Rainbow Bridge

The Rainbow Bridge
inspired by a Norse legend
 

By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,
Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.
Where the friends of man and woman do run,
When their time on earth is over and done.

For here, between this world and the next,
Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.
On this golden land, they wait and they play,
Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.

No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,
For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.
Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,
Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.

They romp through the grass, without even a care,
Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.
All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back,
Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.

 For just at that instant, their eyes have met;
Together again, both person and pet.
So they run to each other, these friends from long past,
The time of their parting is over at last.

The sadness they felt while they were apart,
Has turned into joy once more in each heart.
They embrace with a love that will last forever,
And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together.

©1998 Steve and Diane Bodofsky. All Rights Reserved.

Jay (JNB Open Game):  March 26, 2002 - January 25, 2012 

Jay adopted us and moved into his forever home in early 2005.  Jay was with us for seven joyful and love filled years. He enriched our lives and will be in our hearts forever. Jay has made his way to the Rainbow Bridge where he will play and be happy forever. We are sad you had to leave us so suddenly.  You were a great friend and companion. We will miss you. ~ Leo, Denise, Josie 

Vixen:  December 20, 2004 - January 20, 2012 

Vixen was loved by the Bond family and will be greatly missed.

"Unable are the loved ones to die. For love is immortality"

                                                                                                              Emily Dickinson

Matlock:  November 16, 2001 - October 10, 2011 

Matlock was a excellent companion and great ambassador for greyhounds. Fun loving when necessary and soulful when needed. I miss him dearly. As everyone says of their most favorite pet, he was one of a kind, the best pet anyone could share their life with. I was fortunate to have my heart touched by Matlock. ~ Carol

Lady Belle (aka Ramie):  May 13, 2000 - September 26, 2011

Sweet Lady Belle, loved by the Lindly family.
Gabe:  June 2, 2000 - September 13, 2011

Keeping Fleet company.

 Zach:  June 22, 1997 - April 9, 2011 

My sweet, happy, little ole' man I miss you so much.  You were such a funny little guy who gave so much love and appreciation and only asked to be snuggled with and for a good variety of beef canned dog food to choose from.  Run free and healthy.  Love you lots!

 Asher:  July 16, 1999 - March 17, 2011 

Gone on to a better place where he will have no more issues, health or otherwise, to deal with.  Run free sweet Asher boy!

Mouse:  2001 - October 2010 

Her full name was Our Special Mouse. Just what a great family dog she was and how much she will be missed. xx

Xander (aka Lobo): August 2001 - Sept. 2010

Run free our “Sexy, Gentle, Confident Boy.” Everything can now be your fire hydrant without anyone saying Xaaander! After all, you are “THE Dog!” 

Charlie: June 23, 1996 - July 26, 2010

My sweet baby – I miss you so, I miss your smell, I miss touching you every night before turning the light out, I miss your soft long ears, I miss that sweet look of yours with those sad Basset eyes, and I want you back. Plain and simple!  My life will never be the same without you. All my love! ~ Mommy

Lindsay: May 6, 2001 - July 8, 2010

 Lindsay was such a smiler.  She is now running pain free at the Rainbow Bridge with Lance and Bubba.

Stanley: April, 1997 - March 2, 2010

Stanley will be deeply missed, but he is now running pain free with his best bud George.  

Judy: 1997 - February 28, 2010

The day my little girl left us, the world got a little darker… Sweet dreams my Angel.    Life is so quiet and empty… I love you! ~ Mommy

Cannon: January 26, 2000 - December 6, 2009  

Cannon, aka Cannoneer has over 100 races in his history.  After he finished racing he then lived at a Blood Bank and helped many other dogs by giving his blood.  Cannon was a very, very sweet and loving boy.  He was about he happiest greyhound we have ever met.  Cannon will be greatly missed.

Lance:  July 1, 1999 - November 23, 2009

Lance, aka Hi Handy never raced.  Sweet, shy Lance's quiet presence will be greatly missed. 

Cash: August 10, 1995 - November 23, 2009  

Cash, aka Fast Cash has no races in his history.  He was just not interested and knew there was a more cushy life waiting for him.

Winston: November 24, 1999 - November 21, 2009 

Winston, aka PG Rebounder raced in West Virginia and Florida.  His racing career was cut short due to a severe cut on his leg.

Cruz:  January 1999 - November 4, 2009

Cruz was almost 11 years old and had lung cancer.  Cruz was not tattooed, so his birthday date is a guess.  This sweet, expressive, talkative boy is greatly missed!! 

                  Texas Adopt a Greyhound Society, Inc. ~ P.O. Box 703782 ~ Dallas, TX  75370                   214-368-TAGS(8247)