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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 that had been ill and old are restored to health and to vigour. 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, someone who was 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 begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, 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 Loving Memory of:

 
 

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NISSE
HANDLER - LOIS COUSINS
 
Nisse crossed the Rainbow bridge also very unexpectedly
on November 12, 2011.
Nisse had been a Therapy Dog since August 2006.
Even after she moved to Kentucky several years ago
 she continued sharing her love with others.
She will be sadly missed not only by her family 
but by all the Caring Canines family and all
the people she visited in the facilities.
 
 
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GINGER
HANDLER - VIRGINIA STEVENS
 
Ginger crossed the Rainbow bridge very unexpectedly
on September 12, 2011.
She was only 4 years old. 
Ginger was not only a Therapy Dog but she was also
 one of our Reading Dogs.
She will be sadly missed not only by her family 
but by all the Caring Canines family and all
the people she visited in the facilities
and the children in the Schools and Libraries.
 
 
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PUMPKIN
HANDLER - PAM BOW
 
 Pumpkin crossed the Rainbow Bridge very unexpectedly
on February 2nd at only 5 years old.
She became a Therapy Dog in October 2010
and everyone enjoyed her visits so very much.
Our heartfelt prayers go out to Pam and her family.
 
 
 
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WINSTON
HANDLER - HOWARD CANN
 
It is with a heavy heart that I have to report that our
Yellow Lab Winston passed away on 27 Oct.
He had two seizures on 23 Oct and never recovered.
He was 11 ½ years old.
One of the many highlights of his life was being a
Therapy Dog in Florida and St Croix.
When I put on his vest he knew he was going on a
visitation and what his mission was.
He got to socialize with other dogs and their owners and
brought joy,happiness and love to the people we visited.
Winston was actually our son John’s dog
but because of his extensive world travel
He couldn’t keep him so about six years ago he became our granddog.
We have lots of happy memories of our time with Winston and
it was an experience we’ll never forget.
 

Below is our sons tribute to Winston which he posted on Facebook:

 

Good bye old friend. 

You passed on in the loving arms of my Mom and Dad today far away from me.

You grew up enjoying the farm, horses, eating poop and great food

we never should have given you.

In your second life you brought so much joy to my parents and so many people

as a therapy dog

for Caring Canines in FL,   then again in St. Croix. 

How many dogs make it into the newspaper?

Dad cleverly flew you to STX in the airplane in first class when they moved there.

Not many dogs have had a life like you did.

My parents and I mourn our loss now.

But I am grateful to you for being my friend, companion,

and all the memories I will always treasure.

I raise my glass, say a toast, and a prayer for a truly wonderful soul.

I am sure you are now in a better place,

ready to happily greet us when we all arrive.

Godspeed Winnie... We love you

 

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ANNIE FITZGERALD
 
 
Annie paassed away Sunday, May 2nd while on vacation during a cruise.
Annie and her dog, Prinny have been members of Caring Canines
since September 2008.
She was a very lovely lady and a just a joy to know.
We will certainly miss her very much.
 
 
 
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HONEY
 
Beloved Therapy Dog of Rose Kenna
Honey became a Therapy Dog in July 2006
She will be sadly missed by us all
 
 
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MADDIE
 
Beloved Therapy Dog of Jack Walstad
 
Maddy was rescued by Jack just one year ago.
 
She had a tough life prior to her new home
 
but found lots of love with Jack and Samson.
 
Unfortunately she lost her battle to cancer and
 
she will be sady missed by us all.
 
 
 
 
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RUSTY
 
(8-24-97 - 7-20-09)
 
Beloved Service Dog and Therapy Dog of Laura Lancaster
 
Rusty will be sadly missed for his many years of service
 
as a Service Dog for Laura and a Therapy Dog
 
for the many people who enjoyed his visits.
 
 
 
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HANNAH

Crossed over the Rainbow Bridge June 2, 2009.

Beloved Therapy Dog of Seymour "Doc" Doctor.

Hannah was a  very wonderful dog and she spent many countless hours

cheering up so many people that we visit.

Hannah was one of the first Therpy Dogs

that helped pave the way for all of us.

She will be very sadly missed.

 

 

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BILLIE COBB
 
All the members of Caring Canines want to extend
our deepest sympathies to the family of Billie Cobb.
 
Billie lost her courageous battle to cancer Thursday March 19, 2009.
Billie and her wonderful dog Polly had been members
of Caring Canines since October 2008.
 
Billie will be sadly missed by us all.
 
 
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HEATHCLIFF

Crossed over the Rainbow Bridge November 25, 2008
Beloved Therapy Dog of Shirley James

Heathcliff was only seven and lost his fight to bone cancer.

He will be very sadly missed by all of us.

 

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TINY DANCER


Crossed over the Rainbow Bridge August 25, 2008
Beloved Therapy Dog of Jenny Gomes

Dancer was the smallest Therapy Dog in the country

He will be sadly missed by all of us.

 

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SADIE
Passed over to the Rainbow Bridge June 30, 2008
Beloved Therapy Dog of Sue Davidson
 
 
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CASEY
Passed over to the Rainbow Bridge May 7, 2008
Beloved Therapy Dog of Carol & Mel Baker
He would me truly missed by us all
 
 
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Special Members We Have Very Sadly Lost:

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Mary Jane White

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Cyndie Byrdsey

   

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CHANEY

Beloved "Buddy" of Lois & Ron Cousins  10-13-07

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