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 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, someone who was 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 begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the
group, flying over the green grass, 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 those trusting eyes, so long gone from
your life, but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the
Rainbow Bridge together...
*Author Unknown*
"Not the least hard thing to bear when they go away
from us
these quiet friends, is that they carry away with them
so many
years of our own lives."
John Galsworth
Bandy (aka Baby)
June 2000 - May 2008
Loved and missed by Ramona
and
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Dutch (Ole Dutchman)
June 1996 - April 2008
Loved and missed by Jim, Beth, Michael, Katrina and
Shadow
Braveheart (S. Brave)
August 2003 - March 2008
Love & missed by Wendy, Colleen and Dave
Starburst, Jack, Jr., Cashli, Aries, Dexter, Sweet,
Dream
Welcomed at the Bridge by
Andre, Harry Potter, Chance, Blaze, Cricket, Jessica,
Buddy, Emmy, Jack, Juliet
Mariah
The minstrel boy to the war is gone,
In the ranks of death you'll find him;
His father's sword he hath girded on,
And his wild harp slung behind him;
"Land of Song!" cried the warrior bard,
"Tho' all the world betrays thee,
One sword, at least, thy right shall guard,
One faithful harp shall praise thee!"
The Minstrel fell! But the foeman's chain
Could not bring that proud soul under;
The harp he lov'd ne'er spoke again,
For he tore its chords asunder;
And said "No chains shall sully thee,
Thou soul of love and brav'ry!
Thy songs were made for the pure and free
They shall never sound in slavery!
The minstrel boy will return one day,
When we hear the news, we will cheer it.
The minstrel boy will return we pray,
Torn in body, perhaps, but not in spirit.
Then may he play his harp in peace,
In a world such as Heaven intended,
For every quarrel of Man must cease,
And every battle shall be ended.
by Thomas Moore (1779-1852)
Listen
Rufus
September, 1994 - March, 2008
Loved and missed by Murray & Charity
Zoie
July, 1995 - February 2008
Loved & missed by
Jo and Howard
Andre (aka Andre is a Giant)
February, 1998 - February, 2008
Loved & missed by
Dave, Wendy & Colleen
Starburst, Aries, Braveheart, Dex, Jack, &
Cashli
Met at the bridge by:
Harry Potter, Chance, Blaze, Cricket, Jessica, Buddy,
Emmy, Jack, Juliet, Mariah & Johnny Paycheck
Goldie
May, 1997 - December, 2007
Loved & missed by
Claudia
Pride
July, 1993 - October, 2007
Loved & missed by
Bob & Janet
Rosie
February, 1998 - November, 2007
Loved & missed by
Dottie & Wally
Harold
May, 1993 - October, 2007
Loved & missed by
Dianna & Joe
Favor
15 February 2004 - 8 October 2007
Loved & missed by Dorothy & Norbert, and
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Bossman
September 24, 1995 - September 19, 2007
Loved & missed by Annmarie
Challenger
April 2000 - September 2007
Loved & missed by Bill and Cheryl
Wrangler
June 1997 - September 2007
Loved & missed by Joe, Bonnie and Lindsey
Welcomed at the Bridge by Little Bit
Frisbee (Ar's Frisbee)
December 1996 - September 2007
Loved & missed by Caprice & Jazmine
R.T.
May 1996 - April 2007
Loved & missed by Chuck and Peggy
Welcomed at the Bridge by Nickel Toy &
Cleopatra
Geordons Finesse
Sept ember 17, 1993 - February 15, 2007
You will live on in our hearts forever
and we will always love you.
Pat & Alan
Harry Potter (Hee Haul)
February 2003 - July 2006
Loved & missed by:
Wendy, Dave & Colleen
Harry never walked when he could run, was full of the
devil when it came to mischief, and was full of spit and fire.
That fire may be extinguished, but will live on in our
hearts and memories of him.
