Just this side of Heaven there 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 and water and sunshine, 
and our friends are warm and comfortable. 
All 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 gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing. 
They miss someone very special to them, 
someone 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. 
The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers. 
Suddenly he begins to break away 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 once 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.................

Paul C Dahm