Bella
Bella was an owner turn in. She was a longer haired basset. Bellawas a gentle old soul and got along with everybody. She enjoyed her walks taken at her own pace. She also loved her food and was not happy when she was placed on a diet. Bella began to have mobiity problems that I put down to arthritis and the colder weather. One day she was just not herself and so off to the vet we went. Her blood work was fine with the exception of a slightly elevated blood count. She went on antibiotics and a steroid. Two days later she was down. She was started on crate rest and steroids. No improvement. She was in pain and so we tried to get that under control. No matter what we tried we could not control the pain. Bella left for the bridge 1-2-10. Thank you Dr. Stout for taking such good care of our babies. Bella, you will be missed. The house just does not seem the same without you here. Yo have taken a piece of my heart with you. Till we meet again........ Jill and the hounds of GEBR

Grace
Grace came into rescue from KCAC. She was picked up as a stray and was a total wreck when we picked her up from the shelter. She had been dumpster diving and had a rough coarse coat that was falling out by the handfulls. She also had erlickia and an infection in both eyes. After getting her on a decent diet, her coat was much better, the erlickia was cleared up with antibiotics and the eye infection was also cleared up. Unfortunately the infection in her eyes had done it's damag and she never regained her sight. She quickly adjusted to life without sight. On the night of Christmas day, somebody vandalized my fence and took several boards. Leave it to Grace to find the hole in the fence. I searched and searched for her and finally found her two days later. She had been hit by a train. Grace my girl you will be missed. Have fun at the bridge. Till we meet on the other side... Jill and the hounds of GEBR.

Waldo
Waldo came into GEBR from the Porterville Animal Control. He was such a sweet soul. Waldo went in for routine neuter surgery and came home the same day. He was fine and even had a light dinner. The next day, he was not in his usual spot and a quick check of the house and yard found him having a seizure. Waldo was rushed to the vet and the seizures were stopped. Waldo stayed at the vet's over the weekend. For a while it looked like he was going to recover, but Waldo began his journey to the bridge on Sunday night. Candles were lit to help him on his way to the bridge. We will think of you often sweet Waldo. Till we meet again......

Rainbow Bridge
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 to them, who had to be 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 quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him 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 the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... Author Unknown.