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The Rainbow Bridge Poem

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...




    Big Guy

Big Guy

August 27th, 2007
Richard

Richard

August 10th, 2007
Bonita

Bonita*

March 25th, 2007
Jimmer

Jimmer

February 5th, 2007
Irv Arient

Irv Arient*

October 13th, 2006
Russell DeBoer

Russell DeBoer*

October 12th, 2006
Lady-the-Dog

Lady-the-Dog

August 30th, 2006
Halima

Halima

April 5th, 2006
DukeDuke

DukeDuke

December 21st, 2005
Jerry, the Roan Horse

Jerry, the Roan Horse

November 23rd, 2005
* - Photos by D'Angelo



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