IN MEMORY OF
This section is dedicated to those that have Crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Whether they were with
us for a long time or a short time - they touched our hearts and souls. They are all very much
loved and missed everyday.
us for a long time or a short time - they touched our hearts and souls. They are all very much
loved and missed everyday.
| Jocko Arrived at Triple "L" Horse Rescue September 2005 Crossed the Rainbow Bridge April 27, 2008 38 Year Old Welsh/Shetland Pony |
Jocko came to TLHR September 2005 at the age of 35, he was our first and became one of the
family from the very start. You couldn't help but love him and want to just cuddle up with him. Jocko
was a Welsh/Shetland pony.
The years caught up to him rather quickly, he had arthritis which made it difficult for him to walk at
times. He loved his little pasture, and he loved Grace. Grace spent the last year with Jocko and she
took wonderful care of him. She would walk around the pasture and Jocko would follow, if she
thought he needed to eat, she would nudge him and he would listen. Wherever you seen Grace
you seen Jocko and visa versa. It was like watching mommy with her little boy.
The last month was very hard for Jocko, he wouldn't feel much like eating, he lost weight and we
just couldn't get it back on him. Jocko wouldn't even eat his oatmeal cookies, he loved them so
much and for him not to want them you knew he wasn't feeling good. When we had our vet come
out, he said that it was time. We knew it was, but we were still hoping that maybe we wouldn't have
to do it.
Our vet picked up Jocko and took him to a nice farm to be buried at. Upon loading him into the
trailer Grace ran full speed around the pasture only 1 time - as if she was doing it for Jocko. I think
it was her way of telling him goodbye and that he would soon run again himself.
I am sure Jocko was met at the gate by Georgie. Georgie will show him around, introduce him to
all the other horses that all of us have lost. And Jocko will again be able to eat anything he wants
and he will be able to run and play again.
Jocko: I love you so very much and it broke my heart to have to let you go. I know it was for the best
and your time to go. I can't be selfish, that's not why I chose this path in life. I thank God for lending
you to me to care for you and to love you for 3 wonderful years. Until we see each other again. I love
you! ~Your Earth Mommy
For Jocko
From David (Sherry's Husband)
As I tried to comfort Sherry, watching the trailer slowly going down our driveway carrying her
beloved Jocko toward his final resting place, i found tears also running down my face. We watched
Grace run one final lap for him for all of the laps that he followed her in his slow walk of his. I
thought about how this wonderful Woman, my wife, who blended, and pretty much hand-fed this
pony twice a day, every day, for almost three years, could have a heart this huge, and still have the
courage to let him go when it was time. She is truly an amazing woman and I believe God picked
the right person to handle this kind of work for him.
Though I do not know about his former life before coming to us, I do know that his last couple
years, he got to be a real pony. He was the first Horse our Grandson sat on, he was able to have
his own pasture, his own pasture mate (Grace), and a Mistress who loved him dearly and took
care of him until the end.
Thanks Jocko, you will be in our hearts forever.
David
family from the very start. You couldn't help but love him and want to just cuddle up with him. Jocko
was a Welsh/Shetland pony.
The years caught up to him rather quickly, he had arthritis which made it difficult for him to walk at
times. He loved his little pasture, and he loved Grace. Grace spent the last year with Jocko and she
took wonderful care of him. She would walk around the pasture and Jocko would follow, if she
thought he needed to eat, she would nudge him and he would listen. Wherever you seen Grace
you seen Jocko and visa versa. It was like watching mommy with her little boy.
The last month was very hard for Jocko, he wouldn't feel much like eating, he lost weight and we
just couldn't get it back on him. Jocko wouldn't even eat his oatmeal cookies, he loved them so
much and for him not to want them you knew he wasn't feeling good. When we had our vet come
out, he said that it was time. We knew it was, but we were still hoping that maybe we wouldn't have
to do it.
Our vet picked up Jocko and took him to a nice farm to be buried at. Upon loading him into the
trailer Grace ran full speed around the pasture only 1 time - as if she was doing it for Jocko. I think
it was her way of telling him goodbye and that he would soon run again himself.
I am sure Jocko was met at the gate by Georgie. Georgie will show him around, introduce him to
all the other horses that all of us have lost. And Jocko will again be able to eat anything he wants
and he will be able to run and play again.
