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, someone
who was 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 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 caress the beloved head, and you look once more into those
trusting eyes, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your
heart.
