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Rainbow Bridge Legend

There is an old legend of a special place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies who has been especially close to someone here, that animal 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 that 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, someone 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 loved one, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together...

Our 25th Anniversary Year in Review

Our 25th Anniversary year was full of amazing milestones and accomplishments: a new hospital, a third sanctuary, and hundreds of animals living happily in peace, now safe from harm. Please enjoy this slideshow that highlights some of the best moments of 2011, made possible by the generosity and kindness of our members and supporters. View the slideshow here.

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Much to celebrate for our 25th year of progress for farm animals.