The dogs came running joyously towards us over the bridge, barking excitedly. Their reunion brought a mix of emotions—joy, love, and a deep sense of longing.

New York, N.Y. I don’t believe in heaven, but with a dozen rescue dogs, we’ve experienced our share of loss. From heart and liver failure to diabetes and old age, their passing is never easy.

Last night, I had the strangest dream. We were in an angelic, Central Park-like setting, standing at the foot of Bow Bridge—a beautiful, curved wooden structure built over a century ago. The bridge’s bend hid the far side from view. As the sun set in the west, casting a warm glow, four of our most beloved dogs, whom we’ve lost over time, appeared at the top of the bridge.

First, there was Rogi, a Maltese rescue who always waited by the front door for us. Then came Tofu, whom we rescued from a family in the Bronx. Severely malnourished and suffering from severe tooth decay, he had 29 teeth pulled shortly after he came to us. Despite his hardships, he was the most wonderful dog.

Next was Mushu, diabetic and found wandering Crosstown Parkway in the Bronx. We believe he was abandoned due to the challenges of managing his diabetes. I cared for him until he passed away in my arms a year later. Finally, there was Teddy, a blind and deaf Shih Tzu, also from the Bronx. Despite his disabilities, he was the sweetest little dog, truly a teddy bear.

The dogs came running joyously towards us over the bridge, barking excitedly. Their reunion brought a mix of emotions—joy, love, and a deep sense of longing.

Another dog’s bark woke me from this vivid dream. Cooper needed the wee pad and couldn’t hop down from our sleigh bed without help. As I counted the eight dogs lying among us, I drifted back to sleep, comforted by the sound of my partner’s and our boys’ deep breathing.

Lying there, I reflected on the ‘Rainbow Bridge’ many dog rescuers speak of—a place where our beloved pets wait for us after they pass. Perhaps my dream was a glimpse of what to expect, a comforting vision of Rogi, Tofu, Teddy, and Mushu greeting me. It struck me as humorous and heartwarming that maybe the Rainbow Bridge isn’t just a comforting fiction. As crazy as it sounds, I would love so much to hug them all again!

Dreaming of Rainbow Bridge: Reunion with Our Beloved Dogs (July 30, 2023)

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