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 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 days comes when one suddenly stops and looks into
the distance. Her bright eyes are intent; her eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly, she
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. Then you cross the rainbow bridge together...
Author Unknown