Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
\nWhen an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here,
\nthat pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
\nThere are meadows and hills for all of our special friends
\nso they can run and play together.
\nThere is plenty of food and water and sunshine,
\nand our friends are warm and comfortable.
\nAll the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor;
\nthose who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again,
\njust as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
\nThe animals are happy and content, except for one small thing:
\nthey miss someone very special to them;
\nwho had to be left behind.
\nThey all run and play together,
\nbut the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance.
\nThe bright eyes are intent;
\nthe eager body quivers.
\nSuddenly he begins to break away from the group,
\nflying over the green grass,
\nhis legs carrying him faster and faster.
\nYOU have been spotted,
\nand when you and your special friend finally meet,
\nyou cling together in joyous reunion,
\nnever to be parted again.
\nThe happy kisses rain upon your face;
\nyour hands again caress the beloved head,
\nand you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet,
\nso long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
\nThen you cross Rainbow Bridge together…….<\/p>\n
Attributed to Paul C. Dahm
\nDedicated to Gizmo, Stasiek, and all of the other 4 legged loves that have touched my life. You are not forgotten.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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