Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place
called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal
dies who 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...