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 the 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 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,  someone who was 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 begins to quiver.  Suddenly
he breaks from the group,  flying over the green grass,  faster and faster.    You have been
spotted, and when you and your  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   ~  you look once more into those trusting eyes,  so long gone from your
life,  but never   ~ absent ~ from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...

*Author Unknown*

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