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 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. 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 Rainbow Bridge together.
-Author
Unknown-
Here are two sweet girls who left us.
Aristocat Anfisa, 1987-1993
Hooligan Victoria, 1994-1996