Many years ago one of my cats had to be put to sleep.  He was dying from a sudden diabetes onset.  It was extremely hard to make that decision, and I literally couldn't stop crying.  By the next day, when I was sitting on my bed crying, I felt the cat jump up onto the bed, walk across the bed, and plop down next to me.  I couldn't see or feel his body, but I knew he was there.  If it had only happened once I probably could have thought it wasn't real, but this went on for 2 months.  Each time he came I would talk to him out loud, telling him how much I loved him and thanking him for this experience.  Then one night the cat did this when my husband was there too (and I was thankful that someone else witnessed it with me).  My husband was incredibly shocked because he doesn't believe in this kind of thing.  We decided to say our goodbyes together, and we let our cat know he could move on to wherever he needed to be because we were ok now.  And I thanked him for loving me enough to visit me in this way. 

I don't have the answers to where he went or what he's doing or if he can reincarnate, but at least I know he was able to give me this incredible experience.

I am sure just like we humans animals live on after death.

During my NDE I saw my long dead beloved pet dog bully, I could feel his love in a way one can not on earth. By telepathy it was possible to communicate with his sweet cuddly mind

Alan

Just to say, not a big book reader these days, but I am sure Pouch is in a good place. I have it on my own kind of authority that he has been received into good company. If I could explain that in a rational way, I would, but suffice it to say that three other fellow 'critters' have given me the 'heads up' for you (part of the family), so take it for what it's worth. Says quite a lot, he waited for you, you know. To let go, and all. Best to you.

Hi b2, thanks for yours and your critters' replies.    Ok, I'll take it for what it's worth, but please do indulge me on the irrational explanation, and on what sort of critters you share your home with! Yes, you're right, he waited for me to let go. I'm sure it was his way of saying goodbye, and how much I meant to him. He waited until the morning, when I was frantic trying to locate an emergency vet, then he crawled unsteadily into my hand, gave a few final gasps, then passed away. I miss him so much... these two days have been incredibly diffcult for me.

I went out of body once (according to Bets, in my fourth causal body! By the way, Bets, if you're reading this, I did do some reading up on this and found some Buddhist literature on it, it was fascinating but incredibly complex!), so I know for sure this is not the end for me - but I dearly hope my beloved animals will be with me.

I recall Robert Bruce saying he saw animals projecting out of body, and it was the most beautiful sight.

Beau, thank you for your reassurance. Was L.D. your pet? Do you mean that he is following you around in spirit?

Thanks so much again, your replies and kindness means alot to me.
Elanor x

Hi

I got more sensory input from deceased pets than any other afterlife way.     I've felt the touch of Gandey's collie fur sitting next to me, and smelled wet dog smell when Rimsky brushed past, joyfully running full tilt after living more slowly on only three legs.
I wonder if these senses are involved because their afterlife is closer to our physical realm?

Lately I've been getting impressions of the Sheltie breed, which I've never had around but always admired. So I'm wondering if we can please include possible 'future life pets' in this pet afterlife thread?
I think I'll name him Gagnon 

Betson

Hi b2, thanks for your interesting post. It sounds as though you are keenly in tune with some form of intuition! When I quieten my mind through meditation, and silence the internal chatter, I find I receive messages clearer, too. (But at most other times, the mundane runs my life!) That night after my pet passed away, I prayed quite intensely. Almost immediately after, my attention was suddenly drawn to my clock, which flicked to 22:22 the moment I looked at it. (I see recurring numbers quite a bit, 11:11, 9:11, etc.) I don't know what it means though. I see them when I ask for a sign that my prayer has been heard, so I guess that must be my confirmation.

Hi Bets, it's great to hear from you, I hope all is well. You must especially adore dogs. I'm more a cat person, but am severely allergic! Anyway, yes, please tell us more about your Sheltie spirit friend!

Hello Recoverer, that's lovely to hear, and I couldn't agree more. The humancentric believes that we have dominion over earth, and that animals are here to serve our purposes.

I feel a deep appreciation for all of you, thank you for your kindness. Elanor x

My border collie was put to sleep 2 days ago and i am in a bad way i was in a book  shop to day with my son just looking at some books after about 15 mins ,i picked up this book at random flicking throuth some pages then stopped at this page and looked down and i could not believe what i saw it was the name of my dog molly,is this a sign ,my son was shocked.joe