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 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 of 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 their
*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 The Rainbow Bridge TOGETHER.
~ Author Unknown ~
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MEMORIAL POEMS
Dog-World's Angels
Alistair, 1983-1993, and Tabatha, 1989-1996, waiting for Dream at "The Bridge"
Kady, 5/98-9/98, waiting for Nancy (TAK) at "The Bridge"
Supper Jane, 3/95-3/97, waiting for Sandy at "The Bridge"
Tex, 11/94-4/97, waiting for Annie and John at "The Bridge"