The story of Rainbow Bridge

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 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...

               *Author Unknown*

There is a star in heaven
and on it is a place
that's been reserved for you since birth,
a place meant for your name.

This star has watched you through the years
but it could not stand alone, 
it rested high on angel wings awaiting
your trip home.

You slipped away, I held you close,
your soul flowed through my heart.
I felt your last breath through the tears,
I felt your pain depart.

Tonight I looked up to the sky 
and there for me to view
was one lone star shining proud,
your name was shining too.

You were my angel on this earth
you're my angel in the sky. 
Wait for me,
someday you'll see our names shine side by side.