Rainbow Bridge
Goodbye…
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 that 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…
Anonymous
JACKIE BROWN
On May 26th 1998 Jackie Brown was rescued off the streets of downtown Los
Angeles. He was found with a badly broken leg, probably after being hit by a
car, a bad case of mange and undernourished.
After many visits to numerous vets, all wanting to amputate Jackie’s leg, we
found Dr. Scott Anderson of Animal Emergency Center who performed the
surgery on June 10th 1998 that saved Jackie’s leg. We raised the money for
the surgery by having yard sales or just telling people Jackie’s story. The
outpour of compassion & support for Jackie Brown was amazing. Early on we
knew that he was a very, very special dog.
During the healing process, the bones in Jackie’s leg fused together in one
position, held by plates and screws. You would have never known that Jackie
was in any pain or discomfort. He would bounce back so quickly and had NO
idea that his leg was not functioning properly. Jackie endured so much in the
time he graced us. His tolerance for pain and discomfort was off the chart. His
sole purpose in his life was to unconditionally love and heal those around him!
He was fondly called nurse Jackie!
Whether you knew Jackie for a day or for 12 years, he made a huge impact on your life. He was involved in so many charitable activities, everyone knew him. He was acknowledged as the “Mayor of Main Street” in Santa Monica, the official shop dog at Helen’s Cycles, crew member for many cycling events and of course Nurse Jackie. He was a fixture of love in all of our lives!
On December 17th 2009 Jackie Brown was diagnosed with advanced stage
cancer. Not wanting to put Jackie through conventional treatment,
chemotherapy or radiation, we brought him to Dr. Palmquist of Centinela
Animal Hospital, for holistic treatment. Jackie rallied for 17 days but was
overwhelmed by the cancer. Jackie passed away on Saturday, January 2nd
2010.
In memory and honor of Jackie Brown, we have started a fund to help raise
money for other rescue dogs who need a chance for a better life, one like
Jackie had. With your support we can help change the lives of these dogs
that are in need of the love and healing that Jackie gave to so many of us!
Jackie Brown was the most amazing companion – he will always be my soul
mate!
Click here to donate to the Jackie Brown Fund.
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