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 that 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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Maggie

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the loss of our sweet Maggie on September 4, 2015.  We adopted Maggie and her brother, Max in April 2013.  They were two peas in a pod, one never far from the other.  Maggie loved laying in the sunshine, bones and toys (taking every opportunity to “borrow” them from her brother), and fiercely protected the house and yard from rogue bunnies, mailmen, and dangerous neighborhood children.  Her tail spun in circles and wagged constantly whenever someone she loved would walk into the room.  She was so smart and brave.  I will forever miss her soft doggie kisses when I come home from work; the joy I would feel in watching her leap through snow drifts and sprint through the backyard into my arms; the look my husband and I would exchange at seeing her little head peeking out the window…the thousands of little things you know about your dog that no one else knows.  The silly names you call her, the snuggles on the couch.  Life isn’t fair, Maggie Moo, that you were so young and we had so little time.  I take small comfort in knowing we loved you more than anything and that we will continue to spoil your brother for all the days we are lucky enough to have him.
 
Jennifer Cordes and Michael Haag




Molly

We adopted our dear, sweet Molly from Tri-State in 2004, just a few months after buying our first home. The day that I met her at the shelter, I fell in love with her. She nuzzled up to me immediately and lifted her beefy little paw so I could rub her belly. Her favorite activities included eating, sleeping, snuggling, eating, going for walks, going for sniffs, eating, and getting lots of pets. After nearly 8 years filled with love, snuggles and belly rubs, Molly left us on Christmas Day after some respiratory distress. She was the sweetest dog and we miss her and her Basset ways already.

Lori Litchman and Dave Tavani




Mrs. Eleanor Rossevelt

Our beloved basset hound, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, The First Lady, passed away on July 1st, 2021, in the arms of her loving family members — just 2 months shy of her 16th birthday. She is survived by her cat sister Puddie, and her cousin Mr. Puddles. Rose was the definition of a gypsy who was wild, free and adventurous up until the day she crossed the Rainbow Bridge. She loved to go for rides as shotgun passenger in the car, so much so, that she would put up a fight to get out when we’d arrive at our destination, or going fishing on a boat but attributing nothing but looks and laziness, sun basking while we did the work of casting reels. She loved to be active, and was an all-around champion at being a couch potato shortly after any strenuous activity such as climbing up 3 deck steps, or running to the door when someone came to visit. Rose’s favorite meal was whatever the company around her was eating, with a follow up dessert of a Rita’s Water Ice “Pup cup.” From her days of chewing steak, stealing your lunch, and asserting herself into your popcorn or soup bowl, she showed no remorse for her love handles and chunky rolls! Roosevelt participated in the Board Waddle Parade in 2019 in her White House themed wagon pulled by her best friend Austin — the thought of WALKING the boards was just too far fetched (no pun intended) for her. From spending every waking moment of the day with us (literally - leaving her alone was a crime), to not having her has been hard — an entire community affected by her passing, including her Grandmother who died exactly 1 month after she did; her famous saying “When Rose goes, I go!” This dynamic duo will live on for as long as we can tell stories. We love you Roosevelt, may you Rest In Peace.



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