Rainbow Bridge

This page is dedicated to our dogs that have gone before us. As much as it hurts to lose them, we would never trade the pain for not having them in our lives.

HANSEL

IAMRA Mascot, our Mighty Warrior
September 28, 2005.
Loved and missed by all of IAMRA
Donations in his memory have been made by: Dave, Dory
& JD. Vicky & Mark & the
Meluso crew. Martha & Kiana.

Wildpaw's Magical Merlin

6-14-1998 ~ 3-27-2009
Mark & Vicky's once in a lifetime boy, the greatest dog in the universe .
Donations were made in his memory by
Mark & Vicky, Uncle Jess & Aunt Marcia,
Martha, PJ & the BigDogs, Nancy B, Pat G, and Aunt Tammie & the mini mushers

Finnigan Begin Again

2-14-96 ~ 8-27-08

Finnamonster, our BigHead boy, you are loved and missed more than any mere words could ever convey

Donations were made by
his Mom & Dad, Vicky & Mark, Aunt Celia, Vato & Kayla, Pat G.,
GodMom Martha, Aunt Tammie and the mini-mushers, Nancy B. and PJ and
the BigDogs in his loving memory.

Mozilla's Moose on the Loose

10-31-2000 ~ 3-13-2009

MooseMan, you left us so suddenly, our hearts will never recover. Wait for us big guy, we'll see you at the Bridge.

Donations were made by his Mom & Dad, (Vicky & Mark), Auntie Celia & the Rottendogs (Vato & Kayla & Linus) , Aunt Tammie & the mini mushers, Uncle Jess & Aunt Marcia, PJ & the BigDogs and Nancy B.

Malcatraz' Mouse Shadow on the Second Moon

August 1 1998 ~ February 20 2011

Moo, you were always our good boy of the Bad Boyz of Malcatraz, you take with you all our love, and leave us behind with broken hearts.

Donations were made by his Mom & Dad, (Vicky & Mark) and AuntieTammie

Malcatraz' Margaux's Sensation

1999 ~ May 4th, 2011

Babe, wait for us in Heaven pretty girl. There are no words to describe how deeply you were loved and are missed.

Donations were made by Babe's Mom & Dad, (Vicky & Mark), and Auntie
Tammie, in her loving memory

Malcatraz' Mercy Mercy Me

1997 ~ July 19th, 2011

Little princess Mercy Meezer, we love and miss you so much. Your smile lit up our lives. We'll see you in Heaven sweet girl.

A donation was made by Mercy's Mom & Dad, (Vicky & Mark), in her loving memory

Sable and Timber

Sable and Timber, beloved furkids of Dane and Julie Drefke, wear your Silver Harnesses with pride and watch down over your Mama and Papa until you can be together once again.

Dane and Julie made a generous donation in their memory, to help Sable and Timber's homeless cousins in need.

Smokey

9-14-2008

You came into my life and made me the happiest man ever I cannot wait to see you again. Wear your silver harness with pride I will see you soon big boy

Anna (Anna B)

7-29-2009

Sweet Princess Anna,
You were mom to so many fosters. You taught them to play and
how to be a loving dog again. You will always be my special princess. There is a place in my heart where you will ALWAYS be
Give a big kiss to Smokey

Cowboy

7-24-2010

Cowboy was a one in a million boy, Crabby Cowboy to the many friends and family who knew him and loved him. The heavens are brighter with his passing, and he left behind many broken hearts, especially his Mama & Papa, Pat & Frank, who made a donation in his loving memory. Donations were also made by Tammie, Perry and the mini mushers, PJ & the BigDogs, and Vicky & Mark and the gang at Malcatraz.

