Buddy and I were never supposed to meet, I never wanted another pet after growing up with a cat and dog being extremely allergic to both, and I mostly didn't want a pet because of all the pain when losing them in the end. Buddy's heart stopped 2 and a half years ago, but he stayed, because he knew I was going to need him over those 2  1/2 years. I took a video of Buddy on December 23, 2023 and while recording him he saw my passed loved ones standing next to me and I felt they were there. 20 minutes later I had another sign from my loved ones. I was so scared he was going to leave me when i was gone on Christmas Eve but I felt he was going to wait for me to be home. Christmas morning Buddy's heart was not strong enough to stay here, if I could i would have given him part of my heart, Buddy cross over the rainbow bridge Christmas morning, all the signs I was receiving gave me comfort he was not alone when he crossed over. Buddy stayed as long as he could for me. I knew this was the end of a great friendship but our love will be for eternity. Buddy came into our lives when no one else wanted him and he needed us to save him but he ended up saving us.

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....