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.
"We shall find peace. We shall hear angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds.”
Chekov
"Heather"
Claybrook Galena
"No love, no friendship, can cross the path of our destiny without leaving some mark on it forever."
- Francois Mocuriac
"Zippy"
With Zippy, one phrase comes to mind…a boy and his dog. Zippy was devoted to his boy and his boy was devoted to him. He truly was a beautiful dog, inside and out . . . gorgeous, gentle, happy and devoted, and always ready for a game (especially if it involved a squeaky toy!) Zippy has left us way too early and very suddenly. He leaves a huge void in our family and in our hearts. The house just isn’t the same without his presence, his love, and his sense of humor. We will forever miss him.
"Smokey"
CH Claybrook Mist of Tova
March 1998 - Feb. 2010
Smokey was the "perfect dog" in every way. He was full of love, devotion and kindness. Everyone who knew him loved him. And he never met a dog he didn't like. He left us suddenly and took a piece of our hearts with him. We feel honored and privileged to have known him and felt his great love. We will love him forever.
"Zoey"
U-CDX Windsprite Snowy Gold Filigree, GCG
December 9,1991 - December 9, 2007
Zoey introduced me (and many others!) to this wonderful breed. She was described by a friend of mine as "scary smart" because we were so in tune with one another. She was the sweetest dog that I have ever owned, and literally would not have hurt a fly! She was a great Frisbee dog and most importantly an absolute wonderful friend.
"Tina"
CH Santana's Wildest Dreams MAD JM RM EAC EJC EGC
June 3, 1997 - April 16, 2004
She was one in a lifetime. She had it all - beauty, brains, talent, and a generous, loving spirit. And she did it all . . . with style, grace, and enthusiasm (and a sense a humor!) She was a friend, a soulmate, a teacher, an ambassador, an angel. Perfection every day of her life and beyond.
