The Rainbow Bridge 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 with the wind and enjoy the companionship of
their own kind. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends
are warm and comfortable; fear and worry free. All those who had been ill
and old are restored to health and the vigor of youth. Those who were abused,
hurt, or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we would want to
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, so long ago. In each mind there is a
"someone" who was kind, gentle and loving. One someone who took the
extra step, stayed the extra minute, reached out and touched with love, even
once. 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, galloping 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 nickering rings in your ears and a velvet
muzzle nuzzles your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you
look once more into the big, trusting eyes of your special love and partner, so
long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... Author unknown
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