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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 have 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 to the distance. His bright eyes are intent, his eager body begins to quiver. 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 union, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain about
you 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 ...
Read the
inspirational Part II of the Rainbow Bridge (September 11, 2001)
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