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...

Lily

We lost our dear sweet brown hound Lily yesterday. Late Friday night she woke us up when she collapsed in the hallway. We went to Animerge, at 2:00AM, who of course found nothing wrong and we took her home. By 7AM she was very distressed and we went back. By the time we got there, she was in severe cardiac failure, and nothing they did helped, it was irreversible, so we let her go.

She was the queen of our house; she was spoiled rotten!! She ruled with a velvet paw and a sharp tooth. She helped raise our puppies. She only played with RED Frisbees. She was vocal and demanding and now the house is so quiet. She had a spot to sleep in every room, and now no soft brown hound is there to hug and pet. She was only 10, and except for a little gray, had not yet begun to age. She was a racing greyhound that never saw the track; we adopted her from Greyhound Friends when she was 9 weeks old.

We are heartbroken. And for the first time in almost 15 years, we are houndless.

Hug your dogs, their time with us is far too short.

Donna & Dennis Hess

Duke

Many people would ask me if I rescued Duke, I always told them no, Duke rescued me.

I never thought about getting a Greyhound before Duke came into my life. I will never forget how much that single instant has changed me, and now can't imagine my life without one. Duke was a very special guy, a dog that not only spent years at Hayhill Kennels waiting for a home but had some trouble finding the right foster care. We became best friends right from the start and went through many great and not so great times. He was always there for me, giving love and kisses, protection, and his unique charm and personality. He spent 5 very happy and spoiled rotten years with us until he crossed rainbow bridge on June 1, 2006. He left suddenly and unexpectedly but that was Duke, and we know he is safe now and in good company. There will never be another dog like our Duke, but he has opened my eyes and heart to the wonderful world of this noble breed, Greyhounds.

The night we lost Duke, Greyhound Friends helped us tremendously by finding another special guy in need of a great home. We adopted "Sirius Rock" the same day, and Duke would have had it no other way :-}.

Thank you Duke for all you've done, and for always being you.

Polka Dottie

Polka Dottie

Polka Dottie left us about a year ago, and she has left a huge hole in our hearts. I am heartened to know that she is now free of the pain that bone cancer brought her, but life without her will never be the same. At nine and half when I adopted her, she was considered "special needs." That was hardly true for this sweet, smart and sassy girl. She quickly adjusted to home life and made it clear that she had adopted me, thank you very much. She was in charge, but always well mannered. She didn't like to run, did not like the rain, thunder or snow, and would not stand for being called a simple dog. Yes, "the Diva" liked to cross her legs when laying down, would willingly hop in the bath and only ever stole an emory board and some lip gloss; a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do! Miss Dottie was also the consumate pet therapy dog, calmly working her way into the hearts of many residents at the nursing home where I work; these wonderful folks who often forget names have not forgotten about this lovely greyhound. But, most of all, Dottie was a forever friend. She came into my life when I really needed someone to lean on, and as my e-mail address suggests, I will always be greytful that this greyhound rescued me. Thank you, sweet Dottie! I love you so.

Lily

Chin

Born 12/92
Died 6/19/2006

Duke

Polka Dottie