Visitations, Has Anyone Had This Experience? Options

[OnAMission]

On March 11, 2014, I lost my beloved tuxedo cat, Mission. He was truly the love of my love...my little animal soulmate. I've posted his story in this forum for anyone to read and comment on.

However, one thing I did not get into was the afterlife events. I am wondering if anyone here has had some "experiences" after they have lost a beloved pet?

We all wonder and worry about our loved ones, once they depart us and their mortal body. Where they are? Are they OK?

One thing I did right before the vet came to send my Mission on, was I asked him several time to let me know if he had made it to the Bridge and had crossed over safely. I pleaded with him to please let me know somehow, in some way.

Since then, things have been sad and silent since I lost him, that is...up until yesterday, when I'm thinking...hoping? that maybe - just maybe... Mission sent a sign?

Yesterday morning I went into my bedroom, where Mission lived, to get a few thing and then left and closed the door behind me. I did not realize that my big black cat, Miner must have sneaked into the room behind me. I had NO idea he did, as I wasn't there long with the door open. Miner had been a pretty good buddy of Mission's for a while many years back...until I started bringing other cats into the house and Mission decided he didn't want to be with the "crowd". Miner took over as the "leader" of the pack. Mission preferred to be alone in the bedroom.

Continuing...the story, I left the house and was gone for a few hours. Upon my return when I opened the door, out dashed Miner in a panic like he'd literally "seen a ghost"!! Now nothing ususally phases this cat. He is a big bossy, but laid back kind of guy. I looked around the room and saw that the area where I had set up a memorial to Mission was somewhat disturbed. Cards and photo albums wher knocked over or in disarray and the Cat Fancy calendar that Mission had appeared in, was on the floor. But, other items were just where they had been and were left undisturbed including Mission's ashes and the mini cypress tree garden.

So...I thought...hmmmm..was this some kind of sign maybe from Mission? Could he and Miner have "gotten into it" when Miner entered his turf? I could see Mission telling him, now wait a minute, buddy, this is MY room so you need to LEAVE. Maybe there was a scuffle between them??

The next occurrance was this morning.

I had finished vacuuming the room and did the rest of the house. After I was done, I returned to the room and noticed that the carpet was pulled up at the edge of the door and there were a few carpet shreds there, as well. I had JUST vacuumed and this spot was clean and there would have been no carpet shreds and I would have noticed if the carpet was pulled up some at the door and would have pushed it back. Mission used to claw at the carpet in the spot and also claw at the door in that same area.

Again..could this have been another SIGN?

Next strange thing.

I have corresponded fairly frequently with two other people on this forum...we have all connected. One lost her cat the very same day I did, and another lost her cat a little before we did. But, each of had a black and white tuxedo, an orange and white tabby and a gray and white tabby.

When I went looking for kitty figurines to go in my little memorial cypress garden, I found a black and white tuxedo cat. But, it was in a packet of 3 kitties you had to purchase together. The black and white, and orange and white tabby, and a gray and white tabby....

Hmmmm....Jaspersmom and Snapdragon, I hope you see this column!

Anyway, some food for thought, for inspiration... and for wondering. I'd love to hear if anyone else has had "visitations" by their beloveds.

Peace and blessings to all of you and your beloved fur babies....

Mission's Mom

[Shadow Dancer]

On March 11, 2014, I lost my beloved tuxedo cat, Mission. He was truly the love of my love...my little animal soulmate. I've posted his story in this forum for anyone to read and comment on.

However, one thing I did not get into was the afterlife events. I am wondering if anyone here has had some "experiences" after they have lost a beloved pet?

We all wonder and worry about our loved ones, once they depart us and their mortal body. Where they are? Are they OK?

One thing I did right before the vet came to send my Mission on, was I asked him several time to let me know if he had made it to the Bridge and had crossed over safely. I pleaded with him to please let me know somehow, in some way.

Since then, things have been sad and silent since I lost him, that is...up until yesterday, when I'm thinking...hoping? that maybe - just maybe... Mission sent a sign?

Yesterday morning I went into my bedroom, where Mission lived, to get a few thing and then left and closed the door behind me. I did not realize that my big black cat, Miner must have sneaked into the room behind me. I had NO idea he did, as I wasn't there long with the door open. Miner had been a pretty good buddy of Mission's for a while many years back...until I started bringing other cats into the house and Mission decided he didn't want to be with the "crowd". Miner took over as the "leader" of the pack. Mission preferred to be alone in the bedroom.

Continuing...the story, I left the house and was gone for a few hours. Upon my return when I opened the door, out dashed Miner in a panic like he'd literally "seen a ghost"!! Now nothing ususally phases this cat. He is a big bossy, but laid back kind of guy. I looked around the room and saw that the area where I had set up a memorial to Mission was somewhat disturbed. Cards and photo albums wher knocked over or in disarray and the Cat Fancy calendar that Mission had appeared in, was on the floor. But, other items were just where they had been and were left undisturbed including Mission's ashes and the mini cypress tree garden.

