There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It's called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors. Just
this side of the Rainbow Bridge, there is a land of meadows, hills
and valleys with lush green grass. When an animal dies, it goes
to this place. There always is plenty of food and water, and
gentle spring weather to make them warm and comfortable. All
the animals who had been ill are restored to health and vigor; those
old and frail are young; and 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 abruptly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent, his eager body begins to quiver. 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. The happy kisses rain upon your face, your
hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the
yes of your trusting pet, so long gone from your life, but never absent
from your heart.
Then you cross the Bridge together, never to
be parted again...
But some of them here by the Bridge are different. They were beaten, starved, tortured and unloved. They watch
wistfully as their friends leave one-by-one to cross the Bridge with
their special person. But for them, there is no special one. Their time on Earth did not give them one. But one day, as they
run and play, they notice someone standing by the road to the Bridge. They see a person wistfully watching the reunions of friends. You see, during life, this person had no pets -- this person, too,
was unloved. Standing there alone, one of the unloved pets approaches,
curious as to why this person is alone. And, as the unloved
pet and the unloved person get nearer to each other, a miracle occurs
… for these are the ones who were meant to be together ... the special
person and the beloved pet who never had the chance to meet while
on Earth. Finally, now, at the edge of the Rainbow Bridge, they
meet, their pain and sorrow disappear, and two friends come together.
They
cross the Bridge together, never to be parted again...
Finally,
a person who has given tirelessly and made it their life's work to
save and succor abandoned animals and find them happy homes comes
to the Bridge. First one animal stops and looks into the distance,
then more and more look up and watch ... for this is a person all
of the animals know about. As they have waited for their loved
ones, they have told the story of their rescue from loneliness, neglect
and impending death, and the wonderful people who helped them until
a special loved one could be found. 0’ Special Friend of the animals,
you have been spotted. All the dogs and other animal friends
run over the fields to thank you -- the person who has enabled so
many to have good lives and memories. Then, they all walk to
the gate of the Great Master's garden and say "This is a person whose
name surely is entered on the roll once for each of us whose life
was touched." Then, those friends who will be forever together step
forward and, to the sound of great rejoicing from all the animals,
cross the Bridge together ...
To live in love and peace forever...
