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Laffy Kat

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4. I think it helps if the surviving pet can see/smell their deceased sibling.

Reply to Danmel (Original post)

Sun May 3, 2026, 08:06 PM

Sunday

I figure most mammals have at least a primitive comprehension of death. I have also left directions that if I have living pets at the time of my demise, I want them to see/smell my remains. I'd rather they know I'm dead over: I Never Came Back.

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My cat Hillary Kitten is suddenly walking around sniffing everything [View all] Danmel Sunday OP

Hillary Kitten is funny! /nt bucolic_frolic Sunday #1

I had the same kind of thing happen with my little dogs. Irish_Dem Sunday #2

Could be she is sniffing around to see if she can locate a good strong scent recently left by Hillary,.... magicarpet Sunday #3

I think it helps if the surviving pet can see/smell their deceased sibling. Laffy Kat Sunday #4

They notice when things are different Jilly_in_VA Monday #5