RainbowBridge

In loving memory of my boy Chase who will forever own my heart. Chase was more than my pet, he was my best friend and companion, always eager to greet me after a long day, and Always by my side. When I was sick, he was there for me, and when he was sick I was there with him. He was one in a million, and the memories I have will last a lifetime! Chase didn't like to show, so his only championship was the best one of them all, he was the Champion of my Heart! Wait for me my sweet, sweet boy!!

I got Chase when he was 2 yrs old, I had lost my first bullmastiff recently and really needed someone to love, and Chase needed someone to love him. I took him for a trial period, and after 1 day said he's mine! We took obedience together, many times as he loved it, and we took a 194 and first place trophy in our first class together. I tried showing him in OB but again, he hated the show scene, he just wanted to be my pal and I was all for it!

When I had my surgery, he would sit next to me and brace himself so I could grab his collar to get into a sitting position, when I had pneumonia, he never left my side. He got me pulled off the highway and searched by border patrol once, he was sleeping in the back of my car and they thought I was smuggling illegals. Chase was trained in English and German, and was just the love of my life!

Still Here

I stood by you, by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.

I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well. I'm fine. I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast. I watched you pour the tea.
You were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me.

I was with you at the shops today. Your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today. You tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you, that I'm not lying there.

I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said, "It's me."

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.

It's possible for me to be so near you everyday -
to say to you with certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew.
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is over . . . I smile and watch you yawning
and say, "Good night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand side by side.

I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out . . . then come home to be with me.

- author unknown

In memory of my "P'ity Kitty" Rosco. She was my constant companion for 12 wonderful years, I miss you so much P'ity and I thank you for being my baby, your motor was always running, and I will miss you immensely! I miss you snuggling with me at night, miss you biting my nose, and scraping your teeth on my toes!

We brought him home, so full of promise... Our little boy who gave us so much. He became a mamma's boy from the very first day, and would cry if I left his side. Lusion was my baby, my friend and my guardian.... He loved everyone, and even when he got to be 120 pounds, he still thought he was a lap dog...

I've lost my baby boy and a large part of me has gone with him... There are no guarantees in life, so love them while you can as I did my baby boy....

You are gone, but never forgotten, in our hearts forever... Rest well my sweet boy, until we meet again...

Rescue Rainbow Bridge

This section of our page is dedicated to our rescues that have left us, but are not forgotten. Some of the pictures here can be graphic to those weak at heart, but their stories are even more so...

In loving memory of Henry, our rescue who came to stay! Henry came to us, previously a stray, with horrible ear and skin infections. I spent a month healing him, and loving him, as he was a very needy boy! The day we were told his infections were gone, he was diagnosed with Lymphoma. Henry left me to ride the comet on 5/30/06, just 3 short days after P'ity left me, I think they wanted to journey together.

Henry, you are missed and loved, and we thank you for letting us show you what "Home" is!!!

Billie was with me 5 short days, but it only took "hello" to fall in love with her. She'd been in a shelter for over a month, waiting for her owner to come get her, he never did, and finally she was ours. She was a very sick girl, full of heartworms, anemic and in kidney failure.

We loved her and spoiled her, hoping she'd be fine, but then the tests came back. We spoiled her even more, if that was possible, and when she asked to be let go, so far gone it was the only option, I held her as she left me. Rest easy my sweet girl, run free with no pain.

Christmas at the Rainbow Bridge

As the midnight hour approaches on Christmas Eve, a tremendous celebration
begins.

If you listen closely you will hear the exuberant sound of Bridgekids
preparing for the remarkable moment that comes but once a year. Puppies romp
through the tall
green grass, chasing butterflies and rolling over and over until fits of
giggles bring them to a tumbling stop. The volume increases as kittens,
cats, tigers and lions purr
in pure delight while the wings of snow-white doves gently caress the air.
The babbling brook that runs beneath the Rainbow Bridge overflows onto the
edge of
mossy banks and fins of treasured aquatic life quiver in anticipation of
this most joyous event.

Nestled in the midst of this happy choir of Bridgekids are the littlest
angel tots staring in awe at the majestic Christmas tree adorned with
flowing strands of angel hair.
Effervescent, twinkling stars seesaw elegantly from the sky and land in
glorious harmony upon the stoic limbs of Heaven's most perfect Christmas
tree.

Swaying to and fro in nearby rocking chairs are grandmothers, grandfathers,
parents, aunts, uncles and loved ones. The sound of their whispered
lullabies permeate
the air as they sing to tiny angel babies resting quietly in their arms.

Like magic the clock approaches midnight and a great stirring is heard in
the distance. Each Bridgekid stops and listens, knowing the time is near,
and they choose a
fleecy cloud on which to snuggle. The roar of purrs drops to a barely
audible hum, the babbling brook ripples hypnotically and the flutter of
downy feathered wings
fall silent. Heaven's spirited toddlers climb expectantly upon the laps of
angels while babies coo in tranquil unison.

Amidst the warm glow of candlelight, which rises from the earth below, the
arms of the Bridge Keeper envelop the heavens and into the precious hands of
each child
and in front of each animal a holy gift is placed. With grand exuberance the
ribbons are removed and left to fly on a tender breeze where they dissolve
into showers
of angel dust. As the golden lids of these heavenly gifts are raised, an
amazing aura fills the sky, reaching down to the very core of the earth.
Ascending from each
and every box is the greatest gift of all: unending, unconditional,
all-encompassing love. This blessed love gently wraps itself around the
cherished souls of heaven,
warming their hearts with beacons of radiant light and bringing forth from
angels an exquisite chorus.

