Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When a bird dies that has been especially close to someone here, that bird goes to the Rainbow Bridge. At the Rainbow Bridge, there are meadows, hills, and beautiful trees of all kinds where all our special friends can fly and climb, hang and flap, hop and run, jump and play, squawk and squeal and sing together.
There is plenty of good food, including grapes and peanuts, ice cream and cheese, spaghetti and especially lots of pizza. There is crystal clear water in brooks and springs are filled with water as well as every kind of delicious fresh fruit juice.
One warm spring even runs full of the coffee they can now drink their fill of without hearing a single no-
All the birds that had been ill or old are restored to health and vigour and to their natural incredible beauty. Their feathers shine, their wing feathers are whole and their eyes gleam once again with vitality. Those who were hurt, maimed, ignored, or broken-
The birds are happy and content. Except for one small thing: they each miss someone very special to them who had to be left behind when the bird returned home. Still they all fly and play happily and safely and noisily together: even the grouchiest greys and orneriest senegal, the tiniest finches and the grandest macaws
But the day comes for each bird when he suddenly stops and looks far into the distance. His body freezes and his bright eyes are intent as he watches and listens in silence. Suddenly he begins to fly from the group, soaring over the green grass, his wings flapping harder and harder!
You have been spotted -
Your face and your fingers and even your toes are covered with beak nibbles and soft ecstatic kisses. Your hair is preened by that special beak, and his head bends under your fingers to invite your touch. Your hands again find their way under beloved wings, to caress the downy softness beneath.
You look once more into the trusting eyes of your companion, so long from your physical life on earth but never for an instant absent from your heart. Your tears of joy are gently brushed away by those beloved wings and feeling immersed once more in total contentment and love, you and your beloved companion cross the Rainbow Bridge together.
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It is with a sad aching heart that I have started this page.
In Memory
MAX
Max is now waiting for me at rainbow bridge.
All I can say is thanks to Max our sanctuary is home to many birds some sick, some injured but all happy.
Harvey
Harvey was an amazing bird, full of fun and nonsense. He was cared for by an amazing and caring person called Lesley. She has dedicated her time to care for these wonderful creatures.
Emma
Emma was a star, she made me laugh every day as she played with her mate Kimmy.
Sadly Emma suffered from Aspergillus when she came in to the sanctuary. After nearly losing her last year we thought we would have her a bit longer and hear her cheeky comments to us. Devastatingly Emma lost her life today.
I can only say that we need to make people more aware of this silent killer. Without a good avian vet this disease is rarely spotted.
For the last year Emma has had the love of her mate and the sun on her back.
She is now waiting at rainbow bridge.
Snowie was brought to the sanctuary on Sunday 19th but sadly it was to be buried.
He was much loved by his owners but now is at rest and flying free with all the birds in rainbow bridge.
