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...
