There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It
is called the rainbow bridge because of its many
colors. Just this side of the rainbow bridge there
is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush
green grass.
When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this
place. There is always food and water and warm
spring weather. The old and frail animals 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. They frolic and romp all day with one
another.
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 run and play together, until the day
comes when one of them suddenly stops playing and
looks off into the distance. The nose twitches.
The ears are up. The bright eyes are intent. The
eager body quivers. Suddenly this one runs from
the group, faster and faster, leaping and flying
over the tall green grass.
You have been spotted, and when you and your
special friend finally meet, you take him or her
in your arms and embrace, clinging together in
joyous reunion. Happy kisses rain upon your face;
your hands again caress the beloved head, and you
look once more into the trusting eyes of your
cherished pet, so long gone from your life, but
never absent from your heart.
And with your pet beside you once again, you
cross the rainbow bridge together.