I believe this is such a big part of our lives,.The pets in our lives are a deep sense of meditation, equilibrium, and love for most of us. I ran across this post a while back and it hit me so hard, I actually cried reading it! I felt it was such a big help to read this because I know many of us will face this one day, and many of us have already done so. Please read this and share it, it may mean the world to somebody who needs to hear it. As for me, I am sure that one day i will need it as well, so I will always keep it close. Thank you so much to the person who actually took the time to write this. -------------Last Words of a Dog to its Human Companion------------ My dear human, I see you crying, because it's time for me to leave. Please don't cry. I want to explain some things to you. You're sad that I'm gone, but I'm glad to have met you. How many dogs like me d-i-e every day without having met someone special like you?. I know you are saddened by my departure, but I had to leave now. I want to ask you not to blame yourself. I heard you sobbing that you should have done something more for me. Don't say that, you've done a lot for me! Without you, I would have known nothing of the beauty I carry with me today. You must know that we animals live intensely in the present. Our lives begin when we know love, the same love you gave me, my wingless angel. Please don't cry anymore. I leave happy. I remember the name you gave me, the warmth of your house which at that time became mine. I hear the sound of his voice talking to me, even if I don't always understand what he is saying to me. I carry in my heart every caress you gave me. Wash your face and start smiling. There are many like me waiting for someone like you. Please give them what you gave me, they need it like I needed you.