Florida woman turns idea into permanent ‘Rainbow Bridge’ pet memorial

 Florida resident Gabrielle Bolen spent 18 months turning an idea into a permanent Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial in Fort Myers. Opened at the Alliance for the Arts on September 19, the community-built space allows families to remember lost pets by leaving collars and tags. Local businesses and community members contributed funding, materials, labour and services to complete the memorial. Florida resident Gabrielle Bolen spent 18 months turning an idea into a permanent Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial in Fort Myers. Opened at the Alliance for the Arts on September 19, the community-built space allows families to remember lost pets by leaving collars and tags. Local businesses and community members contributed funding, materials, labour and services to complete the memorial.