Rainbow Bridge

Rainbow Image

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, someone who was 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 begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, 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 those trusting eyes, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...
*Author Unknown*

Venus
December 29, 1998 - January 31, 2012

Your name was inspired by a bright and twinkling star on a clear winter night. Throughout your life you felt very proud of and always honored the gifts that the goddess of love and beauty bestowed upon you. Your spirit was always bright, strong and wise; such a sweet, beautiful and uncommon dog! You were my constant and my rock, my child, my friend, and my confidante. You kept me together while I fought the maelstroms that life threw me into. You never faltered me; you took care of me and watched over me; you were always there whenever I most needed you. Your sweet eyes and face and your energy and demeanor kept me distracted and busy; your frequent demands for attention, love, and massages always made me focus on you rather than on my other emotions. Through the years your love has kept me sane and alive; I could always count and lean on you, my most cherished and loyal friend and companion. Recently someone pointed out that you were always a lady and such a gentle soul, without an ounce of meanness or aggression in your heart. She added that you always looked deeply into people’s eyes trying to assess the human soul. I think those qualities allowed you to anticipate, guide and protect. I could trust you with my life! And that is how I want to remember you. Thank you for being in my life and for giving me so much. I love and miss you so much it hurts! Until we meet again, my sweet Venus.

Your mom,
Silvia Gutiérrez