Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal that has been especially close to someone here dies, that pet goes to the 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 of the animals who have been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were maimed or hurt 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 animal suddenly stops and looks into the distance, his bright eyes intent, his body quivering. Suddenly he runs 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 down on your face, your hand caresses the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never gone from your heart.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together.....