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This page is dedicated to my furbabies who are waiting for me at the Bridge, for all those that were euthanized
( and will continue to lose their lives) because of not finding a forever home, and for all the animals that have suffered
pain and agony before their journey to the Bridge.
 RAINBOW BRIDGE
There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is 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 a beloved pet dies, the
pet goes 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 again.
They play all day with each other.
There is only 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 one suddenly stops playing and looks up!
The nose twitches! The ears are up! The eyes are staring!
And 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
you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together,
never again to be separated.
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And there's this version, also...
Just this side of heaven is a lovely place. It lies along a tranquil river and is connected to the eternal realm by
a simple, sturdy footbridge, wide enough for two.
When a dog passes on, as we all must some day, he comes to this beautiful spot. It is a land filled with hills and
forests and fields, flowers and meadows and ponds. All dogs find their way here and spend their days in peaceful play, romping,
cavorting, and swimming, enjoying the same toys that once so delighted them in life. Their favorite foods are abundant, the
days are sunny, and every animal has a dry, warm place to sleep at night.
To sleep. And to dream...for it is in his dreams that he can see and remember the one and only thing missing to him
now, that one joy that could make his eternity so glad, so perfect.
Dogs who were old are restored here to the full vigor of their youth. The sick, the hurt, the injured are made whole
for all of time.
It is a happy place and every dog has his rightful spot. He ismade welcome no matter where his play may take him.
He can't get lost, he cannot stray; for this is a mystic realm created to repay a noble creature for each and every selfless
act he ever did during his numbered days on earth.
And regularly, in the midst of joy and play, a dog will stop. His nose begins to sniff the air...both ears are alert;
his senses strain to catch a long, familiar scent. He bolts from the pack and runs as fast as his strong limbs and noble heart
enable him along the winding path that leads downward to the earth. And soon he catches sight of the single thing that now
creates for him an eternity perfect in each and every detail. For he has caught sight of you, the one, true friend he knew
in life, the one himan being he would have gladly traded his mortal self to save from harm.
Your reunion is perfect. He kisses you with wet and sloppy tongue across your wrinkled face. You hug your friend and
scratch his head and gaze intently into those trusting eyes. He wags his tail; you quickly find that tickle spot that so animated
him in life. Strong hugs for him; his paws upon your shoulder with claws that do not scratch or tear or hurt. For nothing
can ever harm either of you again.
You look back along the lonely path that leads upward from the world below. Your dog is smarter...he looks ahead and
seems to say with every youthful wiggle of his body, "Come on, Old Pal, we're going this way...just you and me."
And so together you cross the RAINBOW BRIDGE
~Author Unknown
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A true story - bring your tissues
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A short poem
* About Max* (A tribute) May 2008 - January 2009 ----------
+Stars+
In one of the Stars, I shall be living.
In one of them, I shall be laughing.
And so it shall be;
When you look
up, at the Sky at Night.
~Antoine de-Saint Exupery
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Pet Loss Support Hotline, Cornell University
Phone: 607-253-3932
Washington State University - WSU Pet Loss Hotline
Phone: 509-335-5704
Colorado State University
Phone: 970-491-1242
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 am-5 pm, and Wednesday, 9 am-noon
ASPCA Grief Counseling
Phone: 212-876-7700 ext. 4355 or Pager: 1-800-946-4646, PIN 1407211
Iowa State University Pet-Loss Support Hotline
Toll Free: 1-888-478-7574
Pet Loss Support Hotline at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
Toll Free: 1-800- 565-1526
Old World Stones
Engraved river stones beautiful garden markers that can be engraved with your pets date of birth and date of death
to place in that special place honoring your furbaby.
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