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.
Chance >>
Posted: 9th December 2007
This is Chancie boy sadly joining our other beloved dogs on Rainbow bridge, this is the message his devastated Mum sent us:
Hello Ena
Chancie died yesterday morning. My beloved boy isn't suffering anymore. His eyes begged to 'go' and his beautiful, beautiful head was in my lap as he went into a peaceful sleep. The pain for me is currently unbearable, I want my lovely boy back! I had to let him go because I love him so very, very much. Thank you for letting us have him, he was a King amongst dogs and it was a privilege to have been his friend.
Lots of love
Kim
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Chance had only been in his home since 16th June 2006. He was a very sick boy when the dog warden brought him here, once he was well enough to go to a home he was really lucky, Kim & Keith just fell in love with him, well who wouldn't he was such a poppet. He touched the hearts of all who knew him. Sadly his health has never been that great, but he never complained, Kim did everything within her power to make sure he got what he needed bless her. So although he didn't have a good start in life the last year and a half has been filled with kindness and love, we will always be eternally gratefull they chose to adopt Chance and thank them from the bottom of our hearts.
Enjoy your rest Chance you so deserve it.
We love you.xxxx
Ena/ Frank / Mhairi / Janet & Laura xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Our Max >>
Posted: 11th October 2007
Max arrived at the kennels with his mum and five brothers when he was only two days old, he was always "my wee boy". We did find a wonderful home for him, but sadly we didn't know at the time that he had a real problem with his megasophegus. His folks couldn't cope, we didn't blame them, we just took him back to the kennels and there he has been since, he was ten months old on the 8th October.
Max had his good times and bad when he would be always being sick, we had him at the Dick vets and would have tried anything to help him it was not to be, antibiotics seemed to help him, so we were more than happy for him to stay with us.
He had good times as well he just loved going over the fields across from the kennels (as you can see below, the 2nd pic is of him with his brother, Paddypaws). He never went too far away from us, he always grabbed a soft toy to take with him and used to leave it at the gate of the field and pick it up on the way back, bless him.
He loved playing with Mhairi's girls, and if Mhairi and Kevan were going for a walk they used to come to the kennels and take him and Stig with them.
Sad sad news today :( Max has been really sick for the last few days, and was really down this morning; he didn't even want his breakfast. So we took him to the vets this morning, he had a high temperature, wasn't keeping anything down, his weight was down to 18 kilo's and he had also been really sick in the van going down.
We could have got more antibiotics for him but we were just putting of the inevitable, as he was literally dying in front of us, so we made the very very hard decision to let him go this morning, 11th October at 10.15am, to say we are all devastated is an understatement.
Max you'll be sorely missed at the kennels we all loved you to bits, you were a very special boy and we're just so so very sorry.
God bless son.
Lots of love and kisses from Ena, Frank, Mhairi, Kevan, Janet & Laura xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Dylek (was Dylan) >>
Posted: 17th September 2007
This is Dylek (was Dylan). What a big beautiful boy, and an ambassador for the breed.
Rest in peace sweetheart we will all miss you, like your mum says you were such a big soft lad and will be sorely missed.
Thank you Lidia & Derek for such a lovely tribute to Dylek (below), your special boy.
Dear Ena,
With broken hearts and enormous sadness we would like to let you know of the passing of our beloved Dylek on Friday 14th September.
Dylek, like many other dogs, was deprived of the opportunity to have a loving and caring family, before being given a second chance in life. We feel that he must have been waiting all that time for us and we must have been looking for him....and eventually, with God's help we met each other one day in October 2000. From that day our lives transformed and we have given him all the love we had, but he gave us so much more back. All the owners say that their dogs are special, but Dylek was extra special, as you probably know that yourself. He was beautiful, kind, sweet - a friend to everybody, a gentle giant bursting with love. Dylek was not a dog, Dylek was a sweet candy in a big Rottie’s body. Every morning he woke us with a cuddle, put his big head near us. Even in a misty, cold morning we did not feel it because Dylek would warm us and make our day happy. He was my shadow, following me around the entire house. He understood us in both languages (English and Polish) and we understood each others body language.
We feel so privileged, lucky and blessed to have Dylek over those years, but his life was so abruptly ended by the Lymphoma cancer that rapidly spread to his bone marrow.
We still had so much more to give him and he had so much more to give us. He was more than a pet...he was our baby. Our lives lost the meaning and Nana lost the best friend, guide, protector and the playmate.
Dylek, we will always love you, never forget you and there will always be a special place in our hearts. We are still hoping it is a bad dream, and tomorrow you will appear again at the doors with the big smile in your eyes.
God bless.
Misty >>
Posted: 26th July 2007
Sadly, we have another one for Rainbow Bridge:( Misty was so well loved her family must be devasted.
Run Free at the Bridge Misty there are quite a few Second Chance dogs already there waiting to greet you.
Love Ena & all at Second Chance Kennels xx
Dear Ena,
Just wanted you to know that Misty was put to sleep on Friday. Her back legs were getting so bad,she wasnt eating ect,so after a lot of soul searching (and tears) i decided to let her go. The most reliable thing for nearly ten years is gone, me & the kids are gutted, but she will live in our hearts & memories forever. Kirsty
Ben >>
Posted: 1st July 2007
Ben was a German shepherd / collie mix, who came to us at ten months as he alledgedly nipped a child. Well, his mum & dad came and fell in love with him, but I was bit wary as they had a young boy. Suffice to say Ben has been their best friend for over 8 years.
They are all so devastated at losing him but sadly he was ill and there was no cure for him. We at Second Chance are all so upset as well.
Sleep tight wee man knowing how much you were loved and how much you will be missed by everyone.
Love from Ena and all at Second Chance Kennels xxx
Jet >>
Posted: 23rd June 2007
Jet, a very handsome black lab who came into us when he was nine years old, has sadly passed over to the bridge.
He was thirteen years old, so had a wonderful four years with the mum he "chose" all by himself. I don't know if she had much of a say in the matter, but she and her partner and their family totally adored Jet and are completely devastated at his passing..
Sleep tight Jet dreaming of ducks & rabbits.
Love Ena Mhairi and all at Second Chance Kennels xxx
Would just like at say although this has been a terrible year for us hearing about all our past residents going to the bridge, we are eternally grateful to everyone who took them in and gave each and everyone such a wonderful life and their second chance of happiness.
