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The Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven lies the Rainbow Bridge.
When a beloved pet dies, it goes to the Rainbow Bridge. It makes friends with other animals and frolics over rolling hills and peaceful, lush meadows of green.
Our pets do not thirst or hunger. The old and sick are made young once more; the maimed and the ill become healed and strong. They are as healthy and playful as we remember them in days gone by.
Though happy and content, they still miss someone very special, someone they had to leave behind.
Together, the animals chase and play, but the day comes when a pet will suddenly stop and look into the distance...bright eyes intent, eager body quivering. Suddenly recognizing you, your pet bounds quickly across the green fields and into your embrace. You celebrate in joyous reunion. You will never again separate. Happy tears and kisses are warm and plenty; your hands caress the face you missed. You look once more into the loving eyes of your pet and know you never really parted. You realize that though out of sight, your love had been remembered.
And now, you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...
KNOX (aka Lamb) - Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 9/5/2026
We had to say goodbye to baby Knox (aka Lamb). She became very ill and it was discovered she had some congenital abnormalities that were not fixable. After multiple days and nights at two different veterinarian offices, we made the painful choice to let her go. It NEVER gets easier making these decisions, and our hearts are heavy. We send our heartfelt condolences to Knox's adopters. Thank you to all who provided care for Knox. You went above and beyond for this baby. Rest in peace baby girl. You were, and still are, so loved.
STEVE - Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 8/25/2026
Many of you know the story of Lucy and Steve, who came into Res-Que on June 28, 2026, from the Fallon Animal Shelter. Both were severely emaciated and suffering from prolonged starvation. They were little more than skin and bones, but they were given something they desperately needed; a chance. Heartbreakingly, we had to say goodbye to Steve. Despite everything we tried, Steve simply could not maintain his weight. He underwent test after test as we searched desperately for answers, but the answers never came. Instead, Steve continued to decline. Our veterinarian ultimately believed that he was either battling cancer or than the damage caused by his prolonged starvation had simply been too severe for his organs to recover. There is never enough time with the ones we rescue. Sometimes, despite every test, every medication, every sleepless night, every ounce of love and every desperate attempt to save them, their bodies have simply been through too much. But Steve knew love. He knew a soft bed. He knew a full belly. He knew kindness. He knew someone would fight for him. And most importantly, he knew that he mattered.
GOUDA - Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 4/10/2026
We had to say goodbye to our Gouda gal; unfortunately she was very ill. Dogs have a way of masking a lot of their illnesses and pain and Gouda was no different, but as the days went by her foster mom Adrianne knew something wasn't right. At the vet, it was found Gouda had a probable tumor, her blood counts were way off, her tummy was very squishy and painful, her heart was enlarged, and she didn't want to be touched. At her older age, her quality of life was not good and she just wasn't a happy dog anymore. She had a lot of people that loved her right to the end. It is important that she knew she was loved and that she mattered.
JOSIE - Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 3/20/2026
After one year in our rescue, Josie's journey with us has come to an end and our hearts are so heavy. We always hope every dog finds their forever home...and while Josie may not have found hers in the way we imagined, please know this -- she was in a loving home. That is what our fosters do...they step in, they open their hearts, and they become family. A very special thank you to foster mom Karen for giving Josie exactly that -- love, comfort, and a place where she truly belonged. Run free sweet girl. No more pain, no more worries -- just endless fields and sunshine. You were so loved, Josie, and you always will be.
Nova
Sweet Nova came to us as a feral and spent her time with her wonderful foster mama Melania. Nova finally learned that these human things weren't so bad so she went on to find her furever home.
Due to her past life as a feral, Nova's anxiety got the best of her and she was able to get out of her adopter's yard. Her adopters and Melania searched for her for weeks...unfortunately, she was hit by a car and passed away.
Feral dogs really hold a special place in the hearts of their fosters. There's nothing more rewarding than convincing a being of another species that you're worth trusting, after living their whole life in distrust. They take a lot of time, patience, and effort and when we send them off, they take a piece of our hearts with them.
You were a special girl, Nova. Gone, but never forgotten.
We had to say goodbye to baby Knox (aka Lamb). She became very ill and it was discovered she had some congenital abnormalities that were not fixable. After multiple days and nights at two different veterinarian offices, we made the painful choice to let her go. It NEVER gets easier making these decisions, and our hearts are heavy. We send our heartfelt condolences to Knox's adopters. Thank you to all who provided care for Knox. You went above and beyond for this baby. Rest in peace baby girl. You were, and still are, so loved.
Many of you know the story of Lucy and Steve, who came into Res-Que on June 28, 2026, from the Fallon Animal Shelter. Both were severely emaciated and suffering from prolonged starvation. They were little more than skin and bones, but they were given something they desperately needed; a chance. Heartbreakingly, we had to say goodbye to Steve. Despite everything we tried, Steve simply could not maintain his weight. He underwent test after test as we searched desperately for answers, but the answers never came. Instead, Steve continued to decline. Our veterinarian ultimately believed that he was either battling cancer or than the damage caused by his prolonged starvation had simply been too severe for his organs to recover. There is never enough time with the ones we rescue. Sometimes, despite every test, every medication, every sleepless night, every ounce of love and every desperate attempt to save them, their bodies have simply been through too much. But Steve knew love. He knew a soft bed. He knew a full belly. He knew kindness. He knew someone would fight for him. And most importantly, he knew that he mattered.
We had to say goodbye to our Gouda gal; unfortunately she was very ill. Dogs have a way of masking a lot of their illnesses and pain and Gouda was no different, but as the days went by her foster mom Adrianne knew something wasn't right. At the vet, it was found Gouda had a probable tumor, her blood counts were way off, her tummy was very squishy and painful, her heart was enlarged, and she didn't want to be touched. At her older age, her quality of life was not good and she just wasn't a happy dog anymore. She had a lot of people that loved her right to the end. It is important that she knew she was loved and that she mattered.
After one year in our rescue, Josie's journey with us has come to an end and our hearts are so heavy. We always hope every dog finds their forever home...and while Josie may not have found hers in the way we imagined, please know this -- she was in a loving home. That is what our fosters do...they step in, they open their hearts, and they become family. A very special thank you to foster mom Karen for giving Josie exactly that -- love, comfort, and a place where she truly belonged. Run free sweet girl. No more pain, no more worries -- just endless fields and sunshine. You were so loved, Josie, and you always will be.