The Agony of loss, is Universal for a reason.

Hello world. The following was written 01/16/2023.

I am guided to write an article regarding, the passing of our loved ones and pets. Of how deeply felt and Universal our Souls pain is and can be felt by all around us, near and far. How the pain of loss is Universal, yet it can be expressed in many ways.

My Husband Alex shared the following when our Cat Chance crossed the Rainbow Bridge on January 12, 2023.

Alex shares, “Today has been very emotional. One of our three cats, Chance, crossed over this morning. He had been dealing with kidney failure for several months and recently got an eye infection in his right eye causing him to lose the eye. The vet had him overnight for observation but called me back after just a few hours recommending that he be euthanized to reduce his suffering. It was a act of compassion to keep him alive when we got him 7 1/2 years ago with veterinary medical care and it was an act of compassion to take his life.

Seven and a half years ago the veterinary clinic wanted to put him down and give us a new kitten that was healthy and had all of his shots and I refused telling them that he is not an old laptop to just be thrown away. He came to us looking for help and I was not about to take his life. At that time I decided that if he dies he dies, but I am going to give him every chance to live, so I named him Chance.

But what happens when a slow painful death is inevitable? There becomes a point when it would…