SMOOCHIE CROSSES THE RAINBOW BRIDGE 2 NOVEMBER 2015 (Photos taken on Monday, 26 October 2015)
	On 2 November, Violetta writes: It is with a heavy heart that I must tell you that Smoochie went to the Rainbow Bridge today. She had been doing quite well up until last night, eating everything on her plate, going out with the pack to do her business, sleeping well, walking around the house, barking with the other dogs, etc. She would even demand her afternoon snack (and I mean DEMAND, scratching my shoe & leg if I forgot and heading to the doggie room where her snack was usually served - she was very much a creature of habit - her breakfast and dinner were served in the crate in the kitchen and that is where she would look for her meals in the mornings and evenings).
She certainly was happier after her eye with the uncontrolled glaucoma was removed. Last night, however, she refused her dinner and began to get weak. Although she went outside with the other Cairns to do her business, I had to carry her back inside. This morning she again went out to the yard with the other Cairns, peed and pooped, but again needed to be carried back inside, and once inside, she drank a lot of water and collapsed. She recovered, had some more water, went to sleep and within a few minutes, she was gone. RIP Smoochie.
RAINBOW BRIDGE 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, someone who was left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. Her bright eyes are intent; her eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly, ahe breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, 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 those trusting eyes, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together . . . Author Unknown BETSI GREENE: So sad to hear she has passed, but grateful that it was quick and easy and she went peacefully with those who loved her with her. And very glad that her last days were pain free. MARILYN ROYLE: I cannot tell you how much sadness I am feeling over the loss of Smoochie. She had really become everyone's Cairn, and I miss her terribly, even though I had never met her in person. Thank you for all the years of love and nurturing that you gave her. And I know she gave it all back to you. My deepest condolences. PERLA CHIAFFITELLA: Safe journey, Smoochie, and run free. DEBRA COMBS WICKLINE: My heart is broken learning this sad news this morning. I know Smoochie had a wonderful like with Violetta and is at peace at the Bridge. Prayers. God speed, you're at rest and pain-free, little one! TRACIE COTTON: So sorry, Vi. She was beautiful and had a happy life at the end . . . pain free from her eye and knew love and affection. CHUCK RUSK: Dog speed, Smoochie. MOLLY MAHONEY: I'm so sorry to hear about Smoochie's passing. It's hard to see them go, but I'm glad it seems she left peacefully. DOREEN MUNDIE: Poor little thing . . . but she was herself till the end! EILEEN KEMP: So sorry to hear about Smoochie. She had a good life with you and your mom. RIP Smoochie. KATHY GAMACHE: Sweet Smoochie - makes me cry . . . BOB SHIRE: Our condolences, Violetta and Liberty. She was a sweet dog and you gave her the best. BETTE BOYERS: So sorry to hear this. At Least CRUSA did all they could do. She felt Loved. MARSHA AARONS: I'm so sorry to hear about Smoochie. Her time with you was short, V. But you made that time pain free and she knew love and safety. JACKIE McGUINNESS: Poor wee girl; at least her last few months were pain free and the crossing was quick and easy for her and her foster mom. It's always kinder when you don't have to sign that form. Run free, wee girl. ELAINE ALGER: Violetta emailed me last night about Smoochie. I read her email with tears in my eyes, as we had met Smoochie when we went to Violetta's with Phil. I met all the pooches at Violetta's and so they seemed special to me. I am very sad indeed. BOB ANDERSON: I'm shedding a tear for Smoochie . . . so glad she had some "normalcy" and love before she crossed. SUZY WINCHESTER: I am saddened to hear that Smoochie has passed on. It was inevitable due to her medical conditions, yet, it breaks my heart. I am sure this is heartbreaking for Violetta, as well. Thankfully, Smoochie is no longer in pain and able to run and have her sight regained. Run free, sweet Smoochie . . . . TOM & NINA SADLER: So sorry to hear about Smoochie. Rest easy, little girl. GAIL BENTZINGER: I'm so sorry for her sudden loss, poor little girl. ALBERT BUYS: So sorry to receive the sad news that Smoochie crossed the Rainbow Bridge. I am sure Smoochie met my Sullie from New Jersey at the Bridge. SHEILA GREENWALD: So sorry for the lost of a sweet baby. Now she is with all the others. NORA DONALD: So very sorry to hear about Smoochie. ADRIANA GONZALEZ: I'm so sorry to hear about Smoochie. Please send our condolences. Run free, pretty girl! KATIE KNEESEL: How sad. May little Smoochie rest in peace. Hugs Violetta writes: Thank you all for your messages about Smoochie. Was just reading them here and on her website. Our rescues are very lucky to have such a caring extended family.

