Rainbow Bridge

[cherokee]

This is dedicated to all those people who have loss their beloved feathered friends.


:budgie: Rainbow Bridge :budgie:
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...

[keet/budgie luva]

i truly felt that

[Dave]

Very nice. I'll sticky this so it doesn't get lost in the other threads. This could be helpful for others in mourning. :)

[cherokee]

Thank you, when we lost our beloved pets, the vet sent us a sympathy card with this on it and I thought it would be nice to post here.

[Amy]

Awwww *Cries* It's beautiful. :sad3:

[hector the budgie]

that was moving and i hope that happens to me and hector

[cfnbryn]

That is really sweet, and it means alot, *sniffles........cries*

[Kelly27]

That was really moving. I just hope Green, Bert, Bubu, Krystal and Camilla are all together at Rainbow Bridge.
Kelly
xXx :)

[Rosie]

Aww...that almost made me cry. It's so sweet! Thanks for sharing it :)

[Espen]

At the vet, we put it on every sympathy card we send to those who lost pets..and even though I see it a lot, I cry like a little girl every time I read it! :o

[ditto]

:crying2:

I wish sometimes we could see them in our dreams too..

:budge:

[Tracey]

Thankyou so much for that. It really helped me with Mango... my poor little Buddy. What a soothing piece of writing.

[redgirl]

Awww, thanks for sharing.

[Peepicheep]

:crying2:

I wish sometimes we could see them in our dreams too..

:budge:

I actually have. As a matter of fact when my family's beagle was dying of rat poisoning in 2004, I stayed up all night taking care of her, around four in the morning I fell asleep, she died at four thirty and about that time I had a dream about her coming up to me and taking a piece of bread from my hands. I was delighted that she was eating. She licked my face after eating the bread and trotted out of the room. I almost sure she stopped in on her way to heaven to say goodbye and to tell me not to worry about her anymore. She looked entirely well in my dream. I woke up at five o five and my sister and mother were crying because they had just seen her die. I had something like this happen with Reepicheep my parakeet too, but that will make this post too long and I was so young that I can hardly remember that dream.

[JuliesGonnaDance]

I love that poem, it's on my refrigerator with a picture of my old dog.
Here's a video that goes along with it, it makes me cry every time I see it.

http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

[sammy2850]

i still dream about missy and caitlen i so miss them.

[Genevieve]

Thankyou Cherokee xoxo

[alechenrybell]

that must be so soothing for people with lost friends thanks

[Nikoletta]

So beautiful poem.. It broght tears to my eyes.. How mch I still miss my little Sakis.. :(

[cute_coco]

that was really sweet :)

[Jessika]

Yep, I'm crying with everyone else now. I've lost so many pets, I've always had a lot of pet living with me, and it doesn't matter if they died last month, or six years ago, thinking of them, and remember good times, will almost always make me cry.

It's good to have something like Rainbow Bridge to think about after you've lost one of your beloved babies. Thank you Cherokee for submitting this. You've just made losing a dear pet just a little bit easier for some of us. You deserve a big hug. (((((Cherokee)))))

[budgiegal]

I hope my Harley is happy in Rainbow Bridge *breaks out and cries*

[Azul]

That made me cry... I've lost 4 birds, and I hope that they're in good health in Rainbow Bridge..

[purplepuma66]

Wow...that was amazing, and I think what every pet owner hopes for..their animlas to be free and healthy.

[Sabine]

This stickied thread is extremely comforting. I've just lost both my little ones.

[Budgietom]

I hope Tom is safely in Rainbow Bridge.

RIP TOM

[Tia]

I have a few loved pets waiting for me over the Rainbow bridge. :(
That's lovely, thanks for posting.

[BeckiC]

That was beautiful.
Thanks, maybe I'll see my Joey there one day.
RIP Joey. x

[Budgietom]

Good job posting that Cherokee. It seems to have helped everyone who has lost a pet.

[RockECU]

Thank you so much for posting this. I trust my Diamond is with my Grandmother and other lost pets over Rainbow Bridge.

