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...