Greetings From All Of Us OTRB

Greetings from all of us OTRB !

Over the last few weeks we have welcomed more Pals OTRB than ever before.   If we knew where the key was, we would lock the Rainbow Gate, because although we love welcoming each new Pal, we know their family is left sad.  Please try and send a hug or an uplifting tweet to any family whose Pal you know has made the journey OTRB.  

When you hear a Pal has started on his or her RB journey, please let me know so I can meet them and let their family know their Pal has settled in, surrounded by other loving Pals.  If I have missed your Pal in this list, please just let me know and I will be glad to include you too.

@Cowboy_the_dog was only young and arrived OTRB unexpectedly.  His Golden Oldie brofur, Scamp, was waiting at the Banquet Hall, to surprise Cowboy when he arrived for his Welcome Banquet.  Scamp only arrived OTRB last year, so losing 2 doggies within one year is very difficult for their Mom.

@Informedferret's James (left) and his brofur Lance, who also only arrived within the year.  Lance and James are both action guys, who enjoy exploring all sorts of new things together.  They are also rather partial to many outfits !

@GiorgioMaltese's Gilbert and Sullivan, on their way to Sullivan's Welcome Banquet.  Gilbert was already here, and both brofurs were reunited OTRB on Xmas Day.  They have already begun rehearsing in the Theatre Club!  Notice even in my Pram, they were singing an aria from La Bohme!

@MrTibbsatAP's Weezo; a sweet Golden Oldie and a new member to The Orange Boyz.  Weezo loves sun baking while laying in a bed of soft Maidenhair Fern.  He also loves zooming around on his "Orange Chaos" motorbike!  BOL!

@HollieCatRocks pictured with her Husband @SamTheCatRocks.  Together they have begun an OTRB Wedding Planners service.  They specialize in Honeymoon destinations! *honeyMOON* BOL!

@BostonBull1999's Brooklyn  has been a real hit in the Frisbee Team.  His ability to leap thru the air, do a double rotation flip and execute a perfect landing, is amazing!  

@ZackMadDog was only a teenager when he was hit by a car and killed.  He has joined the Ball Club, where running and leaping is part of the fun!

@Pkitass 's Tiki, who was only young and arrived OTRB unexpectedly.   Tiki has signed up for Theatre Classes and Basketball too !  He says he's always wanted to fly thru the air and dunk the ball, and now he can!

@SNOBBB  Snobbb has taken a shine  to designing couture, along with @LouisLeBeau.  I can't wait to see his finished collection!  He is also launching a new line of Specialty Pizzas! *drooling*

@Schnille's Mookie (and his much travelled brofur ) Lippe, danced their way to Mookie's Welcome Banquet.  Mookie has teamed up with Paul The Octopus and together they have become a Soccer force to reckon with (as they lead the Soccer Team.)

@Beautifulsuzieq's Zach, has joined my golf team!  He says his astounding short game has got nothing to do with stature! *impressive*  Bet his Mom never knew he loved plaid pants!

@Pillbug's Orlando; a dear Golden Oldie and new member to The Orange Boyz.  Orlando has fallen inlove with @RudyCKat's Spa & Beautification products!  Especially the orange enhancing spritzer!

@NannersMom's Chonchi, a dearly loved Bunny boy, who enjoys Rudy's Spa on a regular basis.  Chonchi has joined @PuzTheCat's Basketball Team - jumping and thumping is one of his fortes!

@MizzBassie's Rufus; very precious Golden Oldie and another new member to The Orange Boyz.  Being a laid back guy, Rufus has offered his services as a Taste Tester at the Banquet Hall.  BOL!

@JulieMangano's Willie who has joined @TheRustCat's Tennis Ball Chasing team.  Willie loves running very fast!  He is particularly good at zooming, stopping on a dime and zooming back again.

Tavia, the kitteh who was tragically starved to death, in her own abandoned house, as outsiders took photographs of her thru the windows.  Unfortunately no-one was brave enough to break a window and let her out, so she died a slow death of hunger and thirst.

@ChubDogg's Seamus has joined the Swim Team, and also my Golf Team!  Works out great for us, because if anyone hits a ball into the water, Seamus swims in and gets it for us.  BOL!

@ChoeBe's Amadeo;  sweet Golden Oldie.  Amadeo is designing Couture Dog wear that comes with a matching designer cocktail.  I am most excited to see the finished results.  

@Braverachel14's Chipper; a dear Golden Oldie.  Chipper has started our first Baseball Team.  He says he has to test each ball by everyone pitching it and then everyone has to run after it to see how far it goes.  Wait till you see their new outfits! 

