Pet Portraits - Rainbow Bridge Pet Tributes Page

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 furry friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigour; 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 to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His or her's bright eyes are intent as their eager body quivers with anticipation and joy. Suddenly he or she begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, as their legs carry them 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 familiar beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your furry companion, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.......

Tributes to Your Beloved Pets

		Podge (Rose of Roses) 10.07.1990 - 17.05.2006 You are and always will be a credit to your breed. YOU'RE SIMPLY THE BEST!	Abbey We love you Abbey. You're our Abba Babba 1991 - 2006
Bazil Died 5th March 2005 Baz, when you died part of me died too, you'll always be in my heart xx	Molly  Died 6th January 2005.  Part of me died that day. Loved by all who knew her. Sleep tight "my soppy old cat." xx	Tarn Sadly died on 7th December 2004. We did not want to lose you and you tried so hard, and so nearly made it to Christmas. But we could not make you stay.	Grip So sadly put to sleep on 21st September 2004. We will never forget you. You were always a happy, cheeky little fella.
Tremor So sadly died 14 April 2004 Blinded from a young age but played the very best she could with the hand life dealt her. So loved and so terribly missed.	Chico Sadly Died December 27th 2003. With love always from Emma and Family.	Callum Sadly died 26 April 2003 Such a strong character will  be sadly missed.	Quake Sadly died 3 March 2003 Such a lovely old boy and very sadly missed.
Tansy Sadly put to sleep on Monday 27 January 2003, to save further suffering. You will be missed so much.	Percy Beautiful memories of a lovely old boy. Died 31st May 2002 aged 17 years. So sadly missed but always remembered.	Charlie Cruelly run down  by a hit and run driver 2000. A young, happy, lively, loving girl. Still loved and sadly missed.	Mitzi Died 28 Feb 2002 aged 17 years. So sadly missed after a terrible accident. See you again at Rainbow Bridge.
Bemidji Bemidji, the gentleman dog, my soul mate, you were loved. Holly (Mom)	Titch the Hamster. Died 2 June 2001aged 2 years. So little but so loved.	Shato Died on 25 Sept 2000 aged 12 years.  You were so beautiful and I miss you so much. See you at Rainbow Bridge Shato. Messina.	Toby Died 1 May 1997 aged 9 years. A terrible accident took you from us. See you at Rainbow Bridge.
Tarka Died 29 Jan 1996 aged 13 years. Put to sleep to save further suffering. See you again at Rainbow Bridge.	Gem Died 12 June 1994 aged 16 years. Put to sleep to save you any more pain. Sadly missed and always remembered.	Mufty Died  June 1994 aged 16 years. Put to sleep when her heart failed. See you again at Rainbow Bridge.	Benji 26 May 1993 aged nearly 17 years. Put to sleep to save you any more pain. Sadly missed and always remembered.
Basil Died 8 July 1991 from Leukaemia aged 1 day short of 9 years. Put to sleep to save you any more suffering. We will always remember you Baz.	Tam Died 16 May 1990 aged 18 years. You had had enough.  Miss you terribly. See you again at Rainbow Bridge.	Me-Too Died 9 Oct 1982. Put to sleep after an accident. Sadly missed and fondly remembered.	Worzel Died 9 Sept 1982 aged 2 years. Sadly missed after a terrible accident. See you again at Rainbow Bridge.

"Still so gently o'er me stealing, 
Mem'ry will bring back the feeling, 
Spite of all my grief revealing, 
That I love thee, that I dearly love thee still."
- Opera of La Sonnambula -

I thought it would be nice for all those pet owners who have lost a pet to pay a little tribute to their loved one, so please do not hesitate to send me a photo of your pet with your tribute.  Long tributes may have to be cut down to allow more pet owners to have their tribute on the page so I would be very grateful if you could keep your tribute to just a few words.  Thank you so much.

And when the stream 
Which overflowed the soul was passed away, 
A consciousness remained that it had left 
Deposited upon the silent shore 
Of memory images and precious thoughts 
That shall not die, and cannot be destroyed. 
Book vii. William Wordsworth

"I had rather see the portrait of a dog that I know, than all the allegorical paintings they can show me in the world."
- Samuel Johnson -

"Build a little fence of trust around today; Fill the space with loving deeds, And therein stay.

Look not through the sheltering bars Upon tomorrow; God will help thee bear what comes of joy and sorrow."
- Mary F. Butts -

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Only 20% deposit which is FULLY refundable if you are not delighted with your painting.

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I also offer Individualized Gift Vouchers which enables the recipient to choose which photo they would like as a painting.

If you send me an image of the pet I can incorporate it into the Gift Voucher, and you can choose your own text for inside.

Pet Portraits of Animals & Landscape Paintings in Oils or Watercolours, from your OWN photos.

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"The essence of all art is to have pleasure in giving pleasure"
- Mikhail Baryshnikov -

Pet portraits and Greeting Cards of your pets, dogs, cats animals, or landscapes make very special gifts and Cards.

Paintings of special dogs, cats, in fact any pet animal, wildlife or landscape paintings such as your own home and greeting cards from your favourite photos in oils or watercolours are such unique and special gifts.

