The following is for everyone trying to cope with grief over the loss of a beloved pet. These beautiful words have brought consolation to many and helped them to carry on through difficult times graduate

The Rainbow Bridge

There is a bridge
Connecting Heaven and Earth.
It is call 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 a beloved pet dies, they go to this place.
There is always food and water and warm Spring weather.
The old and frail animals are young again.
Those who are maimed are made whole;
They play all day with each other.
There is just one thing missing:
They are not with their special person
who loved them on Earth.
So, each day, they run and play, until the day comes
When suddenly one stops playing and looks up.
The nose twitches! The eyes are staring!
This one suddenly runs from the group.
You have been seen!
And when you and your special friend meet.
You take him or her in your arms and embrace.
Your face is kissed again and again and again
And you look once more
Into the eyes of your trusing pet.
Then you cross the Rainbow bridge together
Never again to be seperated.

Compliments of Dr. Joseph K. Cortese Capistrano Veterinary Clinic