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NorCal Sheltie Rescue, Inc. - Waiting at the Rainbow Bridge
The Rainbow Bridge
Inspired by a Norse legend
By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a Hill,
Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.
Where the friends of man and woman do run,
When their time on earth is over and done.
For here, between this world and the next,
Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.
On this golden land, they wait and they play,
Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.
No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,
For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.
Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,
Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.
They romp through the grass, without even a care,
Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.
All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back,
Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.
For just at that instant, their eyes have met;
Together again, both person and pet.
So they run to each other, these friends from long past,
The time of their parting is over at last.
The sadness they felt while they were apart,
Has turned into joy once more in each heart.
They embrace with a love that will last forever,
And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together.
Lucky
Fostered & Loved by
Terry and Clif
Fostered & Loved by
Terry and Clif
Kassy
Loved by Kimberley K and family
Loved by Kimberley K and family
Jasmine
Loved by Carol K
Loved by Carol K
Matilda
Fostered and Loved by Elise
Fostered and Loved by Elise
Remy
Cherished by Anne B
Cherished by Anne B
Sweetie
Loved by Daniel M
Loved by Daniel M
Foster
Loved by Gale Ann
Loved by Gale Ann
Penny Lane
Cherished by Julie E
Cherished by Julie E
Freeway
Fostered and loved by Elise
(foster mom for one year)
and Carol H (adopter)
Fostered and loved by Elise
(foster mom for one year)
and Carol H (adopter)
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Adored by Donna
Adored by Donna
Molly
Cherished by Theresa
Cherished by Theresa
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Bonny
Absolutely adored by Vicki and Bob, Roger and Susan. A sweet old girl with a huge heart
Sally
Senior sisters Sally and Dolly both found twilight love and much happiness with Mike.
Bingo
From a life of neglect to a warm and loving home with Delcea and family. He was taken too soon, but, boy, was he ever loved.
From a life of neglect to a warm and loving home with Delcea and family. He was taken too soon, but, boy, was he ever loved.
Superman
Spent the best years of his life loved by Elizabeth and Martin.
Spent the best years of his life loved by Elizabeth and Martin.
Tristan
This big boy was pampered and loved by Eileen and Michael.
This big boy was pampered and loved by Eileen and Michael.
Buddy III
Pam’s cherished travel companion. Buddy enjoyed the best B&B’s California has to offer
Pam’s cherished travel companion. Buddy enjoyed the best B&B’s California has to offer
Riot
Enjoyed a safe and loving retirement with Susan and sheltie friend, Max
Enjoyed a safe and loving retirement with Susan and sheltie friend, Max
Kelly
Cherished by Kathy and Joe.
Cherished by Kathy and Joe.
Phoebe
Cherished by Cecelia and Thom
Cherished by Cecelia and Thom
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Zoe
First fostered then adopted by Susan D. Always a sweetheart despite losing one eye along the way and surviving heartworm treatment.
First fostered then adopted by Susan D. Always a sweetheart despite losing one eye along the way and surviving heartworm treatment.
Rudy
Gale Ann’s once-in-a-lifetime canine companion and first rescue sheltie. A certified therapy dog with Lend A Heart (www.lendaheart.org) and a Canine Good Citizen. Rudy went to the Rainbow Bridge at 14 years old, where he waits with his tennis ball and his sweet, smiling face. A gentleman to the end, Rudy was an exemplary example of our breed. Rudy started it all for Gale Ann and NorCal Sheltie Rescue.
Gale Ann’s once-in-a-lifetime canine companion and first rescue sheltie. A certified therapy dog with Lend A Heart (www.lendaheart.org) and a Canine Good Citizen. Rudy went to the Rainbow Bridge at 14 years old, where he waits with his tennis ball and his sweet, smiling face. A gentleman to the end, Rudy was an exemplary example of our breed. Rudy started it all for Gale Ann and NorCal Sheltie Rescue.
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Oliver
Loved by foster mom, Elise, then cherished by Pat C.
Oliver battled lots of health issues with a cheerful and loving demeanor.
Loved by foster mom, Elise, then cherished by Pat C.
Oliver battled lots of health issues with a cheerful and loving demeanor.
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Obi Wan Kenobi
Obi Wan Kenobi went to the Bridge too soon. He was loved by his family and his veterinary staff.
Obi Wan Kenobi went to the Bridge too soon. He was loved by his family and his veterinary staff.
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Katie
Tri girl Katie has left a big hole in sheltie sister, Maggie and owner mom, Molly’s heart. She was cherished and is greatly missed.
Tri girl Katie has left a big hole in sheltie sister, Maggie and owner mom, Molly’s heart. She was cherished and is greatly missed.
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Petey
Petey's cantankerous nature only endeared him more to Marta his adopter. Petey would often be seen sporting red lipstick kisses on his face due to Marta's penchant for showering him with proof of her love and affection.
Petey's cantankerous nature only endeared him more to Marta his adopter. Petey would often be seen sporting red lipstick kisses on his face due to Marta's penchant for showering him with proof of her love and affection.