So...I thought...hmmmm..was this some kind of sign maybe from Mission? Could he and Miner have "gotten into it" when Miner entered his turf? I could see Mission telling him, now wait a minute, buddy, this is MY room so you need to LEAVE. Maybe there was a scuffle between them??

The next occurrance was this morning.

I had finished vacuuming the room and did the rest of the house. After I was done, I returned to the room and noticed that the carpet was pulled up at the edge of the door and there were a few carpet shreds there, as well. I had JUST vacuumed and this spot was clean and there would have been no carpet shreds and I would have noticed if the carpet was pulled up some at the door and would have pushed it back. Mission used to claw at the carpet in the spot and also claw at the door in that same area.

Again..could this have been another SIGN?

Next strange thing.

I have corresponded fairly frequently with two other people on this forum...we have all connected. One lost her cat the very same day I did, and another lost her cat a little before we did. But, each of had a black and white tuxedo, an orange and white tabby and a gray and white tabby.

When I went looking for kitty figurines to go in my little memorial cypress garden, I found a black and white tuxedo cat. But, it was in a packet of 3 kitties you had to purchase together. The black and white, and orange and white tabby, and a gray and white tabby....

Hmmmm....Jaspersmom and Snapdragon, I hope you see this column!

Anyway, some food for thought, for inspiration... and for wondering. I'd love to hear if anyone else has had "visitations" by their beloveds.

Peace and blessings to all of you and your beloved fur babies....

Mission's Mom

I was reading your post after having a very strange occurrence not ten minutes earlier. We lost our Beloved Thunder suddenly on January 13th of this year. Last December before we knew we would lose Thunder, we had arranged to get another two Siberian Huskies, as companions for both Thunder and our 3 year old Sibe Storm. The two pups, Fyre and Ice came home to us in February.

Tonight I was taking Fyre and Ice out, as i was walking with them to the backyard, I noticed the light was on in the backyard, and figured the wind had blown something that triggered the sensor light to come on. I opened the gate and let out a scream, sitting by the gate in the backyard was a big white dog! (Thunder was a white Husky) We live in a very small town and we know all the dogs, I have never seen this white dog anywhere in town.

Fyre and Ice started screaming and pulling me back to the door, I got them back in the house and went back out to see if this white dog was in the driveway....no sign of him, I checked up and down the street, no sign of this white dog anywhere.

I don't know what to think, but it certainly makes me wonder.

[OnAMission]

I've tried to upload the pics of the Cypress garden, several times. But, they failed!

[OnAMission]

WOW...Shadowdancer...that's a crazy story! That is sooooo bizarre. I think you definitely had a Visitation!

I hope a few others have had and can share these experiences here, too....

Thanks for the reply and for sharing that story. Loved it!

Peace and blessings
Missions Mom

[moon_beam]

Hi, OnAMission, thank you so much for sharing with us how you're doing, and the visits you are blessed to have by your beloved Mission. Indeed, our companions do find ways to let us know their sweet Living Spirit is still with us. Some people find these experiences to be unsettling for fear they are "losing it". I, too, have been blessed with visits - - the sound of nails clicking on the floor, the feel of a sweet little body rubbing against me, the unmistakeable bounce on the bed from a leap off the floor, the sound of a soft thump onto the floor - - these are REAL events. I hope you will find comfort in the many ways your beloved Mission visits you.

I hope today is treating you kindly, OnAMission, and that you will have a peaceful evening blessed with your beloved Mission's sweet Living Spirit to comfort you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I look forward to knowing how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[DannysMom]

OnAMission, I have not had any "visits" from Tina or Danny. I don't expect any as I do believe they do not come back once they are gone. And I'm okay with that. I know I will see them again one day, and that is good enough for me. I do not believe Tina or Danny are hanging around, looking over my shoulder, and I'm really perfectly okay with that. I don't go looking for these kinds of things. Having been involved in the occult in my younger years has given me a "fill" for these kinds of things.

I can however understand people looking for "signs" that their beloved, departed fur kid is okay.

[Tom's Dad]

Hi OnAMission.

I too have had visits. From what I posted on your other thread about Theresa and Tang "focusing" on the furnace closet (Tang even scrapes the door the same way Tom did) to scraping sounds in the litter boxes when I'm looking right at both my babies in the same room with me. To rustling of the blinds to the balcony door when it's closed, no fans are going and both babies are nowhere near there.

Sometimes they even come to us in unusually vivid dreams. I find they lessen in frequency as we stumble to find our new normal, but I don't think they ever go away completely. I tend to be pragmatic and scientific in my general thinking, but I try to keep an open mind to such things. Especially if it brings any measure of comfort. I hope you are doing better today.

