A psychic who claims she can communicate with late loved ones and their pets believes animals plan the exact moment they will die. Nancy Mello, 40, from Connecticut, USA, says dogs and cats choose precisely when and where they will pass away and whether they want to reincarnate on earth.
Nancy told the Mirror: "Pets not only understand when they are dying, but plan when they pass. Each animal is autonomous and has their own likes, dislikes, wants and needs. Some animals want to spend their last day in the sunshine, others want one last taste of their special treat.
"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 dogs want to pass by their favourite tree or with music on. Others would rather pass with assistance."
Nancy 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.
She says one of the greatest honours is "helping animals cross over the rainbow bridge".
"When dogs pass away they have total peace - similar to what people have said they experience during a near-death experience," Nancy explained.
"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.
"They are also greeted by animals connected to you and your family. This could be the childhood dog you grew up with, or even a grandparent's pet.
"Dogs are greeted by people as well, including those they connected with in life and also people connected to your family.
"They go to the same place we go - heaven (or home as I call it). They exist among every animal that has ever existed as well as people, and they play and 'live' with everyone else.
"It is common to see dogs at concerts with humans or laying on the grass. Whatever they loved to do in life, they will continue to do in heaven."
Nancy believes animals choose whether they wish to reincarnate on earth or become a "guardian angel" in heaven.
"Generally (with few exceptions) animals come back to the same family they were with before," she explained.
"You will see childhood dogs that follow their children owners into adulthood as they start their own families.
"Instead of deciding to reincarnate, some animals become a guide for you. They will watch over you for the rest of your life, similar to a guardian angel.
"They can advise you and will pull you in another direction that might be better suited for you."
Nancy often gets asked if pets miss their owners after death - but she says late animals are always around us, just in a different form.
"The idea of missing their pet parents would indicate that they aren't around them, which is simply untrue," she explained.
"Pets hear us when we speak to them, just like our departed grandparents do. All you need to do is say their name, and they will come and listen in."
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