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, 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 each 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. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run 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 Rainbow Bridge together.... Author unknown
In Memory
- Carlie Kim
- April 16 1990 - October 23, 2004
- Carlie passed away this morning, with me as she always liked to be. She had taken ill over the last few days, and succumbed this morning. People who knew her, knew her spirit and vest for life. The fact she had developed osteo in the spring did not stop her from continuing her life of sleeping galloping around the yard and most of all eating. She took a turn for the worse around 11 pm Oct 22, and passed away about 6 hours later. She came to me as a GPI return at 11 1/2 years of age and became my little princess. She could not make it through the night so I was up with her at least once a night. In the last 3 months I carried her down the stairs, because of her osteo. Today was her day and I knew it, I'll miss my SAGA princess and her barks. Having a senior in my life opened my eyes to the wonders of Greyhound adoption. A candle will be lit in her memory tonight.
- Meri Diem
- 1992 - 2004
- Our beloved sweet Meri was overcome by intestinal cancer January 26, 2004 at 5:35pm. Meri had been suffering for the past month with some major digestive problems trying her best to fight it off it took it's toll. Meri lost 11 pounds in one week, the cancer had just taken over her body. Meri will always be remembered as a bright, bouncy, bubbly girl...her name suited her perfectly - Meri Diem 'Happy Day'. The picture we've attached shows you exactly what I mean...what a smile! Meri is very lovingly remembered by Neil, Shelley, Rosie, Keb & Mo.
- London
- November 05, 2003
- A sad day for SAGA in having to announce the passing of one of our goofy buddies London. I have a special bond with this big goof, because I have the joy of babysitting them. My sympathies to Deb. Light a candle in memory of London tonight.
- DG's THEODORE (Teddy)
- Dec. 21, 1999 - Feb. 6, 2006
- When we first starting hanging around PetSmart two years ago, we had no idea that we'd end up with two hairy beasts in our life, one being Teddy, the other being Mark Abrams, but we are eternally grateful for them both. While our time with Teddy was cut short by TBDs, we couldn't have asked for a more perfect dog to spend the last 17 months with. Teddy was an 85lb love bug (as Nina would call him). He filled our tiny car, our home and our lives with much love, laughter and memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. While we're sad that Teddy will never officially get to compete in a longest tail competition (which he would've won paws down) we will remember his full body stretches, love bites and how he'd rub his face on whatever part of you was available to show you that he loved you. We have no regrets for falling in love with the skinniest patchiest dog there was, (we could clearly see his beauty through the fleas) and we wouldn't trade our experience for anything. We are devastated by the loss of our big goofy brindle boy, but we know that we have the support of our friends and family (SAGA and otherwise) and that Teddy has gone to a much happier place. He will be deeply missed by Jarratt, Amber and Ellie the cat.
- Hampton Delight
- July 6 1998 - June 10 2005
- This is such a terrible time for me to express how I feel about the loss of my beloved Hampton. He took away the lonliness that I had endured for so long. He passing was so sudden, my grief is inconsolable. He was the best thing that ever came into my life. He made my life bearable under some of the worst times. He was so very sweet. There are many, many tears from all of those who knew him. The only comfort I have is knowing that when my time comes I will see him again. I love you Hampton and I will miss you every minute that you're gone. Thank you Nancy and Mark for being so understandable in my time of saddness. Bobbie.
- Q
- November 23, 2005
- Q, although not a Greyhound was the guardian of all SAGA's Greyhounds and a honorary Greyhound by all who met her. She happily welcomed over 200 Greyhounds into her yard and her domain. She even tolerated the brash Juana Finklestein, who at points thought Q was her play thing. I adopted Q, 8 years ago after she was abandoned. She loved being amongst the greyhounds and was always happy to saunter with Spike and Tracker. During her life she loved all the people who met her, especially females. She will be missed by her pack, Spikey, Tracker, Lonesome, Raven, Juana and Abell. The Abrams Choir has lost its hairy Alto Greyhound.
- Kiowa Mint
- Dec. 3 1993 - Aug. 3 2004
- I'm saddened to announce the passing of Kiowa Mint, one of the first greyhounds SAGA brought to Calgary, she passed away today August 3, from the effects of Mint was very special to me personally, as the day she arrived. We worried about the effects of the trip from Kansas to Calgary. She took some time to recover, but became the beautiful companion greyhound and gentle lover of hugs and kisses. I thank Neil and Shelley for their love and caring for her and and the companionship of Rosie over the last year. Seeing her bright toothless face and her wagging tail always set my mind at ease. I'll have a candle lit for her tonight. I'll miss her.
- JNW Playgirl(Sophie)
- Nov. 1, 2006
- It is with great sadness I have to announce that my beautiful black brindle girl, Sophie, has died. She was my first greyhound and was so shy, it took a long time to coax her out of her shell. It quickly became evident she was lonesome so I acquired her pal Fred. The two were inseparable and loved hanging out although Sophie was clearly the boss (still waters run deep). Sophie had a full racing career and could easily outrace Fred, much to his frustration. She was very quiet – I only ever heard her bark once at the lawnmower which was apparently a lot of fun(?!) She loved her “baby” – her stuffed white seal toy which was a gift from her foster mom – and she wouldn’t let Fred play with it. She came to me at 5½ years old and was only with me for 18 months, but she made her mark in my heart. I’ll miss snuggling on the bed with her watching TV and even picking the odd toy off the ceiling fan (tossed there in one of her less inhibited moments). I know she’s somewhere lying stretched out on a pillow, waiting for the rest of us. Thank you to Mark for his advice and guidance on her illness. I wish we could have figured it out. Nancy W.
- Frannie(Sophie)
- October 3, 1993 – August 28, 2006
- It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our beloved, beautiful Frannie. She was a blessing in our lives, and brought us so much joy, laughter and happiness. She loved getting attention from everyone and thought everyone existed just to stroke her. Her spirit will be with us forever and I know she will be waiting across the Rainbow Bridge. Marni, Kadli, Tiny, Bailey and Mattan.
