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 the Rainbow Bridge

There are meadows and hills for all our special friends where

They can run and play together.

There is plenty of food, water and sunshine.

All 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.

Their bright eyes are intent, their eager body quivers with joy

And they begin to run from the group,

Flying over the green grass, legs carrying them faster and faster.

You have been spotted!

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 their beloved head.

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 the Rainbow Bridge together.

~ Author Unknown.