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In reply to the discussion: Pets are 'scared' and look around for their owners in dying moments. [View all]exboyfil
(17,862 posts)gotten around her dropping her Huskie/Lab mix at the vet to be put to sleep without telling anyone. My girls grew up with that dog, and she was the best dog around them. She would go everywhere with us on our walks (I would strap her leash to the handle of my double walking stroller). I would have been honored to be with her at the end even if my in-laws were not.
I was with my three pets (Beagle and two cats) when they died. The cat which was very close to me actually died in my wife's arms on the way to the vet as I was driving. It had gotten sick for the last time while I was on a business trip, and I honestly felt that it waited for me. I loved that cat.
I will be with my English Shepard and Aussie/Sheltie mix when it is time. The English Shepard is 14, and I don't know how much time I have with him. He is my constant companion at home. He is still a great walker though even though not nearly as far as he used to go.