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 the Rainbow Bridge together…
Author Unknown…
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BZC Berkeley
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DAZL Mistletoe |
SGR Lucky Charms
"Charm" was the Best Standard Ear Rex Marked Doe at the 2007 NIRO RSA-Sanctioned Fancy Rat Show on May 19, 2007. She never conceived, but lived as a sweet pet in our rattery. She and Mistletoe once lived with a certified clicker trainer for a few months and learned a few simple tricks via clicker training! Charm lived to the ripe old age of 31 months; some respiratory issues made life no longer fun for her, so it was time to say goodbye along with her cagemate, Mistletoe.
(Photo by Terri P. Tepper Photography) |
SGR Storm Tracks “Storm” was the best Standard Ear/ The day I acquired Storm as a baby from SGR, he hopped on my shoulder and snuggled against my neck and ear; he was one of my favorites from that moment on, and changed my mind about “boring black rats”. Storm was put to sleep when the effects of old age made life too unkind; he was 32 months of age.
(Photo by Terri P. Tepper Photography) |
SGR Fortunato Fortunato passed away in his sleep at home after a sudden turn for the worse after a recent bout with respiratory issues. |
 URSA Ch. FSTR Bright Copper Kettles Kettles had a large mammary tumor at 23 months, and was euthanized because age & respiratory issues made surgery not an option. Kettles was very sweet, and will be missed here at WLLW! |
SGR Little Spice Bear (Fawn hooded dumbo) "Spicy" received a 2nd place in the Dumbo/Standard Coat Marked Doe (Youth Div.) at the 2007 NIRO RSA-Sanctioned Fancy Rat Show on May Spicey was helped over the bridge when the problems of old age just became too uncomfortable. She was a remarkably healthy girl all her life and produced two HUGE litters of 12 and 16!
(Photo by Terri P. Tepper Photography) |
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