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 and 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 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. The bright eyes
are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break
away 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.
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