I recently learned something at a bank branch staff meeting (a truly odd event) that made me think about the two animals that have lived in my house recently, and have passed away. They are buried in the ground near a rock wall in our back yard.
According to some Jewish tradition (if I have this correct), rather than bring flowers to a grave site, they bring small pebbles which are placed there. These rocks symbolize the intent to always (like a rock is steadfast and immovable) that we shall always remember the deceased who has passed on.
I guess the two animals of which I speak (TB and Snowball) will always hold a special place in our hearts in our family, not because they necessarily were super animals, but because in their own way they showed love to this family, and we likewise, with rock steady steadfastness, shall have a place in our hearts for them. They were special to us, and I don’t think I will ever forget them.