| Critter Camp's "Rainbow Bridge" Page Dedicated to members of the Critter Camp family that have "gone to 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. 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... |
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| See Our Rainbow Bridge Critters: |
| Rabbits * Guinea Pigs * Ferrets * Hedgehogs & Chinchillas * Hamsters & Gerbils * Rats & Mice * Sugar Gliders & Degus * Snakes, Lizards, Birds, etc. * |
| Fuzz Our 18 year old family cat 4-08 |
| Gizmo the fennec fox 9-08 Running a rescue and caring for hundreds of animals, many on deaths doors when they arrive, we have our fair share of Rainbow Bridge crossings here- but this weekends will be remembered as one of the absolute saddest ever- We lost little Gizmo the fennec to congestive heart failure- he has never gained weight since coming here - weighing in at barely 3 lbs- and we suspected maybe his metabolism was off- he didnt eat the other night at all, so we made sure to keep him confined a bit near a heater for extra warmth and syringe feed him so he stayed hydrated, as soon as he seemed to be weaker and not getting stronger (within hours of his initial symptoms) we were taking him for medical care and he just went- he was like a noodle - limp and unresponsive- it happened so fast- within 12 hours of his not eating his usual supper he was gone- it was horrible- he had been getting supplemental taurine too since we know they are prone to heart problems and taurine can help prevent them- we are all just sick- literally - heartsick and nauseous even- it is so sad- he has left a huge hole in our lives, poor flash is getting hugged and held all the time and he isnt that crazy about it- he is like- geez mom why are you crying all over me- we try to take comfort in knowing he finally had several months of a good life- finally out of the cage and playing happily- |
| Deart sweet Flash the fennec fox will be greatly missed here at Critter Camp. He left for the Rainbow Bridge 3/25/09 after a bout with liver cancer. He lived a good long life here and was a ripe old 12-15 years when he passed. Words cannot express the joy he brought to so many people. Little Flashypants, Boo, Precious we will see you again at the Bridge someday. |
| Pogo the Short Tailed Opossum 5-10 rescued from the horrific Global exotics Raid in Texas, lived happily here at critter camp for his last few months. We were absolutely thrilled to have him here- he was a complete joy |
| Those of you who have visited us here at Critter Camp will remember our beloved big old dog Zeke. The kindest gentlest dog there ever was. He has passed to the Rainbow Bridge this week due to advanced cancer at the age of 11 1/2. He was adopted from the local shelter at age 5 months, he was here before there was a Critter Camp and he welcomed every animal graciously. He played with the ferrets, and kissed the mice on command. We miss him more than we can say. 4-11 |
