In December 2015, Charlotte sent me a Pink FlamIngo jacket
she had purchased but never had the courage to wear.
At Christmas Eve Dinner, I wore it proudly, with pink in my hair . . .
Charlotte was making me into a True South Floridian!
Charlotte was also an avid orchid grower . . .
she sent me these pics back in 2007 . . .
Only a few weeks ago, she emailed me to remind me to
bring my orchids inside, as it was going to be cold overnight . . .
. . . well, cold for Florida, anyway . . .
Unfortunately, the squirrels had already decimated the two
I'd bought to begin my collection.
I hope her beloved orchids have also found a good home.
BETSI GREEN:
Sad - she sounds an amazing lady.
MARILYN ROYLE:
A great loss.
PAT BEDNARIK:
What a fascinating person! Truly she had the terrier spunk and spirit. It's sad to hear of her passing. The world has lost a champion. I'm lighting a candle.
TRACIE COTTON:
Oh my goodness . . . sorry to hear this. Only met her once at cairnfest, but she was a feisty one! RIP Charlotte.
MAUREEN SCOTT
in CANADA:
I'm so very sorry your friend has passed away. A great loss, clearly. Her obituary outlines very impressive accomplishments. Can you discover what has happened to her dogs?
Charlotte's dogs have been rehomed, together,
with a very good friend of hers, who is also a dog lover.
MARSHA AARONS:
We had the delight of meeting Charlotte when she stayed over one night at our Naples home. She was such an interesting woman and lover of Cairns. I am very saddened to hear of her passing.
TONI BONNEY:
It seems that compassion towards and stepping in to do what ever we can to help those who need an advocate or help on this earth including our small Cairn friends is what brings our CRUSA members together. Charlotte stood tall and strong with compassion and action. Although it was years ago when I spoke and worked with Charlotte for CRUSA, I still recall from that first call to Charlotte you knew she was someone you could count on to help. It's that ability, no matter the miles or the fact you have never met face to face, to impart a connection and instill trust and conviction.
DOREEN MUNDIE:
Sorry for your loss . . . good animal folks are precious. She sounds like a real individual and it must have been inspiring to be her friend. We need more women like her!
GAYLE KIESOW:
So very, very sorry to hear this; hadn't chatted with her for quite some time. RIP Charlotte.
LINDA SAVAGE:
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Charlotte. She was a real Cairn lover.
NEAL SKRENES:
Yes, she was a good woman who will be missed by many.
ELAINE & PAUL KEMP:
Paul & I are very sorry to hear this sad news. May Charlotte rest in peace.
HEATHER SHEA:
I am so sorry to hear this, I had no idea what an accomplished woman she was. She will be missed.
BOB ANDERSON:
I remember that CairnFest in Kenosha! It was a great day. She sure was quite a lady. That's one constant I''ve noticed in our years of friendship - "Rescue People" are the most compassionate, loving, reliable, motivated people I know
If you would like to make a donation in Charlotte's memory
to the Cairns that she loved so much,
you may do so via PAYPAL HERE
. . . OR send a check or money order
MADE OUT TO
CAIRN RESCUE USA:
CRUSA/IMO CHARLOTTE ANDERSON
c/o ANDREA DENNINGER
182 SUNWARD AVE
PALM HARBOR FL 34684-1548
NOTATE THAT YOUR DONATION IS
IN MEMORY OF CHARLOTTE ANDERSON
Please include your name, mailing address & e-mail address
to receive a receipt for tax purposes.
RAINBOW BRIDGE
FOR RESCUERS
Unlike most days at Rainbow Bridge, this day dawned cold and gray, damp as a swamp and as dismal as could be imagined. All of the recent arrivals had no idea what to think, as they had never experienced a day like this before. But the animals who had been waiting for their beloved people knew exactly what was going on and started to gather at the pathway leading to The Bridge to watch.
It wasn't long before an elderly animal came into view, head hung low and tail dragging. The other animals, the ones who had been there for while, knew what his story was right away, for they had seen this happen far too often.
He approached slowly, obviously in great emotional pain, but with no sign of injury or illness. Unlike all of the other animals waiting at The Bridge, this animal had not been restored to youth and made healthy and vigorous again. As he walked toward The Bridge, he watched all of the other animals watching him. He knew he was out of place here and the sooner he could cross over, the happier he would be. But, alas, as he approached The Bridge, his way was barred by the appearance of an Angel who apologized, but told him that he would not be able to pass. Only those animals who were with their people could pass over Rainbow Bridge.
With no place else to turn to, the elderly animal turned towards the fields before The Bridge and saw a group of other animals like himself, also elderly and infirm. They weren't playing, but rather simply lying on the green grass, forlornly staring out at the pathway leading to The Bridge. And so, he took his place among them, watching the pathway and waiting.
One of the newest arrivals at The Bridge didn't understand what he had just witnessed and asked one of the animals that had been there for a while to explain it to him.
"You see, that poor animal was a rescue. He was turned in to rescue just as you see him now, an older animal with his fur graying and his eyes clouding. He never made it out of rescue and passed on with only the love of his rescuer to comfort him as he left his earthly existence. Because he had no family to give his love to, he has no one to escort him across The Bridge."
The first animal thought about this for a minute and then asked, "So what will happen now?" As he was about to receive his answer, the clouds suddenly parted and the gloom lifted. Approaching The Bridge could be seen a single person and among the older animals, a whole group was suddenly bathed in a golden light and they were all young and healthy again, just as they were in the prime of life.
"Watch, and see", said the second animal. A second group of animals from those waiting came to the pathway and bowed low as the person neared. At each bowed head, the person offered a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. The newly-restored animals fell into line and followed her towards The Bridge. They all crossed The Bridge together.
"What happened?"
"That was a rescuer. The animals you saw bowing in respect were those who found new homes because of her work. They will cross when their new families arrive. Those you saw restored were those who never found homes. When rescuers arrive, they are allowed to perform one final act of rescue. They are allowed to escort those poor animals that they couldn't place on earth across The Rainbow Bridge."
-- Author Unknown
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