Sydney Pet Rescue & Adoption Inc.

This page is for tributes to our departed pets. Please send in photos and a poem or message and we will publish it here
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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 vigour; 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....

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TINKERBELLE & JELLYBEAN June 2009

Tinkerbelle (f) Jellybean (m)

Tinkerbelle (tortoiseshell) & Jellybean (charcoal) were approx 5 or 6wks old when rescued from Death Row and both were suffering from Cat Flu. They were both gorgeous friendly little kittens. They were taken to the vet straight from the pound but unfortunately were too weak to survive.and they passed over to Rainbow Bridge. They will have a place in our memories..

Sleep softly now in peace little ones.

RILEY March 2009

Riley was 6 weeks old when rescued but unfortunately was not meant to be with us for long even though he was given lots of love and TLC.

Sleep softly little boy we miss you

"In the Candle's Glow"
Laura Hickman

Warm light coming from far below,
Twinkling, sparkling is the candle's glow.
All is well up on the ridge,
The place we know as Rainbow Bridge.

Furbabies sleeping in heaven's light,
Tended by candles in the night.
Peaceful dreams be theirs to keep,
As they slumber in this night so deep.

Hearts on earth that miss them so,
Take comfort in the candle's glow.
Watching for them in skies above,
Bound eternally by a cord of love.

CINDY-LOU 16 February 2009

Cindy-Lou was only 6wks old when she lost her battle with life. She was rescued with her sister Snowflake.

Rest in Peace little one

ROSE 30 January 2009 (10mths old)

Our lovely Rose,
Even though your life was short, it was happy and you knew that you were well loved.

Sleep in peace now, little Rose
We will meet again at Rainbow Bridge

"Remember Our Love"
Julie Epp

I was chosen today
I'm learning to fly
the world took me away,
but please don't you cry
And I chose you today
to try and be strong
so please don't you cry
and don't say that I'm gone.

When you're feeling alone
just remember our love,
I'm up near the stars
looking down from above.
Remember our love
In a moment you'll see
that I'm still here beside you
when you're thinking of me.

COOKIE 25/10/08, SPIKE 30/10/08, STELLA 31/10/08, ROXY 3/11/08

Cookie Spike Stella Roxy

To our tiny Cookie who we all loved so much. You were born to Maisie on 28/9/08 after her rescue from Death Row and had 4 brothers and sisters. You were always much smaller than your siblings but seemed to be determined to catch up with them.
You were cherished and loved but unfortunately you were just not strong enough to make it and quietly passed away 25/10/08. We are all devastated especially both your foster mums in who's hearts you had already taken a place.

To our little Spike and Stella, who we loved and cherished just as much. We gave you the best care possible but unfortunately you passed away on 30th and 31st Oct'08. We were so hoping that you would make it, your foster mum worked so hard feeding you every 1 & half hours to build you up, but sadly it was not to be.
3/11/08 Sadly our little Roxy died tonight also. We miss you all so much as even though you were with us for such a short while we all fell in love with all of you.

Sleep softly in peace little ones. You will always be remembered.

DARREN 4 April 2008

Darren, you were our sweet and gentle little boy, rescued from Death Row at the pound. At about 5 weeks of age, you were noticeably smaller than your two sisters. Whilst you weren't lucky enough to still have your own mother, you were part of a family who loved you, two little sisters, Tabitha and Samantha and a loving foster mother, Jenny. Whilst Jenny only had you about a week, she is so grateful that during that time you had play time, a warm bed and a full tummy, and you were happy. Jenny was sure you knew she loved you, because you would come up to her when called, and give her a little kiss. When you suddenly became ill, she rushed you to the vet who did everything possible to save you, but sadly you slipped away, quietly. You had won a place in Jenny's heart, little Darren. She has officially adopted you. You'll be in her heart and her family always.

Sleep softly little boy. See you at the Rainbow Bridge.

'LUCKY' 5 January 2008

To our little Lucky, you lost your grip on life and passed away quietly in your sleep on 5th Jan 2008. You were only 8weeks old. You had survived being thrown from a car in a bag with your siblings and being reversed over. Jenny your foster carer says you were the most precious little boy, so happy, trusting and affectionate and she loved you so much. Jenny has officially adopted you and has organised a cremation through Pets at Peace. You knew you were loved by her up to the end. We all miss you so much.

