I'm very surprised at the number of responses. Thank you all do much.
I've had to witness the passing of many pets in my life, but Seamus got to me like no other ever did. It feels like my heart is being ripped out.
Oh well, Jacqui just bought 6 boxes of tissues.

I believe that all living things have a spirit, a soul if you will, and his energy will return to the universe. Right now, I have to believe that.The sight of that hole in the flower bed is more than I can bear.