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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, someone who was 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 begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group,
flying over the green grass, 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 those trusting eyes, so
long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart. Then you
cross the Rainbow Bridge together...
*Author Unknown* |
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Animals Who Have Crossed the
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The Bridge
Dedicated warmly to special people like Peggy, who
have in their hearts the desire to help, when others choose to look
away...
- D.K., Webmistress-
Unlike most days at Rainbow Bridge ...
This day dawned cold and gray, damp as a swamp and as dismal
as could be imagined.
All of the recent arrivals had no idea what to think, as they had
never experienced a day like this before.
But the animals who had been waiting for their beloved people knew
exactly what was going on and started to gather at the pathway
leading to The Bridge to watch.
It wasn't long before an elderly animal came into view, head hung
low and tail dragging. The other animals, the ones who had been
there for a while, knew what his story was right away, for they had
seen this happen far too often.
He approached slowly, obviously in great emotional pain, but with no
sign of injury or illness. Unlike all of the other animals waiting
at The Bridge, this animal had not been restored to youth and made
healthy and vigorous again.
As he walked toward The Bridge, he watched all of the other animals
watching him. He knew he was out of place here and the sooner he
could cross over, the happier he would be.
But, alas, as he approached The Bridge, his way was barred by the
appearance of an Angel who apologized, but told him that he would
not be able to pass. Only those animals who were with their people
could pass over Rainbow Bridge.
With no place else to turn to, the elderly animal turned towards the
fields before The Bridge and saw a group of other animals like
himself, also elderly and infirm. They weren't playing, but rather
simply lying on the green grass, forlornly staring out at the
pathway leading to The Bridge,
And so, he took his place among them, watching the pathway and
waiting.
One of the newest arrivals at The Bridge didn't understand
what he had just witnessed and asked one of the animals that had
been there for a while to explain it to him.
"You see, that poor animal was a rescue. He was turned in to rescue
just as you see him now, an older animal with his fur graying and
his eyes clouding. He never made it out of rescue and passed on with
only the love of his rescuer to comfort him as he left his earthly
existence. Because he had no family to give his love to, he has no
one to escort him across The Bridge."
The first animal thought about this for a minute and then asked, "So
what will happen now?" As he was about to receive his answer, the
clouds suddenly parted and the gloom lifted.
Approaching The Bridge could be seen a single person and among the
older animals, a whole group was suddenly bathed in a golden light
and they were all young and healthy again, just as they were in the
prime of life. "Watch, and see.", said the second animal.
A second group of animals from those waiting came to the pathway and
bowed low as the person neared.
At each bowed head, the person offered a pat on the head or a
scratch behind the ears. The newly restored animals fell into line
and followed him towards The Bridge. They all crossed The Bridge
together.
"What happened?"
"That was a rescuer. The animals you saw bowing in respect were
those who found new homes because of his work. They will cross when
their new families arrive."
"Those you saw restored were those who never found homes. When a
rescuer arrives, they are allowed to perform one, final act of
rescue. They are allowed to escort those poor animals that they
couldn't place on earth across-"The Rainbow Bridge."
Author Unknown |
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Animals Who Are Waiting To Cross
The Bridge
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Dolly
1990-2003
Dolly was finally released from being confined to a room for
2 years of her life, and spent her last 3 years at Indian Creek Sanctuary.
Sadly Dolly had to
be put to sleep.
She had developed a huge lump on her side, and when we had it
checked out we discovered she had cancer of the liver and
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Freddie
1 1/2 Years Old
Freddie was brought to animal control and rescued by Monroe
County Spay Neuter Foundation; however, when checked he tested
positive for Heartworm. MCSNF asked Indian Creek Sanctuary to
foster Freddie while he was received Heartworm treatment.
Freddie made it through the treatments very well;
unfortunately, there was apparently more damage than any of us
realized, and Freddie went to the Bridge on August 16, 2005. |
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Ebony
Approx. 5 Years Old
Ebony was a black Dwarf Netherland bunny. She was surrendered
to Indian Creek Sanctuary because she was not show quality. In
November of 2004, she developed an eye infection that even a
specialist was unable to cure. After 9 months and over $1,000,
she was humanely euthanized. |
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Bricky aka Nana
2001 - October 20, 2005
Nana came to us only a few days ago, she came from the Humane
Society. Nana was neglected, chained to a tree with little
human company. She came to Indian Creek Sanctuary in hopes of
a new life and family. She was found to have hip dysphasia and
was in great pain. |
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Black Velvet
October 29, 2005 - November 30, 2005
These sweet babies came to us from a horrible situation, we
had hoped they would have stayed longer. |
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Bacardi
October 29, 2005 - November 30, 2005
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Daiquiri
October 29, 2005 - December 1, 2005 |
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Cuervo
October 29, 2005 - December 1, 2005 |
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