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 Rainbow Bridge together....
This page is for all the dogs that have been through the doors of Second Chance Kennels and have sadly passed away.
We will put up photos and stories here as memories to the dogs that were loved so much by us and their owners.
Maisie >>
Posted: 5th July 2010
This wee lass was found wandering the streets when she was about 15 /16 years old, We took her in and she was given the lovely name Maisie by Irene our Oliver's mummy.What a sad wee soul she was, but then her Guardian Angel came along in the form of Brenda who totally fell in love with her and she had eight months of being pampered and loved.We are so very grateful to Brenda and family for giving this wee girl at least some months of knowing what love was.
Rest in peace now Maisie darling knowing how much you were loved at least in the last few months of your wee life xxx
Winston >>
Posted: 17th June 2010
Weep not for me though I am gone
Into that gentle night
Grieve if you will, but not for long
Upon my soul's sweet flight.
I am at peace, my soul's at rest
There is no need for tears.
For with your love I was so blessed
Although it was only a few months
There is no pain, I suffer not,
Remember not my fight for breath.
Put now these things out of your thoughts,
In your memory I live on.
Please do not dwell upon my death,
But celebrate my life.
Love Winston xxxx
Linda we are all so very sad and sorry that Winston has gone to the Bridge, He was an old man when you took him in and sadly you did not have long with him but the time he had with you and your family was very special, he totally adored you, and followed you everywhere, I know you will miss him especially the click of his nails following you around the house.Just wanted to say thanks from the bottom of our hearts for giving him that special home, and can I say that on behalf of Dogs in Distress Ireland they would also like to send their condolences x x
Jess >>
Posted: 24th March 2010
You are so right guys she did hold a special place in our hearts, you know what we are like with our Rotts and she was so like our Sula who is also now at the Bridge, but Jess was lucky you came along and fell in love with her although you had never even dreamed about owning a Rottie. She was such a good dog and now of course you are converted " Rottie " people now. Jess is now here at the kennels thanks to PAWS R.I.P.Feel free to visit anytime. Take care x x.
Sleep tight Jess knowing how much you were loved x x x
Dear Ena
This is to let you know that Jess had to be put to sleep on Monday 15th March. We are utterly devastated and shocked but we had no choice as she was in so much pain. As you know Jess's main aim in life was to be cuddled and tickled for as long as possible, well that job suited me fine but now there is a great big 'rotti' shaped space and its awful. We know she had a great life with us and was completely spoiled by family and friends alike, but we also know you had a special place in your heart for jess, which is why we thought it would be fitting for her ashes to be back at Second Chance with you. You have been very supportive to us and we are grateful for that.
Thank you Ena,
Graham, Audrey & Amy Mitchell
Jaffa >>
Posted: 25th February 2010
Gordon I was so very sorry to hear about your lovely boy Jaffa, and yes he was a wee star but he had a wonderful life with you and your family.
Sleep easy Jaffa knowing how very much you were loved.
Ena Frank and all at Second Chance.xxxxx
Hi Ena
7 yrs ago I came and adopted "Jaffa" a very handsome red cocker spaniel from yourselves, sadly yesterday he had to be put to sleep. In the time he was with us he was the best dog I think I ever had. Every day he greeted me with a hug and I mean a hug his passing has left a huge hole in the family. He gave love and was given love and I know that he is now in a happy place and that one day we will meet again.
Many thanks for your offer to put Jaffa on Rainbow Bridge this would be great. I miss him so much that I find it hard to describe the pain I feel but I do feel he is in a better place free from pain and happy with the dogs that have gone before. We are fortunate that we have Jaffa's friend still a little Jack a Doodle called Pudsey who seems a bit lost at the moment.
