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 vigour; 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...

Gone But Not Forgotten

There’s a hole in my heart Where Ruby used to be.
No words of condolence Or kind sympathies,
Can quiet the storm That I feel at my core,
Knowing dear Ruby Won’t be here anymore.

Friends say they’re sorry, their Intentions are true.
They just can’t understand,  What I’m really going through;
Grief’s my constant companion, Since I’m without you,
My soul’s filled with sorrow, as I walk around  all blue.

But there’s comfort in knowing My beloved Ruby waits.
She’s crossed Rainbow Bridge And entered the gate,
Where all of God’s creatures Who’ve passed from the Earth
Are happy and healthy  - A blessed rebirth.

So I thank you my darling Ruby For friendship so true.
When others deserted, I could always count on you.
I’ll carry your memory Forever inside
And patiently wait ‘Til you’re back by my side.