Just
this side of heaven is a place called the 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 begins to quiver. 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
