They exist among every animal that has ever existed as well as people, and they play and 'live' with everyone else. 'They go to the same place we go - heaven (or home as I call it). 'Dogs are greeted by people as well, including those they connected with in life and also people connected to your family. This could be the childhood dog you grew up with, or even a grandparent's pet. 'They are also greeted by animals connected to you and your family. 'They are greeted by animals they knew in this life, from the neighbourhood cat to their littermates and even the squirrel that used to tease them from outside. 'When dogs pass away they have total peace - similar to what people have said they experience during a near-death experience,' Nancy explained.

She says one of the greatest honours of her rather unusual job is 'helping animals cross over the rainbow bridge'. Nancy claims she has been able to talk to animals from a very young age, and has learnt about the afterlife from speaking to pets who have died. Others would rather pass with assistance.' 'Some dogs want to pass by their favourite tree or with music on. 'Each death is a beautifully orchestrated dance of waiting for their humans to be ready, or wanting to pass before the family goes on holiday. 'Some animals want to spend their last day in the sunshine, others want one last taste of their special treat.

'Each animal is autonomous and has their own likes, dislikes, wants and needs. 'Pets not only understand when they are dying, but plan when they pass,' she said. Nancy, from Connecticut, USA, believes that dogs and cats choose precisely when and where they will pass away, and whether they want to reincarnate on earth. 'While I don't see pets missing us in the form we traditionally think of missing someone or something, I do see them do everything they can to help with our feeling of loss.' 'Similar to when a person passes, when we recognise that they are around us, the connection can maintain a beautiful new type of relationship with them. They generally send signals within the first few days after passing, but it can take a couple of weeks. 'They witness our own grieving and want to help us with missing them.

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