*Dedicated to all our beloved PitBull friends waiting for us at the rainbow bridge* 



                 The Rainbow Bridge 

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, someone who was 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 begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, 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 those trusting eyes, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together... 

Author Unknown



To our puppy, who came to us scared! With kind words and gentle touches you grew to trust us and love us and who  knew that you being here with us was only going to be for a short time. I regret nothing and hope you are out of pain. I will forever miss seeing you and hearing you fight with Chloe! May you have all the toys, balls, rawhides, and company of other doggies you desire to fill your days with play. Although she is gone, she will not be forgotten. We are thankful for the brief time we got to share with you and are grateful that we could finally give her the love she deserved. We loved you and spoiled you as much as we could trying so hard to make our shelter a better place than whatever you had in the past. All we could do was not enough. You stopped eating and sat shivering and curled in a ball. We could not stand to see you like this and would not give up. And for the first time in your short life you were loved and will be for now and forever. You were taken to a wonderful home with a big yard, lots of playmates. Upon arrival with me you were sick.I knew you were in so much pain you were so young, so sweet, so innocent. You fought to make it into this world, and fought like hell to stay, your little body just would not fight any more. When we saw that you couldn’t eat or drink or walk on your own and we didn’t want you to suffer, we as a family that’s when we decided it would be best for you to go to the Rainbow Bridge. We're so sorry it happened like this, we can only hope that you understand and are watching down over us now, giving us the strength to save the next one.You are now safe, not in anymore pain, you will always be loved. You touched so many hearts the short time you were here, you will never be forgotten. You deserved so much more than this world gave you, little girl. You're safe now. Please know that none of us will ever forget you. I still remember that day we picked you from the others….your face stood out with a trace, a trace full of energy, scared, and fragile and love that will forever stay.Until we meet again Ashley! REST PEACEFULLY