Because I Cared

Whenever I put a pet to sleep, it seemed I lost a friend,
and I thought that the pain I felt was never going to end.
When I took them to the vet and knew we were going to part,
the sadness and the guilt I felt, filled my aching heart.

Did I do the right thing? Should I have let them live?
Did I cover all the bases, and give all I could give?
Then one night I dreamt about a bridge, and all my pets were there,
playing together and running about, they didn't have a care.

They all told me that their love for me always will remain.
Because I loved them enough to go and erase their pain.
Now they all are happy and feeling mighty fine,
and they are thanking me for putting their needs before mine.

When their time on earth is getting short and it starts to bring you to tears.
Remember all the joys and memories they gave to you throughout the years.
And when their pain is more than they should bear,
make sure you do what's right to show them that you care.