Many Tears Animal Rescue

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, someone who was 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 begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, 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 those trusting eyes, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...

Author Unknown

You're giving me a special gift,
So sorrowfully endowed,
And through these last few cherished days,
Your courage makes me proud.

But really, love is knowing
When your best friend is in pain,
And understanding earthly acts
Will only be in vain.

So looking deep into your eyes,
Beyond, into your soul,
I see in you the magic, that will
Once more make me whole.

The strength that you possess,
Is why I look to you today,
To do this thing that must be done,
For it's the only way.

That strength is why I've followed you,
And chose you as my friend,
And why I've loved you all these years...
My partner 'til the end.

Please, understand just what this gift,
You're giving, means to me,
It gives me back the strength I've lost,
And all my dignity.

You take a stand on my behalf,
For that is what friends do.
And know that what you do is right,
For I believe it too.

So one last time, I breathe your scent,
And through your hand I feel,
The courage that's within you,
To now grant me this appeal.

Cut the leash that holds me here,
Dear friend, and let me run,
Once more a strong and steady dog,
My pain and struggle done.

And don't despair my passing,
For I won't be far away,
Forever here, within your heart,
And memory I'll stay.

I'll be there watching over you,
Your ever faithful friend,
And in your memories I'll run,
...a young dog once again.

(anon)

There is a place that some of us know
Where our dear departed pets all go
Where the sun always shines and butterflies wing
their way across fields where bluebirds sing

Where toy mice are scuttling and Frisbees do soar
There's tug toys and tennis balls and chew bones galore
With fields full of bluebells and a cool rippling stream
Where angels bring titbits and bowls full of cream

So try not to worry and try not to grieve
The love in their hearts will never leave
They'll happily play there and patiently wait
'Til you go to fetch them at heavens gate

Author: Tracey Jackson

Percy was a really sweet 6 wk old tabby kitten who came to Many Tears with his Mum and brother.  They all came in because their owner could not cope with them and Percy and his brother went to a lovely fosterer to find their forever homes but despite the care and love he received there very sadly Percy died suddenly.  We are all very sad but very grateful he was in a loving home for the little time he had.

Yesterday we lost our lovely Vernon.  We only had him for 2 short years but will remember him for a lifetime. Always larger than life his huge personality filled the house – joyous, eager, funny, loving. Like a child Vernon always wanted to know what was happening and take full part. Vernon came with a very weak heart but for the time that he was with us filled our lives with joy and laughter - thank you Many Tears for rescuing him and allowing him to come here to live. He was bursting with life and will be so sorely missed both by us and by all his friends.
Sian and Jane

Dolly was a much loved and cherished labrador adopted from Many Tears.  She was very sadly put to sleep in October 2009 and  we wished we could have had more time with her. She was such a gentle and kind soul despite her life before she arrived at Many Tears.  Dolly held no grudge and settled to a joyful life for the 20 months we were privileged to share our home with her. Her final hours were comfortable, with every effort made to find a way forward but we knew we had to let her go. So as we sang every night to her

"Hey Dolly dog,
Ho Dolly dog,
Dolly, Dolly, Dolly, Dolly dog – sleep tight."

With our love and admiration,
Mum, Dad and Many Tears sisters Rosie, Lottie and Little Nell

After 20 months of giving unconditional love and enjoying being a happy very special wee girl, Millie Billie Bo Bo gently succumbed to the rigours placed on her tiny body and with a heavy heart and out of her love for her, Mummy helped her to go to Rainbow Bridge to play forever with her little pink ball and friends. A special squirllie girlie, never to be forgotten by those whose lives she enriched. A candle burns, a new star twinkles. Run Free Millie Billie Bo Bo you are in my heart forever, until we meet again.
Love and Huggles Mummy, Chloebelle, Freddie, Williamena, Norrie, Annie, Archie and Tamara xxxxxxxx

Weep not for me though I am gone
Into that gentle night.
Grieve if you will, but not for long
Upon my soul's sweet flight.
I am at peace, my soul's at rest
There is no need for tears.
For with your love I was so blessed
For all those many years.
There is no pain, I suffer not,
The fear now all is gone.
Put now these things out of your thoughts,
In your memory I live on.
Remember not my fight for breath
Remember not the strife.
Please do not dwell upon my death,
But celebrate my life