All I need from you is a CLEAR photo of your pet dog, cat, or any other pet, person or place, to create that unique and special portrait painting.

If you do not have any clear, close up photos of your pet, take some NOW. If your pet has sadly died and it is too late to take any clear photos I will willingly look at your photo and let you know if it is clear enough.

I love my pet portrait work, but one of the saddest aspects is where an old pet has died and the owner has no clear photo to remember their friend by, or, indeed, to create a pet portrait memorial to their lost one. So take those pictures now, even if you do not yet decide on a painting of your pet.

The happiest aspect of my work is when my client has received their pet portrait and telephone or write to let me know how delighted they are in spite of the tears over their lost friend. Dog paintings, cat paintings and animal paintings make such special and lasting gifts and such loving memorials to lost friends.

I know how it feels to lose a beloved pet. Over the last 30 years I have lost some good pet friends and each loss is as acute as the last. All our pets are unique little characters who cannot be replaced. We can, however, hold their memories in our hearts.  We find that once again we can open the photo albums and recall the happy times with our pets. Over the years in which I have been painting pets professionally I have found pet portraits can bring great comfort to those who have lost their dogs, cats, or other pets.

I have so many lovely letters from my clients telling me how the portrait of their pet is now taking pride of place in their home, and how they feel their pet's spirit is still with them whenever they gaze at the painting. I think this is the loveliest part of my work, although inevitably tinged with sadness. 

So order your dog painting, cat painting or animal painting now for that lasting tribute. Whether it is a dog painting, cat painting, animal painting, landscape painting or greeting cards, when they are created from photos of your beloved pets you will have unique and loving mementos of your special friend. All my pet portraits and landscape paintings are executed in oils on canvas or watercolours. I paint all pets and all pets are welcome, whether they be rabbits, mice, guinea-pigs, hamsters, horses, ponies, dogs, cats or birds of all kinds. 

Many times I am asked to paint scenes, cottages, farmhouses, railway signal boxes and people's own homes.  Whatever scene you have in mind, all I need is that crucial CLEAR photo and you will have a special and lasting gift.

Whether it is a pet portrait or painting of your own home you have in mind, don't leave it too late.  I need about 4 weeks to complete your painting so order as soon as possible.

I can also create greeting , Christmas, birthday and anniversary cards from your pet dogs, cats, animals, your home, children etc; from your CLEAR photos. Details can be seen on the Greeting Card Page.

So, if you have no CLEAR photos, get clicking and send your favourite photo to me for that pet portrait painting. You will be delighted with the result.

Pet dogs, cats, animals or any child or adult can be painted into the scene, even if they were not in that particular photo. Many things are possible. If you have a special request, just ask. If it is possible it can be done.

I care very much about animal welfare. Our companion creatures such as dogs, cats and other animals, rely completely on the sympathetic consideration of their owners. Many dogs and cats etc; are greatly loved and cherished by their doting human families. They live out their lives in happiness and contentment, with all their needs, physical and emotional tended to with deep affection.

However, there are so many other poor animals, dogs, cats, horses, donkeys and others too numerous to mention, who live their lives under the dark shadow of fear, pain, cold and discomfort. Many are maimed or killed by callous, cruel or indifferent owners.

In this web of misery there are many little candles glowing in the darkness. These are the numerous animal rescue centres, some consisting of just one or two loving, compassionate human beings. Some of these wonderful, caring people devote the whole of their lives to alleviating the suffering of these dogs, cats and other oppressed animals. They live on a knife-edge, never knowing where the money for that sick pet just handed in to them, will come from. But, somehow, they carry on because of their love for these poor dogs, cats and so many other animals.

There are also those marvellous people who, for one reason or another, cannot take in the poor animals themselves but either work for these rescue centres for free or contribute towards the maintenance of the distressed animals in their care.

The welfare of this Earth's wild creatures is something I feel very passionately about. We have done so much harm to these fellow residents of our planet, who, of course, have as much right to exist as humanity. Wild animals, including the smallest insect have no less right to live out their natural lifespan as ourselves.

We should not attempt to turn their wild habitats into pretty parks for our enjoyment. Nature is wild and beautiful in its wildness. Wild animals need to be wild and free.

We cannot turn this, still beautiful, Earth into a controlled, barren environment for the convenience of just one of this world's creatures, ourselves. We can help these animals in many ways, such as not mowing every piece of wild meadow near our towns. No voles, hawks or butterflies can exist on a lawn. These animals need the shelter of tall grasses to hide in and to feed from. Where there are no hiding places, there are no wild creatures.

We should have much tougher laws against the pollution of our rivers and fields, and stricter laws to protect these pressured animals.

Imagine a world with only one creature, the human being. What a dreadful place that would be. We must all do our best to alleviate some of the harm man has done to this world and its animal inhabitants.

If  you want a really unusual and special gift for a pet or animal lover for Christmas, Birthdays, Thanksgiving, Easter, Anniversaries, Retirements, Presentations or any other celebration, a portrait of a beloved pet is always a unique and very welcome gift. Whether it is a dog painting, cat painting, horse painting, wild animal painting, bird painting, child or adult human painting or a painting of someone's home and garden, it will bring delight and surprise to the recipient.

Pet Portraits of Special Pets make Special Gifts

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