Quite comforting.

[phsspiker]

Thank you soo much for that it helped alot. Right now though I'm balling like a baby. T.T

[Budgietom]

Here is a picture of my Snowpea which I recently lost. Babyluv made it for me out of the goodness of her heart.

[Hinamori]

Here is a picture of my Snowpea which I recently lost. Babyluv made it for me out of the goodness of her heart.

:crying: R.I.P. Snowpea.. so sorry for your loss Budgietom..
Kudos to Aly for such a beautiful photo.

[Budgietom]

:crying: R.I.P. Snowpea.. so sorry for your loss Budgietom..
Kudos to Aly for such a beautiful photo.

Thanks Hinamori :)

[Wonderbird]

Here is a picture of my Snowpea which I recently lost. Babyluv made it for me out of the goodness of her heart.

That's a beautiful photo to have of your Snowpea, Phillip. Aly was so nice to make it for you! RIP Snowpea.... xxx

[critter mom]

I did'nt almost cry I did. I lost my Sheltie 3 years ago and still feel it. My sister just lost her Boxer a few weeks ago and I don't know she is ready for this yet.

[tweety-bird]

That was the nicest thing I've ever seen. :speechless-smiley-0:urock::crying::crying2:

[caroline23]

Awhh, soo moving. I hope Tweety is ahving a good time up there, all the seed he can eat. :(

[Budgietom]

That's a beautiful photo to have of your Snowpea, Phillip. Aly was so nice to make it for you! RIP Snowpea.... xxx

I know, Aly is a great friend. One of my favourites on this site. And I LOVE the photo. My favourite memory of him...

[Flappy]

I have a copy of this, but it's a little different, it's a rhyme. Here it is:

The Rainbow Bridge

Inspired by a Norse legend

By the edge of a wood, at the foot of a hill,
Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.
Where the friends of man and woman do run,
When their time on earth is over and done.

For here, between this world and the next,
Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.
On this golden land, they wait and they play,
Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.

No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,
For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.
Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,
Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.

They romp through the grass, without even a care,
Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.
All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back,
Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.

For just at that instant, their eyes have met;
Together again, both person and pet.
So they run to each other, these friends from long past,
The time of their parting is over at last.

The sadness they felt while they were apart,
Has turned into joy once more in each heart.
They embrace with a love that will last forever,
And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together.

[aka.pody]

Not long ago we lost Blue due to illness which was very sad. A short time ago we lost Snowball. I kept saying at least they're together again. And now I know where they went.

[Babybreau]

I saw this and thought of Noraneka who just lost Blueberry. So I'd like to point her to this story so she can feel some hope and peace after her traumatic experience.

RIP Blueberry.

[AngelWings]

This brought so much tears to my eyes.
I've always wondered if i'd ever meet any of my babies again but now i'm sure that i will :)

[Rebeccaveggie]

Through my tears I type of my hope that one day I will see my long lost friends.

[Budgietom]

To my dear Snowpea :( My pride and Joy :(

You were my child. You always completed my day. You always made me laugh. You always lifted me up when I was down. You were always there. You will never be forgotten.

Rest in Peace my angel :(

[swtnikki]

I believe that me & Kenny will see our Spike up at the Rainbow Bridge when our time comes. I really do.

[trixa]

awwwww its too touching...!:crying: this is a great thread! now i know ill see my lost budgies again..:) i miss them sooo much..:(

[Budgietom]

I've decided to post on this thread to get it noticed again :)

A lot of people have lost a feathered friend lately, and this thread will help them :)

[Cassidy]

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww thats sad. I hope my pets are there (crys)

[aka.pody]

I've decided to post on this thread to get it noticed again :)

A lot of people have lost a feathered friend lately, and this thread will help them :)

Thanks Phillip.
The story of Rainbow Bridge is known around the world. It gets a lot of people through that sad and lonely time. Everyone cries when they read it. But there is somehow strange comfort in believing that one day they will be reunited with their little ones that have gone on. We'll never forget them.

http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm465/akapody/prayingbird.jpg

[ElzBelz]

That made me cry. So sweet.

