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.... 

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Josie (aka Josephine) crossed the Bridge on November 9, 2009.  She was my faithful companion for 19 1/2 years.  She was with me most of my adult life, providing comfort during the bad times and enjoying the good times.  She put up a good fight against renal failure for over a year, but liver problems snuck up.  Katie nursed her through her final weekend, and Peter, Katie and I were all with her as she crossed the Rainbow Bridge.  We love you and miss you Josapuss...

On June 25, 2008, we said good-bye to Kittara.  KittKat touched many people with her sweet dispositon.  She is now with her first owner and her children.

On December 14, 2007, we said goodbye to Tabitha.   It was her time to cross over the Rainbow Bridge to a place with no pain or discomfort.  We miss you Tabby-cat.

On September 13, 2011 Spook was MIA at breakfast time.  He still did not show up by dinner or breakfast the next morning.  We thought he may have been out exploring and accidentally gotten locked in a shed or garage.  We found out about 2 weeks later from one of the neighbors that a solid black cat had been hit on the road behind us.  We had tried to keep Spook indoors to prevent such a tragedy, but he would do just about anything - including jumping out a 2nd floor window - to remain a free roaming cat.  He had a short life, but he was happy with it.

FOSTER CATS

Denny, our wonderful, personable smoosh-face, crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on February 12, 2011.  His sweet personality will be sorely missed.

We lost Ebby on January 16, 2010. He was happy and content in the cabin until his time came to cross the bridge to the perpetual meadows.

Corky was called home on 6 Aug 2008.  He made his way home to the back porch with his companion, Muffin, before he crossed the bridge.

Princess Misty Grayce crossed the Rainbow Bridge on November 25, 2011.  She had recently been adopted after 3 1/2 years as a foster by a wonderful lady who gave Misty a quiet, peaceful home and lots of love and attention for her remaining time on earth. 

OTHER SPECIAL CATS

Tiger Brutsch crossed the Rainbow Bridge on December 9, 2011.  This beautiful bog boy put up an admirable fight against diabetes and cancer before leaving for the green pastures.