Clan Memorial page (rainbow bridge)

You have reached the Pet Planet Clan's pet memorial page. You have admired the Clan's present and much loved canine (and feline) companions. Equally loved and not forgotten are those pets that have previously enriched the lives of their owners and brought joy and happiness, but who are no longer with us.

This is our tribute to them. An old native American legend gave birth to the notion of the Rainbow bridge, below is the anonymous ode to that legend. As you read it, remember your departed pet, and live sound in the knowledge that despite the cruel twist of nature that made the lifespan of man and pet incompatible, your dog or cat could not have had a better existence, and if you believe...............

Rainbow Bridge

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....

Author unknown...

"One who possessed beauty
without vanity,
strength without insolence,
courage without ferocity,
and all the virtues of man,
without his vices.
This praise would be unmeaning flattery
if inscribed over human ashes,
is but a just tribute
to the memory of my dog."

- Lord Byron

This is Saffy, beloved girl and Soul mate of Penel Malby and Tilly.

She sadly lost her battle against illness and died February 2003.
To say that she was an extra ordinary girl is an understatement. Her sad loss will be felt by all of the "community" that uses the Pet Planet forum. This poor dog struggled against a form of auto immune disease, so much in the news at the moment and foremost in the mind of dog owners in the question of the validity of giving annual boosters.

Through their association with the board, brave Saffy, and her equally courageous owner Penel have probably done more to bring this subject to the fore, and many owners and their dogs owe a great dept of gratitude to them.

Saffy will not only be missed by Penel & Tilly, because Saffy is one dog that will be mourned by many people who have never even met her. A brave girl who richly deserves a special place on rainbow bridge, and in our hearts.

Trixie ? - 2005

Owners Mary & Trevor Giles

This little dog was adopted by Mary and her husband Trevor. Despite numerous health problems, Trixie had a wonderful life with two loving people who doted on her.

Her passing, although a sad event, is tempered by the fact that this little "princess" found two wonderful people who cared, and despite her obvious ill health, she lived a contented and peaceful life because of them.

Joining her one time companion, Boysie at Rainbow bridge, she will now have the rest that she deserves.

Woody

Woody was a rescue owned by Cazz Cheaney

Having found a good home with people who loved him, fate cruelly intervened and took poor Woody at a young age with a brain tumour. A beachcomber from Devon, Woody now waits at Rainbow Bridge to thank Cazz for his time with her

Kerry

Sadly, Kerry living together with Merlin and Zen with Ingrid Nicholls & Dave lost the battle against illness this Christmas. Living to the grand age of 16 years, he could not have had a better life. He now has a special place on our board as the first of our canine friends to pass away since the site has been running.
Look after rainbow bridge Kerry!

Kerry as a lovely pup 16 years ago

Rags

Rags was a special rescue owned by Hayley Jones

Rags was one of two rescued Collie crosses taken on by Hayley as older dogs.

"We've had so many happy years,
What is to come will hold no fears
We've been so close, we two, these years
Don't let your heart hold any fears"

Oscar

Died young in 2003 after a tragic accident

Owner Kerry Bolton

He was my 1st ever dog and the best I could have hoped for. I take some comfort knowing his life, albeit a short one, was a happy one. And my life was definitely a happy one having him in it

Parsley

Died 2003

Owner Dawn Bladen

Dawn, a kennel manager in Walsall the West midlands lost Parsley, one of her working Border terriers

Tara

This is Tara, Deb Mears beloved girl. She was only eight and She had cancer and she battled it so bravely till the end.

Debs says of her :- "She was a gentle giant, a true lady and loyal to the end. She had had enough on Sunday morning and we knew we had to let her pass away with dignity. I miss her badly and she will always be in my heart."

Tubbs

Tubbs

16 years old Died 2002

Owner Julie Miller & family

Lovely boy who had a happy and good life and was very much loved and will be fondly remembered

Molly

MOLLY

Died 2006

Owner Julie Miller & family

gorgeous girl rescued by Julie from Battersea who tragically lost her battle against cancer.

