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
 After some observation time, Millie liked what she saw in her foster home and decided to stay permanently. Millie enjoyed hanging out on her blanket at the dog training school, observing the activities around her. Millie was quite the character. Though most did not get to see that side of her, she had a big voice at home, reminding mom when it was meal or treat time. She loved cherry tomatoes and had a good nose for the ripe ones on the vine. If any were hanging low enough, she would help herself. Millie crossed the Rainbow Bridge on April 9th, 2020. |
 I adopted Kita in September 2013, and we spent 6 ½ years together until her death from congestive heart failure on March 27, 2020. Kita was a friend to all living beings. She adopted a stuffed beaver toy at her foster home and cared for him lovingly, carrying him from room to room and making sure he was never neglected or left out of the fun. She was patient and gentle, making her beloved among the children on my block who would abandon their games to pet her. If you were a car or truck, she would fiercely defend the neighborhood against your noisy behavior. Kita loved food and delighted in munching snow. She loved a good nap but was always game for adventure, from spotting her first buffalo in Custer National Park to visiting the folks at my mother’s care facility. She was fond of meeting friends on our walks, and of receiving their flattering comments and tasty treats. I was fortunate to have her friendship and was blessed by her presence in my life. |
 Skye was rescued from a life of breeding and was adopted by a loving family who allowed her to shine. She found a best friend in Sheltie brother Killian, who continued to watch out for her in her golden years. Skye completed a 6-week tricks class in just 3 weeks, went on to earn her Canine Good Citizen, and became a certified therapy dog. Routine and togetherness were very important to her. Cuddles, belly rubs and neck and back rubs from mom and dad every morning, and she would touch the back of mom's leg in the bathroom as a reminder that Skye, too, needed her teeth brushed. Skye loved going for car rides to the dog park or for walks as a family unit. She supervised in the kitchen, ensuring that the fruits and vegetables were fresh and edible, watermelon and cantaloupe being a favorite snack. We had to say goodbye to our Skye on March 27th, 2020. She brought such joy to our lives! She learned a lot from Killian and he learned a lot from her. |
 Sweet Rusty was nursed back to health by his foster family after gallbladder surgery while in rescue. Once healthy and strong, he found the perfect forever retirement home with a lovely lady who was committed to maintaining his slim and trim figure through daily walks. As he grew more confident, his presence became bigger and bigger, checking the back door for intruders and guests, investigating who was eating what and whether it was shareable, monitoring all food-related doings in the kitchen whether the activity was putting away groceries, preparing meals, doing dishes, washing the floor, investigating the contents of cupboards and drawers, checking Nani's dish to make sure she ate every crumb, barking loudly and enthusiastically at any provocation (which Nani loved to provide) or for no reason whatsoever. |
