Rainbow Bridge

The Rainbow Bridge represents the heart-felt belief that when our beloved
pet rats (or any animal friend) are taken from us, they go
      to a place where they can run and play without pain or suffering, where
      they become whole again and everyday is filled with love and friendship.
      To get to this wonderful place, they must first cross over the "Rainbow
      Bridge". It is here where they will be greeted and led across. Once across
      the bridge, the only thing that will complete their joy is when they are
      united with their loving human companions.

     Rainbow Bridge 

      "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 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 
      and 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 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.
The bright eyes are intent, the eager body quivers.

Suddenly they begin to break away
 from the group, flying over the green grass, their legs carrying them 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 the Rainbow Bridge together......."