WOW. I did not expect to get so many replies for this, and DID NOT expect so many people to have the same thoughts/worries.

Everything was so beautifully said and everyone's words made sense to me. Seeing it in other people's different perspectives really gave ME a whole new perspective on the current subject.

I am so very glad that there are so many understanding people on here, and that no one thinks I'm being morbid and/or depressing. My post was just a long list of things that run through my head at certain points in time, especially with a death of a pet.

I almost thought no one really understood the bond between a person and their pet, but being on PT has really helped me understand that there are actually people who don't get pets just to kick around or "fill a void".

And yeah, now that I think about it, even though at times, I don't want to listen to the inner voice that actually makes sense, having a pet for even the shortest amount of time IS worth it.

Though sometimes I DO get overwhelmed by the short life-span of my animals, and there's not really a whole lot I can do to stop the thoughts or wish I could play God and keep my pets alive FOREVER , I wouldn't give up the bond I share with my animals for the world.