  
     I adopted my lovely Rick from Many Tears on 17 March 2007 (he was being fostered in Somerset).  Despite his very bad start (picked up from the pound) he was a fun and loving boy and as bright as any collie could be! During the 2 short years that I was lucky enough to have him in my life he brought me great joy and happiness…. he loved life, had fun & enjoyed everything – obedience, agility and was well on his way to becoming a lowland search and rescue dog with Berkshire Search & Rescue Dogs! 
     He sadly passed away peacefully on Tuesday 23 June 2009 aged only 3 & half years after a very short illness.  Rick was my very very special boy and life without him will never be the same but he will remain in my heart until we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge. Run free my precious boy. 
Janice Follwell (nee Heal)

FROM RICK’S FOSTER MUM – KAREN HALL & FAMILY
When we fostered Rick we wondered why nobody enquired seriously about him, but we now know that special dog was destined to meet his special person, Janice.  His life was too short but I know it was full of fun and love.  Janice stayed in touch, giving regular updates and even travelled all the way to Devon where we now live to let my family (including my 6 dogs) see him again.  We miss you Rick and will think of you, and those enormous ears, often.

We adopted our beautiful Holly from Many Tears in March 2005. My husband and stepson came to meet her with our Samoyed Meg and all fell in love with Holly. She was eight years old at the time and had obviously lived outside and was very quiet for a Samoyed. Yet she settled in immediately with Meg and was so loving and glad to be indoors and cared for. She soon learnt from Meg how to ‘woo-woo’ freely in that Samoyed way and then talked to us constantly. She was the sweetest and kindest of dogs and bright and funny and so clever: though smaller and older than her sister Meg, Holly regularly outwitted her and found ways to be first to the pats and the treats - or to be in the front in photos such as this one! Over the years, her joints got stiffer, probably due to her long years outside, but she took great joy in life and remained bright-eyed and interested in everything until after four happy years her heart gave way and the vet advised that there was no more that could be done. It was a joy and a privilege to know our Holly and love her, and we all bless the day she came into our lives.
Jeremy and Thomas Flye and Sian Jones.

My Uncle Terry adopted Basil from Many Tears in July 2006, after he was handed in by his terminally ill owner. Aside from an initial language barrier – Basil understood Welsh, my Uncle spoke only English – they seemed to be a perfect match, and Basil, despite his age, adapted well to outings in the car, chickens, rabbits and everything else his new life presented him. Sadly Basil’s health deteriorated in summer 2009, and when his kidneys started to fail the decision was taken to let him sleep, after 3 happy years. He was a wonderful boy, and will be sorely missed by all, particularly my Uncle.

 
We adopted Izzy from Many Tears on 20th November 2004. She had been rescued from a breeder. As soon as we held her, we knew she was ours. We had her for a glorious 4 and a half years but sadly, her liver starting failing 6 weeks ago and on the 2nd June, the Vet could do nothing more to help her and we had to make the heartbreaking decision to let her go. She was our princess, our joy and made our lives happier for being in it. She leaves a void in our hearts and we will always love and miss her. Our hearts are breaking with the thought of her not being here anymore.
Run free precious Izzy xxxx
Gary and Sharon Broom

 
Mork came to Many Tears at 5 weeks old.  He was blind and his fontanal gap in his skull didn't close resulting in a strange lump on the top of his head.  Sylvia asked me to take him and he had nearly four wonderful weeks with me.  I do not regret having him for one moment.  He was a little ray of sunshine and very happy for the time he was here and so loved I just can't put it into words.  He had a tiny paw print but it's placed very deeply in my heart.
Yvonne

I was given the saddest news today, my beautiful foster dog Tilly had to go to Rainbow Bridge as she had severe spinal problems and the vet said it was the kindest thing to let her go.   Her mum Pam is distraught as she loved her so much and I am absolutely heartbroken for both of them.
Tilly, we all loved you  but know you can run free with the others until we meet again.
Forever in our hearts and dreams.
Your wonderful mum Pam and foster mum Debs
xxxxxxxxxxx 

Today was a very sad and distressing day.  This afternoon I have had our vet put dear Mr Emery to sleep. The last few weeks have been getting harder for our boy. No physical problems but mentally I guess he was stewing. He started to bite us over food. The staff were being careful and we were working with him. James who already has so many hard to home dogs offered to have him but today whilst running free in the sand school he went to the handler and bit her multiple times.  I felt it was kinder to just let him fall asleep then keep him caged, muzzled and homeless.  We all loved him but I felt he is a danger and obviously very unhappy too.  I will remember him always.

Molly was the most beautiful girl.  When she arrived it was obvious something was majorly wrong with her.  Her stomach was huge.  We did several tests and it was found that she had a liver shunt.  She deteriorated really fast and sadly we had to put her to sleep just a few days after she arrived. So although her time at Many Tears was short she is on this page so she will not be forgotten.

