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The 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 ...

In Memory, Deanna Marilyn Bell

December 18, 1938 - July 12, 2003

After a 10 year battle with cancer, at Trillium Mississauga. Deanna, the loving daughter of the late Leonard and Bessie Bell, sister to Allan and devoted mother to Randy Belair. She will be sadly missed by many friends, extended family, her cat Roxy and many ferrets. In lieu of flowers, donations to Randy's trust at any TD Canada Trust branch 1340-6217160 or to the Ferret Aid Society www.ferretaid.org A celebration of life will be held, please contact 905-275-5844 for info. Safe journey across the Rainbow Bridge Mom. Love you.

Thank you all for your notes of kind words. They are helping me get through this time. If you would like ot sign my mom's guestbook follow this link. Thank you.

Harley's Crossing the Bridge by Cindy Smith

Harley's Urn, a gift from Jill G.

Randy of The Ferret Aid Society asked me to post on her behalf as she is too overwhelmed with grief at the moment to post herself.

Harley has passed on to the Rainbow Bridge today, Wednesday June 26th.

Many of you have met Harley (and Randy) in real life and many of you know Harley from his weekly posts here at the FML updating everyone on the shelter.

Harley had begun to develop breathing problems earlier this week but Harley has had ongoing breathing problems since the shelter got him back in June of 1997. Randy was concerned but had decided to wait to see how he was since Harley was such a tough, strong guy. At 3:00 am last night she became concerned because his tongue and feet were beginning to turn purple. Randy took Harley to Guelph Vet Hospital. They put him on oxygen for the night until Dr. Taylor arrived today. Dr. Taylor decided to leave Harley on the oxygen for the morning. In the afternoon they took Harley off the oxygen in order to perform blood tests and xrays.

They had just put Harley back on oxygen when the Cardiologist came by to have a look at him. Harley suddenly stopped breathing and could not be brought back. Randy is driving there this evening to see Harley and to say goodbye.

Harley arrived at FAST in June of 1997 a victom of terrible violence, neglect and abuse. He would have been 7 years old this month. Randy had planned to have a birthday party for him.

Journey across the Rainbow Bridge

There comes a time where we all must say good-bye.

Journey Across the Rainbow Bridge is a touching tale of the love shared between humans and animals alike. Join Salem, a beloved family pet, as he makes his journey into a land of hope, healing and happiness.

Losing a pet is never easy. There are often times where we place blame on ourselves or others, times where we feel an empty hole in our hearts, longing for our pets. We often wonder if they will be alone on "the other side" or have any friends to be with, even though they were "loners" on earth. Journey Across the Rainbow Bridge helps deal with some of those feelings and provides hope that there *is* somewhere out there that our pets go to and wait to be reunited with us.

A portion of the proceeds go to the Ferret Aid Society. To order your copy, please use the PayPal button or send $15 + $2 shipping to:

Ferret Aid Society

1250 South Service RoadP.O. Box 38022Mississauga, ONL5E 3G3416-251-4333