From the book, “The Legend of Rainbow Bridge” by William N. Britton. Reprinted with Permission www.legendofrainbowbridge.com
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When a pet dies who has been especially close to a person here on earth,
that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are beautiful meadows and grassy hills there
for all our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is always plenty of their favorite food to eat,
plenty of fresh spring water for them to drink,
and every day is filled with sunshine so our little friends are warm and comfortable.
When a pet dies who has been especially close to a person here on earth,
that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are beautiful meadows and grassy hills there
for all our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is always plenty of their favorite food to eat,
plenty of fresh spring water for them to drink,
and every day is filled with sunshine so our little friends are warm and comfortable.
All the pets that had been ill or old are now restored to health and youth.
Those that had been hurt or maimed are now whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days gone by.
The pets we loved are happy and content except for one small thing.
Each one misses someone very special who was left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one of them suddenly stops and looks off into the distant hills.
It is as if they heard a whistle or were given a signal of some kind.
Their eyes are bright and intent. Their body begins to quiver.
All at once they break away from the group, flying like a deer over the grass, their little legs carrying them faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet,
you hug and cling to them in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.
Happy kisses rain upon your face.
Your hands once again caress the beloved head.
You look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet so long gone from your life, but never gone from your heart.
Then with your beloved pet by your side, you will cross the Rainbow Bridge together.
Your Sacred Circle is now complete again.
Those that had been hurt or maimed are now whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days gone by.
The pets we loved are happy and content except for one small thing.
Each one misses someone very special who was left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one of them suddenly stops and looks off into the distant hills.
It is as if they heard a whistle or were given a signal of some kind.
Their eyes are bright and intent. Their body begins to quiver.
All at once they break away from the group, flying like a deer over the grass, their little legs carrying them faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet,
you hug and cling to them in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.
Happy kisses rain upon your face.
Your hands once again caress the beloved head.
You look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet so long gone from your life, but never gone from your heart.
Then with your beloved pet by your side, you will cross the Rainbow Bridge together.
Your Sacred Circle is now complete again.
OUR COMPANIONS WAITING AT THE BRIDGE
It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them,
and every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart.
If I live long enough all the components of my heart will be dog,
and I will become as generous and loving as they are. ~ ANONYMOUS ~
and every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart.
If I live long enough all the components of my heart will be dog,
and I will become as generous and loving as they are. ~ ANONYMOUS ~
2015
 Dunkichino Coolate Expresso CGC,TDI
(Dunkin) Jan 30, 2008 - Sept 13, 2015
owned and loved by Tonia McCanna
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2013
 AMSCOT'S ZEBULUN UD, MH (Zeb) - April 27, 1997-January 18, 2013 - owned and loved by Sheldon Dubinett |
2012
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"THE PIG"
March 4, 2012 owned and loved by Madison & Beverly Payne |
 KASMIRA ASIMA "CASSIE" CGC, TDI, TT, RN
May 20, 2002 - July 29, 2012
owned and loved by Lou Scherder |
 DUTCHESS OF GREYSTONE, CGC 12/08/99 - 12/13/12 owned and loved by Lou Scherder |
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2011
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"DUSTY"
February 2011 owned and loved by Peggy Brown |
BLACFRIAR MAKING A RAQUETTE
April 14, 2001 - March 12, 2011 owned and loved by Nancy Ferringer |
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2010
 ZOEY "CHRISSIE" LOU
CGC, TDI
July 2010
owned and loved by Lou Scherder |
2009
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"ZOEY"
November 2009 owned and loved by Tonia McCanna |
2008
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"SWEET MEG"
Amscot's Megiddo CDX MH January 2008 owned and loved by Sheldon Dubinett |
"ZACH"
CDX RAE NA NAJ TIAD TG2 CGC TDI TT SD August 2008 owned and loved by Barbara Dubinett |
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2007
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"CHEYENNE"
Cheyenne's Hint of Elegance CGC December 2007 owned and loved by Barb Valerio |
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2006
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"TULSA SUE"
Emprise She's So Unusual September 2006 owned and loved by Diane Troese |
2004
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"ASHLEY"
Desara's Grande Finale CD TDI May 2004 owned and loved by Barbara Dubinett |
"SPRITZ"
CH Shenandoah Summer Spritzer CD TDI TT September 2004 owned and loved by Barbara Dubinett |
"CRITTER"
Beau's Critter CDX December 2004 owned and loved by Sheldon Dubinett |