Those who are waiting at the

Rainbow Bridge

This page is dedicated to those who have gone across the Rainbow Bridge to wait for us on the other side.  Anyone who knows us, knows that our dogs are not kennel dogs, they are part of the family.  Therefore, this special page is for all of our furry family members as well as dogs that touched our hearts and lives, including rescue cases.

LACEY

June 1994-August 02, 2007

Lacey,"Pooh Bear", was a Boxer from Texas.  She was rescued from going to the dog pound.  Lacey became the matriarch of our doggie world.  She taught and welcomed every single creature that has ever entered our household, to include cats.  No matter what the age, sex, species, or circumstance, Lacey was there laying down the law of our "pack" and none have ever questioned her right to do so.  All of our dogs run together regardless of sex and I am sure that it was Lacey's Law that helped it be so.  As the years passed and the family grew, once Lacey approved of them, all fell into place.

She was the original protector of the property and house and has taught "her charges" how to carry on this duty.  Lacey was always a very independent thinker who knew what she wanted and when she wanted it and by god was going to have it.   She was an expert escape artist who could climb fences and unlock them too.  In her younger years she was the "riding queen" and had a lot of miles under her collar. 

Even though I rescued Lacey, as soon as the man I would later call my husband entered the scene, she dropped me in a heartbeat for him.  She'd often make a point of emphasizing this by looking at her "daddy"with eyes dripping with love with an occasional glance at me to make sure I saw it.   She was truly a daddy's girl.

These past few years, Lacey gradually put herself into "retirement", turning over her duties to those trainees younger than herself, at first remaining a "supervisor", then an occasional "consultant" until the very end.  This past year, Lacey moved herself into the house on a full time basis where she enjoyed her thick bed and the air conditioning.

Lacey's long watch is now over and she was never slack in her self imposed duties.   She lives on in every dog still with us, because she has taught them all and a part of her is with each of them.

She has crossed the Rainbow bridge and stands watch on the other side.   

Thank you sweet old girl for all your years of dedicated service.    You were loved by all and will be missed by all.  Rest now, you have more than earned it.

MANDY 

Portuguese Water Dog
1999-2008

Mandy was owned and loved by Marilu Novy.  She was that once in a lifetime dog and friend.  Mandy touched the hearts of everyone she met.  She was a certified Therapy Dog through Delta Society and PAWS, Columbus.  There was
never a time when Mandy lost her lady-like demeanor.