THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

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 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 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 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

Dedicated with all the love in the world to:

Odus - (1969 - 1983)
Pusscat - (1973 - 1991)
Shylo - (? - 1994)
Lucky - (1995-1998)
Princess - (1994 - 1997)
Polar Bear - (March 27, 1998 - May 8, 1999)
Jimi - (June 3, 1994 - June 27, 1999)
Angel - (April 16, 1999 - August 7, 1999)
Xander - (March 15, 1998 - March 6, 2000)

May you rest in the arms of the goddess
until we meet again.