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HELPING TO MAKE SMOOCHIE PAIN-FREE ARE . . . JOHN & ELAINE ALGER CRUSA Rescue PHIL VIOLETTA ARGUETA
BETSI GREENE CRUSA Rescue JOEY
MARILYN & JEFF ROYLE FROSTY & CRUSA Rescue KATIE Hoping that Smoochie's surgery is successful and that her pain will be gone. Sending love and prayers and healing thoughts her way! FROSTY & KATIE participate in CRUSA's DOGS CELEBRATE HOWLOWEEN Photo Contest Fundraisers, which can be seen HERE Katie (f/k/a June Bug) was a member of CRUSA's JANE DOE & JUNE BUG Rescue Mission, September 2012, which can be read HERE ANITA CHAROCHAK KARMA, TESSA, BENNY & ALBERT Wishing Smoochie the best! LAURIE VICKROY LANCE LaROWE TONI BONNEY GAIL BENTZINGER WENDY CULVER BOB & ROSEMARY SHIRE XENA & MAISIE In Memory of our first Cairn, ZIPPY, who also came down with OM RENEE GUIILMETTE SANDRA BELL Such a beautiful dog. DONNA LEVITES TERRY HOPKINS
	BRETT & ADRIANA GONZALEZ JAXSON & HAILEY
	DAWN MUTCHKO CRUSA rescue WALTER, who will come to his Furever Home in a few days. Feel better, Smoochie!
DEBRA WICKLINE COMBS: DIXIE & KAELIE SALLY JUSTICE
SUZY WINCHESTER Blind & deaf CRUSA rescue SMITHERS In Memory of my husband Mike, and of MANNY, our CRUSA foster who passed away in 2007 and was blind. MANNY
JACKIE McGUINNESS & RICHARD PARKER MR MAC, MAHRI, ELLE & HAMISH in England
Elle	Elle
Mahri	Mahri
Mahri's new collar	Mr Mac
See all of Jackie's trips, including coming to USA again in July 2015, HERE
CATHERINE & MICHAEL DUNKERLEY CRUSA Rescue BARNEY
SHERRI CASTERLINE EILEEN & PAUL KEMP RUSTY & DEWEY More Howliday Cards can be seen HERE RUSTY (f/k/a Livingston) & DEWEY are from CRUSA's OCTOBER'S TREATS 2 Rescue Mission, October 2008. Read about their rescue HERE See RUSTY & DEWEY in CRUSA's 2013 DOGS CELEBRATE HOWLOWEEN Contest Fundraiser HERE RUSTY & DEWEY participate in CRUSA's DOGS CELEBRATE HOWLOWEEN Photo Contest Fundraisers, which can be seen HERE SHARON MULLER BILL & JUDY JOHNSON NORA & DAVID DONALD KHAKI, ROXY & DOLLIE Where's ROXY? LINDA DOERING ALBERT BUYS MOPSIE, TEDDIE, DUCHESS & DUKE SULLIE More Howliday Cards can be seen HERE SEE SULLIE (@RB), MOPSIE, TEDDIE & DUCHESS in CRUSA's 2014 DOGS CELEBRATE HOWLOWEEN Contest Fundraiser HERE SULLIE (@RB), MOPSIE, TEDDIE & DUCHESS participate in CRUSA's DOGS CELEBRATE HOWLOWEEN Photo Contest Fundraisers, which can be seen HERE BOB & KATHY GAMACHE JANE HIGGINS FRANCISCO APONTE DAVID TOUPAL MAUREEN & JIM SCOTT MURPHEEE, DAISY & WYLIE In Canada AIRECANADA KATIE KNEESEL SUGAREE & CRUSA Rescue SUNNI3LEGS Bless her little heart. More Howliday Cards can be seen HERE SUNNI was rescued in January 2011; her story can be read HERE PAT STOKER KKIRBY In Canada PAT CRANMER CRUSA Rescue LILLY WAYNE & TERI FRON CRUSA Rescues SKYLOR & BRIDGETTE This donation is being made from our little Skylor whom we adopted from CRUSA. She, too, has OM. Fortunately, at five years, she does not need the eye drops as yet. She's sending this donation for her "Spirit" Sister Smoochie.
Wayne & Teri hold SKYLOR	BRIDGETTE (left) & SKYLOR (right) - such pretty girls!
SKYLOR looks pretty spiffy in her winter coat! And here is SKYLOR today, at home . . . SKYLOR (f/k/a/ MARKITA) was rescued in March 2012; her story can be read HERE ERIN GARRETT
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