What a Big Baby Puppy
So full of mischief, licks and fun,
Energy and passion.
High in the hills with your head up in the breeze- What do you hear?
A hawk? A distant bark? A mole digging in the ground? What do you see?
An enemy truck rumbling up the highway?
You would fly right off this cliff, wouldn’t you?
Catch your enemy and bring it to its knees!
So much sweetness, so much intensity -
How could one dog hold so much?
We called you Kostya: the Russian name for Constantine,
A Roman Emporor who saw a cross,
Blazing in the sky!
This name was not too big for you, Baby Puppy.
I will always think of you with love and awe.

A LETTER TO GRUMBLE IN HEAVEN:
You came into this world under the cruelest conditions. Caring people took you in and nursed you back to health so you could enjoy life like you deserved.

We adopted you and did our best to make sure you where loved and spoiled beyond belief. In return you loved us and provided us with so many memories and stories. Every time we saw each other, your little nubby tail would wag so hard that you would wiggle from head to toe.

You did your best to disprove the mean pit bull stereotype by kissing anyone who showed you the smallest amount of affection. You played with the other dogs and tried to play with the cats but I think they were the only ones that didn't appreciate you.

This morning your friend Buster walked up to the door and came in looking for you. When he couldn't find you he just dropped his head, pouted, and walked back outside, wondering where his buddy was at.

We try to think that everything happens for a reason, but we just can't figure this situation out. We will have other pets, but nothing will ever take your place. Everyone misses you from the women at petsmart to the people at the vet.

We would like to thank the volunteers at PBRC, especially Amy, for providing us with six months of happiness through grumble.

.....WE MISS YOU LITTLE BOY!.....
DAVID, ERICA, GIZZMO, AND ZEUS

Her Journey's Just Begun...
Don't think of her as gone away - her journey's just begun, life holds so many facets - this earth is only one.

Just think of her as resting
from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years.

Think how she must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but our sadness can really pass away.

And think of her as living
In the hearts of those she touched For nothing loved is ever lost - And she was loved so much.

Ellen Brenneman
From the Rainbow Bridge Web site

McBee Family

I feel lucky we had you as a friend and family member for 13 years.
You started life as the injured, adorable puppy, lying there listening to the children's jeers
And you grew to be a tribute to your breed, quelling people's fears
Most improved in your obedience class, learning to sit and heal, caused many cheers
You trained us not to say walk or cookies, and saying "w" or "c" adheres
I remember your love of truck rides and your ability to balance with the shifting gears
A constant companion, I will miss your handsome red face in my rearview mirrors
You shared our hobbies, hanging out at racetracks including PIR, Laguna Seca & Sears
And when I was troubled, I always had your listening ears
An unselfish boy, you donated blood to your canine peers
You loved Christmas, the boxes and treats, even visited Santa and his reindeers
You only disliked the vacuum, baths and nail trims - both fronts and rears
Always the life of the slumber party, I will miss having them with you as Todd's travel season nears
Salsa and chips were never too spicy, you didn't have to cool you tongue as I did with beers
Other favorite foods included burgers, pizza or whatever was within your food radar spears
We lovingly called you "Bman", "Barn Dog" and "BaaKnee", funny names for one who so endears
Still you learned to share your people and home with foster dogs with only occasional leers

Seeing your empty space by the gate, where you would wait for our return, my heart veers
The thought of not playing ball or hearing you "speak", brings me to tears
Though believing that you and your "Clyde" are together again, my heavy heart clears
It is forever a Barney World, your presence made this earth one of the beautiful spheres

We miss you,
Chris, Todd, Rita & Blitz

I took one look
and knew we'd be together
for a very long time,
we were two birds of a feather.

We bonded so tight
that very first day
I told you then
that you'd never go away.

We became the best of friends
always together
you'll go everywhere with me
now and forever.

I'd always come home
to your smiling face
you seemed to know
that this was your place.

Well fate has dealt us
a very hard blow
yesterday, you were taken from me
Please believe me, I didn't want you to go.