Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day on August 28th sets aside a day to remember the pet companions we’ve lost.

The death of a pet, whether furry, feathered, or an uncommon variety, is felt deeply. They become family and a familiar part of our lives. Mourning their death is different for everyone, and the observance provides a way to help heal the ache of loss.

The pain of loss is real. As each person travels through their grief, we remember the companionship and comfort they provided to us. Don’t forget that part of the relationship included care provided by you. The empty space left by the loss of a beloved pet is sometimes a difficult void to overcome.

Celebrate the home you provided and the joy your beloved pet brought you in return. When you are ready, you will know the time has arrived to find a new ‘critter’ to replace the emptiness felt. There are many animals yet to find a home. In time, you can be their new home.

In our case we turn our sights to helping other animals.  Wylie was one of our first rescues. We have branched out to help fulfill a need.  While we do bring those in need of the most care inside, we either find them loving forever homes or we are their fur-ever home. 

We have also created and care for community cats on our property.  On average we see between 10 and 30 feral daily.  We supply food, water, warm shelters in winter and try to make our porch a safe haven for these forgotten babies that never asked to be born.  We work with our county shelter for TNR services.  We educate our neighbors and encourage them to get involved as well.  As we live just beyond urban areas we get a lot of dumped pets.  Several of our regulars were someone’s pet.  We have an Amazon list that helps provide food to these in need cats.  So we pay it forward to each new cat we help. AMAZON LIST

RAINBOW BRIDGE REMEMBRANCE DAY HISTORY

Deborah Barnes founded Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day in honor of her cat, Mr. Jazz. Cats are fascinating and lovable, little friends to have around the home. We miss them when they leave us. Truthfully, it’s the same with any pet.

HOW TO OBSERVE #RainbowBridgeRemembranceDay

Take time to enjoy memories of your pet. Look through pictures. Consider a visit to an animal shelter if you feel ready. Volunteering time may help the adjustment.  Use #RainbowBridgeRemembranceDay to share on social media.