Pets, from cradle to grave - Pets Remembered Cremation

The other day I read through an article about a cat in a nursing home who has a habit of being with residents as they die. It appears that the cat knows when death is at hand and chooses to sit with residents in those moments. I love that story ? something about the mystery, the acceptance and understanding creatures have of death, and the bond that forms through the process of death ? those elements are all fascinating and, I find, comforting.

Death is what we all have in common, regardless of our species. I like to think that animals are better at accepting death than humans are, because we are not very good at it. But even beyond the cat?s ability to be at the right place at the right time, it?s a great story about putting pets where they can be much appreciated, loved, and valued.

There was a time when I was a frequent visitor at nursing homes, and my favorite ones were those who included pets among their residents. Unfortunately, those were few and far between, but the resident dog/s and/or cat/s helped to create a homey atmosphere and offered great companionship to the human residents. I don?t think most of them had the gift of the above-mentioned cat to sense impending death, but they clearly added a welcome dimension to what can often be a lonely place.

For those of us who love pets, and even for those who have reservations about pets, they make life so much fuller and enjoyable, from cradle to grave!

Source: http://www.petsrememberedcremation.com/2013/03/08/pets-from-cradle-to-grave/

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