Scotlandyard Kennel

THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

Rainbow Bridge, for those pets of ours who have left an empty place in our hearts, this is dedicated to them and to all of those owners who long to see them once more…

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 animals who had been ill and

old are restore 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…

THANK YOU

Even though I’m gone, I’ll never forget

the way you looked when we first met.

Your hand reached out and stroke my

hair, our eyes glistened, fixed in a stare.

I knew from this moment how life would be,

you were my companion and yours was me.

These memories are always in my head;

long walks, the games, my cozy bed,

gentle words spoken, never a yell,

someone to listen, a secret to tell.

But, each year of mine was equal to twelve.

I’ll be watching you now, from up here in heaven,

when rain drops fall, it’s my tears I cry,

remembering your love from my bed in the sky.

Whispering winds carry my promise to you,

for being my friend I will forever...

Thank you.