Paul The Octopus,  global celebrity for choosing the World Cup soccer teams.  Paul and Mookie have teamed up to lead the Soccer Team!  I have a saying they will use as their banner when playing other teams:  "Memento Mori" (translation: Remember that YOU are mortal!)  BOL !  So funny, cause we all now have extra special skills.  Hee! Hee!

Bubby, one of Mum's orphaned Kangaroo Joey babies.  His mum suffered a freak accident and had to be PTS, leaving Bubby orphaned.  Tragically Bubby was killed by a fox one week later. 

8 month old Kangaroo Joey boy (one of Mum's Roo rescues, who sadly fell victim to Myopathy and had to be PTS).

Thank you for taking time to read this.  All comments are greatly appreciated.  *waves paw from Pram*  What A View !!

Official OTRB Holiday Piccie, 2010

From all of us Over The Rainbow Bridge: "Happy Holidays" !  Remember we love you and wave to you every day.  Look up ! You'll KNOW it is us by the flickering star !!  It's our smile.

RudyCKat's 1st Memorial Anniversary

One year ago on December 7th, 2009, Rudy boarded my Pram and together we drove across The Rainbow Bridge.  What most Pals do not know is that the same day we arrived OTRB, it was also Rudy's 2nd Birthday.  Rudy was only a young teenager when he crossed The Rainbow Bridge.

Photograph: RudyCKat

When we arrived at the Banquet Hall, Rudy slid our of my Pram, floofed his tail, then proceeded to waltz up the steps !  Waiting on the other side were all our OTRB Pals.  Rudy didn't know it, but @PuzTheCat had a beautiful Welcome Banquet Dinner waiting for him !  Rudy pawtied the night away, dancing with his buddies.

Photograph: Back row:  Rudy's Welcome Pawty ! Notice Rudy "bustin some moves" ! BOL ! @OscarTheCat, @SamTheCatRocks;  Middle row from left: @Zaziart's Chip, @JoyRecruiteRite, @Danapixie's Jonathon, @PuzTheCat, @ChatteMuse, @PrincessGwenie's Jack, @PepiSmartDog;  Front row: @RudyCKat.  Picture by PepiSmartDog.

Rudy quickly set the standard for 'immaculate grooming'.  His manicured dewclaws, the way he constantly floofed his tail in all directions and the gentlemanly tossing of his mane made up us all stand on our paws and take note.   Being the generous gentleman that Rudy is, he offered to help Pals learn the art of "Floofing".    This was an instant success !  Rudy's dream of running his own Spa & Beautification Salon was now in motion.

Photograph: Rudy finally talked me into trying his Signature Tuna Oatmeal Spa Bath !  PepiSmartDog (left) & RudyCKat (right).  Picture by PepiSmartDog.

 Finally I agreed to try Rudy's signature "Tuna & Oatmeal Spa Bath".  Warmed tuna, with just softened oatmeal, both moisturized and exfoliated me at the same time, while calming me with the heady aroma of tuna.!   And when I got peckish, it was mighty tasty too.  I couldn't wait to tell everyone about Rudy's new venture.

Photograph:  Rudy's Spa & Beautification Salon.  Bookings essential ! @RudyCKat  (front) & @MedusaJ (in background). Picture by PepiSmartDog.

"Rudy's Spa & Beautification Salon"opened ! He realized his dream and we were all so excited for him !  OTRB now has it's own 12 Stars Spa !  You will not understand what "being spoiled" is, until you experience Rudy's paws !  

Photograph:  Rudy convinced us to try his Spa !  Clockwise from left:  @LexiLouDog, @PuzTheCat, @PepiSmartDog, @OscarTheCat, @ChatteMuse, @SamTheCatRocks & @RudyCKat (in top right corner).  Picture by PepiSmartDog.

This picture was taken on Rudy's first day of being open.   We were lined up outside, waiting for him to arrive ! BOL !  See some of our beauty secrets: 'Rudy's Rainbow Face Packs' and 'R.B. Eye Rejuvenators'.  Look how happy Rudy looks !  

Photograph: Pals enjoying Rudy's Spa.  From left: Back row: @NannersMom's Chonchis, @Informedferret's Lance, @Informedferret's James,  @ChoeBe's Amadeo;  Front row: @ChatteMuse's Hailey, @TheNascarKitty, @RudyCKat.  Picture by PepiSmartDog.

