My Studio Dog Goes to Dog Heaven, a tribute

Today, I said goodbye to Sascha, my Boykin Spaniel studio dog. She was a great dog, well loved, and lived a very long time with us. She finally got too old to maintain her quality of life.  She loved to sit at my feet by my easel and was excited everyday to journey there as a routine when I would say, "Studio!"  I want to make a tribute to her and any one who has lost a special pet. This is a short story called "The Rainbow Bridge:"

There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge, there is a land of meadows, hills, and valleys with green grass. When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. The old and frail animals are young again. Those who are maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other. There is only one thing missing. They are not with their special peson who loved them on Earth. So, each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up! The nose twitches! The ears go up! The eyes are staring! And this one suddenly runs from the group! 

You have been seen! And when you and your special friend meet, you take him or her in your arms and embrace. Your face is kissed again and again, and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet! Then you cross the Rainbow bridge, never to be separated!

Rest in Peace, my canine friend!