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PostPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:51 am    Post subject:  Can anyone tell me why Rainbow Bridge Reply with quote Scroll Down to Next postGo to last Post of PageTweet This Post

I'm wondering how this term has come to be used when a dog has died.
Maybe from a verse or a story perhaps?

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Good question!
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:13 pm    Post subject:   Reply with quote Go to Top of PageScroll Up to Previous postScroll Down to Next postGo to last Post of PageTweet This Post

Have a read of this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_Bridge_(pets)

The wording that is often quoted is:

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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 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


It doesn't obviously suit everyone's beliefs/non-beliefs.


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PostPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:20 pm    Post subject:  Rainbow Bridge Reply with quote Go to Top of PageScroll Up to Previous postScroll Down to Next postGo to last Post of PageTweet This Post

Thanks for that AngelaC. Funny how I'm now off to get a tissue!
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:31 pm    Post subject:  Re: Rainbow Bridge Reply with quote Go to Top of PageScroll Up to Previous postScroll Down to Next postGo to last Post of PageTweet This Post

Yes, I know what you mean! I find it a comforting thought though.

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Mine all go off to chase Rabbits.......Its what Mum used to say- I never heard of Rainbow Bridge until I saw it here
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I'm such a softy - every time I read that, or versions of it, I wail!
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I have very great difficulty reading the Rainbow Bridge forum. Sad

All my previous doggies are in the garden. Very Happy With my mother's dogs, playing with the previous cats and the rabbit. Laughing
And that's where I'm going to go when it's time. Cool

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My Mums Rolly ashes are in a box on her dresser, ready to join her when her time comes....
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:45 am    Post subject:   Reply with quote Go to Top of PageScroll Up to Previous postScroll Down to Next postGo to last Post of PageTweet This Post

Rainbow bridge is used for lot of animals when they pass not only dogs i have learnt from the various forums i go on.

Also depending on the type of animal, people usually use ---- free then the animals name. So for a dog/cat is run free for bunnies its binky free, for smaller pets like hamsters, mice etc its scurry free.

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