Sayreville Considers Building Rainbow Bridge to Honor Deceased Pets

The idea was inspired by the Rainbow Bridge in Lake Lure, North Carolina.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:52pm

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The town of Sayreville, New Jersey is asking the public for input on whether they would like a rainbow bridge similar to the one in Lake Lure, North Carolina, where people can leave collars, tags, and other small tributes to honor their beloved pets who have passed away.

Why it matters

The Rainbow Bridge in Lake Lure, North Carolina was a beloved memorial site for pet owners until it was destroyed by historic flooding in 2024. Sayreville's consideration of building a similar memorial bridge highlights the importance many people place on honoring the memory of their animal companions.

The details

Sayreville is now seeking public feedback on where such a rainbow bridge should be located in the town. The bridge would allow residents to leave collars, tags, and other small tributes along the railing to celebrate the bond between people and their pets.

  • The Lake Lure rainbow bridge was destroyed by historic flooding from Hurricane Helene in the fall of 2024.

The players

Town of Sayreville

The local government of Sayreville, New Jersey that is considering building a rainbow bridge to honor deceased pets.

Lake Lure, North Carolina

A small resort community in North Carolina that maintained a rainbow bridge for decades where people could leave collars and tributes to honor their deceased pets.

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What’s next

Sayreville is asking the public to email their thoughts on the proposed rainbow bridge project to Nicole in the Clerk's Office.

The takeaway

The potential construction of a rainbow bridge memorial in Sayreville demonstrates the deep emotional connection many people have with their pets and the desire to find meaningful ways to honor their memory after they've passed away.