"Why does loss release Love's poignant song?"

Despite the best efforts of all of us, owners, vet, and Bootsie; we had to let our wonderful Bootsie slip away while he was still under anesthetic only a very short time ago. What they found in his mouth besides the rotten teeth was too much for him to wake up to, we thought - probable cancer, very aggressive and nasty looking, so we let our pet, our friend and companion of many years, leave this life without more pain, to fly free. We will miss him sorely.

Although most religious material is somewhat mum on the subject of animals even having souls, I believe that God was not so stingy that way and gave them something a little more pure, more innocent and unrefined, than what we humans take so easily for granted and destroy with our own actions and words with so little thought or regard. Bootsie certainly had a great deal of love in his heart - I was on the receiving end of his affections many times, he was able to express concern for his people, as well as a variety of other apparent emotions and emotive processes that all lead me to the one conclusion the says, "SOUL." If there is anything this cat "owner" can do to help her pet find his way into the afterlife, it will be done, albeit with tears and heartbreak, sad thoughts and many empty hours for days to come.

He had beautiful golden eyes and loved to purr and rub - it was his way of snuggling. I went over to see him this morning and we had a "snuggle and purr" session that I wish could have lasted longer, but then I would have been in the way as the vet's office became busier with the needs of the day, so I had to leave, too early; too early.

To Bootsie

I wish I could sing for you, my friend
A song to take you to Heaven and back again
A chant to keep you free and clear
Of any obstacles you may now have to fear
Although I hope there are few, or none,
To block your trip to your new, and better,
Pain-free, home.

A lullaby to let you know, to remind,
Of the heartfelt memories and genuine love
You must leave behind, but please,
Take some small piece of my unworthy human heart.
Remember me, my loving friend
Though, in this life,
We must part.

Love,
Momcat