Just this side of
Heaven is a place called The 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 or 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 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.
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 to each
other 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...
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