In the loss of Your Pet

There must be a heaven

for the animal friends we love.

They are not human,

yet they bring out

our own humanity....

sometimes in ways

that other people cannot.

They do not worry

about fame or fortune...

instead, they bring out hearts

nearer to the joy of simple things.

Each day they teach us

little lessons in trust

and steadfast affection.

Whatever heaven may be,

there's surely a place in it

for friends as good as these.

Author Unknown