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, someone who was 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 begins to quiver. Suddenly,
he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, 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 those trusting eyes, so long gone from your side, but never absent
from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together.....
I would like to thank Sherry Zbar for
all the help that she has given me in creating this tribute to Briards and to
the dogs who have lived with Briards. When she lost her beloved Emily, I could
feel her pain as did many others who own and love Briards. Please take time to
visit her website at