Rainbow Bridge

Rainbow Bridge

Please send us your rememberance and a digital photo (if you have one).

We would be honored to display the memorial for your loved one.

Information can be sent to Patty at patty.comerford@gmail.com

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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...

PNP's Steffy

In July 2007 we adopted our second Grey from Greyhound Friends of New Jersey; a, just three year old, female named PNP's Steffy.

Regrettably, we had to let her 'cross the rainbow bridge" yesterday morning. Her hips had gotten to the point that she had severe difficulty in getting up and laying back down unassisted and our vet did not see any improvement in her future so, just a little shy of her 15th birthday, we lost one of the sweetest dogs we ever had.

During the twelve years she lived with us she had numerous cat and dogs for companions as we foster for both a dog and a cat rescue (as well as our own Shepherd and cats).

We live on 5 acres so Steffy had the chance to stretch her legs when she was in the mood and one of her greatest joy always was when we fostered a dog that would run with her (her permanent companion; our other dog ,a German Shepherd, had long since thrown in the towel in the running game). By just being herself she has helped many an abused or stray dog acclimatize to being a house pet.

She was initially very shy and it took her a long time to get over that but, in the end, she was a fantastic dog that will be greatly missed.

Thank you for having given us the opportunity to have had her in our lives.

Bacall

On October 3, 2018 we said goodbye to our sweet little clown dog Bacall. She became seriously ill very quickly and with the help of Lap of Love we were able to give her a dignified and peaceful farewell in our home. We are devastated but so very grateful for the many years we had the privilege of caring for this wonderful animal. She lives on in the beautiful memories embedded in our hearts.

Bacall came into our family to be a sister to Bogie, just because we didn’t want him to be an only dog. She was a graduate of the prison program and adapted easily to our family life. She was a silly little girl. Her “brother” Bogie wasn’t quite sure about the new addition at first, but she won him over and helped Bogie become more outgoing and learn to play. Bacall was called the Brindle Bullet as she sped around our fenced yard and she liked to “buzz” anyone who was standing in the yard just to see how close she could get. After we lost Bogie to bone cancer, Bacall was a great comfort and continued to make us smile with her antics. But she was clearly missing her doggie companion so we adopted Brody in 2014. They very quickly became best friends and loved to run together and play together both indoors and out. One of Bacall’s favorite things was to stand very still beside a shrub or patio chair and as Brody ran by she would jump out and chase him. Every time we see Brody run we’ll also be seeing our beautiful girl right behind him.

Steve, Connie (and Brody) Michaelson

Champ

We adopted our boy Champ in April of 2010. When we adopted him we had one child at the time as well as a yellow lab. Champ instantly became a big part of our family and remained so even as our family grew with 2 more children. Even when our yellow lab Marty passed on and we welcome a chocolate lab named Ozzie to our family, Champ was always our gentle giant, always friendly and welcoming. Champ loved going on our family walks at the park. Recently Champ started having trouble with his back leg and last week he wouldn't put it down. We took him to the vet and found out he had bone cancer. We brought Champ home but after reading up on it we knew the best thing to do for a dog who showed us so much is to show him how much we loved him and would never want him to suffer just so we could have for a few more weeks. We let Champ move on August 21, 2018. We had Champ for 8 wonderful years and he had just turned 11 in July. We as a family miss him very much, especially his little brother Ozzie.

The Prendergast Family

Bentley (5/08-7/18)

Bentley came into our lives October 2010. He unexpectedly passed away on July 14, 2018. While he did have leg problems almost all his life, he was a fighter. He loved going for walks, hanging out by the bay, and spending time with his sister, Maggie (also adopted through GFNJ). When we first saw Bentley at GFNJ, we knew he was the one! Our other Grey, Maggie, was with us and she took to him right away! I believe he was the biggest greyhound there and that we have ever seen! He was such a Handsome boy. We will never ever forget Bentley, but always remember the good times we had with him. He was a great dog! Love you Bentley!

~Lisa, Gene, Kristen, Ashley, Brittany, and Maggie, and the cats! (Cookie, Bella, and Faith)

PNP's Steffy

Rascal (aka Algoa Walkaway)

Our beloved Rascal went over the rainbow bridge on March 11, he was 10 years young and we are heartbroken . We want to adopt other male for our sweet Gingersnap (aka track name Flying Redstripe) who is 7 years young and misses her constant companion

Bacall

Champ

Bentley (5/08-7/18)