We are a family run business based on the edge of the Peak District in Derbyshire.

After struggling to find a pet sympathy card when a friend’s dog died, the idea for Rainbow Bridge Pets was born.

Our shop has grown over time and we now have a whole range of beautiful pet bereavement items not to mention helpful articles on how to cope with the grief of losing a pet.

Our name comes from the poem favoured by animal lovers who have lost a pet. We hope the poem may bring you some comfort and due to popular demand we now have it available to purchase on our exclusive bookmarks, click here to buy one now.

"Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. 

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigour. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. 

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together…

– Author Unknown"