AND leash dragging behind me.

    Upside of this story: Cept for a sort of achy right front leg – no – I wasn’t hurted. Mom’s leg still looks pretty ugly but she say not so swelled.

    Moral of this story: Dog owners – PLEASE keep yore doggies on leashes at ALL times. One never knows what tomorrow holds.

    And that, Dear Bro Harley, is mah tail of woe and Ahm stickin’ to it! Miss ya- WOOF!

  4. Message from Mom says:

    A very important factor my little Poco Diablo left out of his comment is this.

    Although he wasn’t physically injured, after almost two weeks he remains traumatized and balks at walking in the direction of where the incident occurred. He’s little but mighty! He plants all four feet firmly on the ground and no matter how hard I tug at the leash he WILL NOT WALK.

    Since our daily walks have been and remain important to US, my alternative is to pick him up and carry him beyond the place which was so frightening for him.

    To those who say “Well – it’s only a dog” – Clearly you have no compassion and/or understanding of how meaningful they are to those of us who choose them for companions. This is offered with respect to your decision and hope you might offer reciprocal consideration.

    Thank much & cheers!

    Eddie Maddock

  5. Priscilla, Sedona says:

    There’s never just a dog in a forever home! There’s love and more love every day. Am sure that Poco Diablo McGuire is happy that his forever mom is healing from her nasty fall. Keep safe out there!

  6. Gone But Not Forgotten says:

    Dear Harley McGuire – six years ago you tripped off across that Rainbow Bridge but you will live forever in my heart. ~Mom

    Note from Poco Diablo: Harley, without you to walk beside me it’s no longer fun. Mom forces me to “do it” but gosh – it ain’t easy – specially by that scary house with the dog that still haunts me! (it’s really jest a way ta git Mom to pick me up and carry me) – oh well – one day at a time is what we do.

  7. Poco Diablo says:

    Dear Harley McGuire:

    Our mommy made a boo-boo. It was five years ago you crossed over that Rainbow Bridge (NOT SIX). But ya no what? It seems like FOREVAH!

    Miss you Buddy –

  8. Dear Harley McGuire, in memory says:

    The Sedona Eye and Sedona Times family also miss Poco Diablo McGuire’s brother, Harley McGuire, who was our very first four paws up star pet columnist. Rainbow Heaven News is lucky to have Harley keeping his ears up, eyes open, and a nose to the ground while brother Poco Diablo McGuire does the same here in Sedona. As for the boys #1 Mom, Harley and Poco are a protective Mom-force in heaven and on earth. Here’s to life, and all life’s forever memories.

  9. Howard says:

    “If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” –
    Will Rogers

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