Just this side of heaven is a place called the Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here,
that pet goes to the Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends
so that they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food and 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 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 each miss someone 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.
Her bright eyes are intent, her eager body begins to quiver.
Suddenly she begins to run from the group,
flying over the green grass, her legs carrying her faster and faster.

You have been spotted,
and when you and your special friend meet,
you cling together in joyous reunion,
never to be parted again.
The happy kisses rain upon your face,
your hands again caress that 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...together you and your special pet cross the Rainbow Bridge.

Xenia...until we meet again...