[LoveMyMickey]

Hi OnAMission,

First of all I'm sorry for your loss of your precious Mission. This is an interesting subject. I never thought much about these things until my husband and I lost our little Maltese/Pekingese boy Mickey 3 years ago. We were and are especially close to him, he was a special little boy. I believe the closer you are and the more love you have for a pet, these things will happen.

I've never belonged to a cult or do I look for these things, they just happen. Even after 3 years, I dreamed about Mickey last night or was it a dream, I ask myself, because it seemed different. I thought or dreamed he was in the room close to my side of the bed just standing there. I woke up real fast and jumped out of bed and went to the bathroom. Then I had the feeling something was next to me and that I should step over it..... I dreamed the other night we were in the car and I was giving him a belly rub. Now I could tell that was a regular dream.......Also my husband has had quick vision experiences of him and has felt movements on the bed while napping. Mickey always took naps with him.....When Mickey first passed away, I would get cold chills when I went in the dining/kitchen area where he would lay and watch me. He also liked to look out the patiio door in the same area. Also I have heard little toenails on the hardwood floor, he liked the wood better than the throw rugs.

So many things have happened, maybe we're staying close to him because we may never have another dog because of health reasons. I don't know, I just know we really loved/love our litttle Mickey and I still have my sad days.

Also some people believe that when you see a butterfly, your loved one or pet is sending you a message. I always feel that it is a message of love. One day last summer I was standing on the patio and a butterfly lit on my cheek just for a second, felt like Mickey was giving me a kiss.

God Bless,

LoveMyMickey

[OnAMission]

Thank you all, and Moonbeam for your comments and attention to my topic. I know some people do not think along these lines and do not believe in these occurrances (as a few have commented on this being their point of view.) I totally understand and respect that.

But, I believe that all animals have souls and perhaps it is just simply a weird stretch of the imagination...or maybe just a way to try to work through the grief and find some comfort after losing such a beloved family member...who knows??

I just want to BELIEVE that my beloved Mission is safe, happy and that he crossed over the Bridge without any problems. I want him to remember me and wait for me when the time comes to join him....

Peace and blessings to all of you and your beloveds.

My heart still grieves....
Missions Mom

[OnAMission]

OnAMission, I have not had any "visits" from Tina or Danny. I don't expect any as I do believe they do not come back once they are gone. And I'm okay with that. I know I will see them again one day, and that is good enough for me. I do not believe Tina or Danny are hanging around, looking over my shoulder, and I'm really perfectly okay with that. I don't go looking for these kinds of things. Having been involved in the occult in my younger years has given me a "fill" for these kinds of things.

I can however understand people looking for "signs" that their beloved, departed fur kid is okay.

Okay. Thanks for providing another point of view!

[jaspersmom]

On March 11, 2014, I lost my beloved tuxedo cat, Mission. He was truly the love of my love...my little animal soulmate. I've posted his story in this forum for anyone to read and comment on.

However, one thing I did not get into was the afterlife events. I am wondering if anyone here has had some "experiences" after they have lost a beloved pet?

We all wonder and worry about our loved ones, once they depart us and their mortal body. Where they are? Are they OK?

One thing I did right before the vet came to send my Mission on, was I asked him several time to let me know if he had made it to the Bridge and had crossed over safely. I pleaded with him to please let me know somehow, in some way.

Since then, things have been sad and silent since I lost him, that is...up until yesterday, when I'm thinking...hoping? that maybe - just maybe... Mission sent a sign?

Yesterday morning I went into my bedroom, where Mission lived, to get a few thing and then left and closed the door behind me. I did not realize that my big black cat, Miner must have sneaked into the room behind me. I had NO idea he did, as I wasn't there long with the door open. Miner had been a pretty good buddy of Mission's for a while many years back...until I started bringing other cats into the house and Mission decided he didn't want to be with the "crowd". Miner took over as the "leader" of the pack. Mission preferred to be alone in the bedroom.

Continuing...the story, I left the house and was gone for a few hours. Upon my return when I opened the door, out dashed Miner in a panic like he'd literally "seen a ghost"!! Now nothing ususally phases this cat. He is a big bossy, but laid back kind of guy. I looked around the room and saw that the area where I had set up a memorial to Mission was somewhat disturbed. Cards and photo albums wher knocked over or in disarray and the Cat Fancy calendar that Mission had appeared in, was on the floor. But, other items were just where they had been and were left undisturbed including Mission's ashes and the mini cypress tree garden.

So...I thought...hmmmm..was this some kind of sign maybe from Mission? Could he and Miner have "gotten into it" when Miner entered his turf? I could see Mission telling him, now wait a minute, buddy, this is MY room so you need to LEAVE. Maybe there was a scuffle between them??