Wookie

Darling Wookie, IAMRA Sanctuary Sweetheart, lovingly fostered and adopted by Tammie and Perry. We miss you more than you can imagine fuzzy boy. Donations in his memory have been made by his Mama and Papa, his siblings all the white stuff, and a special spotted angel, who was at the Bridge to greet him. Also his loving Grandparents, Dorothy & Frank Powers, Ron Carole & Dakota Miller, the folks at Travelin' Paws, Martha & Kiana, Mike and Noel Dagley, PJ & the BigDogs, Aunt Janice, Gail Monick, Julie Hoffman, Dawn Mayer, and the
gang at Malcatraz.

Gia

1-19-2012
To our Gia, Pretty Girl...Our kind and loving Husky...You rescued
baby birds, who were lost in the yard, snuggled with real bunnies, in your bed, and found frozen mice in the snow and brought them to mom in the hopes that we could fix them. Rest peaceful Sweet Peazers with Sudsie, Wookie, and the little creatures, you tried to save.... If Love Could have saved you, you would have surely lived forever.Until our paths cross again...with love,Papa,
Mom, Cleo, Boo & Benny too. Donations were made by her Mama & Papa, Deb R, PJ & the BigDogs, and Marylin Powers.

LoverBoy's Workin' for the Weekend

8-24-2005
Fiercely loved, very special very senior boy of Mark & Vicky Meluso, who made a
donation in his memory. As did dear friends Leanne, Drew, & Otis,
and Martha Mara

Nook - aka Pretty Beanie Girl

7-07-2006
Sweet, quiet and shy senior girl of Mark & Vicky Meluso, who made a donation in her memory. Godspeed Pretty Beans. your time with us was too short.

Angel

Our big sweet foster girl Angel went to the Bridge on 9/29/07 - the day of the 5th annual Malawalk. Our 2008 Malawalk will be held in her honor.

Godspeed big girl, you raced the lives of all you met with your never ending charm. Special thoughts go out to her fosters, Rich, Allan and Lisa, and Mark and Vicky. We were all blessed to share your life.

Wind in the Willows

3-06-08
Godspeed HopFrogDog, you were loved more than you will ever know. Donations made in her memory by her humans, Mark & Vicky, her Aunt Celia and the rottendogs, her friends, PJ and the BigDogs, Martha & Kiana, and Aunt Tammie, the mini mushers, and a very special spotted angel.

Tinkerbelle

I will miss you, my big belle girl. A donation was made by Vicky and Mark Meluso in her memory.

Dolly

Deeply loved and missed by everyone at IAMRA. A donation was made in her memory by her foster parents, Vicky and Mark Meluso. This sweet girl lost her life because her former owners failed to give her heartworm preventative.

Sasha

My beloved Sasha, my puppymill girl who shared my life for 14 years. My heart is with you always. A donation was made by Vicky and Mark Meluso in her memory.

Packer

Much loved dignified old gent of IAMRA, fostered by Molly, Pat and Melinda O'Keefe. You will be missed by us all bug guy. A donation was made in his memory by Lisa Irvin & her pack.

Sitka

Taken in by IAMRA at 13. Much loved foster girl of Philip and Heather Kocisko. You will be missed by us all. Donations were made by family and friends in memory of this special girl.

Foxy- Bearhead's Foxy Lady

March 21, 1989 to October 13, 2000

A most generous donation was made by Nancy Biglow in loving memory of
"Foxy"

Caesar

Much loved boy of Nancy Biglow. A donation was made by Mark & Vicky Meluso, in memory of Caesar, and in honor of Nancy, for all her good works.

Biff

In Memory of Biff

Buddy2

Buddy went to rainbow bridge today :( his former people did not take care of him properly, and in addition to being heartworm positive, he had liver and lung failure. we will miss you, sweet buddy. we tried our best to save you. A very generous donation was made by Martha Mar, in memory of Buddy2

In Memory of Lobo, a dear friend.
You are deeply missed.

Sir Alexander Bear

Dearly loved and missed by Molly and Pat O'Keefe

Sonny

Beloved boy of Pat and Frank Kral who made a generous donation
in his memory

Gretzky

Gretzky died unexpectedly during his neuter. We will miss this sweet boy.

