Memorials - The Rainbow Bridge

 

The Rainbow Bridge

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 that 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....

 

Freddie You were always a part of our family & it broke our hearts when you were taken from us too soon. We know you are healthy & whole once again, never being hungry as you were in the end. We hope you know how much we love & miss you. 12/2001 to 10/30/2010	Pop Pop We rescued you from certain death in May of 2009. You and Freddie were the best of buddies and you have now been reunited with him as you wait for us at the Rainbow Bridge.  You will always remain a huge part of our heart and soul.   Rest in peace now as you are no longer suffering.   5/1998-9/4/2010	Moses Rest in peace little Moses. We only had you one short week in rescue and it breaks our heart to know how much you already suffered in such a short life. We moved heaven and earth to save you. Shame on your former owner for how she neglected you and the other dogs. You are resting in a green meadow now
Petey, lovingly remembered by by Pat and Brian Nadig I called him “My Sweet Pete”.  We only had him 2 years, and he was only 3 ½ when he died but while we had him, he changed from a fearful shy dog that would pee every time someone talked to him, to a bright happy loving playful boy.  He changed from squealing from fear when he got too close to someone to pulling towards strangers to say “hi” to them.  He had some funny quirky behaviors that we will never forget.	Buster I will miss you. May you find the all happiness over the rainbow a dog deserves. You were the best. - Buster passed in February of 2009.	Callie You were the sweetest girl dog I have ever met. May you find all the happiness over the rainbow a dog deserves. You were the best girl ever. - Callie passed in April of 2008.
Precious You were truly a precious and sweet soul. May you find the happiness and companionship over the rainbow you could not find here . We truly loved you. - Precious passed in May of 2008.	Rocky You truly deserved the best home on God's earth. We will miss you so very much. May you find the happiness and companionship over the rainbow you could not find here . We truly loved you. - Rocky passed in August of 2008.	Nick , we will miss you so very much. May you find the happiness, love and companionship over the rainbow you could not find here . We truly loved you. - Nick passed in March of 2009.
Andrew We loved you so very much. May you find the happiness, love and companionship over the rainbow you could not find here . We will truly miss you. - Andrew passed in July of 2009.	Prince We will truly miss you. You deserved a better life than we could give you. May you find peace over the rainbow. - Prince passed in June of 2009.	In Loving Memory of Triple - We miss you very much ! You were the best dog! We Love You!
Elvis , You will be so sadly missed. May you find the happiness over the rainbow we were never able to give you here on earth. You were the greatest dog. - Elvis passed in May of 2009.	Samson You came into our lives in 11/09 when your owner died and his daughter asked the vet to euthanize you.  Thankfully the SC vet wouldn't do that and called us to save you. At 13 years young you loved everyone from the smallest toddler, to the oldest adult and all dogs. You, Pop Pop, and Freddie were buddies and I remember how you liked to sleep on the bed and get all the rubs you could.  I know this because if I stopped, you would reached out and paw me. Larry and I love and miss you but know your are healthy once again. Samson passed in March 2011..	Rusty We miss you so very much.  Rusty lived from 5/26/99 and passed 4/17/10.  He was the much loved pet of Rick Burrus. Rusty now rests at the Rainbow Bridge.
Parker The beloved member of the Savell family, Parker now waits at the Rainbow Bridge with his friend Abby. Although they know he is no longer in pain, he left a really empty spot in the house.  Rest in the green meadows Parker.	Boomer He was born 12/12/95 and passed to wait at the Rainbow Bridge 3/26/11.  Boomer gave so much love and joy to Donna and Larry each day always being sure to be their little protector. Thank you for the special happiness you brought to their lives and everyone that knew the little guy that Donna always called "her special little boy".	Mollie The Turek’s adopted Mollie on Labor Day weekend 2003. Sadly, their sweet, devoted, and loving little girl passed on September 9, 2011. Your family misses you so very much.

 

Sammy	Charlie	Roxie
Our dear beloved companion left us on 8/24/2011 from cancer.  We rescued him in 2001 after he had been abandoned and tied out at the Laurel, MD vet clinic on 9/11 early that morning.  The sign around his neck said his family could no longer care for him.  He was frightened to death and several rescues tried to find him a home or a foster but none came until we drove to get him.  We loved you and you came so far to be one of the best cockers we've had.   You loved your mommy dearly and you loved your daddy so much.  I still laugh telling folks how you had Larry climbing the kitchen cabinets to avoid being bitten in your early days.  Soon Larry became your best buddy.   We only wish we could of had you a little while longer but it wasn't meant to be.  Sammy, we hope that you know how much we loved you.  Rest in peace baby now reunited with so many who have left us.   Your memorial bench will be *Perhaps they are not stars * in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones, Shine down to let us know they are happy.  Birthday 9/11/1998 - 8/24/2011	Charlie, my heart and soul cocker spaniel.  Gosh, words can't begin to be express how much you meant to Larry and me.  You needed us as much as we needed you.  Everyone who met you loved you so.  You touched everyone's hearts wherever you went.  You were the perfect cocker spaniel in every sense of the word.  You loved children, babies, and all people while enduring so many health issues and surprised everyone with the will to live.  My bench to honor your memory one day will be "Our hearts still ache with sadness, and secret tears still flow, What it meant to loose you, no one can ever know".   Goodbye my baby Charlie; you are once again reunited with Bucky, Brownie, Precious, Boomer and so many more.  My love for you will never stop baby.   Birthday 7/28/1996 - 9/12/2011	Sweet little Roxie.  We only had you for a 1 1/2 years and our hearts hurt so much missing you.  Rest at the Rainbow Bridge. The MacLeods
	Niko Baby
	Niki Lou….her nickname…was our baby from the moment I laid eyes on her.  She and I cried all the way from Charlotte to Raleigh; she because she was so sad and me because she was so sad….her family had abandoned her and now some strange lady was taking her far away.  It didn’t take long for her to realize she hit the jackpot.  She settled in, we got her health problems under control and her new Daddy was her hero!  She slept between my legs every night where she knew she was safe and secure.  Her Daddy took her to work with him every day and rarely was she out of his sight.  She adored him and he adored her.  She traveled everywhere with us; if she couldn’t go, we generally didn’t go.  Her two sets of grandparents were suitable and adoring sitters; we relied on them when we had to leave her.  Our house still feels so empty without her.  She gave us 7 wonderful years of her life and we miss her so much.  She is now in doggy heaven with Jenna Wade, our former cocker, where I am sure they are chasing kitties and balls! – Niko’s Mommy