The Story
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.... Author unknown...

Betty-Jo
Betty-Jo came to us pregnant from Northern FL. After a week she delivered 9 beautiful puppies named Banjo, Bingo, BJ, Blaze, Bliss, Buttons, Boots, Buzz and Bandit. Betty-Jo was a sweet dog that, although big, thought she was a lapdog and would often climb in your lap and take a nap. When the pups were almost a month old they began to show signs of distemper and had to be put down. Betty-Jo also started to show symptoms and was subsequently tested. When the test came back positive, we knew she had to be put down also. It had to be done in order for her not to suffer. My family is very sad, but we would never have wanted the disease to progress to the painful end that it could have. Now Betty-Jo is with her puppies in Heaven. She really missed them when I had to take them away. We will never forget the experience of having her in our lives. We will always love and miss you Betty-Jo! Ruth, Shelby and Andrew

Champ
Sweet, sweet Champ. All of us who had the great pleasure to have met you thank God for bringing you into our lives. Peace and comfort to you now that you are in heaven. God Bless!

Chaviv
You weren't "my friend" for very long. I didn't even want to name you, because I was sure you were on your way to doggie heaven. You were a sweet little thing. Two more of your brothers have joined you. I hope you enjoy yourselves there more than you could here.

Ford
Til we meet again.