Just this side of heaven is a place called
Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal who has been
especially close to someone here dies
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.
Her bright eyes are intent.
Her eager body quivers.
Suddenly she begins to run from the group
flying over the green grass,
her legs carrying her faster and faster.
You've been spotted,
When you and your special friend finally meet
you cling together in joyouse reunion
never to be parted again.
The happy kisses rain upon your face.
Your hands agains carress 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 ...
