I first learned about the Rainbow Bridge in 1998 when our beloved Bailey passed away and a dear friend sent me a copy of the poem. Although I cried when I first read it, the poem gave me hope that, one day, Bailey and I would be together again. Over the years, I have shared this poem with others who have lost animal companions and turned to it myself when our both of our two cats recently crossed the bridge just months apart from each other.

I have now had the pleasure of reading Notes From Rainbow Bridge by Beth Szillagyi. This book brings The Rainbow Bridge even more to life as Chloe, the Samoyed, tells her own story and the stories of others who have crossed the bridge. I felt the love shared by the animals and their human companions…I felt uplifted to read that someone else believes that our animals sometimes come back to us; and although not all the animals’ tales are wonderful, just as in real life, the book gives one hope that those abused are rewarded when they reach the bridge and are so forgiving that they will sometimes be willing to give us humans another chance.

Whether the Rainbow Bridge is a real place or just a place that exists in our minds and hearts, “Notes from Rainbow Bridge” is a must read for all animal lovers! Four paws up to Chloe and Beth!

~ Deb Merlin, Author of “A Different Kind of Family”

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