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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 a place called 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 vigour; 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.
CAT LETTERS TO GOD
Dear God--When I get to heaven, will my spayed procedure be reversed and what kind of terrible punishment do you plan for the Vet who did this to me? Dear God--Is it true that angel wings are made from spun hairballs? Dear God--Will there be mice in heaven? If so, can I repent now for the ones I've eaten? Dear God--How come cats aren't mentioned in your Bible? Do you plan to write a sequel? Dear God- I assume you're going to punish my worthless, unfaithful ex-husband, Whatz-Hiz-Name. Are you open to suggestions? Dear God- Since you gave cats nine lives on earth, does that mean we'll be in heaven nine times longer than dogs? Dear God- How close will I be to your bird aviary in heaven? I like to have my snacks close by. ~ Mariane Holbrook ~ © Used with permission
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