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 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....

Author unknown...

Dedicated to my brave little "Slick"

July 3, 1995 - May 8, 2001

Blondie - March 25, 1992 - August 18,2002

Brookie - 1997 - August 17, 2004

Loved by Gene & Laurell Marker

Mama Dog - 1985 - December 6, 2002

Tuffy - March 25, 1992 - Dec. 19, 2005

Loved by Gene & Laurell Marker

We Salute Our German Shorthair Pointer, "Captain"

1987-2003

Loved by Bob & Theresa Madsen

Such A "Princess"

1994-2005

Loved and Spoiled by Keith & Di Foster

Victims of Hurricane Katrina "Olive and Twiggy"

Sept. 30, 2005

Who finally realized Love from their fostermom, Stephanie Anderson

Now Romping Like A Puppy

1991-2004

Adored by Butch, Susie & Cooper Orr

For Lucy, Who Touched Our Lives

June 1993 - January 2006

So Loved by Terry, Nancy & Matt Lubeck

Jasper the Miracle Dog

1992 - 2006

Adored by Mike, Tammy, Lauren & Jon

Sue & Steve

They will not go quietly, the pets who've shared our lives.

In subtle ways they let us know their spirit still survives.

Old habits still can make us think we hear them at the door

Or step back when we drop a tasty morsel on the floor.

Our feet still go around the place the food dish use to be,

And, sometimes, coming home at night, we miss them terribly.

And although time may bring new friends and a new food dish to fill,

That one place in our hearts belongs to them.... and always will.
- Author unknown-