08/28/2026
Every year on August 28th, we commemorate Rainbow Bridge Day to pay tribute to the cherished pets that are no longer with us. This special day allows us to reminisce about the happiness and affection that our furry friends brought into our lives, as well as to share memories of them.
🐾 Submit a pet memorial on our website ➡️https://lakewoodanimalhospital.ca/memorial-form/
🐾 Follow our hospice program on both Facebook and Instagram 🩷
🐾 Visit this previous post to learn more about adding a rock to honor your pet in our memorial rock garden. ➡️https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19L4c7sFP4/
🌈“The Rainbow Bridge” 🌈
By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill, Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still. Where the friends of man and woman do run, ...When their time on earth is over and done.
For here, between this world and the next, Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest. On this golden land, they wait and they play, Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.
No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness, For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness. Their limbs are restored, their health renewed, Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.
They romp through the grass, without even a care, Until one day they start, and sniff at the air. All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back, Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.
For just at that instant, their eyes have met; Together again, both person and pet. So they run to each other, these friends from long past, The time of their parting is over at last.
The sadness they felt while they were apart, Has turned into joy once more in each heart. They embrace with a love that will last forever, And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together. ~Author Unknown
More support for pet loss grief :
Pet Loss Support with RHS:
➡️https://reginahumanesociety.ca/pet-loss-support/
Social Worker at WCVM: (306) 966-2852
For pet owners experiencing emotional distress regarding health and/or loss of animal(s)
➡️ https://vmc.usask.ca/services/veterinary-social-work.php
FACEBOOK GROUP: Losing Lulu
Group to support those who have had an animal euthanized or die for behavioral reasons.
➡️ https://www.losinglulu.com/
➡️https://www.facebook.com/groups/losinglulu/
Artwork by Susan Alison " Waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge".