GUARDIAN ANGELS
We know we can't keep them with us forever, but we don't have to forget about them when they're gone. Many believe they wait for us at a place called 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 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.
You can then cross the Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown"
Gone But Not Forgotten
Buddy, a 1 year 3 month old Blonde Cocker Spaniel, came into our home & hearts on Feb. 2, 1991.
We first learned about Buddy through a "Dog of the Week Article" that was placed in the Morning Call by
"Animals in Distress" our local no-kill shelter. We were among 13 families that were interested in
his adoption & we were selected to have him become a member of our family.
Buddy was an outgoing Cocker that became a wonderful family member getting along with all the other dogs & cats
in our home. He loved people, children and the attention he received. He was known as the "Cocker Spaniel with the Tail"
(which by the way many did not notice).
At the age of eleven he passed the Canine Good Citizen & Therapy Dog Tests. Buddy became a Therapy Dog in October 2001
and joined the GLTD chapter of TDI. He received his TDIA in May of 2002 and his TDIAOV in Dec. 2003.
Buddy was diagnosed with Cushing's Disease in March 2004 and did well on drug therapy until early Aug. when an agreessive
form of cancer was found. He passed away on Tuesday evening, Sept. 7, 2004. Buddy would have turned fifteen in October.
He will be missed by the many locations and people he visited, by his constant companion - Jake, our other cocker, and by us.
He is now in a better place and free of the pain during his last days. We know that he will be waiting
at the Rainbow Bridge for us with that ever wagging Cocker Tail.
Saddened by his loss, Dawn & Len Sonntag, Jake, Hershey & Cookie.
Forever in our Hearts.
Jetta's Mom & Dad would like you to read this story.
Please click on Jetta and her Mom's photo to read about Jetta's untimely departure to Rainbow Bridge.
Always a gentleman, Always a riddle, Forever loved....
"Emmitt came into my life one year ago, at the age of four. He was very sad to leave his old home. I spent most of the past year trying to please and comfort him.
He was always a gentleman. He was always polite in his dealings with humans and other dogs. He had beauty and elegance. His beauty was breath-taking to me. I never tired of watching him, both at rest and on the move.
He was very reserved and always a riddle to me. He had a great sense of mischief and was very intelligent - pretty much always getting his own way.
Emmitt had just started to enjoy himself. He loved being held and stroked so he was great as a Therapy Dog. His friends at Kids Peace miss him. He really loved seeing his new dog friends during his visits.
Emmitt's death left a huge hole in my heart. He is dearly missed by all who knew him.
Much thanks to all of you, who made his loss a little more bearable. Your calls, cards, support and friendship have been greatly appreciated."
Deb
Freebie was a stray, Siberian Husky, who came and laid in our yard one day, back in May 1989. We tried for weeks to find her owners, but no one seemed to have lost her,
so we decided to keep her as our own., hence she got the name Freebie. We are so glad that we made that decision because Freebie was a very special dog.
Freebie had been doing some therapy dog visits, on her own, but then passed the Canine Good Citizen Test in May 1998 and joined the Greater Lehigh Therapy Dogs chapter of Therapy Dogs International, Flanders, N.J.
Now, Freebie could make her visits with other dogs and it was a lot of fun. She loved going on her Therapy Dog visits and visiting with the people (and her other Therapy Dog buddies). She made so many people very happy.
Some of the people, who were afraid of dogs, came to love Freebie very much and looked forward to seeing her the following visits. Freebie visited Atria (Bethlehem), Sacred Heart (Northampton), Moravian Hall Square
(Nazareth), Country Meadows (Bethlehem), Westminster, (Allentown),
Whitehall Manor (Whitehall) and (Good Shepherd (Allentown and Bethlehem). Freebie also made special visits to a young child with cancer and other
individual visits and events as requested. Freebie earned her TDIA (Therapy Dog Int'l Active Volunteer) Certificate of Achievement in 2001 for accumulating 50 Therapy Dog Visits and she then went on to receive her
Certificate of Achievement for accumulating 150 Therapy Dog Visits, which made her a TDIAOV (Therapy Dog Int'l Active Outstanding Volunteer). She was an outstanding dog.
Freebie was also, a public relations dog for Animals In Distress for many years. Freebie was always at the benefit WAEB Baseball Game, at the Moore Township Recreation Fields, and at Nazareth Days for Animals in Distress.
She made MANY people very happy.
Freebie passed away on October, 6, 2002 at the age of 13 1/2 years old ( we think - remember she was a stray ). We are saddened by her loss to cancer and she will be greatly missed.
We loved Freebie so much that back in 1999 we adopted another Siberian Husky, named Keila, who came to us from Animals In Distress. She is approximately 4 1/2 years old and she too, is a Therapy Dog.
Freebie took Keila in and taught her everything, very well. We three miss Freebie very much but we know she is in a better place and now has no pain; and someday we will all meet at the Rainbow Bridge.
Saddened by her loss,
Beverly & Denny Repsher and Keila
Jake "Mann"...oh how you are missed but your spirit and legacy will live on. You touched so many lives in your short 5 1/2 years...to many to count. You left this world with pride and dignity. Because of you,
Gretta and I will carry on with your spirit in our hearts.
You are at peace....God knows you deserve a rest.
I LOVE you Jacob Son.
Jake our gentle giant. In your 3 1/2 short years you touched so many lives.
You loved everyone and everyone loved you.
You were our special boy who will live on forever in our hearts.
REST IN PEACE OUR PRECIOUS..
WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY.
Last Update: 12/07/2005
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