As the clock strikes midnight the distance between heaven and earth is
vanished. It is at this very moment on Christmas Eve that the Bridge Keeper,
His children,
angels and Bridgekids send a message to their earthly loved ones on the
wings of this unbridled love.

Listening carefully with an open heart we will hear the familiar voice of
our own angels whisper softly into our ear their Christmas message... "Let
me share with you
this love of mine, always and forever. When you need me, know that I am
here. I have not left you for I am in your heart where I belong. Our love is
eternal as is the
brilliant glow of candlelight which illuminates the path to the heavens and
Rainbow Bridge. I wait patiently as do you for our inevitable and glorious
reunion. I love you, I love you, I love you."

- Author unknown

Jackie was a love bug who sadly had mast cell. She was loved and spoiled, and when surgery to remove the one lump we could see failed, and more was discovered internally, we let her go before she could suffer any more pain.

Reunions at the Bridge

[Author Unknown]

The young pup and the older dog lay on shaded sweet grass watching the reunions. Sometimes a man, sometimes a woman, sometimes a whole family would approach the Rainbow Bridge, be greeted by their loving pets and cross the bridge together.

The young pup playfully nipped at the older one. "Look! Something wonderful is happening!" The older dog stood up and barked, "Quickly. Get over to the path." "But that's not my owner," whined the pup, but he did as he was told.

Thousands of pets surged forward as a figure in white walked on the path toward the bridge. As the glowing figure passed each animal, that animal bowed its head in love and respect. The figure finally approached the bridge, and was met by a menagerie of joyous animals. Together, they all walked over the bridge and disappeared.

The young pup was still in awe. "Was that an angel?" he whispered. "No, son." The older dog replied. "That was more than an angel. That was a person who worked rescue."

Just one short day, that's all I had. We tried so hard to save you, and I'm sorry we couldn't. Maybe if the shelter hadn't neutered you with you already being so ill, maybe, just maybe...... I'll Never forget you sweet boy!

Pumpkin stole our hearts from the moment we saw her in the shelter! Covered in lumps and bumps, we had to save her! She had a long road of recovery, many lumps removed, and thru it all, she was just the sweetest baby girl ever! We named her Pumpkin for many reasons, because we saved her on Halloween Day and because she just looked like a big pumpkin! Many people donated money for her surgery, her adoptive mom especially! Pumpkin was loved completely, and her unexpected, sudden passing was tragic to us all!

"It came to me that every time I lose an animal they take a piece of my heart with them.

And every new animal who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart.

Such a tragic week we had, 3 losses in 3 days..... Vito, you reminded me so much of my beloved boy Chase, I'm sorry your owner left you at the shelter, and I truly enjoyed our 1 day together! Even though you were blind, I could live with that, your infections, no problem, those would have been cured as well, but I do not have have a cure for Lymphoma, and for that I am truly sorry sweet boy! Rest in Peace, and thank you for letting me love you for a day.

Fragile Circle

"We who choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our own, live within a fragile circle, easily and often breached.
Unable to accept its awful gaps, we still would live no other way.
We cherish memory as the only certain immortality,
never fully understanding the necessary plan."

Irving Townsend

Sweet, Sweet Bosley, they don't much more perfect than he did! He came to us hurt and limping, his owners didn't know why. We took him under our wing where he became one of the family. After many tests, Bosley was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma (bone cancer). Because his pain was so severe, we set him free to ride the comet. Ride Bosley, Ride... I'll remember you smiling and bathing the cats!

Weep not for me though I am gone
Into that gentle night
Grieve if you will, but not for long
Upon my soul's sweet flight
I am at peace, my soul's at rest
There is no need for tears
For with your love I was so blessed
For all these many years
There is no pain, I suffer not
The fear all is gone
Put now these things out of your thoughts
In your memory I live on
Remember not my fight for breath
Remember not the strife
Please do not dwell upon my death
But celebrate my life

By Constance Jenkins

"Dashi" was an owner surrender to rescue at the age of 6. Her owner no longer had the time for her he said. She was such a loving girl and very special to us. She was adopted by a family member in Oct '06 so we got to see her often! She started failing a month ago, and today her heart gave out. She was surrounded by those she loved, and who loved her as well.

Lucy came from a shelter, where she and another had been dumped in the night deposit. She was a Lovely girl and we enjoyed her while she was here. Lucy was adopted briefly, but the male in that home attacked her, so she came back to us, staying with another foster family.

Lucy developed pancreantitis, and the vet said it was very likely she had pancreatic cancer as well. She stayed with Cynthia, where she became one of the family for the rest of her days...

Chere came to us just a few months shy of her 11th birthday.... She was an owner surrender that we had such high hopes of making her well.... Little did we know just how bad it was until a few days later.... Chere had been fed raw incorrectly, and due to an all protein diet for so long, she was in Renal Failure.... Knowing that there was nothing we could do to save her, we loved her all weekend, Heather, her foster mom, cooked for her, brought her cheeseburgers, and loved and spoiled her completely! Today we all said good-bye to sweet Chere, she is gone, but will Never be forgotten!!

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