The Legend of Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When a pet dies that has been especially close to a person here on earth, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.

There are beautiful meadows and grassy hills there for all our special friends so they can run and play together.

There is always plenty of their favorite food to eat, plenty of fresh spring water for them to drink, every day is filled with sunshine,so or little friends are warm and comfortable.

The pets who had been ill and old are restored to health and youth; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days gone by.

The pets we loved are happy and content, except for one small thing; each one misses someone very special to them who was 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.

With your beloved pet by your side, you will cross the Rainbow Bridge together.

Your Sacred Circle is now complete again.

By William N. Britton
Reprinted with the permission of the author
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