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The Dog Rainbow Bridge
Your dog memorials, dog loss tributes & stories.
Losing your precious dog is a heart-wrenching experience and sometimes your friends/family just don't understand how sad you are, or how much you miss your pet.
Now you can share your grief with others who understand.
I created this Rainbow Bridge page so that you can share those feelings with people who DO understand, and you don't have to feel 'silly' or 'over-emotional'.
You can use the form on this page (scroll down to below the Rainbow Bridge Poem & image) to submit personal memorials, dog loss stories, and loving tributes to your best friend.
Sharing and expressing the grief you feel at your loss will help your heart to heal, and your contribution can also help to comfort and inspire others who are experiencing the same pain and sadness.
The Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a beautiful place called "The Rainbow Bridge".
When a beloved pet dies, that pet goes to the Rainbow Bridge.
It is a land of meadows, hills and colorful
valleys with lush green grass.
There is always plenty of food, water and sunshine
and our little friends are warm and comfortable.
There all the animals who had been ill and old
are young again, restored to health and vigor.
Those who have been hurt or maimed are made whole and strong.
The animals play all day and are happy and content
but there is one thing missing.
They each miss someone who they left behind.
Someone very special who loved and cared for them on earth.
Then the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up.
The bright eyes are intent and the body quivers with excitement.
Suddenly that one runs away from the group
flying over the green grass, running faster and faster.
You have been spotted.
And when you and your special friend meet again,
you take them in your arms and embrace.
Happy kisses rain upon your face. Your hands caress your beloved friend.
You look once more into the trusting eyes of your faithful pet.
And then together you cross over "The Rainbow Bridge" into heaven
..... Never to be separated again.
Author Unknown
It's so hard when we lose someone we love, and of course it's never possible to replace that person/pet. They were unique individuals, special and perfect in their own way.
Although loving someone means leaving yourself open to being hurt, choosing not to love again leaves us with only loneliness.
Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote... 'It is better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all.' And that's so true.
So, if you've lost a beloved dog, give yourself time to grieve and just remember, but one day, when your heart is stronger, don't forget to open your heart to loving another.
And if you can give a lonely, abandoned, neglected or abused dog a chance to know love - what better way to honor your boy/girl who is waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge.
This graphic says it so well.....
Our pets are priceless to us, and they live in our hearts and memories even after they've left this world.
But it's also nice to have a physical reminder of them with us.
From memorial stones and urns, to photo frames, jewelry or just about anything else which warms your heart and makes you feel closer to your best friend.
Submit Your Dog Memorial, Story or Tribute Here
Let the world know how special your dog was by sharing his/her story in a Memorial or Tribute that will be live on this site.
Other Dog Loss Stories, Memorials and Tributes
Click below to see the touching Memorials and Tributes other visitors have created....
In Memory of Steve 
After 9 1/2 years of being the best family dog ever and loved by all, our English Bulldog Steve, died in his sleep the morning of Mother's Day. He looked …
To: Pork Chop
Our friendly furbuddy, Bosco, Gus will miss you between the fence...
... but we will cross the bridge and meet up again.
"Max"amillian butterscotch
Max was found at 5 weeks in a dumpster with his siblings. Rescued to become a "shop" dog who never really got to be at the shop.
He became a much loved …
RIP Buzz Dawg Dumais
It's with great saddness that Buzz dawg has crossed Rainbow Bridge. On January 22/16 in a freak accident Buzz was hit by a car and quickly succumbed to …
My little buddy Shamrock
We got Shamrock in 2000,he was 6 weeks old. The bond formed instantly. And grew beyond words over the years.
He wasn't just a pet or even part of the …
To Our Beloved April
Yesterday we had to put our beloved beagle April to sleep.
She finally succumbed to bladder cancer that robbed her of ability to eat.
She was a …
My boy Stinky
i got stinky in april 2000.
he was a chihuahua ,a little dog, with his own mind!
he only let me pick him up,or my son steffen, no-one else could …
Holly
Today, 2/24/15 we crossed our beloved yellow lab, Holly, to the rainbow bridge.
I don't know what we will do with out her as we have had her for 13 …
Daisy Mae and Charlie Bean
Little one, my daughters and mine, Daisy Mae. The lab belonged to dad, sis, and nephew. We are neighbors. We are family.
I adopted Daisy to prepare …
Bruno may be gone but NEVER forgotten nor unloved
Today I lost my best friend. I live alone in the woods, especially now.
Bruno was always a major factor in my life. He totally loved his Daddy and …
All Dogs Go To Heaven
Today Big Samson left this earth, in my arms, as is deserving of such a great and loyal friend. It was a very difficult day, needless to say.
You know, …
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU MY GINGER BABY
My sweetest little friend left us yesterday 29 July 2014.
We bough Ginger into our home on 26 Jan 2003 on a chilly winter night. She would have been …
My Very Good Boy , Dozer
My boy had to be put down on June 27 2014, it was a Friday I will never forget.
He was my first dog so I thought purchasing from a breeder was the …
I Love You Honey, Forever...
"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat …
Jasper....precious in so many ways.
When I was looking to adopt a dog in Florida, I spent a lot of time praying for the right one to come to me.
