Jed, go back and read my old friend Bill in Alabama's post. We too make it a bit of a ceremony. Our animals count on us to do the right thing and I want to be there with them. It ain't easy, but it's far easier on the animal. Someone said that "Dogs just don't live long enough; there only fault really." ......and I couldn't agree more. Doing the right thing means doing it the easiest and most pain free for the dog or cat. We are the only animal that sees death approaching, they don't. Hold her, scratch her, talk to her, and let the vet do his work.

Spaw