Garcia, a veteran, adopted Nala, a Chihuahua, when she was 20 and in the military. Over the years, they became best friends, sharing countless adventures — from beach outings and playing in the ...

After Nala's death, Garcia wanted to honor her with one last adventure. She searched Pinterest for ideas and discovered the Rainbow Bridge — a memorial at Lake Lure Flowering Bridge, inspired by ...

On June 15, Garcia packed a bag, gathered her other dog, a black Labrador named Maggie, whom she adopted three years ago, and set off on an 8-hour drive to the bridge, bringing with her a special ...

Melanie Garcia always joked that her dog Nala was a "dog in a human's body." Garcia, a veteran, adopted Nala, a Chihuahua, when she was 20 and in the military. Over the years, they became best ...

Woman Drives 8 Hours to Rainbow Bridge Dog Memorial to Honor Late Chihuahua: 'One Last Adventure' (Exclusive) Melanie Garcia adopted Nala, a Chihuahua, when she was 20 and in the military ...

Rainbow Bridge Designer The Rainbow Bridge was created by artist Amy Wald, who lost her dog. She designed the space for owners to happily remember their pets. "If you look down, you can see paw ...