It’s always a sad day when a pet goes. But they wait for us in Heaven. We had to put down our old and suffering Lab rescue who had stopped eating. He was just the best dog. Our country vet was gracious enough to come to our home to ease him on his way. This vet sat right on the floor by the dog bed, and stayed until the end. We were so glad we didn’t have to take our dog to the clinic, it would have distressed him even in his state.
God is love and, he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.
Dogs are pure, unconditional love. I believe there must be a place for them in Heaven.
EXACTLY!
Excellent post, and you're absolutely right. I'm always sad to hear of a pet's passing -- oftentimes, our animals are more of a family than any set of uncaring, self-centered genetic relations. Anyone who's been rejected all their lives by society at large, but blessed with an animal companion, will understand exactly what I'm getting at. :-)
Back in 2005, I lost a miniature parrot whom I'd had for 9 years. He was the best companion in the world, and saw me through a nasty split-up. But he developed a liver tumor, and there was just no saving him, despite the vet's best efforts. I cried like a little girl for days. But eventually, a kind-hearted soul much like yourself got it through my head that the parting is NOT forever, and that Heaven is a place of many reunions. Never, ever lose sight of that.