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Chloe
For 7 years Wes and Chloe were constant buddies. She chose him the very first day. We had so much fun hiking, traveling, and just experiencing life with her here in Mt. Shasta.
For 7 years Wes and Chloe were constant buddies. She chose him the very first day. We had so much fun hiking, traveling, and just experiencing life with her here in Mt. Shasta.
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Harley
"A best friend and kindred spirit; Harley was dearly loved by the Hough Family."
"A best friend and kindred spirit; Harley was dearly loved by the Hough Family."
Walker
Walker is the sheltie who started Gale Ann on the sheltie rescue journey. He was an unclaimed stray at the City of Sacramento Shelter in March 2003. Betty Ann and her daughter, Gina, adopted Walker and gave him the best years any doggie could wish for. He was a beautiful boy.
Walker is the sheltie who started Gale Ann on the sheltie rescue journey. He was an unclaimed stray at the City of Sacramento Shelter in March 2003. Betty Ann and her daughter, Gina, adopted Walker and gave him the best years any doggie could wish for. He was a beautiful boy.
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Joey & Jenny
Joey, on the left, with is housemate, Jenny, was adopted by Nancy in the San Luis Obispo area, Joey loved nothing better than their walks and runs along the beach. He gave back all the love that Nancy showered on him and more.
Joey, on the left, with is housemate, Jenny, was adopted by Nancy in the San Luis Obispo area, Joey loved nothing better than their walks and runs along the beach. He gave back all the love that Nancy showered on him and more.
Duchess
Spent her twilight years loved by Bev & Ken
Spent her twilight years loved by Bev & Ken
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Happy
Found love and and caring owners in Reno with Stephanie & Bob who helped him stabilize his seizures.
Found love and and caring owners in Reno with Stephanie & Bob who helped him stabilize his seizures.
Superman & Sheena
Missed by each of their adopters - gone too soon.
Missed by each of their adopters - gone too soon.
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Hannah
Enjoyed a slice of heaven with Lucie & Frank in Napa for a short while. She was geriatric when she came to us.
Enjoyed a slice of heaven with Lucie & Frank in Napa for a short while. She was geriatric when she came to us.
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Kyrie
Another geriatric escapee from an animal shelter who was pampered and adored by John & Joan in El Dorado Hills.
Another geriatric escapee from an animal shelter who was pampered and adored by John & Joan in El Dorado Hills.
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Prince
Rescued from the Yolo County night drop box at age 12. Prince spent 5 glorious years with sheltie rescue volunteer, Nancy B. 17 years old may be a new record for one of our rescues.
Rescued from the Yolo County night drop box at age 12. Prince spent 5 glorious years with sheltie rescue volunteer, Nancy B. 17 years old may be a new record for one of our rescues.
Cagney
Sudden illness took sweet Cagney. Missed dearly by adopter, Carol
Sudden illness took sweet Cagney. Missed dearly by adopter, Carol
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Tim & Smokey
Fortunate to have been adopted together, these litter mates found a loving home with Kent H and his family
Fortunate to have been adopted together, these litter mates found a loving home with Kent H and his family
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Jamie
A very special boy, Jamie was adored and cherished by Laura. He will never be forgotten
A very special boy, Jamie was adored and cherished by Laura. He will never be forgotten
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Gracie
Gracie, in the short time she was with us, stole our hearts and was deeply loved by Nancy, Gino, Aunt Eileen.
Gracie, in the short time she was with us, stole our hearts and was deeply loved by Nancy, Gino, Aunt Eileen.
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JoJo
JoJo was loved by his three different owners over his lifetime. We are especially grateful to his last "mom" Pam, who helped JoJo stay as happy, loved and well for as long as possible until his diabetes finally him from us.
JoJo was loved by his three different owners over his lifetime. We are especially grateful to his last "mom" Pam, who helped JoJo stay as happy, loved and well for as long as possible until his diabetes finally him from us.
Scottie
Scottie was Jeanne's "heart dog." He was a lucky boy when Jeanne adopted him from NCSR several years ago. She misses him more than she can say.
Scottie was Jeanne's "heart dog." He was a lucky boy when Jeanne adopted him from NCSR several years ago. She misses him more than she can say.
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Puff
Puff spent his last 6+ golden years with Mary and her extended family. He was a very sweet boy who was adored by all who came into his life. He would have been 15 on June 14th.
Puff spent his last 6+ golden years with Mary and her extended family. He was a very sweet boy who was adored by all who came into his life. He would have been 15 on June 14th.
Shilo
Shilo gave much love and pleasure the Judy and Terry. They miss him so very much!
Shilo gave much love and pleasure the Judy and Terry. They miss him so very much!
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Danu
2002 - November 2012
Danu, you were truly a Mother Goddess to our family. You will be missed and always loved deeply.
2002 - November 2012
Danu, you were truly a Mother Goddess to our family. You will be missed and always loved deeply.
2012 and older