I know it's more difficult, but being there to say goodbye to your pet, holding their paw, petting their head... it does add a certain amount of closure that (i

I know it's more difficult, but being there to say goodbye to your pet, holding their paw, petting their head... it does add a certain amount of closure that (imo) you'll appreciate later. That being said, my last dog passed on 5 years ago, and I'm tearing up just writing this. I'm glad I was there with her though.