[Luna_Rocks_11]

Wow intense.....i think I speak 4 everyone when I say truly thank you for posting that!

[critter mom]

No matter how many time is read that I cry. thanks

[AngelWings]

I actually found a picture of what rainbow bridge might look like.. I have this printed glued to my wall :o it has a longer rainbow bridge poem with it.
Here it is..
http://www.ferretcity.com/rainbow-bridge-1.gif

[stacey101]

I actually found a picture of what rainbow bridge might look like.. I have this printed glued to my wall :o it has a longer rainbow bridge poem with it.
Here it is..
http://www.ferretcity.com/rainbow-bridge-1.gif

:crying: i cant help think about the fact that all my animals will one day be there:crying:

[Reneebirdsareus]

I too lost my english female budgie, that I took in when a friend went to hospitol and then passsed away last year..

I believe she was a least 7yr...
Miss her terrible though she can fly hi with her first owner now...
Renee

[Shy Bird]

:crying2::crying2::crying2::crying::sad3:the poems are sad and happy at the same time. RIP Bear Bear,truffles,peanut,and cracker.i will see you all again.

[BudgieLover27]

Thank you so much for this...

[Luna_Rocks_11]

I Cried While Reading This...

[Birdmanca]

I liked reading the story about rainbow Bridge. I have a couple birds that it made me think of. One budgies lived for 13 years, and just passed away after only being ill overnight. Probably from old age. The other budgie, I guess his luck ran out. He had 2 different mates that he out lived, And I was able to get him good vet care that saved his life twice. The third time, even with vet care from 2 different places, his luck ran out. I think of those 2 birds still at times.

[Keets4Ever]

That is an awesome poem. It made me tear up as I thought about my bunny that I lost over ten years ago. I still miss her. Thanks for sharing this.

[jane1888]

such amazing words wonderfully tearfull

[jessyrae]

That was absolutely beautiful. Hit me right in the heart. Very nicely written.

[reenzz]

that made me cry.i just lost two budgies due to a neurological disease.i hope to reunite with them soon

[Bec-eee]

aww im crying :( thats so sweet

[LoveAllPets]

Im posting on here for my 2 female budgies.
SAVANNAH STELLAR- you were the 1st bird I ever had,I miss you so much,you were so special,Tate still waits for you,sometimes he rubs his head on your favourite toy,his heart lost a piece of it when you left.
KENDALL RAY- i got you last,you were so adorable,I know you belonged with Ky,he misses you with all his heart,he tells me that,he said one day he'll be with you again,but you must wait for that day.

ROCKY THE RINGNECK- your buddies miss you.We miss you.Your little spots,your destructed areas,all haunt us with your memory,sometimes I swear I still see the swing sway as if you were on it...

YOU ALL WILL BE MISSED AND REMEMBERED

[NanaLucy129]

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm59/marlyegirl/th_Rainbow_Bridge.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/image/rainbow bridge/marlyegirl/Rainbow_Bridge.jpg?o=15)

Here is a pic of rainbow bridge.

Have many fur/feather babies, cats, dog, birds etc that have passed over and are waiting for me!

[tuggitsomoree]

I've lost many birds due to Brain Tumors, I so wish there were easy ways to prevent Brain Tumors in the Birds.

[Lulu58]

This always makes me cry when i read it. :sad3: Thankyou Lucy for the picture - i've never seen that before - it's beautiful!

[aperez]

Thank U sooo much!!That really touch my heart! as I wipe my tears I remember My Sky she passed xmas morning 2011& still feels so unreal...I Also remember..Sunshine CHICO (08)the smartest Budgie I ever had...he knew my voice & would come to me when I called him...and how can I forget Snow(06) she was as white as the snow & definetly a Diva with her singing...I also lost Chico back in 04 he was the King of the house & loved to play with my hair...all of our birds are part of our family...RIP!!