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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Boo (Jackson)

On May 17, 2018, our beloved Boo (Jackson) passed away in his home, comforted by his mom, dad, and 3 canine siblings. Boo, a handsome, sturdy basset-lab mix, encompassed the best of both breeds - he could be demanding, playful, gentle, affectionate, and scary strong. He was diagnosed with a cancerous growth on his spleen this past January. He was rushed to the animal hospital, where he had emergency surgery followed by 5 rounds of chemo. Unfortunately, this is a particularly aggressive cancer.

Boo was an owner-surrender with heartworm from South Carolina. We adopted him in January 2014 and we cannot thank TSBHR enough for treating him back to health. He was the joy of our lives from the day we brought him home, although getting used to living in a house and getting up after 5AM was a for him challenge at first. Our hearts are broken and we see him everywhere from hunting for rabbits in the yard to asleep on the couch. We love you, Boo. More than you will ever know.

Brian & Josephine Philippi & Tony, Sophia and Gabe




Bailey Blu

This is Bailey. We've had her since  she was about 2 years old. Bailey was a part of our family for about 9 years and was loved so much. 
On July 25 2018 we had to let her cross the bridge. 

WATCH OVER US Bailey, mommy and daddy miss and loved you so much.




Ralphie

My wife and I adopted Ralphie for you'll in October 2016. from day one he was our layed back boy. He was our big lovey couch potato. He was just happy to be on the couch or in a chair just being part of the family. He was our Eyeore.... Ralphie was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure in late July of 2018 and on August 11th Ralphie was filling up with fluids and was laboring with his breathing. My wife and I had to make the worse decision on letting our Ralphie go.... We miss our Ralphie and his sweet loving personality.....




Rosco
We adopted Rosco in September 2015... My wife Debbie and I picked him up in the Harrisburg area and when we first met him he was so shy and scared... It took him a few days to warm up to us but after a days and became my best buddy, my chair buddy and couch buddy..... I started calling him lil buddy since he became my best friend...in early August 2018 he was diagnosed with a herniated disc between his 2nd and 3rd. He was in much pain so we decided to try surgery. He got through the surgery but never made it back to were he was conscious. He passed on August 7th at the age of 5.... We love you Rosco and there isn't a hour that we don't think of you....


Arfur

Arfur came to us from TSBHR in October of 2005. He was a challenge as he came with many issues. With a lot of love and socialization, he became, in time, a wonderful host to his own picnic every year for bassets and people. He traveled easily and love to go in the car. From grumpy and fearful, he became a smooshy and lovable boy, with a unique personality. He adored his humans, but especially his mama. He wrote songs and put them in a book to benefit Tri State. He gave us years of joy and laughter, our big lovable clown. He has left a big hole in our hearts here at Camp Arfur. We are so grateful he came into our lives and changed us forever. April 14, 2018 he left us. He will be forever missed. 


​Arfur T. Leadbottom, loved by Beth and Bill Howering and hundreds of others.​

 



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