The Rainbow Bridge story

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 vigour; 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 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 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

I wish that this Rainbow Bridge really exists...and all those animals which have suffered cruel fates would find their place of rest and fun...that there they will never have to be afraid, never to be abandoned, never to be betrayed....
I know this place exists. If I AM God, I will make this place exist. I am not. But God is so much more merciful...He will definitely do it in an even better way...
Rainbow Bridge....let us all build it in our hearts, for our lost friends, for those who have taken care of us throughout their entire lives, without asking for anything back but our love ....
- 小土豆