"There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is
called the
Rainbow Bridge because of its many colours. 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 our special friends so they
can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine.
Our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill
and were old have been restored to health and vigour; those who were
hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember
them in our dreams of days gone by. The animals are happy except for
one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had
been 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. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, his legs carrying
him faster and faster. You have been spotted and when you and your
special friend 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 the Rainbow Bridge together."