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....

Author unknown...

A DOG'S PRAYER
By Beth Norman Harris

Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.

Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footsteps falls upon my waiting ear.

When it is cold and wet, please take me inside, for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements. And I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth. Though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land, for you are my god and I am your devoted worshiper.

Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life should your life be in danger.

And, beloved master, should the great Master see fit to deprive me of my health, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest--and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.

MEMORIALS

"Rusty" Yellow Labrador Retriever	Karen Grzenda	"Rusty, you were my first dog. I got to pick you out when I was five years old and I still remember it like it was yesterday! Thanks for making mud pies with me, letting me dress you in moms maternity clothes and rollerskating with me in the basement. It's been almost 30 years since your passing and I still dream of you now and then. Wait for me at the bridge - I'll come for you!"
"Snowball" Bichon Frise	Karen Grzenda	"Snowball, you were a tiny fire ball for sure! Bichon on the outside and Rottwieller on the inside. Boy did you get me in some tight jams on walks sometimes! I'm sorry I grew up and moved out of mom and dads - I missed you so. But even after "coming home" to visit, after you snubbed me *lol* for those long minutes - you forgave me and loved me! I'll see you again someday."
"Isaac" German Shepherd	Karen Grzenda	"Isaac, wow, what did we go through together? You saved me from a break in. You were there when Gramma died, you were there when I left "you know who" and had to start over. You were there for me buying my first house! My only wishes are that you could have been here when I bought my second house. Isaac, I have 3 acres of fenced grass! We could have played so much MORE frisbee! I love you and miss you!"
"Lucky" Yorkie	Diane W.	"I really miss you, Lucky!!  I miss our snuggles on the couch, our kissing contests, and sometimes I miss you attacking peoples toes!!  I know I have a new Yorkie now and I love my Maggie as well but she is just not you. Wait for me at the Rainbow Bridge!"
"Dillon and Beau Titan" Dobermans	Deb	"God bless the dogs who lick our wounds, who bring us joy, who love us on bad days and rainy days and ugly days. They heal our hearts and make the worst days better and the good days GREAT. Some will say when a dog passes that they will never get another dog for the pain is so great. The pain of losing one is the price of the pleasure they bring us. I believe the pain is less if you allow yourself to love another. Give that love a place to grow -- because the love is still there." Read Deb's complete passionate memorial as well as enjoy her babies pictures in pdf - CLICK HERE