 
Precious was in severe pain and the pain killers were not controlling it so we felt it was time to set her free. In the two short years that we had her she has brought us some much love so we did what was best for her. Run free our special girl.

 
 Jolly was only 8 months old and came to us from the pound.  She was the sweetest and most loving collies.  However, when we found a huge tumour in her bladder which was could not be removed.  We are very sad that  this beautiful dog had to be put to sleep and that she never had the chance to find a loving home.

 
     Our beautiful GSD, Shiya went to Rainbow Bridge on Friday morning. She was 12 years old, yet so active and forward going we honestly thought she'd be with us forever.  Sadly her heart wasn't as strong as her will and despite help from our vet she slipped away from us to Rainbow Bridge.
      Shiya was a beautiful, loyal, smart and loving member of our family having been rescued by CARA at the age of  8 years. She showed many children that big dogs are wonderful dogs, especially when out on street collections for the Friends of Many Tears she set a shining example and raised a lot of money to help dogs less fortunate than herself.
      Shee Shee, our lives won't be the same without you  .I will miss you nosing through the shopping bags to find your treats, raiding the salad drawer and the way you adored the cat!! We will always remember you and when we look up we can see the star we named after you. We are so glad we found you and you found us, we are honoured that you accepted us and I've loved every minute that we spent together as a family.
Run free, be young again.
Jenna   x x x x x x

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Today Shiya left our family for her forever sleep.  Shiya was a CARA rescue dog that my daughter and family adopted.  She was a super smart loving GSD with a heart that was made of gold.Shee shee sleep well old lady.
Nanna Poppy and Alex xxxxx

Mumbo Jumbo was a year old collie cross who we rescued from the pound.  He was a friendly, loving boy who probably never had a real home.   He was with us for about 3 weeks  when one morning we went to let the dogs out of the kennels and found Mumbo Jumbo comatose. We think he had a fit and could not get out of it. We were unable to help him and lost him. We had never seen him fit, and this has been a terribly sad shock. I think this was the happiest home he had ever had and he loved his sweet kennel mate so much too. RIP little fellow - I am so sorry you never found your own person but we all loved you!!!!

Slither was an extremely sweet  16 weeks old JR puppy who somehow ended up at the pound. He was deaf but a cute and happy puppy.  He went into a foster home but suddenly started to fit.  The vet was unable to stop him from fitting and on his advice the decision was made to send Slither to Rainbow Bridge.  We are all terribly sad for this poor little boy who had such a bad start in life but would like to thank his fosterer Nia who has been wonderful and has shown Slither what a loving home is like even though it was for a short time.

 
Today Loop sadly lost his fight with cancer. He has been a bigger than life part of our family. He has never failed to make mum smile when she was sad and we will sorely miss him. Loop was a real gentleman who deserved the very best in life so I hope that this poem I have found will being fitting enough.......

I'm Still Here

Friend please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.

My body is gone but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.

I'll never wander out of your sight -
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach -
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.

I'm the colourful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
the clear cool water in a quiet pond.

I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring.
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.

When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.

I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, friend, I'm in every place!

Author Unknown

Please don't call or e-mail mum as she is too sad, but instead light a candle for Loop[.
Run free and happy my big boy
 Love Leah, Sylvia and Bill

Meg was adopted in July 2008 by  Pat & Dave Blackie..  She was rescued from a farmer who was getting a new dog needed Meg out of the shed she lived in. Sadly Meg had a massive stroke just a couple of months after she was adopted and despite her new owners and their vet doing everything possible for her in the end they had her put to sleep to end her suffering.   Meg was a wonderful dog with a marvellous temperament and her owners are very sad at her passing.   Pat & Dave did not have her long but she has left a big hole in their lives and she will never be forgotten.

Barney had done very well since the diagnosis of his tumour last November and even put on 4 kilos.  He had been on pain relief for a few months. However, he went downhill suddenly and he paid his last visit to the vet’s where he went peacefully.  He’s been much loved and  will be sorely missed.
Elaine

Frank was brought to Many Tears from the pound after serving his 9 days  in September 2008.  When he arrived we noticed he had a problem with his back legs and found he had a broken pelvis.  He was placed with one of our wonderful foster carers and put on crate rest but sadly he went downhill very quickly and had to be put in a drip at the vets.  After two days Frank sadly lost the fight for life and went to Rainbow Bridge.

