Rainbow Bridge

Rainbow Bridge

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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

These Greyhounds have crossed the Rainbow Bridge and will be remembered fondly by their families...

"Phil Roll" Cappuccio

"Phil Roll" Cappuccio - 5/02 - 4/22/08

Phil came into our lives after I lost my greyhound Jack in 2005. I have never seen such a big greyhound! Phil's paw took up most of my palm and Phil was 96 lbs.! Phil Roll was his racing name and boy did Phil love to eat rolls! I always told him "that is how you got your name." Phil was big, but he never knew it. He was the gentlest greyhound and the most lovable grey that I have ever seen. He loved to play tug of war, and he always won because of his size. He was also the social butterfly in the neighborhhod and would always have to stop and say "Hi" to everyone. I never heard Phil bark or growl.

I was blessed with and by Phil for a little over 3 yrs. Phil was an all black grey. He developed a limp and then some swelling in his front leg. I took him to the vet, and we thought that maybe Phil had Lyme disease. The Vet took an X-Ray and when he came back into the examining room he said, " I have some bad news for you", Phil has Osteosarcoma. I was devestated. How could my ever so healthy and strong Phil have this? The Vet put Phil on pain medication and a medication for swelling and basically sent us home with little time left. Phil ended up with the leg breaking and the Vet said that it would never heal. I had to make the hardest decision to let Phil go free and pass over to Rainbow Bridge. He has left a void in my heart and home.

I know that my precious Phil is in no more pain, and he is now with my other greys, JJ, Jack and Gary. Take care of him boys and Phil run like the wind on Rainbow Bridge because now you are not in anymore pain and you are perfect!

I will always remember you and love you!

Mama, Ellen, Frank, Yolanda, and your brother Red.

Gary Cappuccio 8/97-9/07

I got Gary at a greyhound picnic in 2001. He was a welcome addition to my other 2 greys. Gary had separation anxiety, but after some TLC he got over it. Gary was a beautiful boy, standing tall and proud. He was truly a couch potato and you could always find him either there or on our bed. He was a dog who showed many emotions. In 2005 when my Jack passed away, Gary took it so hard.

Gary was 10 yrs. old in August and shortly after that he got sick. I took him to the Vet, but after putting him on medication he got no better. I could not let him go! I have often said that I have been blessed with Gary and by Gary.

He passed over to Rainbow Bridge on September 1, 2007. I will always love him and miss him. Go my beautiful boy and run like the wind with Jack. You have no more pain and you are perfect now!

Love, Mama, Ellen, Frank and Yolanda

Jack Cappuccio 3/93 - 1/8/05

I don't have a picture of my Jack, but I got Jack in 1997 right from the racetrack. From the minute I got Jack he never took his eyes off of me. I took Jack everywhere I went and we became best friends. People say that when you adopt a greyhound that you save a dog's life. I tell them that Jack was a blessing to me. After going to various greyhound picnics I had adopted 2 more greyhounds, Red and Gary. Jack was definitely the Alpha dog. He always kept the other 2 in line. Jack talked to me with his eyes. He was getting up in age and I would say to him "Jack what am I going to do when you leave me"? Jack's health started failing, and after many trips to the Vet, I finally had to let him go on January 8, 2005. I had such a hard time letting my Jack go. He would have been 12 yrs. old in March 2005. I was blessed with and by Jack. When he passed away a little part of me left also. I know Jack isn't here physically, but I know he is with me spiritually all the time.

Perdue - 4/16/98 - 5/30/09

Dearest Perdue aka Duzzie,

Our great world traveler! Born in Ireland and you raced in Spain for 3 great years, the top racer in your class. Then you became a hunting dog in Belgium, but obviously didn’t like that so you ran away. Only to be found by a little girl in the streets. Luckily that was my niece. That’s how you got your name-Perdue means” Lost” in French. You were adopted into the Terwilliger family and moved to the US. We fell in love with you the minute we met you. So when we were asked to adopt you when your family moved again to Korea; we immediately said YES. From the moment you came to live with us we knew you were a wonderful part of our family. You were a good dog; so loyal and loving. You never left my side. I miss your cold nose nudging me to give you some lovins and your startling one “woof” for us to fluff your blankets in your bed, to cover you up or to get you treats. You never ceased to amaze us at your CSI qualities to get into something the minute we left the house…bread being your favorite. Your ability to open and close doors was quite amazing too. I’ll never forget the day I came home and found you in your bed with a whole jar of peanut butter licked all the way down as far as your nose could get. As the years went on we could see you starting to get old. Your body just could not keep up with your spirit. It was so hard to let you go, but I know now you are not in pain and now resting in peace. Hope you always know how much you are loved.

Love Momma, Dad, Sara, and Grandma’s

Sugar (Y KNOT SUGAR)

Sugar (Y KNOT SUGAR) 9/94 - 3/09

Sugar was exactly what her name implied; she was a sweet, sweet dog and her presence was always welcome, wherever she was. She left us at age 14 1/2 and tho' she'd only been with us for six years, she was so much a part of our lives that I know we'll continue to include her in our daily lives for a long time. Originally a foster girl, Sugie put herself in Dick's pocket, following him everywhere and constantly touching him with her paw or her chin. She left him no choice but to make her a Waddell and we all got the best of each other. We were sure at times that she was channeling our old Suzi - Yoda ears and the wind in her face - but she drew the line at riding in the rickshaw. Not for her. She lost her voice in August of 2007 after LP surgery, but made up for it with meaningful facial expressions, foot stomping, head butts and nose pokes. We miss you, Sugie Woogie; you will always be our beloved character actress pup.

Nancy and Dick Waddell