This is the Rainbow Bridge poem.
For those who don’t know about the Rainbow Bridge this is your chance to find out. Let it give you encouragement and hope. We all choose what we want to believe.
I don’t remember the name of the movie but it had Robbin Williams and a very colorful Dalmatian in it. It was about the other side and all the colors kept changing and changing.
A Pet Blog is incomplete without the Rainbow Bridge Poem.
The Rainbow Bridge Poem
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 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. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, 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 cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.
The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head. 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 Rainbow Bridge together…
“She is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are her life, her love, her leader. She will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of her heart. You owe it to her to be worthy of such devotion.” ~~Unknown
Now you know about The Rainbow Bridge Poem. I don’t know when it first arrived on the scene but something tells me that it will be here long after we are gone. Personally, I choose to believe in the Rainbow Bridge.
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Lisa, I hope by now that time has helped to heal your heart from the loss of you Lab. Many of us can totally relate to your feelings when you held her in your arms for the last time. All the best to you.
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Hi Jason, isn’t that the truth. Being on the Rainbow Bridge and seeing all our pets run to meet us and play together for the longest time. Wow.
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Hi Cheryl, Yes we suffer along with them when they are at a certain point. It is truly agonizing for both. 16 years of dedication to each other is a long time. Be joyful in your memories. All the best.
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Hi Janice, I hope things are better for you now. What a moving story and so well written. Kaylee is very proud of your moving comment. All the very best to you.
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Hi Ashley, So sorry to hear about Minnie but you know 18 years is a long long time for a pet. I know, she was more like your child. I can relate. We had a pet live to be 18 or perhaps 19 years and when they go it rips your heart out for a while. I hope that since you wrote this you are feeling better and perhaps even have another kitty by now. That’s what Minnie would want you to do. All the best.
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I cry every time I read this poem. My sweet kitty had to be put to rest today due to renal failure. She lived a long 18 years. She was my fiancee’s cat. She had been with him since he was 5 years old. I got very attached to her when I began living with him. It seems so quiet in the house today. We have a Siberian Husky as well, but it just feels quiet and empty here tonight. I almost can’t sleep because I keep thinking about her. I just wish I could hear that meow one last time. I miss you so much Minnie.
I have seen this poema few timeson facebook from friends who had lost their pets. I now face this myself…Kaylee my black English Lab, will be 9 on April 23, She was a rescue dog and I love her more than words can say…but in the end she saved me, after 35 years of marriage, I ended up divorced and alone, well not really Kaylee was always there for me and we have had many cuddle times with me pouring my heart out to her and she just being there. Now I face the decision to put her down as she is suffering terrribly from lymph node/bone cancer. I have brought her home for the Easter weekend and we will spend many quality hours together and we shall walk and smell all the places she loves.
I lost my Timmy just over a week ago. We had 16 1/2 wonderful years together. He was such a good companion right until the end. How it hurt to watch him try and be with me when he hurt so much. I knew the time had come. The Rainbow bridge is such a comfort. I have sent it to others who have lost a much loved pet. My little love is gone but not forgotten
I have read this beautiful piece of writing several times. With each passing of my 2 dogs and 1 cat. It hurts like hell to read it the first time, but it helps to believe in that Bridge, and I believe when my time comes, that my dear friends will run to meet me, and maybe we will wait a day or two before crossing over together.
I just had to put my 8year lab to sleep today. It was the most terrible thing I had to do. I do not have any children and she was like my daughter. But I could not let her suffer. I held her in my arms as she left this world. My heart is breaking and the tears will not stop. I loved her so very much and the emptiness is so strong right now.
I too lost my beloved Labrador retriever just 3 days ago. He was two months before his 13th birthday, a long life for a big dog.I got him when he was just 6 weeks old. I saved him and he saved me. His body finally gave out and there was no choice but to have him euthanized. I held his head through the entire ordeal. This happened the day after my birthday. He saw everyone he loved that day and it was almost like he waited to give up until the next day. The pain I feel is unbearable. He had two “brothers” still with me and one of them refuses to eat. I don’t know how to comfort them. I try not to let them see me cry. I will pick up his ashes tomorrow. I love him and always will. The emptiness is like a piece of my heart was cut out.
I was given this poem by a fellow cat lover.Although,I can’t read it without crying.I’m glad I do. I lost my little sweetheart suddenly after 20 short years, it was not enough time. I truly love her. I always will. I know I had 20 years, but it wasn’t enough.I struggle daily to deal with her not being with me. I take comfort in the hope that there is such a place, and I hope I will see her again. I love you moms little boo, and miss you like no one can imagine.I pray you are happy.
My brother and his 2 dogs passed with him on Feb 10,2012. I am sending my sister-in-law the poem hoping that they all crossed “the rainbow bridge” together.
Thank you for this beautiful poem. I lost my beautiful German Shephard today from multiple cancers, She was so dear to me. She was my constant companion and the dearest soul I have ever known. To me the rainbow bridge leads toheaven where she is now playing with my late husband. They arewaiting for me until my time comes to be with them. My Kaisy will always be in my heart. She was precious to me and I miss her so much.