 
Bella our beautiful foxhound sadly had to be put to sleep on 8th August 2008.  She had suffered with ill health since she arrived at Many Tears from Ireland.  She went into a foster home and despite all our efforts her condition failed to improve and in the end she had to be put to sleep to end her suffering.  Bella was a really wonderful dog and loved by everyone who met her.

 
Dolly (aka Venture) was a deaf Old English Sheepdog who we adopted in February 2008. She suddenly started to have epileptic fits and suffered 8 fits in one night.  We are heartbroken that never fully recovered and had to be put to rest. In the 6 months that we had her she was a very special beautiful girl, who loved life despite her deafness. I loved her the first time I saw her on Many Tears website, she will always be loved and missed.
 The Gibbs Family

 Jenny the labrador pictured here had a brain tumour and sadly passed away on 9th July 2008.

 
A little spaniel died today
In the arms of someone kind
She tried to live, she died in peace
No forever home to find

A production factory in a little soul
Her life was just for breeding
A home life was never there for her
Her job was birth and feeding

But it all went wrong, as these things can
And her health was doomed to fail
Someone had to watch her die
As she feebly wagged her tail

But at least the public got the goods
got the lovely pups she bore
They never saw the end result
Of a little dog, sad and sore

To the people who bought the little pups
And played the breeder's game
Its you who gained from her suffering
It was all done in your name

Author: Fionna Duncan

Beth lost her fight for life on 26 June 2008 at Many Tears.  She fought very hard for six days but sadly it was all too much.  The whole rescue was devasted to loose her and Sylvia has planted an evergreen honey suckle to remind her always of this beautiful little dog. 

  
We all hurt the day we lost Beth. Sandra has very kindly sent us a bench with a plaque in Beth's memory. We hope many will come look around and ponder over the dogs here whilst sitting on this bench.
THANK YOU SANDRA!!!!!

Ark's new owner called to let us know she had suffered from a twisted stomach and following vetinerary advice very sadly had to be put to sleep.  We are so sad that this poor girl had such a short time in her new home but very grateful to her owners who gave her the chance of learning about the joys of living in a home.

The day you came my life was complete
 Such a beautiful girl, my darling Treat.
 But the Angels decided you were so special
 Took you in their arms, for you to nestle.
 
 Now I remember with a heart full of pride,
 How you were so happy to be by my side
 Gone to the rainbow, without the pain you once bore,
 But with the love we gave you, for evermore
 
 Rainbow Bridge a place with no pain, no harm nor fear.

  
Nibo, our angel, sent from above
Sent by God for us to love.
Pleasure and happiness into our home,
you brought peace and kindness and never left us alone.

When we were sad and needed a kiss,
there you were with a tongue that wouldn't miss.
Your love for us I could see in your eyes.
You gave trust and kindness, never any lies.

You stood by our side when we needed a friend
And in return, we was by yours at the end.
To hold and comfort you those remaining seconds,
we were blessed by Heaven to be there when the angels beckoned...

He wants you to greet the ones who are here without any friends.
Those that are lonely, sad, and whose lives you can help cleanse.
You can show them what love from a human can do.
To hold your head high, nose in the air, and never be blue."

We loved you, my precious one, because you needed us.
There in your brown eyes was one last plea.
"Please give me a chance and let me come live with you.
I promise to give you all that I have, all that you are due."

We knew he was special, kind, gentle and sweet,
such a tiny little body to lie at my feet.
We could never say no because we needed each other,

So we paid his fine, picked him up and carried him to my car,
and off to my house in the country, the drive was far.
You came into our home with a cheery attitude;
we could look in those eyes and see the gratitude.

We was fortunate enough to have you for 1 year,
we loved you each day and gave you lots of hugs, kisses and love

We will miss you my angel because you were a dear little soul,
who woke up each morning with only one goal.
"Kiss my mum & dad everyday and be by there side,
to protect them forever until I die.

I will protect my Family from Heaven above,
so no harm will come to them, only love.
Don't miss me too much because I am not very far.
Just look to the Heavens and you can see my star

Ps thanks for the pear tree

RIP BABY BOY 31/01/08

  
J.D. was more than a best friend, he was my absolute everything. He went everywhere with me except work and I mean everywhere! He could be absolute trouble some days but it was hilarious, it was almost like he had a wicked sense of humour and was on a wind-up! You could say to him "where's your mamma?" and he would run over to me and you could ask him "where's your temper?" and he'd playfully give a little bark. He was never nasty or snappy, just a bouncy ball of love and fun and he loved people. He was always stuck by my side when people came over, he always liked to show visitors who I belonged to! Definitely a mummys boy! I started looking on the many tears site originally because I was looking to home another little addition to love and a sister or brother for J.D. Some people couldn't comprehend how hard I took it when he became ill and there was only one possible outcome, though at the time I was defiant and hell bent my boy was going to be made better no matter what. I felt he had been so cheated - "why him? what did he ever do to deserve it? He's only a baby, it's not fair!" It still hurts, I still get angry about it. I still cry over him. I don't say his name out loud anymore, I can't. He's referred to as 'boy'. Does that ever go away? Maybe I'll be a 'mamma' again someday, but I'll never forget my boy.

