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 the 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 have been ill and old are restored to health and vigor;
those who were hurt or mainmed 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, someone who was left behind.
They all run 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 breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, 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 cross the beloved
head, and you look one
more into those trusting eyes, so long gone from your
life, but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...
~Author Unknown
