RAINBOW BRIDGE

With sad hearts and fond memories of our beloved pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge…

When one of our beloved pets pass away, that pet goes to a place called 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. 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 together you and your special pet(s) cross the Rainbow Bridge.

#335 Sadie

Sadie GSRNE #335 est. 2005 - 12/20/2015  Click for more photos  Password: Sadie    Adopted: March 17, 2012 Sadie has a condition known as SARDS and had gone blind before we brought her into GSRNE. Her owner had divorced, lost her business, and was losing her home when she contacted us about Sadie. Sadie was adopted by Gail and Barbara on March 17, 2012. They gave her an amazingly good life. Sadie was a lovely dog-- very sweet.  She had so much love in her life. We are so glad we had a...

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#334 Ember

“If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart. I'll stay there forever.” It is with great sadness that we announce that Ember, GSRNE #334 has crossed the bridge…. Ember came into GSRNE with her 2 little-mates sisters when they were 4 months old, a long with their Mom, and two 10 month old brothers.  She would have been 12 years old this July.  Ember was the perfect family dog that was very much loved… Rest easy beautiful Ember, your GSRNE family loves...

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#334 Ember

I ONLY WANTED YOU They say memories are golden well maybe that is true. I never wanted memories, I only wanted you. A million times I needed you, a million times I cried. If love alone could have saved you you never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place no one could ever fill. If tears could build a stairway and heartache make a lane, I’d walk the path to heaven and bring you back again. Our family chain is broken, and nothing...

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#329 Sheldon

Sheldon GSRNE #329 2007? - 5/27/15  We are so sad to report that Sheldon has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.  He had stopped eating and drinking and he started peeing in the house, so his owner took him to the vet. They found a large tumor on his spleen, and they said that operating to remove the tumor would probably only extend his life a couple of months. It was decided that the kindest thing was to put him to sleep without prolonging his suffering. Sheldon was a very friendly, sweet boy. He...

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#327 Mona

Mona GSRNE #327 2002 - 2016   Adopted December 3, 2011   Click for more photos of Mona     I write with the sad news of Mona's passing. She had a wonderful life with me, my only complaint was that it was only five years--way too short a time to spend with such a sweet girl. She and I had many medical challenges over her last 15 months, but we also had many joys. It was very sad to let her go....

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#324 Bishop

Bishop GSRNE #324 6/1/2007 - 5/7/2016   Bishop was adopted in July 2011.  He was 4 years old then, having just celebrated his birthday on June 1st.  From the moment he set a paw in our home, we fell in love with him.  We took him everywhere dogs were allowed, and he was a true companion.  He loved going anywhere in the car (even to the vet), but especially for ice cream--yum!  We also took him to obedience training where he received his CGS.  His trips to the local nursing home brought...

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#319 Kurt

Kurt GSRNE #319 2011 - 3/15/2019    Click for more photos of Kurt Password: Kurt    With heavy hearts we had to say goodbye to our sweet goofy boy Kurt. He had started to lose function of his back legs which quickly led to his bowels and bladder no longer working. Kurt joined our family as a foster needing special treatment, and who eventually earned the nickname "Moose" due to his large size. Before being dropped off at the original shelter, he had suffered from a poorly healed...

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#313 Lady

Lady GSRNE #313 2007 - 8/21/14    It is with very heavy hearts that Patty and I must inform you and the GSRNE family that Lady, GSRNE #313, passed away peacefully Thursday 8/21/14. She crossed the Rainbow Bridge after a far to short 4.5 years with us, but she filled those years with joy. Her transformation from a timid and shy girl to a confident, social "unofficial" ambassador for all the great work the GSRNE volunteers do for our beloved dogs was remarkable. Lady's...

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#310 Sampson

Sampson GSRNE #310 Adopted on February 21, 2011  Sampson has crossed the bridge and is now playing soccer, his favorite pastime, with those who greeted him there. See below for Sampson's note to GSRNE about his adoption and the happy times he had.  Dear Friends at GSRNE,  Well, it's been almost five months since I've found my new home. I've been pretty darn busy, but I thought I'd take a few minutes break from my duties of squirrel watching and keeping track of my people to let...

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#306 Cutter

Cutter GSRNE #306 2003 - 7/02/2017   Click for more photos of Cutter Password: Cutter We are so saddened to hear that Cutter crossed the Bridge on July 2nd, at almost 14 years of age, after fighting a long and valiant battle with degenerative myelopathy. Cutter had many fears when the Vissers first took him in, and with their love, he conquered them all. RIP, dear boy.   Here is Cutter's story: We entered the local pet store and he paused at the entrance to savor the many smells. He...

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