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Rainbow Bridge
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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 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.... |
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Paddy II Barr
Scottish Terrier
Waiting for Charlotte, Lulu, Fergus, Minnie, Boots, and Maypop
since April 25, 2013I can't talk about it yet,
so I am using this form to tell you that my beloved Paddy died
today. He fought the good fight, and I had him longer than I had
reason to hope. But it is still hard to let him go, and Lulu,
Fergus and I will miss him terribly. I think Minnie, Boots and
Maypop will too, because he was always tolerant of blind dogs
and kitties.
So Paddy Cake, my prince, has joined Paddington, Pooh and
Perelandra at the Rainbow Bridge, where they all await our
reunion in those happy fields of wagging tails and furry hugs.
Paddy joined the Barr Pack from Scottish Terrier Rescue twelve
years ago. He lived to be 14 and was ready to be away.
Soon after he came to his forever home, I took Paddy to meet my
mother. When she saw him, she said, "Oh, look at that beautiful
white dog!" That was the last sentence she ever spoke. I know
she will look after him until we're all together again.
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Birdie Green
Dachshund
Waiting for Donna, Carbella, and Jazz
since April 23, 2013
I am sure all of our babies at Rainbow Bridge are being
entertained by her with the song “New York, New York” and a few
are being bossed around. My heart is broken, my house and family
are not complete but I know it was her time.
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Amy Sullivan
German Shorthair Pointer
Waiting for Becky, Charles, Lucy, and Molly
since April 3, 2013 |
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Bella Mock
Waiting for Teresa
since March 12, 2013 |
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Brewster,
Chihuahua
Waiting for Bonita, Ralph, Cat, Diva, Spike, and Kilo
since January 31, 2013 |
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Lucy Kutz
Waiting for Beverly and Doug
since December 28, 2012 |
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Zack Neal
Waiting for Jim
since December 11, 2012
Zack had the biggest personality and the biggest
heart of any being that I have had the privilege to know. I
don’t know how or why I was chosen to be his caregiver/servant,
but I have always considered it to be a high honor and
privilege. I was sometimes jealous, I admit, that I had to
share him with so many others. But he always had plenty left
for me. And in the end, he left with me what he had left.
Which is more than I’ll ever need. |
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Kira Paturalski
Waiting for Lizetta, Becca, Georgia, and William
since November 29, 2012 |
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Sunny, Toy Poodle
Waiting for Julie, Scout, and Kobe
since November 28, 2012 |
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Bestoink Dooley,
Scottish Terrier
Waiting for Cynthia
since November 28, 2012 |
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Kala
Waiting for Wes and Gloria
since November 20, 2012 |
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Bessie Williamson
Shetland Sheepdog
Waiting for Shawn
since September 8, 2012 |
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Hap and Hershey Bagdonas
Waiting for Gail
since September 3, 2012 |
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Kassie, Boxer Naylor
Waiting for Jen and Gary
since May 7, 2012 |
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Petal Aiken, Labrador Retriever
Waiting for Anne
since April, 2012 |
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Danny, Border Collie
Danny
Cambron RA Onyx TFE TDI CGC
Waiting for Nancy, Bill, and Luke
since April 25, 2012
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Bertha, Toy Manchester Terrier
 UCDX
Mills’ Lady Elizabeth AMTC-HOF, UD, RE, ASCA-CDX, CFF-III, CFF-IV,
CFF-II-Brace, CGC, TDI
Waiting for Fay and
George since February 6, 2012
Bertha loved
training, and she competed with courage and creativity. She was
the Front & Finish #2 Toy Manchester Terrier in Utility class,
and she achieved the American Manchester Terrier Club Hall of
Fame Award. Bertha lived her last 5 years of retirement
courageously and with creativity overcoming numerous
infirmities.
I retired her from Obedience when her sight failed her, but
that’s when she shined on the Canine Freestyle Federation
performance space where she could use creativity and freedom.
She made numerous therapy and school visits and demonstrations
long after her retirement from competition.
Go peacefully, Bertha, to your restful playground full of
treats, toys, a small pack of friendly dogs to govern, and a
fluffy clean bed.
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Sage, Golden Retriever
Waiting for Lori, Jenise, Scout, and Boo
since January 30, 2012 |
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Kirby, Bulldog
Waiting for Darren and PomPom
since January 29, 2012 |
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Synner, Border Collie
OTCH MACH Tystar's Synergetics UDX2 HSAs NF
Waiting for Kathy, Mom, and Onyx
since January 20, 2012 |
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Thanks Dearest Friends for
all your thoughts and prayers. It is always so hard to loose
one of those very, very, special friends. With Synner it was
a two edged knife. It was a blessing for Synner, because he
went so quickly. It was the worst of times for me in that, I
was so unprepared. The emptiness is immense not only for me
and Mom, but for Onyx. She has never been one to bark, but
the last few days have been especially hard on her. She has
barked during the day as well as night. In my heart, I know
with time the pain and emptiness will pass, but the loss of
such a special boy will always remain.
