Fond Farewell

To lose a devoted furry companion leaves an animal lover as grief stricken as if they had lost a human companion. The beloved pet companions have crossed the Rainbow Bridge since the conception of Pampered Paws and are sadly missed by their families and us.

Otter crossed the Rainbow Bridge in December 2009. He leaves to cherish his memory Squeaker Ann, MeeSu, Yami, Rocket Man, Wes, many foster kitties, the Shields family, and Troy Marina.

Tom crossed the Rainbow Bridge in September 2005. He leaves to cherish his memory Willa and the Hollowell-Murphy family. Willa will forever miss her beloved companion.

Larry Bunny crossed the Rainbow Bridge in August 2008. He leaves to cherish his memory Kensey and the Mandel family. Kensey will forever miss crawling in his cage and just sitting with her buddy.

Calypso crossed the Rainbow Bridge in November 2008. He leaves to cherish his memory Whimsey and the Petsos family. Whimsey will forever miss running gracefully full-speed around the pool with her pal.

Gertie crossed the Rainbow Bridge in December 2008. She leaves to cherish her memory the Posillo family. The Posillos will forever miss having Gertie dash to the door the second she heard the key in the lock.

Genny crossed the Rainbow Bridge in February 2009. She leaves to cherish her memory Brandi and the Creasy family. Brandi will forever miss basking in the sun and smelling the flowers with her pal.

Rainbow Bridge

Author unknown

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....