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 ....  

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