"HAS LEFT HIS PAW PRINTS ON OUR HEARTS" Rainbow Bridge. 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 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 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 he begins to break away 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 his 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 pass over Rainbow Bridge together.... Author unknown To Love a Dog Oh, how a dog can bless your life. Canine wisdom teaches much, The value of unconditional love, The comfort of a loyal touch. Dogs have their own sweet dignity, Playing, or resting a head on your knee. Sharing you joy and sensing your pain, With a love that's sunshine in the rain. As you gaze into loving, soulful eyes, I pray God helps you realise Your dog and you will never part For true love lives inside the heart. Author unknown THE STORY OF SPOCK still under construction