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 that 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....

Author Unknown

After living the best two years of her life, Jasmine recently crossed the Rainbow Bridge during the night. This senior girl was loved and pampered by two wonderful sanctuary caregivers, Kevin and Megan. They loved her as their own and our heartfelt sympathies are with them. Thank you Kevin and Megan for loving this special canine during the last years of her life, for the many trips to the vet, and for providing the best in care which obviously gave Jasmine a longer life and a chance to be loved and spoiled.
Rosey
After years of neglect and being kept alive merely to produce foals for profit, this sweet mare could not be saved. Rosey's front legs were twisted and deformed. Three OSU vets examined her. If one of her front legs had been close to normal, surgery might have worked. However, a previously untreated break in the ankle and severely overgrown hooves had resulted in abnormal bone change and destruction. Three Ohio SPCA volunteers remained with Rosie as she crossed the Rainbow Bridge. This gentle creature is no longer in pain.
Spirit: In Memory

Spirit was a very special dal pup. He was comatose and dying when we got him. The owner had been dead for three days and the animals were in bad shape prior to that. Dead dogs were found on the property. All of Spirit's litter mates were dead. Mom was so emaciated that she could not feed him. It was a miracle that he survived. He was like a little premature baby. As time past, Spirit was unable to combat his medical problems. We will forever remember him.

A poem written by Spirit's foster mom:

I miss your constantly wagging tail,
I miss your eerie howling wail,
I miss your happy dancing feet.......

I miss your soft and silken ears,
I miss the laughter and the tears,
I miss the toys thrust at me...

let's play, let's play, let's play.

I miss your nudging, begging nose

'pay attention to me now

stop what you are doing for i am here, and
life is so short and dear. '
I miss your beautiful expressive eyes
full of orneriness, love and surprise, and in the end
the pain I couldn't bear.

Dear Spirit our time together was so very short, but more precious than words can express for a few wonderful months, we thought your battle was won.

You were so very young.......... and brave

You still will be making life's trips with me, f irst to rest under your favorite tree and then at my life's journey's end, we will be together again, for eternity.

I will always love and cherish our time together.


On February 12, 2003, Lady crossed the Rainbow Bridge. The Lady Fund will continue in her name so that other special animals in need can be helped. We want to thank all of you who have contributed to The Lady Fund which helped provide medical care for this sweet girl . Lady continues to be loved and missed by her sanctuary care family.

On March 9, 2003, Teddy lost his battle with oral melanoma and crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Teddy's last two years were undoubtedly his best, for he had lived a life of neglect. Teddy continues to be loved and missed by his sanctuary care family.