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 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…
Rest in Peace my sweet boy. You will forever be missed.
Natalie says
November 14, 2011 at 3:47 pmLynsey, I am so very sorry for your loss.
The Rainbow Bridge is a wonderful place where Sly will now run free from his pain. Cherish all those wonderful memories of the time you spent together, until you meet again. Love to you all.
Ashley Montgomery says
November 14, 2011 at 5:31 pmLynsey,
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that he is no longer suffering and that he is in Rainbow Bridge waiting for the day he can be reunited with you. Cherish the memories you have and look forward to seeing his beautiful face again.
Hugs,
Ashley
Ann Odle says
November 14, 2011 at 5:52 pmI’m so sorry for your loss. Whenever I see this poem, it makes me cry–its been several years since I lost one of my own fur-babies, but I still feel their heartbeat in my life.
Belinda says
November 14, 2011 at 7:23 pmLynsey –
I am sorry for your family’s loss. I know that this must be a very hard time for you and your family. You are in my prayers!
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Henrietta says
November 15, 2011 at 8:39 amOh Lynsey, I’m so sorry for the loss of your boy 🙁 The beauty of Rainbow Bridge makes my heart ache and brings tears to my eyes. All we can do when we lose a friend is to cherish the memories until we’re reunited again ((hugs))
Belinda says
November 15, 2011 at 7:08 pmI hope you are feeling a little better today – you are still in my prayers!
Donna@DishwithDonna says
November 16, 2011 at 6:26 amOh my, making me cry so early this morning. This is beautiful.
kelley wood says
November 18, 2011 at 6:19 pmI can totally relate. We recently lost our beloved Beagle “Dixie”. She will be forever missed!
Erin@TheMomBuzz says
November 19, 2011 at 7:40 amI am so sorry! He was a beautiful dog! :hugs:
Jenn says
November 22, 2011 at 9:08 pm🙁 {{{hugs}}} I’ve been through this twice and know how hard it is.