Pet Loss Poems

There are a number of pet loss poems that have been published that some may find comforting at the time of pet loss. We have included two of the most well known poems below

Rainbow Bridge - author Unknown

There is a bridge connecting heaven and earth

It is called Rainbow Bridge because of its many colours

Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills, valleys with lush green grass

When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this special place

There is always food and water and warm spring weather

The old and frail 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 person 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 are 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 into 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 together,

Never to be separated

If It Should Be - author Unknown (this Poem is also known as 'This Last Battle')

If it should be that I grow weak,

And pain should keep me from my sleep,

Then you must do what must be done,

For this last battle cannot be won.

You will be sad, I understand,

Don't let your grief then stay your hand,

For this day more than all the rest,

Your love for me must stand the test.

We've had so many happy years,

What is to come can hold no fears,

You'd not want me to suffer so,

The time has come, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend,

And please stay with me till the end,

I know in time that you will see

The kindness that you did for me.

Although my tail its last has waved,

From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Please do not grieve, it must be you

Who has this painful thing to do.

We've been so close, we two, these years,

Don't let your heart hold back its tears.