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There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge, because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge, there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass. When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm Spring weather. Those old and frail animals are young again. Those who have been maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other.

But some of them here by the Bridge are different. They were beaten, starved, tortured, and unloved. They watch wistfully as their friends leave one by one, to cross the Bridge with their special person. But for them there is no special one. Their time on Earth did not give them one.

But one day, as they run and play, they notice someone standing by the road to the Bridge. They see a person wistfully watching the reunions of friends, for during life, this person had no pet. This person, too, was unloved.

Standing there alone, one of the unloved pets approaches, curious as to why this person is also alone. And as the unloved pet and the unloved person get nearer to each other, a miracle occurs, for these are the ones who were meant to be together; the special person and the beloved pet who never had the chance to meet while on Earth. Finally, now, at the edge of the Rainbow Bridge, they meet, their pain and sorrow disappear, and two friends come together."

"They cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated."

Author unknown

 

 
    
Packie		 Packie was only with us for a very short time before he was adopted.  He was much loved and well taken care of  by his new "adopted" mom, however, her time with him was much too short and he is sadly missed by her. 
    
Angel		 Angel's "past" life and care did not give her a chance at a new life.  Even though she will be missed, we know that she is now pain free and with her best friend, Blaze.  Run fast little one! 
    
Blaze		 Blaze's time at the rescue was much too short.  He had a wonderful attitude and at one time him and Angel were the best of friends.  We are comforted believing that he and Angel are together once again. 
Show them just how fast you can go!!
    
Missy		 Missy, unfortunately, was physically unable to recover from health issues and crossed the bridge shortly after she arrived.  
    
Rocky		 Rocky arrived at our rescue with an advanced case of EPM.  We did our best to make this gentle giant's time with us as comfortable as possible before he crossed over the bridge.  
    
Lucky		 Lucky was a pony who lived life well-loved by those who knew him.  He was a 4-H pony and loved participating in gaming events.  He was given to our rescue because he had become too small for the boy he belonged to.  He was adopted and adored by Rosie and will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him. 
    
Skippy		 Skippy was an off the track thoroughbred with a wonderful attitude and personality (second to none).  While he may not have won many races, he won the hearts of all those who met him.  Skippy will be greatly missed.
    
Sarabi		 Sarabi did not always have a very good life, however, her last years were spent with "humans" that treated her kindly, from the people who brought her to the rescue, to the family that adopted her.  Her "human" caretakers and her great protector and guardian, TB, who took wonderful care of Sarabi when she lost her sight, will all miss her.
    
Jax		 Jax had a very rough past and as a result, health issues that finally took its toll on him.  He will be missed by all who were fortunate to know him.  He was a gentle soul and loved children. 
    
Peanut

Peanut was the type of pony that could "melt" any child's heart (and most adults) just by his sweet nature and infinite patience.  He was jokingly called the Pierce County 4H pony because it seemed everybody either knew of or had learned to ride on Peanut.  Peanut was retired to the rescue in August 2005 and left us quietly on Easter morning (2007) at the age of 32.  He will be missed by all who were fortunate to have been a part of his life.  Rest well, Peanut.

    
Dari		 Dari was with us for only a short time.  She loved pampering and had a very sweet nature, however, she was unable to overcome health issues that she came to us with and her physical pain was becoming too much for her - the decision was made to help her cross the bridge and release her from her pain. 
    
Gem		 Gem was a kind and gentle horse, however, her physical condition recently deteriorated to a point where the decision was made to help her cross the bridge and release her from her pain. 
    
Clyde		 Clyde's time with his human family was much too short. 
He loved everyone but his favorite humans were children --
they could make him smile!  We are quite sure that
God's little angels are having a wonderful time riding him
(and we know he's loving every one of them). 
Rest well, Clyde, we miss you!  If you would like to read Clyde's story, please click here.
    
Tracy Alger		 Tracy lost her life on November 1, 2007 serving her country in Iraq.  She was 30 years old.  Tracy was a good friend, loved horses and will be missed by all who knew her.
    
General		 General was a gorgeous off the track Thoroughbred who had a heart that matched his stature (huge).  He suffered an injury that he was unable to recover from and with the help of his foster family, quietly crossed the bridge.  Special thanks to Sara for the love and care that she gave to General while he was with her.
    
