
| 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 The 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 and 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 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. The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break away 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 the Rainbow Bridge together . . . |


| When your loved one is with us, they also become part of our family. They will never be forgotten and will remain in our hearts forever. |

| "Gavin" October 1991- August 2008 |
| We recently learned that one of our best friends, "Gavin W." is now at Rainbow Bridge. He was a regular friend that has been coming to us for years and years. Even at his old age he was still spunky and knew all of our staff's smell and touch when he stayed with us. He will be missed by all of us but we have to try and smile knowing he wouldn't want to see us upset. Gavin's Family Testimony |
| Remember... When your best friend is gone, it could possibly be one of the hardest and traumatic events that one has to go through. We feel it's not fair and we may even feel guilt. At times like this, you have to remember all the good times that you shared with your buddy. Laugh at all the silly and perhaps "bad" things that he or she did. Without your unconditional love, your best friend wouldn't of had all the happy years that you spent together. |
| When I hear the name "Hunter", the only thing that comes to my mind is Mr. Hunter McKinley, the "coolest sheltie to cross my path. And when you look at this picture, you will know what I mean; he just has this persona about him that made you notice him. He knew just how cool he was and it saddens me so to find out that he is no longer with us. It does help to know that he is not in any pain and is happy running in his "sheltie circles" on Rainbow Bridge. "Hunter" became part of our Keshlyn family back in October of 1997 when he was only 5 months old. We will never forget all the great memories that "Hunter" gave us at Keshlyn over the past years and that is my advice to the McKinley family; remember the good times and smile. |

| "Hunter" McKinley (1997 - 2009) |

| "Missy" Ogger (1999 - 2009) |
| Just look at this picture of Missy. She was one of those dogs that was always smiling and her tail was always wagging while staying with us. She had those big teddy bear eyes that made your heart melt. When I think of her and over all the years she stayed with us, all I can think about is how much she loved getting her milkbones. She always knew that after she got her meds and after I took care of her foot, that I was going to give her an extra treat. I will truly miss walking by her run and her eyes catching mine. I just couldn't help but give her a milkbone and an extra hug when she looked at me with those eyes. She also loved it when I would scratch behind her ears! Missy was a big part of the Keshlyn family and nobody else will ever fill that spot. My thoughts and prayers are with this family. Remember the good times and smile. Testimonial from her family |