RAINBOW BRIDGE

'There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass.
When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. All the animals who have 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. Her bright eyes are intent; her eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly she begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, her legs carrying her faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion. 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 the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.'
When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. All the animals who have 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. Her bright eyes are intent; her eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly she begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, her legs carrying her faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion. 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 the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.'

"Bidgee" 11.9.2002 -11.2.2009
Our little fighter, if they had an Olympic sport for dogs with tenacity, toughness and the will to go on in the darkest days, you would have been a world champion.
You gave us so much joy for your short time with us and bonded seamlessly with Buddy and Jess. You have become our inspiration and we will never forget your spirit and passion in everything you did. Your love was boundless as was ours for you.
You were a rare and special dog and honoured us every day of your short life.
We love you our precious little fighter.
Our little fighter, if they had an Olympic sport for dogs with tenacity, toughness and the will to go on in the darkest days, you would have been a world champion.
You gave us so much joy for your short time with us and bonded seamlessly with Buddy and Jess. You have become our inspiration and we will never forget your spirit and passion in everything you did. Your love was boundless as was ours for you.
You were a rare and special dog and honoured us every day of your short life.
We love you our precious little fighter.

"Jess" 10.10.1999 - 22.4.2014
Our darling Jess who left us on the 22 April 2014. You left a heartbroken Buddy to go on without you but gave us a lifetime of memories for your 14 and a bit years on earth.
You were protector, mother figure and unofficial guard dog for all the Border Collies and mountains of foster dogs that passed on through. You were one of
a kind and so very special.
We love you and miss you everyday

"Buddy" 24.11.1998 - 29.11.2014
And the world changed again for us on 29 November 2014 when we lost our ‘Old Man'.
16 years of love, laughter, loyalty and unbridled joy. Buddy you were the one that started our love for the breed of the Border Collie. You may have left us physically but you have remained in spirit with your pals Jess and Bidgee and given us
amazing memories that can’t be replicated. The yard seems empty without you
Buddy boy.
R.I.P Old Man, we love you so much.
And the world changed again for us on 29 November 2014 when we lost our ‘Old Man'.
16 years of love, laughter, loyalty and unbridled joy. Buddy you were the one that started our love for the breed of the Border Collie. You may have left us physically but you have remained in spirit with your pals Jess and Bidgee and given us
amazing memories that can’t be replicated. The yard seems empty without you
Buddy boy.
R.I.P Old Man, we love you so much.