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 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 or old are restored to health and vigor;  those who were hurt and maimed are made whole and strong again, just  as we remember them in our dreams of days gone by. These animals are  happy and content, except for one small thing; they each had someone very special to them who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when suddenly one 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 that 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.