Special thanks to Steve McCurdy, who made a generous donation in his memory

Bear 3

Bear died unexpectedly from a neurological disorder. He is missed, especially by his foster parents.

Special thanks to Steve McCurdy,who made a generous donation in his memory

Kiya

Kiya went to the bridge in December 2001. She was lovingly cared for by Senior Canine Rescue Society, and her foster parents. See you at the bridge, big girl.

Bonnie

Beloved girl of Pat and Frank Kral who made a generous donation in her memory

Anubis

Deeply loved and missed by Ty and Anita Kanzaki.

Kona

Deeply loved and missed by everyone at IAMRA. A donation was made in her memory by Rachel and Marc, Ozzie's parents.

Kodi - Sir Kodiak Of Chinuk

11/18-92 to 5/3/02

Faithful member of the Becker Pack, Regal and Proud Alaskan Malamute

Kismet

Kismet died of an apparent heart attack. He is deeply missed by his foster family, and all of us at IAMRA. A very generous donation was made by Steve McCurdy in memory of Kismet.

Tom

Tom Bartz went to the Bridge unexpectedly in March 1998.

Kinley

Kinley Bartz went to the Bridge after a courageous battle with epilepsy.

Smokey

Smokey Bartz was the spark of our lives. He provided love, smiles, and entertainment with his antics. Smokey fell ill and went to the Bridge.

Malika

Loved and missed by all of us at IAMRA, and especially her fosters Pat and Frank. This poor girl had cancer, and could not be saved despite our best efforts.

Nieva

Deeply loved and dearly missed by the Schubring Family, who made a generous donation in her name towards Nook's heartworm treatment.

Stitch

Deeply loved and missed by everyone at IAMRA, and especially The Kliest family, her fosters.

Rosco

This old blind gent stole the hearts of everyone at IAMRA, and
especially those of his foster Mom and Dad, Janet and Jeff Kruse.

Sweetie

Deeply loved and missed by
Pat and Frank Kral

Big Joe

Deeply loved and missed by Molly, Patrick and Melinda O'Keefe

Old Bear

Old Bear came to rescue in her twilight, and was lovingly cared for by Chad Thiry. She is deeply missed

Lucy

IAMRA alum, deeply loved and missed by her mom, Karen Barth, who made a donation in her memory

Sonoma

IAMRA alum, Miss Sunny, deeply loved and missed by her mom, Karen Barth, and all of us at
IAMRA

Rivers

Sweet Rivers, our miracle girl. Your time with us was much too short. You are deeply loved and missed by all of us at IAMRA, especially Pat and Frank Kral.

Storm

Storm, beloved girl adopted from GoldenYears. Her life was cut short by CRF. A generous donation was made in her memory by her parents, Philip and Heather Kocisko, and also by many family members and friends. Play hard with the Angels, Storm.

Buddy

IAMRA alum, deeply loved and missed by his Mom and Dad, Judy and Terry Berg, who made a generous donation in his memory.

Spirit

We're sorry we couldn't save you. Spirit, loved and missed by all at IAMRA, especially his foster parents, Jeff and Janet Kruse.

Baby Jasmine, Weezie, Bianca (Snow) and Maggie Mae

We're sorry we couldn't save you. Everyone at IAMRA tried so hard, especially Mama Pat. You're at the Bridge with your MomDog Jasmine now. Wait for us, we'll see you there.

Nanook

IAMRA alum, handsome and sweet boy, Deeply Loved and missed by his Mom and Dad, Janet and Larry Clifton. We will all miss you big boy.

Girly

Girly was dumped, pregnant and scared, in a rural Ohio shelter. We couldn't get to her in time, and she was destroyed. Please, if you love your pets, spay and neuter. Girly and her babies died needlessly, because her humans didn't care.

Thank yous to Susan Conant, and to Fionna Paton for making donations in
Girly's memory.