Our Beloved Tess >>
Posted: 15th January 2010
We are heartbroken and totally bereft as we have had to say goodbye to you our darling Tess, our constant companion for over fifteen years. I remember well the day we brought you home, we had been fostering dogs for the Pet Care Centre long before we opened the doors of Second Chance. We had fostered about five dogs and found them all good homes, then you came into our lives a wee skinny girl, with the biggest ears and only about a year old, who barked at everyone who looked at you in the kennels. Anyway, you came home and we had Sula our lovely Rottie girl ( also sadly at the Bridge )and Smokey our wee cat, well we took you outside to introduce you and have to say you weren’t impressed with either Sula or Smokey but with love and understanding Sula became your friend but you only suffered Smokey all those years. Michael our grandson was very young at the time and used to come along on our walks down the park, we couldn’t make up our minds whether to name you Bess or Tess but Michael liked Tess, so that became your name although Shadow would have been more appropriate, as you followed me everywhere. We were doing car boots at the time trying to raise the money to build the Second Chance Kennels, It was a Sunday morning and of course you and Sula came along with us, someone expressed an interest in giving you a home and asked if he could meet you, well you jumped from the front seat to the back seat everywhere to get away from this poor man, I should have known then you were trying to say you wanted us to be failed fosterers but I thought I have to let you go and rehomed you after a home visit. Your dad Frank was night shift I remember vividly as I cried all night when you went and your Dad came home in the morning and asked where you were, I said I have rehomed her, he said oh why Ena she was so meant to stay with us, phone and see if she settled so at 8:45 on the Monday morning I phoned but they said you hadn’t settled, I was at their door before 9am, you were out in the garden I called you in I was sitting on the couch you put your paws round my shoulders and cuddled your wee face into my neck that was over fifteen years ago, the rest is history. No more chasing stones here sweetheart we just hope the Bridge has a plentiful supply for you. We used to laugh at you as you would have one in your mouth and if you saw another one on the ground you used to point your nose at it, you did make us laugh. You have been such a wonderful companion all these years, we couldn’t have asked for a more loyal loving girl. and we are totally lost without
you our darling girl, you have left a very large void in our lives. Kyra, Jet and wee Sandy miss you too. We called the vet to the house as we knew in our heart of hearts you were telling us it was your time to go, you slipped away so very peacefully, in the room where you used to lie beside me when I was on the computer We took you to Paws RIP, and when we got your ashes back I tucked you safely into a wee doggy pyjama case, I had you lying bedside me on the couch, when wee Sandy came over and snuggled into you, it was so lovely but so heartbreaking it was as if he knew you had come home Tess, back into the bosom of the family who totally adored you. Have fun at the Bridge while you wait for us to join you Tess, hopefully you will meet up with all the family dogs and have fun playing in the sun free from pain. You are only ever a heartbeat away. Lots of love from your ever loving Mum & Dad and all the family & friends who knew and loved you.
God Bless xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
First pic is Tess coming out of the dog warden van.the day she was picked up as a stray, the people who didn't claim her lost out on so much .2nd pic with her dad on a picnic coming back from a rare holiday in Inverness.3rd is Tess at Riverside Aberdeen.
Tess having a swim at Riverside and here she is with Michael & Ryan our grandsons playing at being referee.
This is Tess two days before we had to say goodbye, she is just so so lovely and lastly Tess with our Sula x
To Ena & Frank.
We know you'll shed many tears
To mourn Tess your companion of years
You've seen her black coat turn to venerable grey
And now your dear shadow has slipped quietly away.
But now that her time has come to depart
Keep her sweet memory locked in your heart.
Meggie >>
Posted: 12th December 2009
Valerie & Andrew we were so so very sorry to hear about Meggie and your right she was a very special and she had a very special Mum & Dad. To think where she came from to the life she had with you both, we will never be able to thank you enough for all the love you showered on her.
Hi Ena
I can't believe that it has been a week since we had to say goodbye to our wee darling Meggie. We were so blessed to have her join our family, she was such a special little girl and has left a huge gap in our lives. She had a lovely personality and was loved by everyone she met. I have attached some photo's of her travels - the one with Andrew in the boat you would think she is laughing at him. We will keep in touch and maybe one day we will be equally blessed with another of your special doggies - but for now we are still getting used to not having her with us.