J.D.
25/06/04 - 01/08/07

J.D. you were my little baby from the second I met you.
I miss you so much and I would do anything to have you back.
Nothing is the same anymore.
It's not the same getting up in the morning to an alarm clock
instead of your sniffs and licks on my face!
It's not the same coming home to an empty silent house instead of you bouncing
around like mayhem on four legs and being so happy to see me!
It's not the same going in the bath and not having to try to explain to you
why you shouldn't try getting in it when I'm already in it!
It's not the same when I feel down and you're not there to
jump on my lap and snuggle into me.
It's not the same going to bed on my own without you snuggling in behind my knees...
you slowly making sure you have most of the bed (despite you having two beds of your own!)
You were the perfect mix of love, fun, loyalty and complete mischief.
You were so brave, bo bo, when you were dealt a hand so cruel and unfair.
Certainly braver than I.
Sweet dreams, bo bo.
Mamma misses you and loves you so much.xxx

1989-2007 (3rd Sept)  

My poor, sweet boy lost his fight with cancer today, aged 18 years and 10 months. He was amazing for his age, still able to run, hear and see. Everybody always asked me if I was sure when they asked me his age.

I rescued him when he was 2 years old, he lay scared, beaten and starved in a welsh council pound, it was 2 days before Christmas, and he was due to be destroyed Christmas eve as he was a dangerous dog (so my mum and I were told!)

Many people told me to give up on him, that he was unpredictable and would never come right. All I can say to this is that for the last 17 years I have had the most wonderful, loyal, loving dog that anybody could ever find! Today I feel lost and empty as it feels like he has always been with me. I hope that other people will put all their love and belief into a scarred lost soul, and be rewarded with the love that I have been so blessed with for all these years.

Run free and be happy, my loyal companion.
Love forever Leah, Jay and the rest of your pack x

 
Branston and her friend Pickles were turned out on a mountain and left to die.  This is how she arrived at Many Tears where she sadly lost her live after a few days, despite our very best efforts to save her.

A MESSAGE FROM BRANSTON
Those days up on the mountain in the cold and driving rain
 Were the worst I can remember then, at last, somebody came.
 They took me in and Pickles too, for she was dumped with me
 took us home, warmed us up and gave us chicken for our tea.
 
 They would have loved to keep us but just were not equipped
 so they took us to the pound to see if we were chipped.
 We weren't, of course, so that is when they asked rescues for help
 the first was full, the second too but the third, at last, said 'Well'
 We'll take you in tomorrow if we can find someone
 who'll collect you in their car and agree to do the run.
 
 Luckily Eileen came and collected us next day
 and in no time, all tucked up and warm, we were on our way.
 When we arrived at Many Tears, the staff just stood and stared
 then cried as they took us to our beds, we could tell they really cared.
 
 Pickles had managed better than I to get some food to eat,
 But I was tired and really thin and could hardly use my feet.
 They gave me lots of tasty things to try and build me up
 then a nice warm coat and heated bed I could not believe my luck.
 
 I managed a little food and drank lots of water too
 but they worried I hadn't ate enough and hadn't had a poo
 So Sylvia took me to the vet who put me on a drip
 as they couldn't operate or test until I was more fit
 
 Sylvia stayed up with me all night........to make sure it all went in
 so the vet could then determine why I was so thin
 Next day I felt much better, but the vet was unhappy still
 He thought there was something in my tum that was making me so ill.
 
 He said he had to operate almost straight away
 otherwise he didn't feel I'd see another day.
 And so, today, he did his best, but what he didn't know
 was that I had had some puppies, several days ago.
 One was stuck inside me and that's what made me ill
 and sadly I arrived too late, with Sylvia and Bill.
 
 So, Many Tears, is aptly named, for many now are shed
 by Sylvia and the other staff as they clear away my bed.
 and put away the balls and toys with which I'd never played
 It's sad to think I'd still be here..........if only I'd been spayed.
 
 Written by Chris at CARA