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.
Roxy >>
Posted: 23rd June 2007
Sometimes we forget how long we have been running Second Chance and that the first puppies we rehomed are now getting to be old dogs :(
Tracy called me to let me know that the wee girl Roxy she adopted over ten years ago has sadly passed over to the bridge.
Tracy, Lloyd, the kids and Roxy's canine sis Sassy (who is also a Second Chance dog) are absolutey devastated.
Our thought are with you all and we are so grateful Roxy had such a wonderful life with you.
Sleep tight Roxy you will be sorely missed by everyone and Karen your groomer also sends her love.
God Bless,
Love from Ena Frank and all at Second Chance xxx
Rusty >>
Posted: 9th June 2007
We got very sad news this week from Rusty’s family, a second chance dog who went to her home 16 months ago.
We were so very sorry to hear about Rusty, she was a dear wee soul who came into the kennels as a stray. Nobody came looking for her, but Mike & Linda fell in love with her and took her home. We will never be able to thank them enough for making her last 16 months happy.
Run free Rusty knowing how very much you were loved by Mike, Linda, their family and all of us here at Second Chance xxxx
Dear All
Just a short note to say that we had to have Rusty put to sleep on Monday.
The whole family are very upset but we all know it was for the best.
Rusty had been failing for some time but on Sunday she took a real turn for the worse and as a result she could hardly stand up for more than a few seconds. She also had stopped eating since Saturday.
By Monday she was just lying in her bed and we knew we couldn’t let her go on.
Everyone at Ryan & Calder were really nice and it was a very quiet & calm end as she just lay in my arms quietly as she went to sleep.
We will miss her so much and just wish she had been better able to enjoy the 16 months she was with us.
Will get in touch soon
Mike
Lucy >>
Posted: 15th May 2007
We got this very sad message from Liz & Neil about their beloved girl Lucy, and we just wanted to say that we were very sorry to hear the news, it's never easy when we lose one of our doggie friends but when we know they have had the best life had to offer, it makes it a bit more bearable.
We also want to thank you, Liz & Neil, for giving her a lovely home.
Rest in peace Lucy & God Bless,
Ena Frank and all at Second Chance kennels
Hi,
I'm afraid that we have had to put Lucy to sleep. We were away in her caravan on the Easter weekend and on the Saturday/Sunday, she developed a sore paw. We took her to Ryan & Calder when we got home. She was treated with antibiotics initially. A biopsy was later done and the result showed that she had a Spindle cell tumour in her paw which Mr Ryan decided was inoperable. We did much soul searching and eventually decided that we did not want to put her through the trauma of having her leg amputated.
Last week she looked as if she had just given up and had even stopped eating. This meant we were unable to give her her medication.
She had 3 good years with us being a proper terrier and the decision we made was the right one - she would not have been able to chase wildlife or even dribble footballs(at which she was an expert).
We have nice memories of her and know she will always be with us.
Sorry to be the bearer of sad news.
Regards,
Neil and Liz Russell
Thumper >>
Posted: 12th May 2007
Well Thumper, you were a very special boy, a big gentle giant. You were due to go to the vets when you were only seven years old. But some kind person brought you to the kennels instead and you stole the hearts of your mum & dad as soon as they saw you.
You had over five years of love from them and their wee grandson who adored you.
You came for a visit a couple of months ago and at that time you weren’t too well, but it was so lovely to see you big fella little, little did we know it was going to be your last visit.
You’ll be sorely missed by your mum & dad & their grandson, and all who knew and loved you.
God bless,
From all at Second Chance xxx
Kirsty >>
Posted: 12th May 2007
We've just had some really bad news about wee Kirsty, she was adopted from us about five years ago when she was only about eight weeks old. Sadly, Kirsty has gone to the bridge.
She was the sweetest puppy and was adored by everyone especially her mum & gran.
We were all very sad to hear this news especially when she was so young, but she hadn’t been keeping too well for a wee while now.
Our thoughts are with her mum & gran who are obviously devastated at losing their wee girl, and we just want to send our condolences to them.
Sleep tight Kirsty knowing you were so loved.
God bless,
Ena & all at Second Chance xxx
Tess >>
Posted: 28th January 2007
Our wee Lurcher lass "Tess" has sadly gone to the Bridge.
We had a Christmas card with such a lovely photo of her, this is how we will remember her.
This wee girl was found one night tied to a lampost, we were really quite sorry for her, little did we or she know about the fabulous home that was only a few weeks away.
So off she went to stay with Sheila & Alistair and did she fall on all four paws, she had such a wonderful life for nearly five years, I know we all feel cheated especially her mum & dad that they did not have her for longer, but the life she lived was full and was so filled with love for her.
Sleep tight angel knowing how much you were loved while you were here.
Lots of love,
Ena & Frank and all who knew and loved you xxxxx
