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In memory of our beloved furbabies who have passed.
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THE RAINBOW
BRIDGE
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
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. Her bright eyes are intent; her eager body quivers.
Suddenly she begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, her legs carrying her 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...
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Jasper
April 18, 2011
Jasper passed at the age of 15 after a short illness. We are sad to say goodbye to Jasper but we know he has been
depressed since his buddy Bette the cow passed in December.
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Aflac,
April 6, 2011
Our
12-year old duck Aflac passed on Wednesday, April 6, 2011. Aflac was a member of a group of 5 ducks who came to
the farm approximately 10 years ago. Her mates have passed and she now joins them over the Rainbow Bridge.
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| Bette |
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Payton,
June 30, 2010
I moved
into Potbelly Manor during the summer of 2006 after my owners no longer wanted me. I was sad but changed
my mind when I saw my new digs! A HUGE house that I shared with my pal Newman. Could have done without making
the acquaintence of "veterinarians" as the humans referred to them but I got over that quickly and settled
down to enjoy my new life of leisure. Meals twice a day with occasional treats of rolls (bread was one of my favorite
things to eat-don't ask...). I spent many days lounging in the back yard, sleeping in my gigantic house
and brought joy to Audrey, Liz and many volunteers.
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Quonset
July 6, 2010
Quonset came to Potbelly Manor in 1998. She was abandoned at Quonset Air Force Base with her babies
until being caught by caring individuals and taken to Potbelly Manor where she and her family received royal treatment.
We are honored to have shared 12 years of this little princess's life. Everyone will miss her greatly.
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| Newman and his friend Nadia |
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| Newman gets love from Audrey & Nadia |
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Newman,
September 7, 2010
Newman passed peacefully
on a lovely end-of-summer day in the yard. He had been missing his companion Payton and we suspected he would
go to the Rainbow Bridge soon to be with her.
Newman came to Potbelly Manor in 2005 as the result of his owners
getting divorced. Newman went from a life in a basement with no interaction and at times no food to a world
of light and love at Potbelly Manor. He was claustrophobic as the result of his prior experience confined in the
basement and despite our attempts to make him feel safe and welcome inside the house we had to accept that he was happiest
outside in his huge house which he shared with Bruin and Payton prior to their passing.
Ever concerned about the
security of the farm, we will miss your greeting when we arrived home, will miss your huge body full of love and your delightful
habits such as requesting a drink from the hose. We will miss you Newman. Til we meet again.
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| CLICK TO READ SKIPPER'S TRIBUTE |
Skipper
Skipper was a
very special pig. As Potbelly Manor's first rescue he spurred our desire to reach out to other abused and abandoned
potbelly pigs.
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