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 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; this 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, never again to be separated.
Author Unknown
.... waiting for their loved ones at the Rainbow Bridge
{whever possible, we have a 'personal page' for each dog ~ click on pictures with a colored border}
Laddy ~ summer/fall 2004 ~ lost original home when owner died; very loved for the 1 year he had with his adopted Mom, Kathy
Casey ~ September 2005 ~ given up by original owners when he was 9 because of "their allergies" ~ was actually in advanced stage of cancer & died 4 months later. He was very loved by his foster family.
Maggie "Queen of Willow Ridge" [Brooke's family] ~ a very special little girl, also adopted from SSPSNJ ~
Stuart Little ~ 2005 ~ "one of the best boys they ever had. Stu had an opinion about everything and he wanted everyone to know. Lost to cancer. He put up a good fight & is very missed by his entire family."
Shamrock ~ February 2007 ~ was adopted in 1999 & very loved during the 8 years she was with her forever family
Beauty ~ fall 2007 ~ very loved for her 13 years ~ and very missed by her mom, Cindy & "sibling", Geneva
Shelby ~ October 2007 ~ lost her original home because of family allergies. Shelby was very loved & is missed by her foster mom, Krissie & her foster brother, Bailey
Zipper [AKA Zippy-Doo]; May 2008 ~ a "senior throwaway" by his original family, but very loved by his foster, then new forever mom for over 3 yrs
"Wolfgang" June 2008 ~ This poor boy was found as a stray in Old Bridge, NJ. SSPSNJ picked him up from the shelter & took him immediately to the vet. He had advanced cancer and was sent to the bridge so he could be freed from pain and play with his sheltie brothers & sisters.
Chauncey ~ June 2008. His life cut short by bladder cancer ~ very missed by his mom & dad
Damian ~ July 2008 ~ crossed the bridge at only 3 years of age ... {{{{{ to his family }}}}
Blue Skye ~ August 2008 ~ His family adopted him in 2000. When they moved to Las Vegas a few yrs later, Blue Skye just "blossomed". He especially loved his cool/shaved summer "do" .... romping around & enjoyinging his carefree look. He is very missed by Mik, Eddie, & furkids Tony, Tommy, Maxine & Jake
Duncan ~ August 2008 ~ adopted at about age 12 / stray in very poor health. Had the best/most loved time of his entire life during the 2 yrs he was with new forever family. Very missed by all ~ including Candi, who let him have her favorite toy "Duckie"
Chrissy [renamed Krissy] ~ September 2008 ~ Gone too soon....
Jack Frito-Lay [AKA "Pop-Pop"] ~ October 2008 ~ Little JackFritoLay was at least 13 yrs old. when he came to Rescue in summer of 2007. With his many health issues, he was a forever foster with his Auntie Carol. He received more love in that 15 months than he'd probably received in all his previous years put together. He is truly missed.
Fuji ~ October 2008; .............. Adopted October 2006 by Trevor ~ the best 2 yrs of her life were spent with HER PERSON. She will be truly missed
Lady ~ November 2008 ~ very loved & missed by her family
Miles ~ November 2008 ~ wonderful with "his children", keeping a watchful eye on them at all times
Cosby ~ Jan 2009 ~ adopted at age 6, journeyed to the bridge at age 14-1/4. He was truly a therapy dog, staying with his mom's patients while they received acupuncture tx.
Snickers ~ January 2009 ~ 14 years old. Loved to play and his "forever foster mom" Terry took wonderful care of him until he crossed to the bridge following diagnosis of cancer.
Dusty ~ February 2009 ~ adopted 3-1/2 yrs ago. His mom/dad are happy they were able to spend that time with Dusty ~ his time with them was filled with love. He is now at the bridge, probably playing with Brandy, his sheltie sibling.
Lady Anne ~ May 2009~ Donna & Greg's forever foster girl ... very loved during her time with them ~ and very missed now that she is gone.
Cody ~ July 2009 ~ rescued about 8 yrs ago, he was very loved by his mommy, Janet and his siblings, Tyler and Honey
Little Cinn-a-bun ~ August 2009 ~ came to SSPSNJ all the way from Maine. She had been a seizure alert dog for 1st owners during her younger days. After owner died, she went to a local rescue, then found her way 'here'. She was close to 14, blind, deaf and quite ill during the last month, but her foster mommy Julie loved her little Cinn-a-bun very, very much during their short time together.
Jake ~ August 2009 ~ Jakey was a very special boy. He found his way to David & Cara in the fall of 2005. Their future together was probably shortened by the hardships & physical abuse Jakey suffered in his earlier years .. but his time with them was absolutely golden. He will be very missed.
Ben ~ October 2009 ~ gone too soon. Ben was the first of our Lancaster 11 shelties to be adopted [was Clancy]. He was diagnosed with sinus cancer. His family did all they could for him, but the cancer was too aggressive. They are heartbroken that his time with them was cut so short. We hope it helps to remember the best two years of his life were spent in their loving home.
Gabe ~ December 2009 ~ very loved & missed by his foster mom & dad
Luke ~ February 2010 ~ will be very missed by his foster moms, Julie & Terry. click on picture to go to his page
The American Shetland Sheepdog Association and Incolay ® have just released this beautiful new design for Sheltie Rescue ~ the Sheltie Angel Urn. Delicately carved and available in fourteen colors ~ a beautiful keepsake and thoughtful gift for someone who has lost their beloved sheltie. Click here for ordering information [proceeds from 'this link' benefit Shetland Sheepdog Placement Services of NJ]:
"Mourning Lights" Pet Memorials ~ the perfect gift for someone grieving the loss of their beloved furbaby
