With life comes death.  It saddens us to lose our closest friends.  But at least we had what precious time God has given us with the ones that mean so much.

I’m sure as the years go by we will add to the list.  We live in the comfort that each one of them is no longer in pain and only knows green fields to run and play in once more.  we are reminded of this poem to share with our friends and help comfort those in grief. 

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 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 bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him 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 the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together…
Author unknown

In loving memory of

Hamlet 12/05 age 6 years

The first to pass, Hamlet died of stomach cancer. He was a sweet boy and his sister Lilly misses him very much

Little 2/06 age 9 weeks

Not long for this world we lost Little due to complications to her spay. She had a family that was coming to adopt her. This little girl touched us deeply.

Big Al 11/06 age 6 years

Al was a sweet and gentle giant. It was such a pleasure to have met him. He came in with 3 other pigs and had been rescued from the pound. Abused he had been attacked by dogs and set on fire. So that made Al very timid, but as time passed he knew he was in a safe and loving place and trusted us.

CoffeeCake 1/5/2007 age 5 years

Coffee was the leader of her family. She was grandma and mom to many. She got her name because she could smell a cup of coffee and would do her best to get to it. She had shared many a cup and a dounut with her owner before passing.

Skiatook Sister 1/19/2007 12 weeks old

Sister came in with 37 other pigs. she too had complications with surgery and we could not save her.

Sweet Master P 4/12/2007 age 15 days

Sweet P touched us so deeply from the day of his birth to the day of his death. He had a bad heart and took constant care to keep him going. He now knows a life with out pain and heart ache, He will always hold a special place at Hamalot

Einstein 12/31/2007 age 19 years

What a wise old man he was. Einstein was a mentor to all of us. He touched the heart of everyone he met. He was a favorite to all visitors and we know he now watches over us.

Snort 1/6/2008 age 5 years

Snort was only with us for a year. Very timid girl, that always had health problems. She had been tied up to a tree and the harness she wore had cut into her skin. Her last year though she knew she was safe and loved. We did our best to let her know that all people were not bad and that we are capable of love.

Wilma Jean 3/31/2008 age 11 years

Our dear friend Wilma left us with a large hole in our hearts. Suffering from cancer she could not hold on any longer. She was the offical greeter for hamalot first one in line when we had visitors for a pat on the head and a kind word. She spent her nights in the house cuddled up to one of us and always had a kiss ready when you needed one or not. It was a pleasure to have known her and to have had the chance to love her.

Henry Trotters 4/23/2008 age 3 years

Henry was born at Hamalot and had been adopted out to a family, The family lost their home in January and Henry came back to live with us. He had been depressed with the loss of his family. He was over weight and fat blind. He died of a heart attack as he was going into surgery for an intestinal blockage. We will miss his sweet gentle way. Henry had a sweet loving way about him and he will missed by all of us at Hamalot.

Boots 7/6/2009 age 11 years

Boots came to us 3 years ago with his brothers, Romper and Baby. All 3 boys were very over weight and had to be pulled off the trailer with ropes. As none of them could support their weight on their legs. Boots had lost over 60 pounds in the last three years, but the weight had taken it’s toll. He had very bad arthritis, that we were controlling with pain meds. He had his good days and bad days. But the boy always had a smile on his face. He passed quietly in his sleep and has been released from all of his pains. We will all miss that smile.

Daisy 10/2009 age 11 years

Daisy came in with Big Al, Lilly, and Hamlet. This wonderful little girl always had a big smile. She was a case of very bad breeding and had deformed legs. But that never stopped her. She was the first to run and greet a visitor. She was able to find a loving home for a short time. Her family treated her like the princess she was. She developed cancer and it took her life way to soon for us. Miss Daisy was one of those pigs you will never forget.

Vander 2/2010 age 7 years

Vander was a very shy guy, Never really wanted anything to do with people. He came in with his family of 10 back in 2005. He enjoyed his days grazing and sunbathing. He was always there for dinner and breakfast, but didn’t want any human contact. Even though we weren’t close to him, he will be missed. he’s left behind his brother Mac, and Nibbles. And his mom Petals. The other family members have been adopted out. But we know they miss him to.