There are many opinions on the idea of whether or not we will ever see our pets again after they pass away. While this subject may be a bit questionable to some, if you have ever had a pet, you have probably loved it very much and were saddened by its passing. My little girl once asked me, “Daddy, will we see Sable when we go to heaven?” Sable was my 11 year old Rottweiler who died when my daughter was 6. She had had a long life considering the type of breed she was, but it was still hard to say goodbye. The question my daughter asked me was one of the hardest things I ever had to explain to her, but it was amazing to see the light in her eyes as I read a poem I found comfort in when I had lost pets in the past. The poem is by an unknown author, and it is called the Rainbow Bridge.

The Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet 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 and water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who have been ill and old are restored to health and vigor, those who were hurt or maimed 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 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.
The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly it begins to break away from the group, flying over the green grass, strong 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 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. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together.

Whether you are reading this because you have just recently lost a pet, or because you are here to find a new friend, I hope you find comfort and happiness in these words. Please feel free to contact us and tell me a pet related story that has touched your heart.

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