This website is dedicated to Diane Story who, following a short illness, passed away on 5th May 2007.  Over the years she selflessly helped to rehome thousands of Bichons and offered both support and friendship to all those she met.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. 

There are no words of comfort but the fact that Diane's legacy in Bichon Frisé Rescue will live on, she will always be remembered.  What she has left behind is something very special.

To laugh, often and much

To win the respect of intelligent people,

and the affection of small children.

To earn the appreciation of honest critics,

and to endure the betrayal of false friends,

To appreciate beauty,

To find the best in others,

To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child,

 a garden patch or a redeemed social condition,

To know one life has breathed easier because you have lived........

This is to have succeeded

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 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 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... Rainbow Bridge

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