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.
Meg >>
Posted: 8th June 2008
Hi Alison & John,
It was nice to see you yesterday I'm just so sorry it was to bring Meg's bit's & pieces to us. What a difference from the wee waif you adopted eight years ago. x
Hello Ena
Here are a couple of pictures of our wee black friend. They were taken on the first and last days that she was with us. What a difference!
John & Alison Nicol
Meg >>
Posted: 2nd June 2008
This wee girl was left tied to the kennel gates way back in September 2000 only about 12 weeks old with only her blanket & toys for company. She was such a lovely wee soul and found such a wonderful home with Alison & John. When they came to the kennels they needed a dog that wasn't car sick as they went to France for holidays. Guess what they chose our wee Becky ( back then) her folks chose Meg for her name. and she was sick in the car ect: Good news was on the long journey to France she was absolutely fine. She used to send post cards to let us know how much she was enjoying her new life.
It was with great sadness I opened an e-mail today to find she had lost her battle with cancer.Our sincere condolences to Meg's family and thank you so much for giving " our " girl such a wonderful life, just so sorry you didn't have her longer.This is a photo of her on her last visit to the kennels to see us.
You will be at the Bridge now sweetheart and there will quite a lot of Second Chance dogs there to meet you and keep you safe x
Lots of Love
Ena and all at Second Chance xx
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to tell you that our beloved and beautiful Meg left us this morning. Her battle against stomach cancer was lost and we had to let her go. For almost 8 years she was our greatest companion and dearest of friends and it is very hard to contemplate life without her. I can only offer you our hearfelt thanks for having brought us together and wish your enterprise every success in the future.
Yours,
John and Alison Nicol
Alfie >>
Posted: 1st June 2008
We were very sorry to hear that " our " Alfie has gone to the bridge.
His mum & dad are absolutely devastated by his loss.
Alfie came to us one Saturday afternoon a few years ago, he had been found wandering about in a car park up Falkland Hill. Fiona his mum was there when he arrived and she totally fell in love with him.He was dirty and his coat was all matted.We had to wait and see if he was going to be claimed, but he never was, so Fiona brought her husband Ronnie to meet him again love at first sight.He has had the most wonderful home where he was adored, even had his pet passport and travelled back and forwards to France regularly.
Sleep tight Alfie in the knowledge that your last home was such a wonderful one.
Lots of love
Ena xxx.
Lassie >>
Posted: 23rd May 2008
Trying again to get our girl's pics through to you. The first one is trying to stare Dad out to make sure he leaves some food for the starving! The next one is having had a drink after a tiring day out at Lochore Meadows and finally at attention-this was the nearest to a pose as she turned her back if the camera came out.
Marion xx
This lovely girl was adopted by Marion & Dave way back in 2002 she was five years old then. Sadly, we have just heard that Lassie has passed over to the Bridge and everyone is devastated. Lassie was such a lovely girl and will be very sorely missed. Especially by her mum & dad.
Rest in Peace Lassie you were such a special girl.
Love from Ena and all at Second Chance Kennels xx
Floyd >>
Posted: 27th April 2008
This is Floyd we arrived at the kennels one day to find him tied to the gate, poor lad we didn't know his name or anything about him. So he was named Floyd and was such a gentle dog. Sadly we found out he was deaf and was so miserable in the kennels, we all felt so sorry for him. However, Traci who runs Staffie rescue found a foster home for him and the best news was his foster dad kept him. We found out a few weeks ago that Floyd hadn't been well and had passed over to Rainbow bridge. We are so sad but a least he had a few years with someone who loved him.
Sleep easy Floyd you were such a well loved boy xx
Sophie >>
Posted: 16th April 2008
Dear Ena, Frank & co
As you know we lost our adorable Sophie on 28 December 2007. It has taken
Roy and I, a long time to come to terms with loosing Sophie hence the reason
it has taken me so long to write a little something about her. Roy and I
cannot thank you enough for allowing us to bring Sophie home. She was a
great companion for Digger (he adored her and misses her terribly). Roy and
I loved her dearly as she was the most loving, caring and cuddly rotti you
could wish for. She was also adored by all who met her. She made a huge
difference to our lives and brought lots of happiness.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts
Take care
Alison and Roy Jenkins
Lots of licks Digger xx
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SOPHIE ‘OUR LADY’
On Friday 28 December, I woke up as usual with Digger by my side. We were both tired from the night before as mum and dad’s visitors had arrived for the New Year celebrations.
Dad was away to work but mum had a few days off – yippee!
Mum prepared our breakfast whilst Digger and I went out to the garden to potter about. Mum called us in for our breakfast! And what a treat, we had a little chicken mixed in with our food – yum yum! Mum patted my head and told me I was a good girl for finishing my breakfast (as if I wouldn’t!!).
Digger and I returned to the garden. I was barking as there were people passing by. I always bark to tell my mum that someone is passing our house, mind you, my mum says that I bark if a fly goes by ha! ha! Must be a dog thing!!
I didn’t feel too good and then had a little pain ……………………………..
When I woke up, I was amazed and really excited. I was surrounded by hundreds of dogs. All shapes and sizes, all makes and models! It was fantastic. I even met my mum and dad’s first Rotti – Amber!
Looking down from Rainbow Bridge, I can see my mum weeping and my dad trying to hide his emotion and poor Digger looking a bit lost.
Mum and Dad, I want you to know that I am well, and am happy. I don’t want you to be upset any more. I want you to remember the happy times, and loads of them we shared didn’t we? I love you both very much and we shared a magnificent 4 years together. I loved going in the car and travelled everywhere with you. One year, do you remember we went to John O’ Groats and then the next year we went to Lands End. I loved my holidays in the caravan. Each summer Digger and I always looked forward to our holidays.
I also loved going to the beach. If you went in for a swim mum, I was always right by your side – swimming a long side you, making sure you were ok in the choppy waters!
For all the toys you bought me, my favourite was always the large plastic Pepsi Max bottles! I would play with the bottles for ages with Digger chasing me!
The first 4 years of my life were not so good. I was miss-treated and then used as a breeding machine but mum and dad, my last (almost) 4 years with you were fantastic. I couldn’t have asked for a better family to choose and to be with.
And remember what the vet said the first time I visited him for a check up – he said ‘Sophie, you are going to a great home, where you will have all the love and care – you are the luckiest dog in the world’ and he was right. Within a few weeks of living with you both and Digger, I found my place. I soon realised that I could relax and be myself. I was able to show my love towards you both and show my personality off! I even had a character which was loved by you both.
I will miss you mum and dad, Digger too but I am happy here at Rainbow Bridge with Amber and all these lovely dogs. I will always watch over you.
Words cannot express our sorrow and sadness of loosing you! We only had you in our lives for 4 years but what joy you brought. You entertained us with your lovable character! No matter where we walked, you would always manage to throw yourself onto the grass onto your back and kick your legs up! All you wanted was your belly rubbed. And, the most striking thing about you Sophie no matter where we were or what we were doing you were always smiling! Your tongue would be hanging out with that big grin of yours! So adorable. It was almost as though you were trying to tell us how happy you were. But we knew you had found love and happiness as we did with you.
The pain of loosing you has broken our hearts and you have left a huge void in our lives, but the joy and happiness you brought to me, your dad and to Digger has been over whelming. You were wonderful. So loving, caring, intelligent – an ambassador to the breed. We miss you terribly and wish you were here with us. We will carry the memories of you with us for ever.
Darling Sophie, born a dog, died a lady, “our lady”
With all our love
Mum, Dad and Digger – sleep tight
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