I think the owners should know, but Pitchick does have a point. I have no problem with animals being used in biology classes and - as a matter of fact - I have papers filled out so that if something happens to me, my body is donated to science - if there is anything left after they remove any good organs that can be donated. I'm like Logan in that I feel when the person dies, the soul is gone and it's only an empty shell, so once I'm dead, if my shell can go to benefit others, then do it!

However, the owners should know. Some could care less, but I really wonder if people even think about what happens to their pet once it's euthanized? I think most people are pretty broken up about the pet dieing and all, but then they just leave and go home and don't think twice about what happens to the body. I would never just leave one of my pets' bodies at the vet after being euthanized. Like I did with Tubby, they will all be cremated and the ashes will be returned to me.

My disclaimer: The only pet I've ever had to euthanize has been Tubby and I knew I wanted him cremated and returned to me so there was no question. I don't know how a vet handles it otherwise. Do they just say "Would you like us to dispose of the body?" I don't know, but again, the owners should know. It would at least make them think about the final disposition of their beloved pet.