De Regenboogbrug 

As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played, 
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade. 
I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free 
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.

I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side 
Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide! 
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see 
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be! 
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new 
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.

I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright 
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night. 
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold 
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.

For although we may not be together in the way we used to be, 
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see. 
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart 
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.   

 
Er is een plaats in de hemel die Regenboogbrug heet. 
Als een dier, dat een hele sterke binding heeft met iemand hier overlijdt, 
gaat dit dier naar de Regenboogbrug.
Daar zijn graslanden en heuvels voor al onze speciale kameraadjes zodat ze kunnen rennen en samen kunnen spelen.
Er is genoeg eten, water en zonneschijn en onze vrienden hebben het er heel comfortabel. 
Alle zieke en oude dieren zijn er weer gezond en levenslustig; 
zij die gewond of verminkt waren, worden weer ongeschonden en sterk, precies zoals wij ze herinneren in onze dromen. 
De dieren zijn gelukkig en tevreden, maar er is één klein ding: 
ze missen allemaal een speciaal iemand, iemand die achtergelaten is. 
Ze rennen en spelen samen, maar er komt een dag waarin er één plotseling stopt en de verte in kijkt. 
Zijn heldere ogen staan strak; zijn lichaam begint te trillen. 
Dan maakt hij zich los van de groep, vliegt over het gras, sneller en sneller. 
Je bent gezien, en wanneer jij en je speciale vriend elkaar eindelijk treffen, 
houden jullie elkaar stevig vast in dit vreugdevolle weerzien, om nooit meer gescheiden te worden.
De vrolijke kusjes regenen op je gezicht; je handen aaien de liefdevolle kop, 
en je kijkt nog een keer in die vertrouwde ogen, zo lang weg uit je leven, maar altijd aanwezig in je hart.

 Dan gaan jullie samen de Regenboogbrug over.

The Rainbow Bridge
There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth.
It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors.
On the other side of the Rainbow Bridge,
there is a land of meadows,
hills and valleys, with lush green grass.

When an animal dies
that has been especially close to someone here,
he will go to the Rainbow Bridge.
There is plenty of food and water, and warm sunshine,
and everyone is warm and comfortable.

Those who were old and frail are young again.
Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole again.
Just as we remember them in our dreams or in days gone by.

Everybody is happy and content,
except for one small thing;
they each miss someone very special to them
who had to be left behind.

Each day they run and play, until the day comes
when one suddenly stops playing,
and looks into the distance.
His bright eyes are intent, his eager body quivers,
and suddenly he begins to run from the group.
He is 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 the Rainbow Bridge together,
never again to be separated.