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....

~ Author unknown ~