I lost my best friend just over three weeks ago, and still my heart breaks for her, she was my best friend and a better companion I couldn’t have wished for….reading this poem made me cry and feel happy at the same time….I really do hope there is a rainbow bridge for rooby and me, eventually…..love you always roo x x x x x x
I found this poem a long time ago and sent it to so many friends and relatives who have lost their little ones who are like children to us older folks. It so comforting.
Wish I could thank the writer.
Rainbow bridge i found some 10 years ago when my then little girl faced the loss of her cat and the words were so right for her small broken heart. i was able to pass this wonderful poem on to a dear friend whose 2 little boys lost their dear doggie..again it spoke in such a way children understand and are comforted.
I pray that there is a Rainbow Bridge. I lost my dear precious 7 1/2 year old CKCS “Charlie” on 1/24 to lymph node cancer. Having had many dogs throughout my life, Charlie was the only male dog I had ever owned. Never had I known a more devoted, loving dog in all my life. He followed me everywhere I went and never left my side. He adored me. There will never be another like him. I can’t wait to meet him at the Rainbow Bridge.
The Robin Williams movie, one of my favorites, is WHAT DREAMS MAY COME
We so sadly said goodbye to our beautiful and wonderful Labrador Cooper on Christmas eve, 2011. He was so immensely loved so it was a very hard time and then something even more awful happened. The Vet hospital made a mistake and had him cremated with other dogs instead of doing it privately as we had requested to have his ashes back. He was a dog who just loved being indoors right by my side. If I got up to leave the room he would no doubt follow me just to be with me. He was always getting under my feet (and he was a big dog!) but secretly I loved it. How much more loyal can you get than that. A companion for the last 11 3/4 years, not to be able to bring him home has been devastating. I’ve since come across this poem and would like to believe this is a place where he has gone to. It looks lovely and it’s nice to have an image of where he might be, after not getting a say in his final resting place.
Sending you never ending love and cuddles Cooper. Love Mummy.
they are all in a better place then we are we will all be seeing when our time is up.god bless.
This poem is amazing…
I had to have my yorkie of 7 years put to sleep on Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 and it was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to deal with since the passing of my father 8 years ago. I tried everything in my power to save him but there wasn’t anything more I could do and I did NOT want him to suffer anymore. I had no clue it was gonna be this hard. I’ve had sleepless nights and restless days. I’m having the hardest time ever dealing with this and I ran across this poem it just brought tears to my eyes. ~RIP Mojo, 10/22/04-12/28/11, Mommy Loves You My Lil Buddy/Best Friend!!!~
Dearest Maggie, Your comment is exactly what I hoped would happen from this post, a chance to think, feel and say what a past special friend has meant to us. Thank you so much for your comment. Our doggies find their rest in our back yard so we do think of them and visit them often. Unfortunately, we do move from time to time but although we can no longer visit they live forever in our hearts. Their memory never fades. All the best.
The movie is called “What Dreams may come” & i referred to it today returning from La pet Memorial Park. My Weimaraner of 13.75 years crossed the Rainbow Bridge 1.08am today, she left peacefully, cradled in my arms.
Los Angeles Pet Memorial park have a rainbow bridge for us to walk across, it’s beautiful. The cemetary has over 40.000 loved pets buried there, it”s truly amazing & very comforting.
I will miss “My Girl, Ohshi” for the rest of my life, even though I know she will “visit” sometimes. Until my time comes.
I was blessed to have experienced such a wonderful intuitive dog. <3
Dear Sharon, So sorry for your loss of your best friend. I can understand as like many I have lost such wonderful babies too. Yes, the poem helps, however it helps for each of us, it does help somehow. Whatever happens on the other side I too truly expect to see all my babies gather round to welcome me and I shall hold them all and show them I never forgot them. All the best to you in your time of grief.
A Facebook friend gave me the name of this poem, I lost my 3 year old Bulldog today to cancer. He was a beautiful boy and full of love and fun. He brought much happiness to my family. This poem makes me feel at peace. I am looking forward to seeing all my loving animals when my time comes. Until then I will keep them close to me in my heart. I love and miss you Dozer, Ralph, Pugies, Princess, Jade. You all were my children and brought much happiness to my life.
I lost my 4 year old beagle to lymphoma. This poem has brought me much comfort and i do believe i will see him again one day.
I lost my 2 year old beagle to lymphoma. This poem has brought me much comfort and i do believe i will see him again one day.
Our vet sent this poem to us after having to put our dog to sleep. I found peace when I read this even though we were still so very upset from our loss. I sent a copy of the poem to my dad and his wife this morning as they also had to put their dog to sleep this past weekend. I hope they can fine peace as well.
Thank you!
Hi Leigh, Thanks so much. You are correct. What magnificent colors and a wonderful dog too.
The Movie you are thinking of with Robin Williams is called “What Dreams May Come”.
Thanks for that poem, I was looking for it to send to a blogger friend who is need of this. Sad but so true.
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