Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven lies the Rainbow Bridge.  When a beloved pet dies, it goes to the Rainbow Bridge.  It makes friends with other animals and frolics over rolling hills and peaceful lush meadows of green.  Our pets do not thirst or hunger.  The old and sick become young once more; the maimed and the ill become healed and strong.  They are as healthy and playful as we remember them in the days gone by. Though happy and content, they still miss someone very special, someone they had to leave behind.  Together, the animals chase and play, but the day comes when a pet will suddenly stop and look into the distance... bright eyes intent, eager body quivering.  Suddenly recognizing you, your pet bounds quickly across the green fields and into your embrace.  You celebrate in joyous reunion.  You will never again separate.  Happy tears and kisses are warm and plentiful; your hands caress the face you missed.  You look once more into the loving eyes of your pet and know that you never really parted.  You realize that though out of sight, your love had been remembered, and now, you cross the Rainbow Bridge together.  - Author unknown


Grieving and Pet Loss information: Feeling overwhelmed by grief? Feeling isolated at the emptiness by the loss of your beloved pet? Join others who share similar feelings at the PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP. Meets monthly – first Wed 6:00 p.m. Unitarian Church – Jefferson House 21 Edwin Place, Asheville. Individual counseling is also available. For more information, call Christy Gunther, MA, LPC at (828) 258-3229.

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"Paws on the Heart" Pet Loss & Grief Support Group

The 2nd Sunday of each month -   3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Sunday, December 11 ~ January 8 ~ February 12
Location:  American Red Cross
100 Edgewood Road – Asheville, NC 28804
(Corner of Merrimon & Edgewood – behind the Atlanta Bread Company)

Facilitating the support group are two avid animal lovers who strongly believe in the importance of honoring the pets in our lives: Rev. Gerry Smith, chaplain at Mission Hospital for 31 years and Rev. Dan McCurry, retired hospital trauma chaplain interested in music therapies and animal behavior.

There is no cost to attend, but donations to help ACN’s rescued dogs and cats are appreciated.  Reservations are encouraged but not required.  For more information please contact, Cappy Tosetti, volunteer program coordinator:
(828) 707-7203 ~ Tosetti.cappy@gmail.com

On behalf of the staff at Charlotte Street Animal Hospital, we are honored to pay respect to our beloved animal friends who have passed.  We also welcome you to create a lasting tribute for your beloved pet or animal friend on our website's Pet Memorial page. Please feel free to complete the following Pet Memorial Form in Adobe Acrobat format, which requires the freeAcrobat Reader to view.

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Memorials

Reilly Teeple
German Shorthaired Pointer
1999-2009

A thought about our beloved companions:

"Pets teach us to live in the now,
to enjoy life as it comes to us,
and to love without asking questions.
They teach us what’s most important in life..."
...and it’s heartbreaking when they
have to leave us.

- Lauronda, with Reilly (1999-2009)
In honor of Reilly, Lauronda donated a website to CSAH. She originally designed this page to offer encouragement and support to our CSAH extended family. We will honor our cherished patients on this pet memorial page. 

Willow, CGC
Boxer
October 30, 2001 ~ December 14, 2005

Basil Cawley
7/15/95 - 5/26/09
So often my comfort and always my joy.

"We who choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our own live within a fragile circle." - Irving Townsend

Percy Adams

July 1 1994 - December 29 2010

John, Nancy, Rachel, and Sarah Adams 

Kalli Steamboat

October 23, 1996 ~ April 13, 2011

One of our “girls,” now God’s angel and forever in our hearts.

Gary Smith & Sarah Jane League