Moose

IAMRA alum, loved and missed by Wayne Horwitz & family

BUCK

In Memory of BUCK 10/22/94-10/9/05

(IAMRA Alum) Our beloved and faithful friend -- You left us so suddenly -- You will live in our hearts forever.

Your loving family, Guy, Debbie, & Danielle Ritchie (who made a generous donation in Buck's memory) A generous donation was made by foster)Martha
Mar in Bucks memory - "thanks for being my buddy when I was sad and lost

Stormy

12/02/1991-10-3/2005

Our first plunge into Mal-a-dom, went to the bridge on Oct.3 after her advanced age caught up with her. This sweet old girl was truly a joy for our family and is missed by us all (especially her younger "big brother", Thunder). Thanks for all the love, joy, and dog hair!

Willie

We're sorry we couldn't save you. The abuse you suffered at the hands of those you knew before you came to us was too much to overcome. Please wait for us at The Bridge. Know that we loved you, we cared, and we tried our very best.

Toby

IAMRA alum Toby (aka Spike) much loved boy of Vickie Mercer and Family. Godspeed sweet boy

Chassa

IAMRA alum Chassa, sweet girl of Scott Ouimet and family. Wear your silver harness with pride.

Casper

IAMRA alum Casper, much loved boy of Linda. We miss you, you were a very special fellow.

Sadie

Godspeed Sadie. We're so sorry we couldn't save you - we tried. At least you didn't die alone in the shelter, Toni was there for you. We'll see you on the other side little one.

Our thanks to Toni Parker, for getting these girls out, and being with Sadie at
the end.

Sally

5-3-06 Sally went to the Bridge to join her sister. Godspeed little one. Sally and her sister Sadie were pulled from a downstate pound, and were enroute to IAMRA, when Sadie died. She died of Parvo. Sally was taken immediately to our vet, where she is being treated. These poor, poor souls. Not only did they have parvo, but both were pregnant, and emaciated - nothing more than skeletons with fur. And they are only about 8-9 months old. They were the 'last of a litter' dumped by their "breeder'. Our thanks to PJ and her Big Dogs for helping with Sally's bills.

Ike

Beloved senior boy of Padma and Clark Bending, who gave him the best time of his life. Wear your Silver Harness with pride sweet boy.

Old Smokey

Much loved foster senior boy of Philip and Heather Kocisko, who made his twilight so very special. Godspeed old fellow. Kind donations were made in his memory by his family - he was a very loved old boy.

Luca

Special and sweet senior boy of Tracy and Dennis Kopp - Godspeed Luca.

Andie

In memory of sweet, gentle Andie. You came into our lives with your own gifts to give us and your own lessons to teach us. Watch over us from the Bridge beautiful Andie. We will miss you for the rest of our lives, and we will love you until the end of time.
Love,
Aggie, Jeff & Sam
A generous donation was made by Andie's family, to help the next homeless malamute......

Storm

IAMRA alum, loved and missed
by Jeff Horwitz & family

Rocco

IAMRA alum, honorary mal, first loved by mal rescuer Kevin Berry who is now at the Bridge, and given a wonderful second chance at life and love by Arturo, Lorena, and family

Andre

Godspeed big guy, we all loved you, but you were loved most of all by your Mom and Dad, Denise and Robert Galligani, who made a very generous donation in his memory. Wear your silver harness with pride.

Tai

Tai came to IAMRA in Nov 2002, a grand old lady in need of much love. Tai bestowed on her foster parents four years of her loyalty, affection, and love, and trusted us with her whole heart and body. Her foster parents were proud she allowed them to join her in a Mal Pack. Godspeed big girl and sleep well until we meet you at The Bridge. Foster parents Dave and Sue Becker, who made a generous contribution in her loving memory.

Bear Bear

Beloved senior boy of Beth Fedyn, who gave him the best time of his life, and made a generous donation in his memory. Godspeed big guy.

Harley (formerly Comet)

Loved and deeply missed by Kevin & Letty Jocius. Wear your silver harness with pride sweet Harley. A generous donation was made by Kevin and Letty, and also by Harley's "grandparents"

Harley

Went to the Bridge after a long illness. He is loved and missed by his parents Tracy and Michael, who made a donation in his memory.

