Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called the 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 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 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 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.

Ritzilyn Beau Brummel (Harry)

Ritzilyn Beau Brummel (Harry)

Sh Ch Ritzilyn Cockney Robin ex Stanroph Sally Ann for Ritzilyn
5th March 1994 - 10th May 2004

Harry was a big clown disguised as a huge hairy bear, and if a dog could ever have a sense of humour, Harry had it in bagfuls..

Throw a ball for him and he'd watch it fly over his head, then look at you as if to say, "You threw it, you go fetch it!"

Ritzilyn Bertie Wooster (Jack)

Ritzilyn Bertie Wooster (Jack)

Sh Ch Ritzilyn Cockney Robin ex Stanroph Sally Ann for Ritzilyn
5th March 1994 - 5th March 2007

Jack was Mr Obedient, Mr Loyal and generally Mr Perfect!

We'd say jump and he would ask, "How high?" The complete opposite to his litter brother Harry, he would play fetch the ball all day! We lost our gorgeous Jack on the night of his 13th birthday. He had his birthday tea along with cake, candles and ice cream, and then wandered up the back of the garden to the Rainbow Bridge.

Ritzilyn Shock Wave (Raif)

Ritzilyn Shock Wave (Raif)

Rossbourne Just Jamie ex Sh Ch Ritzilyn Stage Door Jenny
5th November 1995 - 1st January 2008

Raif was such a huggy boy and loved nothing more than to sleep next to your feet (or on the sofa)! Sleeping & eating were his favourite pastimes and he could never understand the need to rush around. His approach to life was more "take time to smell the roses."



Ritzilyn Crimson Tide (Rumour)

Ritzilyn Crimson Tide (Rumour)

Sh Ch Kimwhany O'Rourke of Ritzilyn ex Kerrien All That Jazz at Ritzilyn
12th September 1998 - 22nd November 2006

Rumour was born the day my lovely Mum went into a coma, and one of the last things she said to me was, "Are you getting another puppy or is this just a rumour?" Hence his name.

He was daft as a brush but as loving as you could get. He had the oddest habits - he loved to be hoovered and would always sing when he heard the music for Eastenders. Rarely seen without a teddy in his mouth, Rumour passed away still clutching his special fluffy bunny.