Hi Bill.
I like your thinking.
I consider I get little bits of heaven and hell right here on earth. The good things feel like heaven and the bad things feel like hell.
My critters comfort me. My old Jack is equal to 83 human years. He has lots of senior moments where his doggie dementia takes over and confuses him for a bit. I am just glad I found him when he was lost so I could guide him thru his golden years.
I'm his 'guide person'.