The Rainbow Bridge

There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth.
It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors.
When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place.

There are meadows, hills and valleys and lush green grass.
There is always food and water, and warm Spring weather.
All of our friends are warm and comfortable, free of fear and worry.

The old, frail animals are young again.
Those who were abused, hurt or maimed are made whole again.
They are happy and content, and they play all day with each other.

There is only one thing missing.
They are not with their special person who loved them on Earth,
someone they had to leave behind.

So, each day they run and play, until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up.
The nose twitches. The ears are up. Their eyes are staring.
And then one suddenly runs from the group, flying over the green grass, their legs running faster and faster.

You have been seen.
And when you and your special friend meet, you cling together in joyous reunion.
You take your pet in your arms and embrace.
Your face is kissed again and again and again, and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting friend.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.

Author Unknown