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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....

With every dog is a story...my husband and I had been dating for a year and he really wanted to get a full breed Rott. I was hesitant because I did not want him to eat our first born child (when we had one) or any guests that came to visit. I had never had my very own dog, I had been raised with dogs that my mother had always made sure I helped with but as most of us know, when they become our full responsiblibty as an adult, a diferent attachment occurs. So, we go look at puppies, pick out a... read more

LETTER FROM HEAVEN

Hi, my name is Skye and if you are getting this letter, you probably knew me or knew of me in some way during my twelve years on earth. You may be one of the people I want to thank since you helped me medically as a vet or groomed me or just told me what a wonderful dog I was.

I was dropped off as a little pup at U-Bathe-M-Dog Wash in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. The people that put my two brothers, one sister, and me in a box also put a $10 roll of... read more

This is dedicated to my Ally with a very special thanks to Marty Harbin.

I adopted Ally in 2002 when Paws and Prayers was not well known. Marty fostered Ally and fell in love with her but gave her to me to take home. Marty said, "If she doesn't work out, just bring her back. She is a love bug."

The first day I had her Ally wanted to go back to Marty because she ran away from my house!!! I was frantic and called Marty; she came up to Bedford from Akron to help us... read more

Redneck was a loving friend and companion to Ryan and Bonnie for 16yrs. On March 7 2011 he left this world and his suffering behind to run and play in heaven we will be very sadly miss by everyone but never forgotten

We adopted Bruiser 4 years ago. He was a very loyal dog and a good friend. I will always remember the way that he would run to me and jump up to be held. He went to the Rainbow Bridge on March 3 2011. He is running and playing with the other dogs and someday he will be able to run to me again.

Arthur came to me from the Wayne County Humane Society. He was 10 years old, partially blind, couldn't hear very will and he had 2 abcesses in his mouth along with heartworms. I decided I wanted to foster Arthur to give him the feeling of love and a nice home for his remaining time. Arthur was one of the sweetest dogs I've ever met. He was really friendly, didn't mind other dogs playing with him even though he couldn't play much and he just wanted to snuggle and be loved. I made the decision ... read more

As a foster, you know that every dog is special and they each claim a piece of your heart. But sometimes you have a foster dog that you just immediately connect with, one you know was sent specifically to you for a reason and is more than just special. Iggy Stardust was that dog.

I had just laid to rest my best friend of over 15 years. I missed her so much. I couldn’t even walk on the Towpath Trail, because that was our special thing to do together. I missed the company of a d... read more