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
 The moment I saw Loki, barely any fur and thin, I was in love. I didn’t care if he grew his hair back or not, I just wanted him to know how much he meant to me and how much he was loved. He loved our grandkids, tolerated the cat, had a secret admiration for our shy girl CoCoa, teased Majick when he was a pup, and ran with Hazel and Jake when he was at his best. One of his most favorite things to do was to wander our yard. He was content to find a spot in the sun and go to sleep. Always needed a personal escort in though. People talk of heart dogs and while I love each and every one of mine, Loki was my heart dog. He taught me how to be patient, calm, open and how to love unconditionally. For this and much more, he is already hugely missed. Last night my sweet boy told me that he was ready to go. It broke our hearts saying our goodbyes but it was the right thing to do for him. All he ever wanted was to please us (me in particular) and it was what we could do for him. |
 Eight years ago, I asked MNSR if we could foster the next Sheltie/Pom. The very next week, we met with Peanut’s owner and learned that he was 7 years old, not house broke, and strong willed. The owner had contacted other rescues but they couldn’t take him. We were his last hope before going to an overcrowded shelter. We loaded him in the car inside his crate. He got out & climbed in my lap. We realized he had picked us & he was home. |
 Lily was so fortunate to have a loving, patient and gentle forever family who helped her to blossom. Lily was frightened of many things initially, and with understanding and the great game of Nosework, she came out of her shell. She earned several titles in Nosework. We had not intended on doing it, but Lily told us she loved it. Even when we were done competing, she still liked to play! She grew into the confident, outgoing dog she was meant to be. She always kept her GSD sisters in line and let them know when they were having too much fun. When it became harder for Lily to keep up with her sisters, we bought her a stroller. She LOVED her stroller from day one. She would walk a little and then get in the stroller and be a princess. Lily crossed the Rainbow Bridge in January 2020. She was incredibly loved and is missed so much. We will always be grateful to the rescue for matching us with such a great little girl. |
 Luna came into rescue at 10 years of age with untreated heartworm disease. This left her immune-compromised. A wonderful couple who had previously adopted from MNSR saw a beautiful Sheltie girl who needed a loving family, and took her in to give her her best life. Luna enjoyed overseeing her large property from her condo balcony, telling the squirrels what was what, socializing with the human neighbors, and being treated like a queen by her mom and dad. Luna crossed the Rainbow Bridge on January 24th, 2020 and is very missed. |
