The loss of a pet can be a real heartbreaker. I know a
number of people who have recently lost a beloved pet, and it is indeed like
losing a family member and my heart breaks right along with them. As the proud
mother of two dogs, and as a cat person my entire life, I completely understand
the devastation when a pet's time in this world has passed. I can't bear to
think about our household without my two boys. Yet, those of us who love pets
know that when we bring them into our lives, we are pretty sure that we will
see them pass on, as their life expectancy is much shorter than ours. So then
the age-old question: if we know that we will be suffering heartache down the
road why do we do it? Because the love and companionship that they offer to us,
and the love and companionship that we in turn show to them makes it all worth
it. A pet's heart is never closed off - in fact, all they want is to love and
be loved. And when your pet is truly a companion, that feeling is reciprocal.
And I guess it is the same with any kind of loving
relationship - why do we enter in to it if we know that at some point down the
line, we may suffer severe heartbreak? Because ultimately, we cannot be afraid
of the "what's to come", and instead, we need to live in the moment,
enjoying the ups, downs, and everything in between. Which is a good reminder
that we should be making the most of every day with our loved ones and our
beloved friends of the human or animal kind...because love in all forms is a
wonderful thing.
-Charity Wicks
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