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 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 day and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone 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 the Rainbow Bridge together............
Author Unknown
Our On-line Memorial lets you honor the eternal love you and your beloved pets will always share.
It honors your pets that have gone on to "Rainbow Bridge" and at the same time aids the many homeless dogs and cats still here desperately needing help.
(Memorials in honor of humans who have passed on are also welcome.)
To have a Memorial placed on our page please send:
- photo of pet (or person) no emails please
- a dedication of 100 words or less
- a check for $10 made payable to: Heartland Humane Society
- a self addressed stamped envelope if you'd like photo returned
send above items to:
"HHS Memorial"
P.O. Box 240401
Ballwin, MO 63024-0401
"B.J." (Bruno Junior)
Homeless, five months old, you were my "heartpatch" when Bruno left for Heaven.
Your positive spirit enabled us to fight the cancer for 2 1/2 years, having the best of times until we finally lost that morning of April 28, 1998.
Words can never express our love for each other, but I could see it clearly in your gentle eyes when I would hold your head and ask you "Whose Mama loves him?"
As the first WCT/ACT dog, the students loved you, laughed with you and when you left, cried for you. Thank you for 10 years of love and devotion, loving "Gingerina", being "Belles" friend and showing baby "Mustang" how to be when he grew up.
A lot of hearts broke when you left. We miss you everyday and look forward to being together again.
Love forever, Mom and Dad
Apollo
To my "Forever Dog", Apollo.
I am your "Forever Person".
We were each others the day our eyes met. I'll never forget how you adored me with those big brown eyes.
You gave me strength to help other animals like you when I had no more.
It was because of that fiery passion you had inside for me, love.
I had a dream that I was in Heaven, asleep. I woke up to you kissing my face. I will wait for that moment when I can be with you again.
You are one of the smartest, beautiful, loving affectionate puppies I've ever known. I'm sorry we did not have more time. We will later and never will we be separated again.
You were not my pet, you were my child. My life will never be the same without your spirit and soul to grace it.
I will cherish all the joy, trust and unconditional love you gave me.
Your Loving Mother, Donna
Peppy
To My Dearest Peppy,
It's been over two years now since you had to leave us to be with God...yet all I need to do is close my eyes and I can smell you and feel your fur under my fingers and feel you sleeping in my arms. I can see your eyes full of trust and love. Shane and I get the giggles when we think of the "Happy Puppy Dance" you would do when you got excited. It seems like yesterday you were curled up on my lap.
You touched so many hearts during your long stay with us...you are missed by many. But I know you are with God and if I know you---there are a lot of laps that get snuggled and a lot of people that are getting a good dose of your special love.
The gift you left me as you traveled to your home with God has changed lives. I used the voice you left me to comfort others who were greiving for their furkids and to teach them the honor and the joy they had experienced as fur parents. I didn't know that I could do that---I didn't know I had a voice to use for such things until you gave me that gift when you left. I shall cherish that gift with all my heart just as I hold precious my time with you.
I know in my heart you understood those last hours...I know with no doubt what so ever, that the last wag of your tail as daddy drove off with you in the back was you telling me it was OK. I expect you are behaving yourself---no chewing Pepsi bottle caps and straws because you know what they do to your tummy. When I think of you, you are always in a puddle of sunshine all stretched out. Something most would not understand but I have to mention is your visits to me in my times of darkness. I could never describe the feeling but the comfort you have brought during those times I will never forget.
So with these words I bid you hello, not good-bye. I will see you again for real and not just in my memories. For you surely are not dead...you simply had somewhere else to go where God needed you. I love you my sweet Peppy Doodles.
With a fierce powerful devotion,
Mommy
A LETTER FROM MUSTANG
I came into your lives,
A puppy, small and sweet.
You knew I'd be a big guy
'Cause, I kind of had big feet!
You gave me so much love
And the very best of care.
You even let me take naps
On your best armchair.
I grew up on country music,
Even when riding in the car.
If I had played an instrument,
It would have been guitar.
As far as education,
I went with Mom to school,
Where I helped with lessons
And never broke a rule.
With Belle and Hershey
We had heaps of fun.
We spent a lot of time
Just playing in the sun.
Dad would give us goodies
When Mommy wasn't home.
Burgers, ice cream and cookies,
Were far better than a bone.
We had cats and ferrets
Horses and guinea pigs, too.
Along came C.J. and Xena
Oh-boy, what a crew!
The time quickly passed,
And without a doubt
We've had foster dogs
Too many to count.
I've had such a happy life
And I thank the Lord above
That I had a Mom and Dad
Who gave me so much love.
Remember that I love you
And my love will never die.
I'll live on in your hearts.
There's no need to say goodbye.
I'm free from all the pain
And I feel good as new.
I'll be your guardian Angel
And keep watch over you.
All my love, forever,
Mustang
June 23, 2003
The Ferret's Prayer
And the Lord stretched forth His arms
and created the animals of the earth.
And He saw that it was good.
And as He gazed upon his creations, He
felt something furry touching His foot.
As He looked down, He saw a small face
look upon His glory.
The Lord bent down to pick up this
wiggly little wonder.
The creature peered into the face of the Lord, and the Lord smiled and said: "You little one, are one of my finest creations. Man shall name you 'ferret' but I shall name you 'Love'."
As the Lord spoke, the little creature listened intently.
Then the Lord lifted the little furry creature up to His Father in Heaven and said: "Little one, I am giving you to mankind, for man will need you to bring love into his heart." The little creature snuggled all the while into the arms of the Lord.
As the Lord bent to return the creature to the ground, He said: "Your life on earth will be short, but during that time you will have touched many hearts bringing much love and happiness to all you meet, and when that time is over, I will call you home to be with me."
When the Lord finished speaking, the furry little creature chattered and jumped, as he knew what the Lord has said to him.
The Lord smiled and shifted his eyes towards Heaven and said: "It is good."
Author Unknown
Chase
Welcomed to the Rainbow Bridge
May 2, 2003
Sir Bruno of Riverwood
18 Sep 91 - 06 May 05
We lost you May 6th, our time with you is gone, however, your loving spirit remains forever in our hearts.
The last three years of your life with us was bitter sweet, hoping with each passing year that we would have one more.
On that fateful day, before leaving for work when I told you good-bye, I didn't realize it was our last time together. Your Mom was there to comfort you and I am sorry that I couldn't be there with you; however, you never wanted me to see your in distress.
So instead, I found you peacefully sleeping, your soul and spirit at the Rainbow Bridge.
