There
is an Indian legend which says:
"When a human dies there is a bridge they must cross to enter into heaven.
At the head of that bridge waits every animal that human encountered during
their lifetime. The animals, based upon what they know of this person, decide
which humans may cross the bridge...and which are turned away."
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The Rainbow Bridge
Just
this side of heaven is a place called the
When
an animal dies, one who has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes
to the
There
are meadows and hills for all of our special friends where they can run and play
together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine and our friends are warm
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 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 who was very special to them, someone they had to leave behind.
They
all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks
into the distance. The eyes are bright and intent, the eager little body begins
to quiver all over!
Suddenly
that lucky one breaks away from the group, and flies over the green grass,
little 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. Happy kisses rain upon
your face; your hands once 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
you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...
Author Unknown....