Rainbow Bridge
The OccuPaws Board of Directors and all the OccuPaws Volunteers wish farewell to these wonderful, devoted friends and partners.
‘There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass.When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. All the animals who have 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 begins to quiver. 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. 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 the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.
Guide Dog Weily
Male Black Labrador Retriever
Graduated: March 2009
Crossed the Bridge: June, 2014
Guide Dog Promise
Female Black Labrador Retriever
Graduated: March 2011
Crossed the Bridge: September, 2018
Guide Dog Deegan
Male Black Labrador Retriever
Graduated: March 2010
Crossed the Bridge: November, 2019
Guide Dog Gilbert
Male Yellow Labrador Retriever
Graduated: August 2008
Crossed the Bridge: December, 2020
Guide Dog Divit
Male Black Labrador Retriever
Graduated: January 2010
Crossed the Bridge: June, 2022
Guide Dog Faith
Female Black Standard Poodle
Graduated: July 2017
Crossed the Bridge: March, 2024
Guide Dog Mama Roxie
Female Black Labrador Retriever
Crossed the Bridge: April, 2016
Bred by: Anthems Labs, Illinois
Service Dog Daisy
Female Black Labrador Retriever
Graduated: July, 2013
Crossed the Bridge: December, 2018
Guide Dog Amber
Female Black Labrador Retriever
Graduated: April 2013
Crossed the Bridge: December, 2019
Breeding Mama Paige
Female Black Labrador Retriever
Bred by: The Captain’s Labradors of Lake Shore, Minnesota
Raised by: Mark & Barb of Cross Plains, WI
Guide Dog Angus
Male Black Labrador Retriever
Graduated: May 2013
Crossed the Bridge: June, 2023
Breeder Mama Bling
Female Black Labrador Retriever
Bred by: The Captain’s Labradors of Lake Shore, Minnesota
Crossed the Bridge: June 2024
Guide Dog Journey
Female Yellow Labrador Retriever
Graduated: August 2013
Crossed the Bridge: July, 2017
Guide Dog Meadow
Male Yellow Labrador Retriever
Graduated: October 2012
Crossed the Bridge: October 2019
CVC Dog Slick
Male Black Labrador Retriever
Graduated: December 2009
Crossed the Bridge: March 2020
Guide Dog Rosie
Female Black Labrador Retriever
Graduated: August, 2018
Crossed the Bridge: May, 2022
Max
Male Golden Retriever
Graduated: October, 2017
Crossed the Bridge: December, 2023