The Rainbow Bridge
Just this side
of Heaven is a place called the Rainbow Bridge. When an animal
dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet
goes to the
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, someone who was 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
begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over
the green
grass, 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 those trusting
eyes,
so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...
The following
Poems and Inspirational Readings have been suggested by members
of Epil-K9
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NATIONAL SUPPORT HOTLINES AND RESOURCES
APLB The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
P.O. Box 106, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11230
718-382-0690
http://www.aplb.org
National clearing house for information on pet bereavement
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) National
Pet Loss Hotline
(800) 946-4646, pin in pin # 140-7211 and then own phone number
Call are returned immediately 24 hours a day.
C.A.R.E. Helpline for Companion Animal Related Emotions
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign: 1-877-394-2273 (toll-free)
Staffed Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday 7 pm-9 pm Central time. Staffed by
veterinary student volunteers; Can leave message at any time.
IAMS Pet Loss Support Center and Hotline
(888) 332-7738
Hotline available Monday through Saturday, 8am-8pm
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
877/244-CARE (toll-free) 217/244-CARE (local)
CARE is available Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 7-9pm CST and staffed
by Univ. of Illinois vet. students.
Pet Friends Pet Grief Hotline, Morristown, N.J.
1-800-404-7387 (toll-free), (609) 667-1717, (609) 234-8888 (Emergency crisis
hotline)
Staffed by trained volunteers; 24 hour voice-mail; All calls returned within
24 hours. Long-distance calls are returned collect.
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" From where I am" by Enya