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 of our special friends so that they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. 

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to perfect health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again just as we remember them in our dreams of years 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 stay behind when the beloved pet went away.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks up -- the bright eyes are intent, the body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, his body flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him 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 sweet-loving happy kisses rain upon your face, your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your dear pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.

---Author Unknown

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