Jocko: I love you so very much and it broke my heart to have to let you go. I know it was for the best
and your time to go. I can't be selfish, that's not why I chose this path in life. I thank God for lending
you to me to care for you and to love you for 3 wonderful years. Until we see each other again. I love
you! ~Your Earth Mommy
For Jocko
From David (Sherry's Husband)
As I tried to comfort Sherry, watching the trailer slowly going down our driveway carrying her
beloved Jocko toward his final resting place, i found tears also running down my face. We watched
Grace run one final lap for him for all of the laps that he followed her in his slow walk of his. I
thought about how this wonderful Woman, my wife, who blended, and pretty much hand-fed this
pony twice a day, every day, for almost three years, could have a heart this huge, and still have the
courage to let him go when it was time. She is truly an amazing woman and I believe God picked
the right person to handle this kind of work for him.
Though I do not know about his former life before coming to us, I do know that his last couple
years, he got to be a real pony. He was the first Horse our Grandson sat on, he was able to have
his own pasture, his own pasture mate (Grace), and a Mistress who loved him dearly and took
care of him until the end.
Thanks Jocko, you will be in our hearts forever.
David
| Georgie Arrived at Triple "L" Horse Rescue September 3, 2006 Crossed the Rainbow Bridge October 19, 2007 3 yr old Quarter Horse |
We said goodbye to Georgie today (10/19/2007) and let him cross the rainbow bridge. The last
couple days had been extremely hard on the poor boy. His leg was getting worse and he didn't
want to walk. We had his feet done yesterday and it pained him more than usual so later in the day
our vet and his partner (equine vet) came out to evaluate Georgie. It was time. Arrangements would
be made and we would say goodbye to a wonderful, loving horse.
I spent the last couple hours with Georgie and he would not leave my side. He would push up
against me, nuzzle me and he decided that my shoe would taste good. He took a bite but I think he
found out that it didn't taste so good after all. Around 2:30 today my vet showed up to pick him up. I
led him through the pasture, he did pretty good, but at times got stubborn and wouldn't move.
When I got him to the trailer he loaded without any hesitation. Maybe he knew, I don't know. But
tears were in his eyes as we walked. I hugged him and kissed him, told him I loved him and I
would see him again. It was the hardest thing I have done but I know the time was right for him. He
will run again and play again. He will never feel pain again.
Georgie: You are out of pain. You are free to run and play in the fields again. God will heal your leg.
You are very much loved here on earth, but we know you were only given to us for a short time. This
last year with you has been a blessing. You will forever be in my heart. I love you and will miss you
dearly - Thank you for being a part of our lives.
God Bless You!
From Sherry's Husband, Dave
Georgie was gallant to the end. He instantly became my Favorite horse the day Sherry welcomed
to her Rescue. He amazed me at his zest for life and it seemed that his leg did not slow him down
at all. However in the end, the leg was starting to take a toll. I believe he knew that his time was
near and Georgie also knew that his loving mistress Sherry would take care of him until his time.
She loved him very much. My wife is a special person and she cares so much for her "babies".
Please take a moment to reflect on how God gives us these caring people like my wife and be
thankful that we have her in our world. I am extremely lucky and grateful to have her as my wife.
David
couple days had been extremely hard on the poor boy. His leg was getting worse and he didn't
want to walk. We had his feet done yesterday and it pained him more than usual so later in the day
our vet and his partner (equine vet) came out to evaluate Georgie. It was time. Arrangements would
be made and we would say goodbye to a wonderful, loving horse.
I spent the last couple hours with Georgie and he would not leave my side. He would push up
against me, nuzzle me and he decided that my shoe would taste good. He took a bite but I think he
found out that it didn't taste so good after all. Around 2:30 today my vet showed up to pick him up. I
led him through the pasture, he did pretty good, but at times got stubborn and wouldn't move.
When I got him to the trailer he loaded without any hesitation. Maybe he knew, I don't know. But
tears were in his eyes as we walked. I hugged him and kissed him, told him I loved him and I
would see him again. It was the hardest thing I have done but I know the time was right for him. He
will run again and play again. He will never feel pain again.
Georgie: You are out of pain. You are free to run and play in the fields again. God will heal your leg.
You are very much loved here on earth, but we know you were only given to us for a short time. This
last year with you has been a blessing. You will forever be in my heart. I love you and will miss you
dearly - Thank you for being a part of our lives.
God Bless You!
From Sherry's Husband, Dave
Georgie was gallant to the end. He instantly became my Favorite horse the day Sherry welcomed
to her Rescue. He amazed me at his zest for life and it seemed that his leg did not slow him down
at all. However in the end, the leg was starting to take a toll. I believe he knew that his time was
near and Georgie also knew that his loving mistress Sherry would take care of him until his time.
She loved him very much. My wife is a special person and she cares so much for her "babies".
Please take a moment to reflect on how God gives us these caring people like my wife and be
thankful that we have her in our world. I am extremely lucky and grateful to have her as my wife.
David
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...
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...
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