Rudy's Spa is the place to be for both young and old Pals.  Bookings are essential.  We sip special RB drinks get pampered !  We are truly blessed to have Rudy, but more than anything, to have him as a friend.  Rudy is a great guy, full of surprises !  Here are some Rudy facts from before he arrived OTRB: 

Rudy tried farming, but it was murder on his hair!

He then tried music, but the combination of Saxaphone and Yoga took a toll.....on his mane.

No door is Rudy proof, including fridge doors !

He tried his paw at Theatre, but it took so long to get dressed for each scene. *sigh*

Rudy loves Barktending ! He even has a secret OTRB ingredient for his own Signature drink !  Make sure you try one next time he's Barktending.

Rudy still looks after his sisfur @MaggieTKat and his new little brofur @ParkerSKat, even though he is now OTRB.

This is for Rudy's Mom:  Rudy got you this "sippi cup" with one of our Signature Rainbow Bridge songs on it:  "Born Free".

Rudy we love you and are proud of all you do !  You are a good friend to many Pals.  Our lives are richer for knowing you.  You bring us joy and laughter, plus really good hair !  BOL !

Photograph:  inside "Rudy's Spa & Beautification Salon".  @Ryker_Tyker (seated) and @RudyCKat;  @MedusaJ (in background).  Picture by PepiSmartDog.

Please leave a comment for Rudy and his family.   This is a profoundly sad time for his Mom, so all uplifting comments are much appreciated.  Thank you.  XXX
 To add a "Remembering Rudy" Twibbon, please go to : http://twb.ly/gd2ggm

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@LexiLouDog's 1st Memorial Anniversary

LexiLouDog boarded my Pram for The Rainbow Bridge on December the 4th, last year, 2009.   This is Lexi 's first Memorial Anniversary OTRB.  Lexi is sisfur to @BusyButtons.

Photograph: LexiLouDog

Green is Lexi's favorite color, so (OTRB) we all got up early and dressed in green, then painted everything else green too.   But we had another big surprise for Lexi: we filled the Banquet Hall to capacity with Green M&Ms.
@Tweetypie54 told Lexie she had a message waiting for her inside the Banquet Dining Room.  When Lexi trotted over to the Hall and opened the doors, the whole room was filled with green M&Ms and they all spilled out everywhere! You should have seen Lexi's face!  BOL!

Photograph: @LexiLouDog wearing her favorite green M&M sweater

Lexi was riding a wave of Green M&Ms.  We were all watching from the garden.  It was extra funny when she kept rolling and rolling around in them.  BOL!  Then we all ran inside the Hall and joined Lexie in rolling around in her 'M&M Heaven.' 

Photograph: Lexi in M&M heaven! BOL 

Next thing, we were all covered in green M&M dye!  Lexi looked like a happy goblin!  BOL!  Luckily @RudyCKat 's Spa & Beautifucation Team arrived and made us all beautiful again.  They fitted Lexi in a gorgeous green evening gown for her to enjoy her Big Day of celebrations.

Photograph: LexiLouDog in her Celebration Gown (picture by @PepiSmartDog)

In doing "Lexi Research", I discovered some amazing facts about Lexi: she is the ORIGINAL "blog dog"!  Before anyone else had blogs, Lexi was busy blogging away setting the standard for all of us to follow, back in 2007.  Lexi was the Curator (!!!) of the "Articulate Animals Gallery" in the National Gallery of Writing! *faint*  
When you finish reading Lexi's Tribute, go across and take a look at this: http://galleryofwriting.org/galleries/153591 

In 2009 Lexi became the official Sekurity Documentation Officer for  @FrugalDougal's #Pawpawties. It is possible that Lexi is the original Judge Judy! *pass the vapors* Lexi wrote monthly reports exposing Pal's crazy shenanigans.  

Photograph: Lexi's monthly writers convention:  clockwise from left: @Kittehboi, @MattieDog, @CokieTheCat, @Henryandfriends, @ConfuciusCat, @SmokeyPoodle, @LexiLouDog, @OdyMaltese, @PrincessGwenie, @PepiSmartDog, @BrutusTheDane (picture by @PepiSmartDog)

But Lexi has a weakness: green M&M's. BOL!  Before she went OTRB, she couldn't eat them because chocolate is lethal for dogs, so to compensate, her Mom fitted Lexi out with every conceivable Green M&M "thing" in existence.  BOL !  Move over Elvis! "LexiLand" is a Lexi-M&M shrine to taste!

