The Rainbow Bridge (Legend has it)

Is just this side of Heaven.

When an animal dies that has been particularly close to a person here on this world,

that animals soul goes to the Rainbow Bridge.

There are meadows and hills, ponds and streams for all of our special friends

so that they can run and play together,

and lots of places where they can find food and be warm and comfortable.

All the animals who have been ill and old are restored to health and vigour,

and those who were hurt or maimed

are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them

in our dreams of days gone by.

They 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 joyfully, but always the day comes

when one will suddenly stop and look into the distance.

His bright eyes are intent, his whole body quivers with excitement and anticipation.

He begins to run from the group, his feet 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 embrace 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 the Rainbow Bridge - together

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak

and pain should keep me from my sleep,

then will you do what must be done,

for this -- the last battle -- cannot be won.

You will be sad I understand,

but do not let grief then stay your hand,

for on this day, more than the rest,

your love and friendship must stand the test.

We have had so many happy years,

you would not want me to suffer so.

When the time comes, please, let me go.

Take me to where, my needs they will tend,

only, stay with me till the end,

and hold me firm and speak to me,

until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree,

it is a kindness you do to me.

Although my tail its last has waved,

from pain and suffering I have been saved.

Do not grieve that it must be you,

who has to decide this thing to do.

We have been so close -- we two -- these years,

do not let your heart hold any tears.

-- Unknown --

Mistral Born:8/09/1986 Died:28/05/2002 Age:15 years and 9 months old	Skare Born:13/11/1994 Died:20/09/2007 Age:12 years and 10 months old	Tessa Born:10/07/1998 Died:10/01/2009 Age: 10 years and 6 months old	KEO Born: 07/03/2000 Died: 19/03/2009 Age: 9 years and 12 days old	Olly Born: 12/03/2003 Died: 17/03/2009 Age: 6 years and 5 days old
Trojan Born: 01/02/2008 Died: 12/09/2008 Age: 7 Months and 11 days old	Taylor Born: 25/05/2002 Died: 30/11/2009 Age: 7 Years and 6 months old