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 animals who had been
ill and old are restored to health and vigor.  Those who
were hurt or maimed are made 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 then a 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~