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.

Then the day comes when one suddenly stops
and looks into the distance.
Her bright eyes are intent;
her eager body quivers.
Suddenly she begins to run from the group,
flying over the green grass,
her legs carrying her faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when
you and your special friend finally meet,
you cling together in joyous reunion.
Happy kisses rain upon your face:
your hands again caress the beloved head,
and you look once more into
the trusting eyes of your beloved pet,
so long gone from your life,
but never absent from your heart.

Together you cross the Rainbow Bridge,
never again to be parted......