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

In Loving Memory of:

"I'm Tickled Pink" (PINKY)

2/5/71 - 2/15/98

"FOREVER PINKY"
by Arleen Rooney

Vital signs became critical and tests to seek
Inconclusive causes and conditions became bleak
You grew very tired and your heart was so weak

You gave permission for me to let you go
I trusted in my heart you would let me know
Ten days short of age twenty-seven
You chose to leave and go to heaven

You were ready to journey to a new realm
Where no saddle, bridle, bit or rein need overwhelm
Your free exuberant spirit could soar
Vibrant, shining and clear, fettered no more

Appy of the plains - shine in the sun
Kick up your heels, whinny, go and run

Great Spirit sets you free
But look back and see me
In earthbound's continued sojourn
Pinky in spirit sometime do return

When into the sunset I stride
Meet me on the far distant side
Then once more together we'll ride

No further partings to end
Arleen and Pinky best friends

   Pinky, Arleen and Cassidy.
 Good memories.

 "Cassidys Grandslam" (Cassidy)
 Appaloosa Gelding
Dam: I'm Tickled Pink (Pinky)
 Sire: Butch Cassidy Jr.
Half Brother to: Rhapsody in Pink (Joleen)

3/8/81 - 2/24/00

The sun shines where the heart is
The spirit is where the warmth is
All that is gone is just a step away
Into a new day

We are only guests upon this mortal earth
It is towards heaven we will find our full birth
This is a journey rough and tough
For human and creature
But God made us all
and He loves us so much

Journey not alone
for spirits will be with you
as you travel into eternity
my dear Cassidy
I treasure our close ties
from birth until passing
into the new divide

I cry now because my spirit is weak
I know that I shall miss you very much
I trust that you will be
with your mother, Pinky
Who passed away two years ago this month

Cassidy’s little smile, his comical ways
Will be with me for the rest of my earthly days
I know not why he must go so young
I only know that I must judge
that it is time for him to go

Dear little boy who grew to be so big
He was a sweetheart from the beginning
He was the best of the best
And he always did win
When shown in halter he did his fair share
When he was shown under saddle
None could compare
He was a good trail horse in his younger days
Until arthritis and lameness took away his best days

I love you so much Cassidy
I don’t know what to say
Parting from you is more then I can bear
But what can I do, I must do what is right
And in my heart I feel it is so
To let you go

~Arleen Rooney~
2/24/00

A Reflection

Gray skies match my eyes
As I stare into space
Thinking of how
I’ll ever fill your space
Here on earth
Cassidy, Cassidy

I love you so
I raised you from a newborn
And had I known what I know now
I would still have done it anyway
We have shared so many wonderful experiences together
I love you so much Cassidy,
I love you so much

~Arleen Rooney~
2/24/00

Colonel Duffy Mac Duff

1984 - 9/17/99

"ABOVE AND BEYOND"

Is that a bark in the wind?
As you travel another plain
Free from any discomfort
Young and carefree again

Be a guide to us below
When we travel rough trails
Gently nudge us as should we falter
Dealing with life's travails

You were a dog to share
Your loyalty for 15 years
A heart so open for caring
Corgi personality so endearing

As you traverse the heavens in spirit
Keep an ear turned and eye open
For human and canine buddies here earthbound
Ian is with you now and eventually
The others will too abound

IAN

3/17/88 - 11/4/98

"REST IN PEACE"

Wishful thinking, I think not
In heaven Ian now resides
Ian's love encompassed all he met
He touched many hearts, they shall not forget
Rest and be content, my Pembroke Prince
Until we meet and part no more.

RICOLA

1983 - 6/30/97

"RECALLING RICOLA"

Now with angel wings
You can see and do marvelous things
Eternity's bridge has been crossed
Mortal life's cares are lost

Nearly four years in our midst
You touched many hearts
With your doe shaped eyes
Stare them down looks and huge Corgi ears

As senior years progressed you held your own
Though arthritis prone
Peanut butter biscuits your favorite treat
Literally caused you to walk on your hind feet

Time finally ran its course
You had to leave us
As life's systems shut down
In dignity you left

As your eyes closed
And your spirit flew
I felt paw reach out to hand
Until we stand
On eternity's bridge one more time

"JACOB"

Diabetes and blindness
Came to you at age 12
You never swerved
In your independence
Trooper that you were

Nearly two years
We shared
A caregiver status

You were and are
My inspiration
Left for the Bridge

Ginnie the Jindo
 11/17/99

On the street
Tired and ill
Dog bite wounds
Broken jaw

You came to me
Asking for relief
I read your heart
and led you to
the Bridge


The Life of Riley
     7/99 - 3/6/00

Far too short - only 9 months
Sad and worried eyes
Tell the abuse you underwent
Huddled in the shelter run
Alone and unsure

Worry not little Riley
You stole my heart
Away from the shelter
Into a foster home
You are not alone

So submissive, so unsure
Within a week you bloomed
Tail wagging, playful and loving
You barked a happy bark
You wagged a happy tail

Sadly your weakened system
Harbored distemper
Brave little angel
It was too much

You left for the Bridge
3/6/00 - now an angel forever

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