Rainbow Bridge

Mac was such a blessing to our family. She loved to go on long walks every day. My husband worked from home and she would be by his side all day. She loved to go camping. As soon as the RV pulled up she would [...]

I adopted Pluto (formerly Dallas) 5/11/11. After developing an aggressive tumor in Nov. 2016, I had to let him go 1/16/17. This post is to honor him and the love and adventure he brought to my life. He was a great friend and I will [...]

Although the first several years of Emma's life were unknown to us, once we got her from SHLR, the three too-short years she spent with us were filled with love, laughter and dog kisses. She was The World's Worst Watchdog, but everyone's new best friend. [...]

Pure chocolate love is the only way to describe Tyra. We are so grateful to Safe Harbor for matching us to Tyra in October, 2007. When we first met Tyra, she was timid and very nervous. But over time with a lot of TLC, Tyra [...]

Bailey came into our lives in 2008 and was a cherished member of the family for 8 yrs. He was quite the character. He was fun loving and my constant companion. Wherever "mom" went, Bailey was sure to follow. He especially loved when we would [...]

We just had to put down our beloved Jake a couple weeks ago. He was a vital part of our family for almost 11 years. Even with the aid of supplements and medications, his severe arthritis was causing him too much pain for us to [...]

Long ago I brought a lab, Sam, from the Monte Vista area up to SHLR to be adopted. 2 weeks later I came back and adopted him. Today we are having him euthanized.  His body is giving out and he no longer wants his treats. He [...]

We met Cooper (Safe Harbor was calling him Atlas) in March of 2008.  He has been our constant companion and friend for the past 8 ½ years.  Earlier this month he became very ill and was diagnosed with lung cancer.  He died peacefully in our [...]

I got Zoe (formally known as Jody) from Safe Harbor 12 (almost 13) years ago. She was left tied up and bleeding outside, in the middle of the night at the Dumb Friends League and you guys took her in. I met Zoe shortly after, [...]

Remembering Joey... Safe Harbor called one evening to say, "We have a dog for you, and we know you two are the best people to adopt him!" Uh, Oh... Joey was picked up in Lamar, Colorado as a stray and ended up in their local [...]