When beloved animals die. No one likes to think about the fact that the lifespan of a beloved dog or a quirky cat is shorter than that of a human. Yet this topic occupies all pet owners. What happens when the beloved pet can no longer go on? Should it be euthanized, and when is the right time? Who makes that decision? Who should be present? This book provides guidance and decision-making assistance when a pet's life is coming to an end. What is medically possible? What is ethically justifiable? Letting an animal die is difficult. Veterinarian Vera Müller-Skuplik takes this seriously, but also shares the intimate and sometimes quirky moments in the relationship between humans and animals.