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I've been more happy around animals than I have people. Grew up on a ranch around all kinds of animals and was raised by a father who could literally talk to them. He understood well before his time that each kind of living thing on this earth is dependent on another, and ALL are to be respected.

I have lost many through my rescue efforts, and let me tell you this: Each one of them took a piece of me with them when they left. Because I had freely given each one a piece of me while they were here. If you aren't capable of doing that very thing, then you don't deserve to be loved by animals.

Lucky, as I've already told you, I am always so grateful to know that one was loved so well and cared for. Your grief tells me that your baby was part of the family, and that's how it should be. I am genuinely sorry that you are hurting, but I totally understand and if you'll allow me, I'll hurt a little for you.

The quote you mentioned is amazing. They do wake up the best qualities in us and arouse the soul. I hope you will do whatever you feel is best so that you can move forward and deal with the grief - in your own way and in your own time.

And when the time is right - and only YOU will know this - I am betting that there's going to be an opportunity for you to give of yourself again. It may be another pet, it may be that you decide to get back into your own rescue efforts - WHATEVER...but I know you will. There are so many that need us, that I know you're going to find ways to make a difference for one (or more) that needs it.

Be kind to yourself today, Lucky. Will you do that for me?