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 the Rainbow Bridge together.