At times like this it is the thoughts and prayers that
ushers one through the difficult times. I can't thank you
enough for all the thoughts and prayers. We have felt
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 <=Synner
stalking ducks
<= Synner gets MACH cake!
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Tycho the Belgian Tervuren
Shumaker Hills Tycho Amadeus FDCh-G TF-II
Waiting
for Scott, Adam, and Xander
since January 19, 2012 |
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Seabrook, Goldendoodle
Waiting for Kiawah and all the kids at Children's Hospital at Erlanger
since January 16, 2012 |
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PDQ, Terrier
Waiting for Be, Noelle, Leanne, Nancy, Bev, Cris, Cate,
and all his 2- and 4-legged friends from the Chattanooga Chomp
Flyball Club, PDX, and everywhere else
since December 28, 2011
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I know he looks like a dog
I know he acts like a dog,
But that's not all he is.
He's composed of flesh and bones, blood and fur
But also
Of hopes and dreams
Experiences, relationships, interactions and invitations.
He has the heart of a lover
The courage of a lion
The elegance of a king
The fun of a circus clown
The commitment of a best friend.
he lives in the eternal now - completely
Not judging, not comparing, not evaluating
Just BE-ing
Who he is
A dog
But don't be fooled by thinking
That he's just a dog.
--Be
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Quake the Cat
Waiting for Angie & Kimberly
since December 24, 2011 |
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Charlotte Thomas, Bouvier des
Flandres
Waiting for John, Julie, and Fern
since November 29, 2011 |
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Lexi Bell
Waiting for Laura
since November 15, 2011
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Hogarth Borchers, Airedale
Waiting for Kathleen
since October 1, 2011 |
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Barley Harrigan, Rhodesian Ridgeback
Waiting for Land and Pat
since September 15, 2011
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Hogan
Golden Retiever Waiting for
Andrea, Killer, Terror, and Havoc
since August 19, 2011 |
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Phoebe Fulton
Bernese Mountain Dog
Waiting for Mariah
since August 10, 2011
Early this
morning our wonderful Phoebe died.
The house is so empty and my heart so full
that I won't try to write further except to
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Grace Turner
Lucky Lady Hanna Grace CDX GN RAE MX MXJ NJP
Waiting for Sandie, Dewey, and Lexie
since July 24, 2011 |
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Dax Dupree
Waiting for Barbara
since July, 2011 |
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Sassy Miller
Waiting for Nancy and Mike
since June, 2011 |
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Casey Wetzel
Waiting for Carol and Molly
since March 29, 2011 |
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Bogey RE CGC TDI, Dachshund
01/21/00 – 03/17/11
Waiting for Donna, Birdie, & Carbella since 3/17/2011
At
five years old, Bogey became a part of my family in April of
2005. This was almost two months after I lost a seventeen year
old dachshund. I had no expectations that Bogey or any other dog
for that matter could fill the deep hole in my heart left by the
17yo man. Boy was I wrong; not only did Bogey fill the hole in
my heart but expanded it along with my soul and entire being. He
taught me not only how to train a dog but the unexplainable deep
bond that forms between two beings, human and dog, when they
experience, learn and accomplish the “un-accomplishable”
together. I am and will be eternally grateful for having him in
my life and can honestly say as a result of him I am a better
person. Bogey will live forever in my heart, soul, and being.
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Gabby Gadd
Waiting for Mary & Martin
since January 24, 2011 |
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Little Bear Capps
Waiting for Emily since January 14, 2011 |
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Bombur the Cardigan Welsh Corgi
McLea's Bashful Bombur RN HIT CFF-II IIT III CGC
Waiting for Julia and Milo since January 13, 2011
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Barb the
Great Dane
Waiting for Lisa,
Happy, and Flash
since
January 10, 2011
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Maggie the Cairn Terrier
Waiting for Wendy
since
January 5, 2011
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I sat by the window, observed the night sky
Whispered, "I miss you!"
And heard the moon sigh...
Trevor the Belgian Tervuren
U-CDX Ch Tokeen HiTime Makeit Mo' Ice VCD3
UD RN TDX AX AXJ GrpP1 HIT HC EAC EGC EJC TN-N
Waiting for Paula and Riggs since
November 24, 2010 |
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Lucky the Golden
Retriever
Sir Lucky Go Lightly II CGC, TDI
Waiting for Julie, Lee,
Star, and Bugs
since November 13, 2010 |
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Sage the
Chinese Crested (Powderpuff)
CH Darshire I'm No April Fool VCD2 CGC
Waiting for Bev,
Spring, BC, and Myrtle
since
May 24, 2010 |
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Sage came into my life
when I met a wonderful breeder, Harriet Karns, who helped me to
fall in love with a Chinese Crested. Harriet was there when Sage
went Best of Breed at the Louisville Kennel Club Show and we
made our first trip into the Group ring with ESPN recording.
