RAINBOW
BRIDGE
Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When
an animal dies that was especially close the someone human here,
that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows 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 maimed are made whole and strong again,
just as we remember them in our dreams in 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 away 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. Warm and 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...........