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. 

he 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...