Just this side
of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies
that has been especially close to someone here, that
pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and
hills for all of our special friends so they can run
and play together. There is plenty of food, water
and sunshine, and our friends are warm and
comfortable.
All the animals
who had been ill and old are restored to health and
vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole
and strong again, just as we remember them in our
dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are
happy and content, except for one small thing; they
each miss someone very special to them, who had to
be left behind.
They all run and
play together, but the day comes when one suddenly
stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes
are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he
begins to run from the group, flying over the green
grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been
spotted, and when you and your special friend
finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion,
never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon
your face; your hands again caress the beloved head,
and you look once more into the trusting eyes of
your pet, so long gone from your life but never
absent from your heart.
Then you cross
Rainbow Bridge together...
Author unknown
