Sometimes people will bring in their other pets to kind of check him out. Then I check with a stethoscope. They have the option of me taking him away for cremation or whatever.

(The pets) may take some deep breaths, some rapid breaths, sometimes they'll give a little stretch, or sometimes they'll just stop.

I see kids and pets as similars. With both of them, you give without expecting something monetary in return or having to deal with the 'what can you do for me' attitude, ... They just want someone to care and love them. That is all.

Sometimes you feel like you're betraying them.

It's easy to understand why the cat has eclipsed the dog as modern America's favorite pet. People like pets to possess the same qualities they do. Cats are irresponsible and recognize no authority, yet are completely dependent on others for their material needs. Cats cannot be made to do anything useful. Cats are mean for the fun of it.

People who have lost their pets come to the circle with a picture of their pet and we talk about them, and grieve over them. I believe that it helps.