"What cruel hands must cause thy pain and anguish so to mend thy own intentions for self-inflicted pain. To inflict thy pain on this poor creature that once in range became the target for your misery. As I see this poor creature lie there wagging its tail still keeping hope, I wonder what pain and anguish it can endure before giving up, thy own words and blows that scar so deep as they seem pour salt on an open wound. What cruel hands did cause this pain?" (Author Unknown)

Never has an animal cruelty case touched my heart with such sadness as the one involving precious Tobey, the 5-month old Pomeranian mix puppy, who was brutally and fatally tortured by three juvenile teens in Texas. Never have I felt so outraged by such merciless and needless inhumane acts that human beings can inflict on our precious gifts....our animals, our babies, our companions, our friends, our soul mates, the list goes on. I was so appalled and just speechless when I read about it. I am not Tobey's people parent, but I felt so compelled to create a very special home for Tobey on this RB website for a tribute to him and in his memory. He was so young and did not even get to experience what life was about before his fate fell in the hands of three monsters, who obviously have never experienced the love of an animal. We know Tobey is in a safe place now and away from all evil. I hope justice will be served in punishing these very lost souls and no more animals or even human beings can be harmed by their cruelty. God Bless Tobey and all other unfortunate fur babies who have endured and still will endure the acts of cold-hearted human beings, who sadly have never experienced love themselves.

(Sandy in Michigan........Jake's mom)

Tobey, you are free now, fly little angel in Heaven!

Please pray for Tobey's owners, the young girl and her mother who were blessed with Tobey as a "gift." Please pray to help them deal with the extreme sadness and grief they are dealing with at this very difficult time, and to let them know so many people are also feeling their pain.

REQUEST FROM THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

Weep not for me though I am gone,
Into that gentle night.
Grieve if you will, but not for long,
Upon my soul's sweet flight.

I am at peace, my soul's at rest,
There is no need for tears.
For with your love I was so blessed
For all those many years.

There is no pain, I suffer not,
The fear now is all gone.
Put now these things out of your thoughts,
In your memory I live on.

Remember not my fight for breath,
Remember not the strife,
Please do not dwell upon my death,
But celebrate my life. (Author Constance Jenkins)

WITH ANGELS THEY PLAY

They haven't really been taken away.
They have only gone with the Angels to play.
They have been given wings with which to fly.
All their troubles have passed them by.

Their life in Heaven must now start.
But we'll hold their memory in our hearts.
Nothing about them will be forgotten.
But now they sleep on billowy clouds of cotton. (Author Unknown)

IN OUR HEARTS

We thought of you with love today.
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that, too.

We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we'll never part.
God has you in his keeping.
We have you in our heart. (Author Unknown)

WE LOVE YOU, TOBEY! Have fun with all the furbabies who have welcomed you home!

"The Lord is known by his justice; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands." (Psalm 9:16)

4/4/08 - Hello precious little angel! Just wanted to drop in and say "hi" and to do some changing in your beautiful residency. How are you getting along? I know you have so many friends there. I am sure Jake was the first to greet you, then he introduced you to his Grandma, then to his cousin Casey, and I know a very special welcome was made to little Angel Puppy who so cruelly left this earth, and I know you two have become the best of friends. Show the little puppy around, baby, and show him/her so much love! I can't wait until the day I get to meet all of you. Sweet dreams, little angel, and give Jake all my love! XXXOOO Sandy

9/21/08 - Hello precious baby! Just wanted to you wish a Happy Fall in your forever home! I hope there are lots and lots of colorful leaves to romp and play in. Jake loves to play in the leaves, too, so he will play with you! Have fun, baby! I found this today and want to know in my heart you are okay!! I only changed the word end to begins. Because I know you have begun a wonderful new life and are growing up in your forever Paradise home into a such a handsome young boy, so full of love and so much love surrounding you. Sweet dreams, precious Tobey! XXXOOO

"I have nothing to fear, and here my story begins! My troubles are all over, and I am at home."

(10/13/08) - Hi little man,

Just want to say "hi" and hope you are greeting all the newcomers home! There are lots of them coming all the time. You should know your way around so well by now. I know you are enjoying your life in Paradise. Much love and kisses to you, baby! LOVE YOU! Sandy

(In case anybody does not know about Tobey's story, I have included the link below. I will warn you it is very disturbing to read about what happened to this precious baby! We know he is safe and does not remember a thing and is forever young in his Paradise home with all our furbabies taking care of him forever. This is a wonderful tribute to him somebody made and put on You Tube).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWmoxzu7sCk

11/13/08 - Hello sweet little boy! I know you are healthy and happy in your forever home! I just want to tell you to welcome two precious furbabies, Karley and Peanut, to their forever home. They both arrived not too long ago. They need all the "love" all you furbabies can give. They have the same sadistic unfortunate stories you did, baby! I know you are great friends with "Golden Boy" Mac, too, who welcomed you to your forever home when you arrived! He is such a sweet boy! Now you are all together in your new bodies, beautiful wings, and away from all evil. Except the good people who love you so much wish to touch your soft fur and hug you and love you all so much! We will one day! Just wait patiently K baby? One day all the good people and all the angel furbabies will dwell in the House of the Lord forever. What a joyful time that will be! The evil people will be left to "burn" and suffer for the crimes they committed! God bless you, little angel! Wrap your wings around the newcomers who are arriving all the time, especially the unfortunate ones, K baby! Thanks, little man! LOVE YOU!

07/04/10 - HAPPY 4TH OF JULY, little man! It's America's big celebration today. What a wonderful way for all you furbabies to see the fireworks from way up above. Watch for all the colorful fabulous fireworks going into the sky all over the country. I am thinking about you, little man. Lots of very loving compassionate people have been visiting you and leaving you nice words. There are so many who love you and wish you did not have to leave so soon in such a cruel way. You don't remember it baby, but it breaks all our hearts to have to live with that. Rest well, play hard, and be sure to give Uncle Charlie my love. I hope you and Codee are the best of friends.

Love you, sweet boy!