She was one lucky dog who found a brilliant home with a loving family before being lost

Will be very sadly missed.

Why does life have to be so cruel?

Meg

17.7.1989 - 4.8.2001

Owner Nicole James

Meg, my beloved friend, it was so hard to say goodbye
but I hope it was the right thing for you in the end
Wherever you now may be, I hope your soul runs free
and please Meg don't forget to wait for me

Boysie ? - 2002

Owners Mary & Trevor Giles

This little Pomeranian was adopted only 8 weeks before he died by Mary and her husband Trevor. The poor little mite had numerous health problems and lost the uphill battle to survive despite the most loving 8 weeks that he had ever known from them. At least at the end, despite his cruel previous existence, someone loved him!

Murphy died 2002

Owner Richard Mullany

Another dog rescued in an appalling state and again one that found the companionship of a compassionate and decent man. Murphy and his owner Richard also hold a special place on our clan site memorial page as the first of our friends from the USA to share in our tributes to our past pets!

Cindy

Owner Cazz Cheaney

This is Cindy, beloved childhood companion of Cazz

Rusty 1972-1983

Owner Tony Bond

Tony left Rusty, a cross GSD/Labrador with the rest of the family after getting married & leaving home.

Remembered as a faithful & clever family dog!

TOJO 1978-1982

Handler Tony Bond

Ex Police GSD cruelly taken with cancer at 4 years of age and in the prime of his life.

Wonderful companion - still sadly missed

You see a VERY proud ex Police Officer above!

SUSIE 1982-1999

Owners Tony & Sue Bond

A cross GSD / Labrador rescued as a pup and the direct comforter after tragically loosing Tojo. Lovely good natured little girl who died a happy old lady at 17 years.

Lovely girl - Never forgotten

(Meg & Shadow have a lot to live up to)

Beauty 1964-1967

Owner Dave Field

From Dave's childhood, a beautiful black labrador also died young, the tragic casualty of a road accident

Skipper 1968-1982

Owner Dave Field

Another of Dave's childhood companions, a rescued mongrel.

Clyde & Ben

Owner Ingrid Nicholls

Retriever Ben was Ingrid's first dog after leaving home. He was joined 2 years later by Clyde X-labrador / Irish setter.

Ben reached a good age of 15 and Clyde was 11.

Two of the cleverest dogs - Ingrid

Destiny 1986-1998

Owner Ingrid Nicholls

A Beautiful German Shepherd will always have a special place in my heart

Sandy 1988-2000

Owner Lisa and Nigel Brown

Gorgeous Labrador

"We miss him dearly and loved him so much!"

"He completed our family."

Liz Alexander's past pets

Liz has provided a number of photos of her previous dogs

Dilly

Yorkshire Terrier

Lived to 15 years

Kira

Weimaraner

Lived to 12 years

Max

Weimaraner

Died aged 6 from liver failure

Gully

Bull Mastif

Rescued at 4 years from people who could'nt cope and lived to 11 years

Constant companion of Hugo

Prinny

GSD

Very special dog rescued from "death Row"

S.O.S (sossy)

Dandie Dinmot

With us for 13 wonderful years

Lilly

Rotweiler

Much loved and so good with people

Still very much missed

Charlie

Doberman

The beloved boy who broke my heart, losing him to leukemia at aged 4 years.

Liz

Toby 1989 to 2000
owner Claire Gristwood

Toby was our first dog to start us on agility & flyball. He is sadly missed by all our family. He was a great dog pts on 5th October 2000 aged 11 years with cancer of the bones.

You are always in my heart

from Claire and your dog family

Boomer 1980 to 1996
owner Bernice Leigh
I put my hand down by my chair
Then I remember you're not there
I didn't want to let you go
But couldn't see you suffer so
I held you close my faithful friend
As dignified your life did end.
Sometimes when I'm feeling sad
I think of the happy times we had
Of how you loved to romp and play
A pal to all who came your way
At the world you wagged your tail
Then slowly your health began to fail
The sad day came when we had to part
Though you're gone from our lives
You remain in our hearts.