Thanks very much Anne, for your comforting words. I agree with you. However we did learn a very hard lesson this time - it was our first cat and what a high price we paid. I understand we should not blame ourselves too much but we should learn a lesson - our cat John went into a neigbor's place several times but we still did not realize the danger out there and continued to let my careless mother to take him out. My mother has done such things to animals many times and she should not have our trust in this regard any more - it is a life and death matter. I would forgive her because God has forgiven me, and John loves my mother the most when he was here.

I love the verses you sent to me. When we lost our bird in a similar way years ago, I spoke to God a lot and this verse "Love never ends" also appeared very clearly in my heart. I really do not know whether pets would go to heaven or not but I believe God loves my bird as much as I do. He created these loving creatures and entrusted them to human's care. He knows how much we care for our pets and I believe He would make the best arrangement for them.

My heart is still aching when I think of John but we would learn a lesson from it. My father is an atheist but this time he asked me to pray for John. I believe John is doing good for our family and he will continue to do so. I would memorize him in the way you suggested - I think it is a Western way that we don't usually do in our culture.

The grief has exhausted me and I need to take a rest now. After the incident happened I could not sleep for a few nights. Our pets are really part of our souls.

God bless,
Kitty