Tatonka

IAMRA alum Tatonka Bubba, much loved boy of the Grant Family. Wear your silver harness with pride sweet boy.

Cody

Very special beloved girl of Gloria and Kevin Gaughan. Godspeed Cody, you will be loved and cherished always.

GRIZZLEY

Much loved by everyone at IAMRA, and by his forever folks, Heather and Don
Godspeed big guy, please wait for us.

Sweet Boy

Very sad news - this poor fellow got very sick and died before he could be transported to IAMRA. His heartworms were too severe. This poor baby lost his life because his people didn't give him the preventative. Five dollars a month could have saved him :((

Godspeed sweet boy, we wanted very much to save you. Our thanks to Sue and everyone at Randolph County for trying so hard to save him.

Zoey

Sweet Princess Zoey, beloved girl of Lisa and Greg Downs, and sister of Dusty -Woo. Her time here was far too short, and she is deeply missed. A generous donation was made by her family in her loving memory.

Scooby

We wanted so much to be able to fix you Scooby, we tried, and we are so sorry that we couldn't fix what others had broken. Your special buddies Pat, Brendan, and Lisa miss you most of all. Kind donations were made by Rich & Trapper, and PJ and the Big Dogs, in Scooby's memory.

Koda Bear

Much loved boy of Dottie Bohl, sweet Koda Bear went to the Bridge too soon.

A donation was made by his foster, Nancy Biglow, in his memory.

Misha

Wonderful girl of Molly and Melinda O'Keefe.....sweet Misha left this world too soon and suddenly. She is missed by all whose lives she touched.

Harley

Loved and missed by Dennis and Tracy Kopp, and his furry sister Yuma.

Barrow Bear of Midnight Son

May 24,1997 - May 27, 2008

Sweet and gentle Bear, our 'Little Teddy Bear Man', you are are deeply missed by all of your family. We will see you again at The Bridge!

Connie and Dave Dobrzykowski and Family, who made a donation in Bears loving
memory

Tundra Ice Shadow Wolf

July 8, 1999 – December 28, 2009

Dear Wolf, our little talkative ‘Peanut’, you left us so suddenly – we miss you!May you run with Bear at the Bridge and wait to see us again.

Connie and Dave Dobrzykowski and Family, who made a donation in Wolfs loving memory

Yukon Snow Echo

September 3, 1996 – September 6, 2011

Precious Echo, aka ‘sweet Marie’, you were such a strong alpha girl, our first Malamute. You are now with Bear and Wolf, watching over us until we come to meet you at the Bridge.

Connie and Dave Dobrzykowski and Family, who made a donation in Echos loving memory

Jordan

Permanent IAMRA senior sweetheart, lovingly fostered by Mitch. Run young and whole at the Bridge Jordan! A donation was made in his memory by Tammie, Benny & the mini mushers.

Batman

Loving boy of Kristina and Jason, who miss him very much, and made a donation in his memory.

WINTER - Sanctuary Sweetheart

*Sad news. Sweet Winter made her journey to The Bridge on 9/5/09. Godspeed baby, and many thanks to Linda for giving her a wonderful home in her twilight*
Thank you Linda Z for taking such great care of our old girl. A donation was made in her memory by All the White Stuff.

Cody

To our precious Cody Bear. Our first Mal, our very special boy. Thank you for sharing your soul with us for the too short time you were here. Forever loved and remembered. Your Momma and Daddy Wolff, who made a donation in his memory.

Yuki

We were glad to be able to give sweet Yuki a home in rescue for his last year. He was a gentle soul that had a big smile for everyone he met. He was lovingly cared for by his foster parents, Dave and Sue Becker, who made a donation in his loving memory, and will remember him always. Godspeed big guy, run pain free at the Bridge. A donation was made by The mini mushers and Wookie in his memory.

