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.... 

Author unknown...


Peridots Emmulate Me
"Emma"
November 14, 2000 - January 15, 2005


Skye Mar's Manley Blue Gem
"Boomer"
January 27, 1993 - May 31, 2007
L to R: Williamson, Bonnie (my sister), Boomer, and Lolly

Boomer was a dog that I got from Lisa Marshall years ago. He had a fabulous pedigree but just didn't cut it for a show puppy. I was fine with that, as at the time, I just wanted a pet. Boomer was several firsts for my family. He was the first of my Aussies that my Dad loved; he helped Mallori learn to crawl and walk...he patiently waited while she slobbered all over him, pulled his hair and crawled under him. He stayed with me for the first 5 years of his life, when my sister asked if she and her husband could have him. I agreed since he seemed completely smitten with her husband. Several years later, I know that I made the absolute best decision ever, as my sister and her husband loved Boomer more than I ever could. The last 2 mths of his life, he was able to welcome our Lolly into his home, show her the ropes, and played with her until he passed from complications with renal failure. He died with Bonnie and her husband, in his home, peaceful and quiet. He now rests beneath his favorite Pecan tree on their farm.
The picture above was taken 2 weeks before he passed.