Our hearts are heavy, as our beloved, Bella Bear, walked her path on the Rainbow Bridge this past week. She has been our constant cherished companion for 14+ years (May 2010), loved by our Keefer family AND friends. Bella arrived as a rescue puppy from Missouri via Pilots & Paws with her sister; her love for travel and adventure continued with road trips to Indiana, Breckenridge, Estes Park, Salida et al … she never knew a stranger. Let’s be honest, Bubba Bear (also RMLR Ranger Feb. 2009) absolutely raised her! Bubba and Bella were featured in the March,2011 RMLR calendar. Even as Bella’s strength waned in her last few months, when family/friends entered a room, she would pull herself up with tail wagging, and nuzzle for comforting touch.

Bella Bear, you were an impossible to ignore source of life with an uncanny sense of time. You were a faithful and loyal companion ~ always wise beyond your years. Time for you to rest with the angels and Bubba, sweet girl, as your work and love are finished … and very well done.

Leann & Steve