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 dreams of days and times gone by. 
  The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each
  miss someone who was very special to them... someone who had to be left behind.
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  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 quivers. 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

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