The Rainbow Bridge Story

                 Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal
                 dies that has been especially close to someone here on earth, that animal
                 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 safe 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 while 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
                 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, never to be parted again. The happy
                 kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head. You
                 look once more into the trusting eyes of your friend so long gone from your
                 life but never absent from your heart.

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