"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."