Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day

“Dogs' lives are too short.

Their only fault, really.”

~ Agnes Sligh Turnbull ~

Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day and I thought I'd share the story – or at least one version of the story – that I found online. It's a sweet and comforting thought to believe we'll be reunited with our furry friends and also that the ones we've said goodbye to are together. And happy.

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 that were ill and old are restored to health and vigor and 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. Her bright eyes are intent. Her eager body quivers. Suddenly she begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, her legs carrying her 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.

~ Author Unknown ~

Until we meet again, girls…

Happy Tails to you!