Poet Unknown
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 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,
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 Rainbow Bridge together....
Poems to offer comfort:
Condolence Poems
Poems For Grief
Sympathy Poems
Poet: Julie Hebert
You had my heart from the very start,
All it took was you looking up at me.
I looked down at you and my heart skipped a beat,
That’s when I knew it was meant to be.
It was hard at first but it eventually came to me,
I found you the perfect name.
Our lives fit together like a perfect glove,
I made you happy and you did the same.
Our lives went on together as great companions,
We were together as much as could be.
Times apart would be short, necessaries arose,
But I always knew you’d be waiting for me.
Now that you’re gone I open the door remembering you aren’t on the other side,
It pains me to say that you’ve moved on without me,
But I know you are safe and happy where you are,
No more suffering on this earth for thee
Knowing this helps me to dry my eyes,
We’ll meet again when it's my time to pass on.
You will forever be remembered as a part of the family,
I will miss you now that you’re gone.
Pet Loss Quotes
Poet Unknown
Sunlight streams through window pane
unto a spot on the floor....
then I remember,
it's where you used to lie,
but now you are no more.
Our feet walk down a hall of carpet,
and muted echoes sound....
then I remember,
It's where your paws would joyously abound.
A voice is heard along the road,
and up beyond the hill,
then I remember it can't be yours....
your golden voice is still.
But I'll take that vacant spot of floor
and empty muted hall
and lay them with the absent voice
and unused dish along the wall.
I'll wrap these treasured memorials
in a blanket of my love
and keep them for my best friend
until we meet above
Poet Unknown
Oh, could I see my pet once more,
And hold him on my knee.
And feel his loving kiss on my hand,
How happy would I be.
Poet Unknown
Although it's difficult today to see
beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory
help comfort you tomorrow.
Poet: C. A. Lynch
I shall always cherish the years
When my pet who was so dear
Was always by my side
Walking with me, or in the car for a ride.
The companionship she did provide
Always being at my side
She love to run, she loved to play
She would fetch that stick all day.
But now she is gone and I miss her so
The hole in my heart, no one knows
How quiet the house is these days
Oh, how I miss her in every way.
I believe that I will see her again
It will be like seeing a dear old friend
So I take comfort in the fact
My life she did impact.
So if you are missing your pet
You may feel upset
But cherish the years
You had with your pet, so dear!
Poet: C. A. Lynch
My pet, my friend,
So loyal until the end.
Your absence will be mourned,
Our lives so forlorn.
Though I miss your meow and purr
My hopes are you will be in heaven up there.
I cherish the time we had together
Gone now but I have memories forever.
Poet: C. A. Lynch
A treasured family member is our pet,
Together we have made memories we'll never forget.
All the cuddles, play time and licks on the nose,
Were moments that over joyed each of us most.
From the silence after they pass not a day is the same,
We recollect the conversations and calling their name.
The sadness of loss holds us tightly yet near,
For our beloved pet will always remain here.
