Posted by: Sandra Larson
Comment: #2
Thu Apr 3, 2008 9:57 AM
In response to your letter, "Do Dogs Go To Heaven?", I have had to have two beloved cats euthanized. A friend of mine, who is also a cat and dog lover, sent me this article, "The Rainbow Bridge." As I believe that a God who creates such a wonderful creature as a cat would also create an afterlife for them, this article has brought me peace.
RAINBOW BRIDGE
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When a pet dies, one that's 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, fear and worry free.
All the animals that had been ill and old are restored to health and the vigor of youth. Those who were abused, hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we would want to 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—someone who had to be left behind. That someone was kind, gentle and loving. That someone took the extra step, stayed the extra minute, reached out and touched with love, even once.
The animals 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 on your face, your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the big, trusting eyes of your special love, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together…
I hope this brings peace to other pet parents who have to endure the loss.
Sandra Larson
Belle Fourche, S.D.
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