I prayed on a name and God put the name …
Rainbow Bridge Dog Memorials
Buster was my beloved English Bulldog. He was 9.5 yrs old when he passed. Since the first day that he was placed in my arms, by my husband, he was my …
Peanut- Best Dog Ever Not rated yet
Peanut was an amazing dog who was a loving little soul.
You could look into his big brown eyes and they would melt your heart. You could just feel …
Bella Bean Not rated yet
You were a rescue to your Dad & I, but you really rescued me.
You were my soul dog and I will never forget you. Thank you for being my best friend …
Skittles Rainbow Not rated yet
I was the luckiest person to get this 10-week-old little bundle of love. It took a while to name her. I was sitting on the couch trying to open a bag of …
Winnie became an Angel Today Not rated yet
My little girl became an Angel today, got her wings and is flying to rainbow bridge. I am just so sad. She was part of me for 16 1/2 years. She was an …
Biscuit My Guardian Angel Not rated yet
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Bruce Not rated yet
15 1/2 years of your Neverending love to this family will never be forgotten . R.I.P my buddy.
Rest in Peace Kira Not rated yet
My dog Kira was a loving Sibrian Husky. She got really sick with belly cancer
My Boy Herbert Not rated yet
Yesterday we had to let our Herbert go to sleep and be in peace. He ate a carvery in the sunshine and was surrounded by our family and friends, our other …
Cali - My Most Loyal Friend Not rated yet
I didn’t choose Cali, she chose me. When I spoke she was the only Maltese in her litter to cock her head. It was love at first sight for both of us. …
I Love You, Moti Not rated yet
Thank you for 11 years.
Cleo entered Rainbow Bridge Not rated yet
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
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R.I.P oban Not rated yet
His name was oban Poor dog got run over I miss him so much he was loving and his sister and best buddy missed him love u so much miss u so much
Kyle, …
Rex Not rated yet
Rex was a very happy and loving dog who always loved cuddles unfortunately he got ran over last Friday by a idiotic driver.
Amber, I'm so sorry for …
For my loving Junior aka Junie Bug Not rated yet
Junie was born a week before Christmas in 2017. He was one of 8 puppies that were products of my male boxer Mongo and my female boxer/pitbull Tippy. …
BULLDOG NEMO MY BEST FRIEND Not rated yet
BULLDOG NEMO
VERY SAD DAY TODAY I HAD TO LET MY BEST FRIEND NEMO cross over to rainbow bridge with out me and I all ready miss him I got NEMO 14 years …
Sweet 16 pepsi Not rated yet
What a memorable day! today 22 nd April u turned sweet 16 and left us ..
Happy Birthday Pepsi..!
16 years of togetherness ...ur sparkling eyes ..ur …
Sweet 16 pepsi Not rated yet
What a memorable day! today 22 nd April u turned sweet 16 and left us ..
Happy Birthday Pepsi..!
16 years of togetherness ...ur sparkling eyes ..ur …
“ MY BELOVED HARLEY RAY” Not rated yet
On October 12th, 2017 was and always will be the worst day of my life because it was the night that I lost my “MY BELOVED HARLEY RAY”, forever.
Even …
Rosie Not rated yet
My family got Rosie in may of 2006 when she was 6 months old.
She was a great family pet.
We had put her to sleep 12/30/17, have to say it’s the …
Ariel, my hero Not rated yet
Five years ago I adopted Ariel from a Brittany Spaniel rescue organization. I have Military PTSD and have a very difficult time with paranoia and trust. …
Bella Not rated yet
Bella was my baby . I rescued her on August 19,2005, At 4 weeks of age. She went on her journey to the Rainbow Bridge on August 14 2017
I took her to …
My best friend Not rated yet
We got our best friend almost 10 years ago. He came home when he was six weeks old. His belly was so chubby he could not walk without a stumble. He was …
Kioko, the dog from Japan Not rated yet
I was a flight attendant flying to Asia.
Walking near the hotel was a small dog with 4 puppies. As the flight crew we all took care of them by making …
Sammy the Jelly dog Not rated yet
The sweet girl that walked with me every step of the way through 2 pregnancies, protected the children that came from those pregnancies through thick and …
Buddy Moreno Not rated yet
From the moment I brought him home he was just a little old thing I took care of him like he was my child.
Buddy meant the world to me, he was a sweet …
Chic, Karma, Ayla, Otis, Molly, Harley, Lily Not rated yet
I miss all y'all so much. Thank you for spending your short lives with me. I hope I am able to continue to honor you with a new rescue, and continue …
Spatz, not so vicious pit bull. Not rated yet
My dog Spatz, was an American Staffordshire Terrier. I don't have a picture of her because she lived in the 80's.
Anyway Spatz looked just like a vicious …
my BELOVED tootsie Roll and Gretal Von Sausage Not rated yet
Gretal was so lovable and got along with every DOG AND cat around, and Tootsie would listen to every word would say.
Tootsie would love to go to the …
I Love You Foxy, Forever Not rated yet
"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat …
Carrie - Caramel Not rated yet
A wonderful little girl who had so many problems lately and still her beautiful personality shone through.
You will be so missed.....
Run free little …
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