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... 

We have dedicated this page for our special little friends that have had to take the trip over the rainbow.  Here are their stories.  We will always miss them and their love that they gave us from the day we rescued them.

Our dogs leave their foot prints across our hearts forever.

Gunner

Sweet little Gunner. We did not get a chance to know him, he was only with us for 3 days. He was only 3 months old, when we rescued him. He was looked at by a vet in another state who said he was having grand maul seizures, gave him medication for the transport. We took him in on a Sunday. He seemed fine and a happy little boy, but was having a couple of very mild seizures that day. We had meds long enough to get first available vet appointment which was Tuesday morning. Gunner was diagnosed with a brain stem injury that would never repair itself and that all that will happen at this point would he would go down hill daily and that there was absolutely no quality of life for him. 

Even though we did not get to know Gunner, he is our special little boy and we think of him all the time.

Betty Boop

What a very sweet little girl. Betty Boop was rescued right after her owner threw her out a car window. She was lucky she only received a scrape on her nose. She had several things wrong with her. We treated her for each one. But, her little body just couldn't take it any more. 

Her personality was wonderful, she would play with the other dogs that played gently. She did a little dance every time we would come home and she was always glad to see us. She would stand at the back door and bark this little bark to let you know she wanted to go outside, she would not use the doggie door to go out, but she would use it to come in. She was a very sweet and loving dog.

Maggie Mae 

Tiny Maggie Mae what a sweet, shy girl who only wanted a safe and warm place where she could be loved. Maggie came to us with a herniated spline. She had major surgery to correct this, but her heart just wasn't strong enough for the long recovery. She did wonderfully for three weeks, we were starting to feel she was on her way to recovery, but she just couldn't do it anymore. She fought a very strong battle. She was the boss of her home and made sure everyone knew it. Her crate was her safe zone and everyone knew not to bother her when she was in it. Her playful growl and her warm kisses are sure going to be missed.

 

Jessie James

When Jesse came to us he claimed the toy basket in the corner for his bed.  He seemed to be content to lie in the basket surrounded by playthings, but didn’t have the energy to play with them.  He was only with us for a week; wish we had more time to let him know he was in a safe place and loved. 

Jesse had a hard life, and his heart just couldn’t take the strain… 

 

Elly Mae

What a sweet little girl.  Elly Mae was one of our two very first rescues for CSDR.  She was a puppy mill dog.  She came to us a very scared little girl and would never leave the side of Thumbalina.  She was with us to a little over two years and spent the time on a very soft pillow and blankets in the living room making sure that no other little one would get near Thumbalina.  In the last six months, Elly Mae was finally starting to show us her personality and oh what a love she was.  Elly Mae past away in her sleep.  Elly thank you for coming into our lives, you are surely missed.

 

Reese

Reese was surrendered to CSDR when his first owner found that she could not reliably give him his seizure medicine twice a day. His transport/temp foster Mom fell in love with him the first day they met. He was 10 months old when it was discovered he had multiple heart problems. He was a happy, curious, sweet boy and soon learned to slow down when he got short of breath. He was very smart and quickly took to life at his new home. He loved/put up with his two older sisters, Wishes and Cocoa Puff. He loved to sleep in the sun. He loved his sock monkey, and he was his Mom's best friend. He lived each day to the fullest, never wasting time to feel sorry for himself. He met most of the people and dogs in CSDR at a Dog Rally at the Arvada West Dog Park in Sept. of 2007. He was 1 yr and 1 month old when his little heart finally gave out and he went ahead to the Rainbow Bridge. He was a ray of sunshine to everyone who met him, he was loved by a large extended family and friends alike, and he will never be forgotten.