Wait for me at the Rainbow Bridge

I had to say goodbye to not one but two of my furry children. My sweet Cayenne and Milky Way went to wait for me at the bridge today with their sisters.  Cayenne had a brain tumor that was taking it's toll on her physically and Milky Way had an oral tumor that was inopperable and causing her to be unable to eat.  Over the years, living with a veterinarian and loving these animals, I have come to believe that these animals will be present in our mansions when we arrive in Heaven.  Until we get there though there is an angel with an eternal supply of tennis balls, squeaky toys and furry stuffed mice.  KB and Milk Way I loved you while you were here and will miss you now.   You will never be replaced. 

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....

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