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....
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