@yogagirl Thank you for your message. I've lost a number of animals (dogs, cats, even mourned a crazy amount over my son's gerbils) but this is hitting me worse than most. I think because Charky was so, so bonded to us. He was a people cat-- HAD to be with his people, always.
@pikake I never before heard that an animal might have to "sleep" a while after passing. That does make sense (in a non-logical metaphysical way. :-) ) I had a series of short semi-lucid dream vignettes last night. In all of them I saw Charcoal. But he did not acknowledge my presence. In one vignette, I tried to pet him but he was cold to the touch and unresponsive even though he appeared "alive". In another, there were three identical sort of holograms of him side by side. I called to them but they did not respond. Perhaps that was spirit showing me he was there, but he is not ready to wake up (??)
There used to be a highly regarded astrologer/reader/witch/pet communicator in my area. After my last cat died back in 2009, she gave me some info about the cat's new, reincarnated life that I dismissed at the time, but which later had kind of blown my mind. I would love to consult her but unfortunately she herself has "moved on". Ah well.
Hi all, this is my first post, I've been a lurker for quite a while though. Of all the things that would bring me out of the woodwork, it's pets. Love pets and animals in general, more than anything, they truly are just pure love and happiness.
@ana so sorry to hear of your little Charcoal, it's truly never easy losing a pet. I hope you get to visit in your dreams! I've had so many animals in my life over the years. But I just lost my dog Scout this past fall, I still miss him dearly. He was almost 14 when he passed, I had him since the day he was born in my brothers closet to the day I said goodbye. He was the gentlest, sweetest most patient boy. I also felt guilty, guilty keeping him with me longer than needed, but also guilty saying goodbye, was it the right time, etc. He was suffering from arthritis and no amount of pain meds seemed to be helping anymore. Watching him try to lay down was just too heartbreaking to watch. Jeanne actually saw him when I had a reading with her recently, it lifted my heart! I know he's in a better place, happy and healthy again. Whenever I pass, I hope to see all my furry faces again!!
I have 3 pets currently, 2 cats, Oscar and Gus, and a 6-month-old puppy Amos, who is insane in the membrane half the time, haha. I had his DNA done, turns out he's a true Heinz 57, but mostly Poodle, Maltese, Schnauzer. I can't wait for him to calm down, I forgot how crazy puppies can be. I think he was sent to me to liven up our household, he gets me moving chasing him around. ? He's a goofy little toot though, makes me laugh and smile a lot with his puppy antics.
I have a calico cat named sumi and 2,1month old boy rats ceasar and sparticus. I have had many rats in the past, loved them all dearly and still miss them all. :(
(wish i could post pics here of them but cant figure out how)
@ratbum Love calicos, would love to see your photos - Kealani, now my animal spirit guide, was a calico. There’s an option to attach a file at the bottom of the reply box. You just need to click on the “choose file” link to pick what you want to upload. See attached photo:-)
I never before heard that an animal might have to "sleep" a while after passing. That does make sense (in a non-logical metaphysical way. ? )
@ana That piece came through two animal communicators. They explained that a pet needs the “rest” especially after an illness or a trauma. In Kealani’s case, it was both.
I can feel how much you are missing Charcoal’s physical absence - it’s like a measurable hole in your space. But I’m glad you are getting some contact/messages and am sure they will become more warm and vivid in next dream encounters.
@pikake, It's interesting that our dog, Gracie, was strongly present in our home immediately after she passed. She stayed around for about 5 days. She had cancer and was in pain in those final days, even after we increased her medication. Perhaps Gracie also spent some time resting in our home on that ratty comforter, before she moved on. I can see her doing that.
@deetoo That’s so beautiful, to have been able to sense her presence. It was definitely a gift of love from her. Our pets know how much we’ll miss them once they’ve moved on and they stay or rest around to sooth our pain. They are still with us, they are just in another room & perhaps Gracie has a version of the ratty comforter in that room. ❤️
@pikake, yes it was a beautiful gift. We had Gracie euthanized in our vet's office (I think if we had to ever do that again, we would do it at home). I felt Gracie the moment that she passed over. Of course my husband and I were quite distraught when we left the vet's office. Gracie's comforter was always by our front door, and as soon as we opened the door to the empty house -- BAM! Her spirit was so strong that it almost knocked me over. She would follow me into some areas of the house that she frequented. Her presence became weaker over the next five days, until she was gone. I laughed and told my husband, Gracie left because she couldn't find any treats! That dog had a two-track mind -- squirrel chasing and food.
One day I blurted out to my husband, Gracie has reincarnated. I felt her physical presence on this earth. I prayed that she was happy and cared for.
The entire experience was a surprise, especially since this was the first time I lived with a furry companion.
What do you call a dog in a vegetable garden?
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A Collie-flower!