DB
Life
is not journey to the grave with the intention of
arriving safely in a pretty & well preserved body,
but rather to skid in broadside, totally worn out &
proclaiming:
"WOW, WHAT A
RIDE!"
Loved & missed by Jean & Vern
Li'l Bit (Sa Little Bit)
03/1997 - 06/2006
Loved & missed by
Joe, Bonnie, & Wrangler
Ray (Stil a Ray)
05/1994 - 06/2006
Loved and missed by Toddi & Kevin & the
kids
Willard
06/1993 - 05/2006
Loved & missed by
Anita & Bill
Expert (AKA Sport)
11/1992 - 05/2006
Loved & missed by Linda
(and Dave, Wendy & Colleen)
Jenni
05/1994 -
04/2006
Loved & missed by
Allan
Reddi
April 1997 - February
2006
Loved & missed
by
Pete &
Judy
Amber
10/1993 -
02/2006
Loved & missed by
Andi
Zues
04/1997 -
01/2006
Loved & missed by
Julie &
Roy
and
Dave &
Wendy
Lady
04/1997 -
12/2005
Loved & missed by
Wilt & Hope
League
07/1993
-11/2005
Loved & missed by
Karl
Caddy (Black Elitest)
03/1994
-10/2005
Loved and Missed By
Rachel &
Jim
&
Dave
Luna
07/1995
- 06/2005
Loved and missed by:
Emily,
Robert & Cassandra
J.R.
& Baby
Blaze (RNR Sonic Blaze)
July
1992 - June 2005
Loved
& missed by
Dave,
Wendy & Colleen
Starburst, Cashli, Harry Potter, Jack &
Parry
Welcomed at the Bridge by:
Chance,
Cricket, Jessica, Mariah, Buddy, Emmy, Jack, & Juliet
Chance (Bbb Attitude)
November 1995 - April 2005
Loved
& missed by
Dave,
Wendy & Colleen
Starburst, Cashli, Harry Potter, Jack &
Parry
Welcomed at the Bridge by:
Cricket, Jessica, Mariah, Buddy, Emmy, Jack, &
Juliet
Darla
01/05
Loved & missed by
Julie, Roy & Zeus
Marble Nelson
3/1/92 -
11/2/03
He was the first
Greyhound we ever loved.
Loved & missed by
David, Christal,
Macey, Scarlet &
Bear
Cricket (Bellas Go Go Girl)
May 1997 -- September
2003
Loved & missed
by:
Dave, Wendy &
Colleen
Blaze, Chance, &
Starburst
(Welcomed at the Bridge
by Juliet, Jack, Buddie, Jessica, Mariah, Emmy, &
Johnny)
Majestic
5/4/94 -
5/21/03
He came to us
softly tiptoeing across our hearts.
His pawprints will
remain there forever.
Loved & missed by
David, Christal, Marble, Macey & Scarlet
(and the Greyhound
Guy)
Hear our humble prayer, O God
for our friends the animals and especially for animals who are
suffering, for any that are hunted or lost or deserted or frightened
or hungry; for all that must be put to death. We entreat for them all
thy mercy and pity, and for those who deal with them we ask a heart
and compassion and gentle hands and kindly words. Make us, ourselves,
to be true friends to animals and to share the blessing of the
merciful.
Albert
Schweitzer
Light a candle and make it bright
Light this candle every Saturday
night
To remember the Greyhounds who
are gone
The ones who are at rest and have
crossed
The Rainbow Bridge
cab
This flame burns in constant memory of all the
Greyhounds who have lost
their lives unnecessarily.
"Be Comforted Little Dog, Thou Too at the Resurrection Shall Have a
Golden Tail"
"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my
heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me
with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the
components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and
loving as they are."
Unknown
Pray for My Greyhound
Good St. Francis, you loved all God's creatures. To you
they were your brothers and sisters. Help us follow your example of
treating every living thing with kindness. St. Francis, patron saint
of animals, watch over my Greyhound and keep my companion safe.
AMEN