Harley		 Harley arrived at our rescue in October of 2007 and shortly after his arrival, he went to live with a wonderful foster family.  Harley developed some physical problems that he was unable to recover from and in January of 2008, the heartbreaking decision was made to let him go.  During the short time he was with his foster family, Harley developed a unique relationship with one of their other animals.  We would like to share a picture of Harley's best friend, Berdine, and their story.  Thank you, Terri, for the great care, love and kindness that you gave Harley. 
    
Blue		 Blue left quietly on January 21, 2008.  He was his adopted family's first horse and in the time he was with them, he taught them many things and left them with wonderful memories.  We know that he will be missed by all of them, especially his special human, Lacey, who took such wonderful care of him. 
    
Joey		 Joey arrived at our rescue in November 2007.  He was a very sweet and quiet boy.  On January 26, 2008, Joey became very ill and because there was nothing we could do for him, the always difficult decision was made to help him cross over the bridge. 
    
Cody		 Cody was one of our horses that picked his adopter.  They were here looking at another horse, but Cody insisted that they were there for him.  He was right!  They took wonderful care of him, loved him and he proved to them time and time again that they made the right choice.  Cody became very ill and with the help of family, crossed the bridge in February 2008.
 
Note:  When Cody arrived at our rescue in July of 2005, he was a starvation case.  To see what Cody looked like when he arrived, click here.  With continued proper feeding and care given to him by his adoptive family, he looked much different.  Click here to see the amazing difference.
    
Buddy		 On February 6, 2008, a wonderful family horse was lost. When Buddy arrived at our rescue in 2007, he was a senior horse in need of groceries and had the saddest eyes we had ever seen.  He was soon adopted by a family who could given him everything he needed -- love, attention, love, groceries and did we mention - lots of love.  Buddy will be sadly missed by Joel, Carla and their boys who each put the "sparkle" back into Buddy's eyes.

Note:  You may be wondering why it seems we are posting a new memorial every week.  All of the recent losses have been senior horses and while the weather in our area has been difficult for everyone, it has been especially hard on the seniors.  Our temperatures have been 30 degrees above 0 one day and less than 48 hours later, -25!  These types of fluctuations (and we've had a number of these this winter) can take their toll.
    
Tilted Time		 While enjoying the nice weather, Ace took a wrong step, slipped and shattered his knee.  Because of the severity of the injury, we had no choice but to end his pain.  Ace was a gorgeous boy with a great heart and we will miss him.
    
Jet		 Jet's body bore the scars of the abuse he had suffered in the years before he came to the rescue.  His mistrust of humans was understood.  During his time with us he found that humans were not always cruel.  He was much loved by both of his foster moms and had a special bond with his favorite human of all, Sophia.  He will be sadly missed.  Jet became ill and was crossed over the bridge on April 1, 2008. 
    
Cooper		 Cooper was our first "celebrity" horse.  He had been on TV a couple of times.  Cooper's injury to his leg and lack of care by the owner he was removed from, did not give Cooper a chance at a normal life.  Cooper
always had a great attitude even when his condition worsened.  He will
be missed by all who had a part in his rescue, recovery and care.  If you
would like to read about Cooper's journey to our rescue, click here.
    
Bo		 On June 1, 2008, our rescue lost a wonderful and kind horse.  When Bo came to us in 2006, he had chronic heaves.  His condition recently deteriorated to a point where we knew we could no longer help him and with the same kindness he always showed us, we let him go.  He will be greatly missed by all of us here at the rescue .
    
Turbo		 Turbo was a big, gorgeous and gentle boy that came to us in 2007.
He was always the "protector" in the pasture for the "little guys."
On June 2, 2008, Turbo suffered a bout of colic that he was unable to
recover from and the always heartbreaking decision was made to let him
go with the same dignity he always showed us. His buddies and human
caretakers will all miss him. 
    
Silver		 In June of 2008, the always difficult decision was made to let Silver go.
He had been battling colic and his adopted family had no other choice
but to end his pain.  He was well loved by his adopted family and will be
sadly missed.