My dogs are young but I still have this irrational fear of them dying. I joke with my mom that when they die I will be right behind them (dark, I know). But I can’t help but feel like there’s a nugget of truth behind my jokes. I can’t imagine life without them and I know that no matter what I will not be prepared for their end. It keeps me up at night. 

Does anyone else experience this level of anxiety with their pets? How can I rationalize with myself that they are young and I should be appreciating them while I still have them?