Someone Lost Their Beloved Pet Today: The Rainbow Bridge

A friend of mine had a gorgeous black Lab named Bacci.  Her constant companion, her furkid, her muse.... her everything.   Bacci passed away this morning and my friend is inconsolable.  When we lose a pet it's devastating, it turns our world upside down.  It seems unfair that we will almost certainly lose our beloved pets before we ourselves leave this world.  I sent her this beautiful poem in the hope that it might give her some comfort.  The Rainbow Bridge poem appears in many places online and in print, and in several different forms.  It is thought to be inspired by a Norse legend.   I believe there is a Heaven, and I cannot imagine a heaven without pets; what kind of heaven would that be?  I hope you enjoy this beautiful poem.

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, 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 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. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his 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 again 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 Rainbow Bridge together....
- Anonymous

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