How are you?

Well, I guess you've heard, my life mission here was a grand success... and so, it was time for me to move on.

On March 13th, 2010, I crossed The Rainbow Bridge. And guess who was waiting for me?

Yup! My old feline pal, Mandy!

I know Mom and Dad miss me, and I miss them too. I miss my family and neighbors, the kids at schools and my sheepdog pals, Cassie and Abbey as well as my five dear kittie friends: Miss Rose, Holly, Mookie, Ned, and my Puppy Cat - Cynthia. But... we'll all be together one day AND... I can still see everyone through some of that wonderful Rainbow Bridge magic!

So, really...I'm doin' just grrrrreat!

Here are some very important things I learned before I came to The Bridge.

Keep these in mind every day:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure
joy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them  gently.

And always... ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!

Pretty good advice, I think.

NOW... here's some different kind of news!

My friend, Mookie is now an author. (Apparently no dog is EVER to "out do" a cat!) Mookie visits schools and has seen thousands of children so far! I am so proud of him!

His first book is called, "Everybody Loves Mookie" ...and they do ya' know!

The others are: "Mookie and The Rescued Cat" ... "Mookie Goes Down the Shore" "Mookie and The Christmas Tree" and "Mookie and The Candy Store" !!!!

And guess what? Good old Mookie put me in his books, too!

...(nice cat)

Well, that’s about it for me for now.

Please remember... EVERY week is Be Kind to Animals Week!

Love,

Your "Rainbow Boy" Henley

P.S.

BestFriends.org have chosen my book to be used by their Humane Education teachers. AND..."Mookie and the Rescued Cat" too! How cool is that!?

XOXOXOX,

Hen.

P.P.S. My friend, Bandit wrote a book, too!!!

Please read "Bandit Big Black Dog who Stole My Heart" by Carol Bradshaw (actually she typed the story for Bandit)