Sage went on to make the obedience community laugh with his
antics and love to entertain when he knew that I couldn't touch
him. And finally, Sage became the first Chinese Crested in the
history of the breed to earn a Tracking Dog title and then
Versatility award (VCD2).
Sage will be missed but my wonderful
memories of him will always remain. I never imagined to share my
life with him for over 18 years. I will have good and bad days
for a while so please bear with me. I am so blessed to have had
him for as long as I did.
Beverly Kriewald |
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Kate the
Australian Cattle Dog
Waiting for Angie,
Kimberly, Kyle, Mic, and Rudy
since
February 7, 2010 |
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Gripper the Border Collie
Norwood Kmac's Get A Grip CDX PT AX AXJ
Waiting for Kathy, Mom, Synner, and Onyx since
January 25, 2010 |
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Basil the
Belgian Malinois
Waiting for Sally
since
December 7, 2009 |
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Believer the Great Dane
Waiting for Lisa since
December 1, 2009 |
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Andre the
Standard Poodle
Waiting for Rhoda & Chloe since
November 24, 2009 |
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HarleeDee the
Boxer
Waiting for Linda and Steve
since October 28, 2009 |
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Kelly the Siberian Husky
Waiting for Judith, Steve, and
Gracie since October 17, 2009 |
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Evil the Border Collie
CH
OTCH MACH Norwood's Tazmanian Devil UDX11 HSAs
Waiting for Kathy since 7/15/09 "Evil
is at peace now and relieved of all his pain. Even though there
is a crater in my heart, he will always be with me, but my life
will never be the same." |
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Trout, CGC
Waiting for Flounder
and Rachael
since April 8, 2009 |
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Dieter the Rottweiler
CH
Phantom Wood Deiter V Bluespring UD HSAs
Waiting for Francie and Halle
since February 20, 2009 |
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Mel Mel the Papillon
Hillside's Unchained
Melody RN OA AXJ NAP OJP NFP
Waiting for Megan and
Rosemary since Christmas Eve, 2008 |
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Caesar the Cocker Spaniel
MACH2 Westhaven's Showing the Way CGC TDI
Waiting for Bev since 9/7/2008
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Cash Ferguson waiting for Paul & Andrea
since June 13, 2008 |
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Coby Lepley
Waiting for Wendy, Terry, Blake,
Alexandra, and Sandra
since May 2008 |
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Jessie Keys
waiting for Perry
since October of
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Things Jessie Taught Me
- Never miss a chance to lie down and have a short nap.
- If there are no roses to smell, dandelions and clover have very nice
aroma.
- The slower you walk, the more you can enjoy the earth under your feet,
the sun on your fur, and the air that you breathe.
- Good hearing is not necessarily an attribute; sometimes you know more
about a person, or a dog, by listening with your heart.
- Take every opportunity you get to roll in the tall grass; more IS
better.
- If the sun is shining, bask in it; if there are
clouds, imagine; if there is wind, let it ruffle your fur; if
there is rain, step in every puddle; if there are people around,
let them pet you all they want- remember that dog love is not
limited by size or volume.
- In all ways, always be a Lady.
- Be Hudson |
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Coconut Garner waiting for Shawn & Robin
since 09/30/2007
My little girl Coconut passed away Sunday morning.
As you all know she hasn't been doing good the past few weeks but it
was very peaceful when it happened. Robin handed her over to me when
I got there this morning and we went to her favorite spot "the
recliner" and within five minutes she stretched out, licked my
finger (which was always her way to give me the seal of approval)
and let me know it was time to go. Coconut had 16 wonderful years
with us and was the staple of our fur children and she ruled the
roost. She had many nicknames and would answer them all. Woobie, The
Queen, Little Bit, Boo, Spitfire and Pee pot just to name a few. She
had many adventures also. Camping buddy in the Smokies and Fall
Creek Falls, Experienced Canoe paddler and her favorite was riding
the cats in the house by jumping off the couch and later coming back
in the living room with a wad of cat hair in her mouth (hence the
Spitfire name). Words cannot express how deeply this two and half
pound dog affected our lives but just knowing that she had a fun
filled life with us will help us through. |
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Katie the Dachshund
Dickens Talilu Kate Nickleby UDX RE NAP AJP
Waiting with Lucie for Holly, Stella, and Jenny since September
2007 |
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Sachi Paturalski
waiting for Lizetta, George,
Becca,
Georgia,
and William
since September of 2007
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Boo Miller CH Choochoos Blazing Glory
waiting for Nancy & Mike
since 4/21/2006
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Montana Newton
waiting for Steve
since 2006
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Rudy Markham waiting for Bill & Gail
since 2005 |
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