Rainbow Bridge Memories
This page is dedicated in loving memory to the MNSR foster and adopted Shelties who are waiting for us at the Rainbow Bridge.
Rainbow Bridge Stories
 Our hearts grieve the loss of Sparky, 14 years old. At our first home visit, he refused to leave me and my then 10-year-old son. Sparky chose us and enriched our lives. He helped us through many family hardships. He loved to “chase” garbage trucks around the inside of our fence on Fridays and then cool himself in the water dish. He covered up his food with a towel when he was done. He provided many life lessons to my son growing up. These 13+ years were too short with you. Your furever brother Mickey D (also from Sheltie Rescue) gave you a slobbery lick across your mouth and laid next to you as you were taking your final breaths. Forever grateful and forever loved. Sparky became a Sheltie angel on February 27th, 2020. |
 Logan came to MNSR to recover from amputation surgery after he was hit by a car. He was nursed back to health and mobility in his foster home, and after fostering Shelties for years without adopting, and with the permission of the resident cats, Logan was the keeper! He loved to do the 'Sheltie herding run' in the yard, going on walks, and was always happy to have a snuggle. Logan crossed the Rainbow Bridge in February 2020. He was a regular Sheltie ambassador at MNSR events and we miss him dearly. |
 Our beloved Dixie has crossed the Rainbow Bridge on February 14th, 2020. We adopted her in October, 2013. She was just a few weeks shy of her 14th birthday when she died. Dixie was everything to us. She was the queen of the house and the queen of our hearts. We are thankful to the MN Sheltie Rescue organization for assisting her prior to coming to our family. She was a kind and gentle spirit. She loved and expected her walks! She brought us so much happiness! |
 In January 2012 Lilly was brought to our house for possible adoption. Cathie saw how small she was and figured Steve would not want to have her come live with us, but to Steve, Lilly looked like she really needed a good home with owners who would give her lots of affection. Lilly could best be described as cute and sassy. We got a kick out of how she showed much more attachment and affection to Cathie than to Steve. Once she made up her mind on something, that was that. Steve would take her for many long walks, take her to the coffee shop for treats, and even made a special platform in the back seat of the car for Lilly when traveling. Made no difference, it was Cathie all the way. We miss her in many ways. It's a real adjustment to come home and not have her happily greet us at the door. We take lots of comfort in knowing that no matter what she dealt with prior to coming to our house, once she got here life was good for her. |
