The
Rainbow Bridge
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...