A psychic is sharing what happens to pets when they die - including who greets them in heaven and what it is like. Nancy Mello, 40, from Connecticut, US, says she has been able to communicate with animals from a very young age, and has learnt about the afterlife from speaking to pets who have died.
Nancy told the Mirror : "When dogs pass away they have total peace - similar to what people have said they experience during a near-death experience. 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.
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"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."
Speaking about a past experience, Nancy explained: "One dog I chatted with was greeted by a gentleman that used to say 'hello' to him every day on his walk."
Nancy believes animals plan when and where they are going to pass away on earth.
She said: "For each pet it is different. One of the greatest honours I have is helping animals cross over the rainbow bridge.
"Owners will contact me when they feel their pet is getting ready to pass to confirm their pet is ready as well as if they have any special requests.
"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. Death for pets is a truly beautiful experience from a spiritual perspective."
The pet psychic says animals are given the choice whether to reincarnate or not.
She explained: "Generally (with few exceptions) animals come back to the same family they were with before.
"You will see childhood dogs that follow their children owners into adulthood as they start their own families.
"You will see cats that helped their owner go through a divorce come back to help the owner once again as they navigate being single.
"The reasons for reincarnated are varied, but whether or not an animal reincarnates has nothing to do with their love for you as their human.
"Sometimes they would rather assist from heaven and help you on a more spiritual level, advising you as you sleep and comforting you as you feel sad."
Have you spoken to a pet psychic before? Email nia.dalton@reachplc.com.
