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 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...
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