As a creator of memorial gifts made from pet photos, I often have the opportunity to listen to people who are grieving the loss of their beloved pets.
One topic that frequently comes up in these conversations is the Rainbow Bridge. Many people find great comfort in the idea, and I do too. That’s why I’d like to share some of my thoughts on the Rainbow Bridge today.
This post explores questions like:
- When will I see my pet again?
- Will we really meet again at the Rainbow Bridge?
When Can We Be Reunited with Our Pets in Heaven?
The story of the Rainbow Bridge is one I personally love. It has brought me comfort during my own journey through pet loss.
Even now, I’m still healing from the loss of my pets.
At the same time, part of me feels it’s okay if my pets aren’t waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge—
[You can read more about that thought here.]
Still, I believe many people long to be reunited with their pets who have passed away.
And many truly believe they will meet again at the foot of the Rainbow Bridge.
I also believe that.
Even though I say, “they don’t have to wait,” deep down, I still want to see them again—just one more time, if I can.
Are We Really Separated Until We Die?
Let me ask you this:
Do we really have to wait until we die to see our pets again?
My answer is no.
Because I truly believe our pets never really leave us.
Even after they’re gone, I can still feel their presence right beside me—always.
We Don’t Have to Wait for the Rainbow Bridge — Our Pets in Heaven Are Always With Us
As I wrote in my earlier post, “I Want to See My Pet Again”, there are moments when we truly feel the presence of our beloved pets who have passed away.
Have you ever had an experience like this?
- “I could have sworn I just heard my dog’s bark.”
- “I found my pet’s toy under the bed—it felt like a message.”
- “In my loneliest moments, I felt like my cat in heaven was watching over me—and that helped me keep going.”
In times like these, I believe our pets really do return to us.
They come back, even just for a moment, to be by our side and comfort us.
Recently, I said goodbye to my cat Maro and sent him off to heaven.
But since then, I’ve come to realize something deeply comforting:
We don’t need to wait until we reach the Rainbow Bridge to be with them.
Our heavenly pets are already here, quietly watching over us—always close, always near.
This bracelet I’m wearing—it used to be Maro’s collar.
Whenever I wear it, I feel a surge of strength and courage.
It’s because I can sense that Maro is still by my side, cheering me on.
Even when I’m sorting through his photos, it feels as if he’s right next to me.
I believe Maro has become part of the wind, gently visiting me whenever he likes—
just like he used to hop onto my lap whenever he pleased.
And when he’s had enough, he’ll shake his head with a little rattle and quietly leave again.
When I move my wrist, the bracelet jingles with that same familiar sound.
That’s when I know—Maro has come to visit me again.
A Silent Bond — Just Me and My Pet
Of course, cats don’t speak human language.
And Maro, in particular, was a very quiet cat.
He rarely meowed at all.
But when I called him, he would come—
unless he wasn’t in the mood, in which case, he simply wouldn’t.
He loved sitting on my lap,
but if I was reading a book, he’d gently tap my leg with his paw—
as if to ask, “Is it okay if I sit with you now?”
He wouldn’t make a sound.
But somehow, I always understood.
That kind of unspoken connection is still with us.
Even though I can’t see him anymore, I can feel when he’s near.
Sometimes, when I truly wish for him to come, I sense his presence.
Other times, just like before, he doesn’t come—maybe he’s simply not in the mood.
There are certainly times like that.
Open the Album, and You Can See Them Anytime
I often encourage people going through pet loss to create a photo album of their beloved pet.
I made one for Maro right away.
Whenever I open the album, I feel like I can see him again.
That’s because I remember him—and because he’s always alive in my heart.
I believe your pets live on in your heart too, always by your side.
A photo album can help you realize that beautiful truth.
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It was a great decision to have my beloved cat’s whole body knitted. When I hugged him tightly, it felt like he had come home. I placed him in the place where he usually was.
I will be stroking him all over and behind his ears for a while, crying, for a while yet. Thank you so much. I hope that others who are losing a pet will be able to meet you, Miasa-san.
Our job is to help people stay with their deceased pets forever.
People want to see their deceased pets.
We do our best to do what we can to fulfill that wish, even if only a little.
