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.
Fred & Ginger >>
Posted: 18th September 2009
It is with heavy hearts, we have to tell everyone that our beloved Fred & Ginger have gone to the bridge. They were with us from 7th December 2007 until 15th September 2009.
These two German Shepherds came to us on 7th December having been abandoned at the Bank of Scotland near Asda in Kirkcaldy.
They were old then and such sad wee souls all bedraggled and bewildered. We went to collect them and they were brought back to the kennel, where they have stayed ever since.
They had a really good life and used to go over the field with Frank, Kirsten, John/Gemma, Morag/Adam, Moira/Liz & Catherine who just adored them and could be found when she was at the kennels round speaking and playing with them. They loved their toys so much.
Fred & Ginger also loved being brushed and used to vie for attention when one was being brushed, the other wanted brushed, it was quite funny, they were like an old married couple.
Latterly, sadly Freds legs weren't so good and Ginger had a huge growth and her legs were also quite bad, so were unable to go for the well loved walks anymore. They had, thanks to the many people who sponsored our isolation kennel, a wonderful bid enclosure with a raised double bed, a large couch(which they loved) and beds with duvets etc, they were very comfortable.
Frank & myself took the very hard decision(and it was hard I can assure you) to let them go. We did a lot of soul searching but knew it was in their best interest. It meant so much to us that their special people were there to say goodbye to them. It just let us see how much loved they both were.
We would like to thank most sincerely Claire the vet and Melissa from Equipet for their kindness and consideration to our old couple. They let them go with dignity held by the people who loved them. it was very hard and they will be sadly missed.
PAWS R.I.P a lovely team who gave our guys the dignity they so deserved.
Frank asked for them to come home together in the one casket with the inscription on their casket which says
Fred & Ginger "Together Forever"
Rest in peace knowing we all loved you
Ena& Frank/ Kirsten & John/ Gemma/Morag & Adam/Moira/Liz,Laura and Janet and ofcourse their beloved Auntie Catherine xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
"Fred and Ginger in happier times over in the fields they loved" xx
and
Fred and Gingers last resting place beside us in reception x x
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Boomer >>
Posted: 19th August 2009
This is Boomer he was adopted from here about 9 years ago,what a brilliant name they gave him,and what a wonderful life he had with his family. Boomer you were very special to all who knew you.
Sleep tight knowing you were so well loved.
Ena & all at Second Chance xxxxxx
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Benji >>
Posted: 16th August 2009
Hi Ena,
as you know, our darling dog Benji died very suddenly on 8 July 09 aged 9 years.
We bought him from Second Chance in July 2000 as a very lively and mischievous puppy. We came that day with our adorable Rough Collie bitch Megan and it was Megan who chose Benji to join our family. It turned out to be marvellous choice.
Benji was a very handsome and placid dog who loved food, food and more food!!! He was also a great big 'sook'!!!!
We miss you Benji more than words can say. Rest in Peace and tell Mush, Shane and Megan (our previous dogs) that we miss them and will remember you all, always.
Lots of best wishes, from
Jane Howell.
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So very sorry to hear about Benji, he was such a lovely, big lad and so well loved by everyone. Sleep tight son knowing you were so loved by all your family and friends.
Love from Ena and all at Second Chance xxxxxxx
Sasha >>
Posted: 24th July 2009
Hi Ena
I Have attached a letter about my wee Sasha and photos.
I will send you some different ones, they are on the other computer and yeah I've gone and forgot the password.
Take care and I will see you soon, when hopefully you will make me smile again.
Love Jane
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Hi Ena
I have sent a copy of the letter to you about ma wee Sasha on the cover of this email as I don't know if you will be able to copy it to your site via the original way I sent it. Thank you for remembering her with us and posting this on your site.
Love
Jane
Sadly after a short sudden illness Sasha passed away on the 6th December 2008, aged 11˝ . I have tried many times to drop you a note but as you know the tears start to run and I have had to leave it.
You brought Sasha to us on the 3rd July 1997 after we lost our wee Tara and I remember you sitting in the house comforting me and then telling me what you had brought in your car. It was the joy of my life – Sasha.
A wee thing that had been left to wander the streets that came into to our arms and our home within hours.
Sasha gave us much more than we ever gave her, she shared her life to the full with us being a huge part of the family. She new us all and loved us as we loved her. If she had been naughty she could not look at Charles and until he asked her if she was sorry then it was kisses and wagging tail. Robert and Amanda grew up with her and she was as they loved their “wee sister” and loved to spend time with her.
Sasha could read us all like a book especially me, and she new exactly how to manipulate me and when she could get away with it.- yes- getting away with sleeping at the bottom of the bed, waking me up if pretended to be asleep and when it came to feeding half an hours before she was due to be fed then she started to let me know and pestered me until she was fed, if I happen to be out then she would wait patiently for who was in the house until feeding time. She would often decide it was time for Charles to get up and would check on him then come and bark for me to go in the kitchen, walk to the kettle area and bark I would ask her “does daddy want a cup of tea” and she would bark.
Sasha has a special bond with us all and impacted our lives; she made us all better people for sharing her life with us. She new, when I needed a cuddle, would lie beside me and get the cuddles she wanted, loved her walks and going in the car with me.
Sasha gave us comfort and joy throughout her life and all she asked for was to us to love and care for her. It was our privilege to have had her with us she has left a void in our lives that will get easier with time and we still feel her love.
We would like to thank you and Frank – for without you we would not have had the joy of Sasha. Phyllis for looking after her when we were on holiday also Jill and staff at Equipet who saw her through her Addison’s Disease which remained stable throughout the rest of her life and fought for her the day she took ill.
The tears are running again and I know it will get easier, thanks again Ena for letting me be her Mum, she was my
baby and I loved her with all my heart.
Keep up the good work, you give people much more than they realise.
Jane Gear
Sasha’s mum
It was great to see you but hopefully we will get a chance for a chat soon (if you have the time, I know your time is very precicious and in great demand) and fingers crossed the right patter of feet cross your doors soon and you will give me that magic call.
Good luck with Bark in the Park, I wish I could get there.
speak to you soon. xxxx
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I remember so well the day I introduced Sasha to you and your family, do you remember you had sadly "lost " the first wee girl you adopted from me. You were so sad and I had come round to see how you were all doing. But me being me I had a puppy in the back of the car but I had to see how you were coping without Tara. I had no worries you loved Tara so much and this wee girl so needed someone special to love her and I wasn't wrong Sasha has been loved just as much although thankfully you had Sasha a lot longer,although it is never ever long enough.and thank you so very much for giving her such a wonderful life. x
Sleep tight darling knowing you were such a well loved wee girl
Lots of love from your Mum,Dad & family and from Ena and all at Second Chance xx