Photograph: Some of Lexi's Pals from both sides of The Rainbow, as we think of you Lexi on your First Memorial Anniversary.  (picture by @PepiSmartDog)

Please leave a comment for Lexi's Mom and her brofur @BusyButtons.  Today is a very special day for them and they will treasure each of your comments.  @SmokeyPoodle has created a Twibbon for Lexi, which you can access here: http://twibbon.com/join/Remembering-LexiLouDo
 Thank you.  XXX

#BBoT Motorcade From Porch to The Rainbow Bridge

Today is Inigo's day to journey to The Rainbow Bridge. (Indigo is brofur to @Rumblepurr)

He has fought a brave fight but today he boards my Pram and together we will cross OTRB, where Inigo will be met by many Pals at his own "Special Welcome Banquet". 

I invite all Pals to join in honoring Inigo by joining the #BadBoyzofTwitter Official Motorcade !   The motorcade will commence at 4pm EST, when the BadBoyz will ride in a Guard of Honor, ahead of all Pals, as you move toward the Rainbow Bridge.  

Pals will be able to wave to Inigo as he stands at The Gate.  I will already be waiting for him, on the other side of that Gate.  I will meet Inigo, and drive him to his Banquet Hall, where preparations are already underway!  Rumble's and his Mum will be watching from the sidelines.

Although it is a very sad time, please remember:  when we are OTRB, time and space do not change a thing.  On the day Inigo's Mum, or Rumbles finds themselves at The Bridge, Inigo will be there waiting for them and once again, they will be together.....forever.

Join in this wonderful outpouring of love, by accompanying #BadBoyzofTwitter on their "Official Motorcade for Inigo" !  Please note: the #PinkAngels will also ride in the Motorcade too !

Welcome to LouisLeBeau & Tweetypie54 "Gunner"

Hello.  I'm PepiSmartDog.
Yesterday I had the privilege of meeting @Tweetypie54 at The Rainbow Bridge.  "Gunner" wasn't planning on arriving here so soon; we didn't realize he was arriving !  We know his Mom and Dad are very sad at this time, and missing his cute face.

What a lucky boy Gunner is with his Halloween Cards ! He got "fan mail" !  But Mom and Dad, as I write this article, Gunner is  dancing in a Conga line, wearing his signature black sunglasses, and drinking Bacon Beer while setting Pizza eating records !

It will be interesting to see which Rainbow Bridge Clubs Gunner decides to join.  Maybe he will purrfect RB Bacon Beer !!
As I was preparing to meet Gunner, #Nipclub graciously put their celebrations on hold and all the #Nipclub Pals joined in Gunner's Welcome OTRB.

It was almost embarrassing when Gunner discovered the keg of Bacon Beer in my Pram ! Luckily, @TheRustCat had already placed a 'Special RB tennis ball' in the Pram, so Gunner could get ready for a ball game when he arrived.
I was able to distract Gunner by waving the ball in-front of his face.  BOL !  This distracted Gunner and gave me time to seal up the Bacon Beer.  Pheww !  Pals you can all look forward to hearing lots more from Gunner himself, after he settles in a bit more.  Make sure you look for his cute dial (face BOL !) in our OTRB piccie series.


Just three weeks ago we welcomed @LouisLeBeau OTRB;  another much loved Twitter Pal.  Louis's Mom is still very very sad and missing her Louis every day.

Louis's Mom could really use a hug, he was her "Special Guy" and although the days pass, her pain is still raw.  Look how handsome Louis is in his Bow Tie !  OTRB Louis is creating an entire line of stylish Bow Ties for Pawty Wear !  Even he didn't realize he was SO talented in the Style Dept !  I believe "Sparklicious" will be ordering Louis's entire range ! 

I am pleased to announce I will be Interviewing Louis in one of my upcoming @AnipalTimes OTRB Columns.  I look forward to sitting down with Louis and listening to his story. 

Infact, I intend to Interview all our Pals who arrive here at the Rainbow Bridge !  Each one of us has such interesting and varied backgrounds;  this is another reason why OTRB is so much fun !  We all bring our life's experiences with us.  We all share our fun times with each other.  We only remember fun times;  we have no sad or unhappy memories.  

On behalf of all Pals on Twitter who knew and loved Gunner and Louis, I send a giant group hug and lots of love to Louis's family and to Gunner's family.  All Pals on Twitter want Louis and Gunner's families to know they are loved and are being sent many prayers and #pawcircles of love, comfort and strength.


On behalf of Pals here OTRB, please know we are taking very good care of your "babies" (we don't call them babies...BOL ! ...but we know the humans do !).  Remember to look up and see the flickering stars.  It's US !!!  It's us waving to you !   We love you.
*looking out from my Pram*  What a view !!!!!