LOL, not intended, my brother.
I so desperately want to believe that the life of these little beings remains some where/when in the Universe, in the portion we cannot yet sense directly.
We get to see them and be with them. I was given assurance of that.
I've received that assurance also. The reason it is not spelled out as such in His Word is that if it were, He would be obligated to "bring up" every mouse, fish, bird and insect that ever lived. This way He chooses some animals for eternal life, and others not.
Thank you for sharing your pain and your insight. Could you add me to the "Laz's Important Stuff" ping list? Thanks.