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Celebrate Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day on August 28 by honoring the memories of our beloved furry friends who have crossed the rainbow bridge. This day was created to recognize those pets that were a part of our lives and offer us comfort in knowing they are still with us in spirit. It is also an opportunity for pet owners to share stories about their cherished companions, and for animal shelters to remind people how important it is to adopt animals rather than buy them from breeders or pet stores.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early Animal Rights Movements</div><div class='timeline-text'>The late 1800s marked the start of organized animal rights movements, underscoring society's growing recognition of animals' emotional connections to humans.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rainbow Bridge Poem Publication</div><div class='timeline-text'>An anonymous poem titled "The Rainbow Bridge" was published, offering comfort to grieving pet owners with its vision of a spiritual place where pets wait for their humans.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1993</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div the='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Pet Memorial Industry</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Pet Loss Professionals Alliance was formed, reflecting an increase in services and products designed to help individuals memorialize their departed pets.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Deborah Barnes created Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day in memory of her cat Mr. Jazz, encouraging others to share stories and memories of their departed pets.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Present</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Continued Commemorations</div><div class='timeline-text'>Communities across the globe continue to come together each year to honor and remember their beloved pets on Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a memorial</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Set aside some space in your garden, yard or home to create a memorial in honor of your pet. You could add flowers, photos, toys and other items to the memorial.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to an animal charity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make a donation to your favorite animal charity in the name of your pet. This will help continue their legacy by helping more animals in need.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write a letter</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to sit down and write a letter or poem in honor of your pet. You can share this with family and friends or keep it for yourself as a way to remember them.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit the Rainbow Bridge</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>The Rainbow Bridge is a mythical bridge that connects heaven and earth for animals who have crossed over. Take some time on this day to visit a park or memorial site dedicated to the Rainbow Bridge.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share happy memories</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share photos and stories of your pet with family and friends as a way to celebrate their life and all the joy they brought into yours.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It honors our beloved pets</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is a day to honor the memory of all of our furry friends who have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. It's a chance for us to reflect on all of the joy and love that our pets brought into our lives, even if their time with us was sadly cut short.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It helps us cope with pet loss</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The anniversary of a pet’s death can be an especially difficult time for pet owners. Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day gives pet owners a chance to process their own grief in a positive way by recognizing the unconditional love that we have for our pets, even after they are gone.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages community support</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day allows people to come together as a community to share stories about their own departed pets and offer support to those who are still grieving. Being able to talk about these difficult losses can bring closure and comfort for both new and experienced pet owners alike.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Rainbow Bridge Poem has brought comfort to many</h3><p class='facts-content'>The anonymous poem depicting a heavenly place where pets wait for their owners has comforted many pet owners dealing with loss, proving the power of words and imagination.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Several Variations of the Rainbow Bridge Poem Exist</h3><p class='facts-content'>Since its publication, multiple versions of the Rainbow Bridge poem have emerged around the world, reflecting diverse cultural understandings of pets and afterlife.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pets positively impact human health</h3><p class='facts-content'>Numerous studies highlight how pets can lower blood pressure, ease stress, and increase physical activity levels in their owners. This makes their loss felt more profoundly but also underscores their value in our lives.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pets are increasingly recognized as family members</h3><p class='facts-content'>More than 80% of pet owners in America consider their pets as family members, according to a survey done by the American Veterinary Medical Association.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Grieving for a pet is culturally respected</h3><p class='facts-content'>Over time, our society has come to recognize and respect the grief experienced after the loss of a pet. This evolution offers more space for remembrance and mourning.</p></div></div>
Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is celebrated on August 28 every year. In 2024, it will fall on a Wednesday.
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