Sleep softly little boy, we'll always love you

I'll lend you for a while, a little pet GOD said!
For you to cherish while she lives, and mourn for when she's dead.
It may be more than fifteen years, or only two or three.
But will you, till I call her home, look after her for me?

She'll bring her love to gladden you, and should her stay be brief,
She'll leave you many memories, as comfort to your grief.
I cannot promise she will stay, since all from Earth return,
But there are things she wants to show, and lots for your to learn

I've looked the whole world over, in search for masters true,
And from the throng that crowds life's lane, at last I've chosen you.
Now will you give her all your love, nor think your labour vain.
Nor turn against me when I come to take her home again?

'PRINCESS' January 2008

Princess! Cath and Phil chose you because they wanted to save a precious life from the pound. They took you home, gave you lots of love, toys, good food and a soft bed. Then you fell sick, so they rushed you to the vet and visited you at every opportunity, they never gave up hope and were so sure that you would pull through. You were their precious little girl. They were so devastated when you did not recover and, although they only had you with them for such a short time, you had won a place in their hearts. The vet has made up one of your little paw prints as a keepsake for them, so they will always have that special reminder of you. You will always remain in their hearts.

Rest in Peace our little Princess

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"We'll see you all at the Rainbow Bridge.."
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The Rescuers Final Reward
by Jim OBrien................................

Unlike most days at the Rainbow Bridge, this day dawned cold and gray.
All the recent arrivals at the Bridge did not know what to think, as they had never seen such a day. But the animals who had been waiting longer for their beloved people to accompany them across the Bridge knew what was happening, and they began to gather at the pathway leading to the Bridge.

Soon an elderly dog came into view, head hung low and tail dragging.
He approached slowly, and though he showed no sign of injury or illness, he was in great emotional pain. Unlike the animals gathered along the pathway, he had not been restored to youth and vigor upon arriving at the Bridge. He felt out of place, and wanted only to cross over and find happiness.

But as he approached the Bridge, his way was barred by an angel, who apologized and explained that the tired and broken-spirited old dog could not cross over. Only those animals accompanied by their people were allowed to cross the Bridge. Having nobody, and with nowhere else to turn, the dog trudged into the field in front of the Bridge.

There he found others like himself, elderly or infirm, sad and discouraged. Unlike the other animals waiting to cross the Bridge, these animals were not running or playing. They simply were lying in the grass, staring forlornly at the pathway across the Rainbow Bridge. The old dog took his place among them, watching the pathway and waiting.yet not knowing for what he was waiting.

One of the newer dogs at the Bridge asked a cat who had been there longer to explain what was happening. The cat replied, "Those poor animals were abandoned, turned away, or left at rescue places, but never found a home on earth. They all passed on with only the love of a rescuer to comfort them. Because they had no people to love them, they have nobody to escort them across the Rainbow Bridge."

The dog asked the cat, "So what will happen to those animals?" Before the cat could answer, the clouds began to part and the cold turned to bright sunshine. The cat replied, "Watch, and you will see."

In the distance was a single person, and as he approached the Bridge the old, infirm and sad animals in the field were bathed in a golden light.
They were at once made young and healthy, and stood to see what their fate would be. The animals who had previously gathered at the pathway bowed their heads as the person approached. At each bowed head, the person offered a scratch or hug. One by one, the now youthful and healthy animals from the field fell into line behind the person. Together, they walked across the Rainbow Bridge to a future of happiness and unquestioned love.

The dog asked the cat, "What just happened?" The cat responded, "That was a rescuer.
The animals gathered along the pathway bowing in respect were those who had found their forever homes because of rescuers. They will cross over when their people arrive at the
Bridge. The arrival here of a rescuer is a great and solemn event, and as a tribute they are permitted to perform one final act of rescue. They are allowed to escort all those poor animals they couldn't place on earth across the Rainbow Bridge."

The dog thought for a moment, then said, "I like rescuers."
The cat smiled and replied, "So does heaven, my friend. So does heaven"

Comments would be appreciated by the author, Jim OBrien

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