Grief is a pretty healthy way to deal with loss. I am glad The Greatest One gave us this gift, or we might explode at times like this.

I am sorry for the loss of this good friend, Spot. Our animals only ask that we love them, and they are always our friends. But the coming and the going is inevitable, so one need not grieve too long. It is the final act, we all face it, and perhaps this is the final gift our great, four legged, friends give us. They show us that life is meant to be lived well, and friendship given freely, finally that the passing is just part of the great circle and not to be feared.

Good on you for giving this friend the kind of reciprocal love he deserved. Sounds like he trained you well.

All the best,

Mick