The Rainbow Bridge

Artwork courtesy of Rosemary Hurley, WeeBairn@aol.com
It is copyrighted so please do not "borrow" without permission.

Just this side of heaven is a place called the Rainbow Bridge. When an animal who has been especially close to someone here dies, that pet goes to the 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 have been ill and old are restored to health and vigour; 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. With bright eyes intent and with eager body beginning to quiver your precious friend begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, on legs running 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 the Rainbow Bridge together ...

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Elroy is pictured with his foster mom - Dawn. Elroy passed away in July of 2000 from complications after his heartworm treatment. We had hoped he would have a family but it wasn't meant to be. Elroy is now at peace running with the other dogs at the bridge. Some of the collie rescuers that have gone before him, are there to help him on his journey. He is happy now.

Sweet Kenny went to the bridge in October of 2000. He was a sad little boy with many health problems. He is now comletely healthy and running with in the warm sunshine with his friends.

Lucky went to the Rainbow Bridge 9/9/01, shortly after his 3rd birthday. He suffered from complications from his treatment for heartworms. He is now running full of energy and playing tag with all the other shelties that welcomed him there.
Please visit the web page made in his memory by his foster Mom.

Lacey went to The Bridge on June 6, 2001.
She is waiting for all her friends and running free with the wind blowing her beautiful fur.
She is missed very much by her Mom.

Old Cassie went to the bridge in the Summer of 2001.
She was very old and sick.Cassie came to rescue when her mistress needed to move into a nursing home.

Jim-Jim passed over to the Rainbow Bridge peacefully in his sleep.
Jim-Jim loved pop corn and carrot cake. He is now at peace.
He passed on 8/4/02

Miss Millie crossed over The Bridge on May 31, 2004.
She is greatly missed by her 2 brothers - Magic and Buddy.
Her mom, dad, and all her friends at work also miss her very much.
Millie was a very beloved sheltie.
She is shown with her Mom at the picnic in November of 2002.

Sweet Chelsea was the "Apple of her Mom & Dad's eye".
She was loved by them and her 2 fur brother's.
6/19/93 - 11/7/03

Biscuit went to the Rainbow Bridge on March 20, 2005.
He is sorely missed by his family. Biscuit is waiting for them at the Bridge.
In the mean time he is basking in the warm sunshine
and playing with all the other dogs there.

Our precious Abby was part of our family for only one brief year, but we feel a great loss.
She passed away on 12/26/05 and is now eagerly waiting for us at Rainbow Bridge with our beloved Blaze.

Mickey became ill and crossed the bridge on 12/27/05.
He is now at peace and no longer afraid.
Sweet Little Boy!

Benji (shown with his mom) went to the Bridge in October of 2006.
He crossed over on his own terms.
He now has 2 perfect eyes to see the beautiful grassy area to play in.
Be happy dear boy.

Pee-Wee crossed to the Bridge on Nov 4, 2006.
He was given a great life but in the end became too ill.
Rest Well.

Sweet little Katy crossed the Bridge just before her 6th birthday.
Her last year was the best of her life.
Katy had a family that loved and cared for her.
She is very much missed.

Coco went to the Bridge on March 13, 2007.
He was his Dad's best buddy.
Coco was a wonderful friend and is much missed.

Sweet Lucien crossed the Bridge after years with his foster family.
He is missed very much by their grandkids.
Rest well.
Sept 'o7

Angus crossed The Bridge in April 2008.
His mom and dad are lonely without him.
They treasure their memories of him.
Run free in the warm sunshine and soft breezes sweet boy.

number of visits since 8/4/2000