Thank you so much for that story--for the great writing and honest sharing. I got a call from an adopter in the middle of reading your post. She said, are you okay? You don't sound too good. I said, choked up, "I'm okay,
sniff, sniff, I'm just reading a sad story."
Animals pay the price of 'lessons learned' by children with their health or their life. It's a tough love message that I try to convey in many different ways. One that parents and especially kids don't want to hear.
In your case, it's especially sad, because you didn't do the typical thing of not feeding or caring for your pet--quite the opposite. The concept of poison on the lawn that you can't see and can't relate to at all is a very adult issue.
We've all got things to feel guilty about, but I am thankful that you are such a sensitive and caring person and have such a commitment and passion for the animals.
Thank you.
ps. I'm sticking this thread, at least for a while.