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 that 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
Schwartz
LSRC Schwartz died suddenly and unexpectedly on the morning of March 10, 2003. Schwartz had a tough beginning, as he contracted a mystery illness when he was very little. He was very sick for a long time but seemed to be in recovery and his future looked bright. He was a very sweet rat and he will be deeply missed by his family, ratty and human alike. He leaves behind his brothers, Flick and Fez, and his adopted extended family. He was laid to rest beside the pond in the backyard.
We all take comfort in knowing that Schwartz has gone to the Rainbow Bridge to wait for us all. Goodbye Schwartz.
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