I'll miss going to bed with your blue blanket every night." I wish we had spent more time together because your health has worsened so swiftly. But if there was one thing I learned from you, it was how to act selflessly, so I could hear you when you informed me it was time for you to go. "I hope you're taking a snooze in the sun now, Gus," wrote the furry nurse.

There is no question that the only truly worthwhile and essential thing in life is spreading love via activities that alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable, those with the biggest hearts who simply want to be returned.

When you see a homeless animal on the street, don't ignore it; instead, offer it the assistance it requires.