Bixby

Sweet Bix, your time with us was far too short. Wear your Silver Harness with pride, and watch down over us. You are deeply missed by Lori and Denis, and fur sister Lexi, who made a generous donation in your memory, as did your friend Anissa.

Lexie

Godspeed pretty girl. You are much loved and deeply missed by Lori and Denis, and fur brother Shiloh, who made a generous donation in your memory. Watch for Bixby, he will be waiting for you at the Bridge.

CURIOUS GEORGE

George came to us in December of 2010, and he was a very sick boy. We tried our very best to save him, but exploratory surgery revealed he had cancer, and it had spread too far to be treated. We had to let George go to the Rainbow Bridge. We all fell in love with this wonderful boy in the short time he was with us. Wear your silver harness with pride dear boy.

DJ

Loving and faithful companion, and best friend, of Jim K. Donations were made in his loving memory by Karen W. and Tammie, Benny & the mini mushers

Hoss

Beloved boy and once in a lifetime friend of BJ, and the Farmer clan. Wear your pulling harness with pride, special boy. Grandma and Uncle Johnny Blue Jeans will meet you at the Bridge and will scratch your head, and rub your belly until we are together again. You were, still are, and will always, be forever remembered and loved. Donations were made in his loving memory by Martha & Kiana, and Tammie & all the white stuff.

Toby

When we called the shelter to rescue this handsome boy, he has already been euthanized :( Toby, we are sorry that you did not get the second chance you deserved. We loved you even though we never got a chance to hold you in our arms. Donations were made in his loving memory by Mother Henry & friends, and Tammie and all the white stuff.

Sweets - aka #16

When we called the shelter to rescue this handsome boy, he has already been euthanized :( You didn't even have a name....so to us, you will be "Sweets", please know we cared, and we tried. Godspeed, Sweets. A donation was made in his memory by Tammie, Benny & the mini mushers.

Socks

In loving memory of Socks who crossed onto the Rainbow Bridge 12 July 2010, you'll always be in my heart, and we'll be reunited at the Rainbow Bridge.

Klondike

An angel of a boy, who left behind his brokenhearted Daddy Matt, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunts, Uncles and furry brother Norman.

Simone

Once in a lifetime girl of Joanne, and adored by all. Wear your silver harness with pride sweet girl, and watch down over all who loved you and miss you, especially your Mama, and brother Buck and cousin Felix.

Donations were made in loving memory of Simone by Pat & Shelah & Izzy, PJ & the BigDogs, Tammie & Benny & the mini mushers, and Vicky & Mark & the gang at Malcatraz

Kiana

Dec 22, 1998 – Dec 9, 2011
Dear Kiana - Thank you for all your time, love, hugs & antics. You certainly
made life on this earth precious. You shall always be a part of me.

Donations were made in Kiana's loving memory by her mom Martha,
PJ & the BigDogs, and Tammie, Benny & the mini mushers.

This is for all those who have also lost canine companions.
http://home.comcast.net/~maxcpoo/remembering.html

Maverick

Much loved baby boy of Julie and Jerry Mass, and granddog of Pat Kral. You left us too soon sweet boy, we will love and remember you forever. A donation was made in his memory by Tammie, Benny & the mini mushers

Thumper

Thumper, you were our giant lap dog, always so sweet with everyone who crossed your path. We miss you terribly, and you will live in our hearts forever. With love from Mama and Papa (Cris and John Lieb) and family, who made a generous donation is his memory.

Hope

Hope is a very sweet 6-8+ year old girl hat hasn't had the best life so far :( She is thin and dirty, but is a very, very sweet and loving girl! She is at our vet getting fixed up and tested, more information coming soon.

Sad news, Hope developed pneumonia, and had been staying at our vet when she bloated. Our vets rushed her into surgery, but sadly could not save our big pretty girl. Donations to help with her vet bill are much appreciated. Run free sweet girl, wear your Silver Harness
with pride, we all loved you.