The next occurrance was this morning.

I had finished vacuuming the room and did the rest of the house. After I was done, I returned to the room and noticed that the carpet was pulled up at the edge of the door and there were a few carpet shreds there, as well. I had JUST vacuumed and this spot was clean and there would have been no carpet shreds and I would have noticed if the carpet was pulled up some at the door and would have pushed it back. Mission used to claw at the carpet in the spot and also claw at the door in that same area.

Again..could this have been another SIGN?

Next strange thing.

I have corresponded fairly frequently with two other people on this forum...we have all connected. One lost her cat the very same day I did, and another lost her cat a little before we did. But, each of had a black and white tuxedo, an orange and white tabby and a gray and white tabby.

When I went looking for kitty figurines to go in my little memorial cypress garden, I found a black and white tuxedo cat. But, it was in a packet of 3 kitties you had to purchase together. The black and white, and orange and white tabby, and a gray and white tabby....

Hmmmm....Jaspersmom and Snapdragon, I hope you see this column!

Anyway, some food for thought, for inspiration... and for wondering. I'd love to hear if anyone else has had "visitations" by their beloveds.

Peace and blessings to all of you and your beloved fur babies....

Mission's Mom

OnAMission,
Thank you so much for bringing up this very interesting topic that I am sure so many of us can relate to, I know that I sure can. Wow that is really something that Miner ran out of the room and was totally spooked, and that Mission's memorial was disturbed, that the cards and photo albums were in disarray, and that even your Cat Fancy calendar was on the floor. I have no doubt that your Mission was not happy at Miner being in his room and around your mementos of him, and he must have let him know in no uncertain terms that this was his territory. Now isn't that also interesting that you noticed the carpet pulled up where Mission used to like to claw at, right after you had vacuumed in that very spot.

I think that it is just amazing how when you went to purchase the little kitty figurine for your memorial cypress garden, that there were three in the packet, a tuxedo kitty like your Mission, an orange and white tabby like Snapdragon's Molly Rose, and a gray and white tabby like my Jasper, and how we three have seemed to have connected on this forum and corresponded with so many of the same experiences happening to our little ones, so not a coincidence I believe, more like a twist of fate, uncanny things like this that are so out of the ordinary never cease to amaze me.

That first week after losing Jasper, I would feel his presence all around me, it was so palpable, and although I could not reach out and touch him, I knew without a doubt, that he was there. I used to see shadows and glimpses of him here and there, in all of his favorite places, the mind playing tricks on someone in their darkest hours and in the deepest throes of their grief, no I honestly don't think so. I do believe that our dear pets can and do break through that curtain, they can feel our pain and anguish, and they just want to be near us, and so as unbelievable as it may seem, no physical separation could keep them away from us. I do believe that love is one of the strongest forces in this universe of ours, and our precious little ones were so deeply cared about and so deeply loved, that no mere stopping of a little heartbeat could make that disappear.

I remember one evening I was sitting at my computer,my Jingles came and sat down by me and looked right into my eyes, and he started meowing like crazy, never have I seen him do that before. Well I said to him, what is going on, show me what is wrong, and then I got up and I followed him and he led me straight to Jasper's favorite spot, right behind the chair where he would always sleep during the day, while he waited for me to come home from work. Well Jingles kind of just sank right down there on the carpet, as though he knew his best buddy was there, and he seemed to be more at peace than I had seen him since that night when he lost his friend, and he fell sound asleep, with his brother's little paw right around him, I am sure. I do believe that our pets do have that keen intuition and extra perception, and they can see, feel, and sense things that we very often cannot.

I have no doubt in my mind that Mission came back and that Jasper came back, and that they can come back to this world, to be with us, to help us through our pain and sadness, to let us know they are okay, to let us know that they are never far away. Some folks may be somewhat skeptical about this, and that is fine as everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but for me, there is no way that happenings like this are purely coincidental or wishful thinking. I know Jasper is busy right now playing with Mission and Molly Rose, and all the other wonderful pets they have met at the bridge, but I am still waiting and hoping for a dream, as I would so love to hold him and touch him one more time, but I will wait, and if and when he is ready, I will welcome him with open arms. I always try to remain open to the signs, subtle things that we may not notice, as it may just be a very special message from our little ones, a leaf blowing in the wind, a white feather drifting down upon us, a beautiful rainbow after a storm, a bright and shining star in the night sky, I will always try to stay open and ready for my sweet boy coming back for another visit, and I am sure you must feel the same way about Mission.

It was so good reading about this subject, so many of us who have lost a pet have had strange happenings that just could not be explained in any scientific or logical terms, I have read about these occurrences over and over again. I do think that they come back to us when they know it is the right time, they know when we need them the most, and they know when we are getting stronger too, and they may just need to be near us too, they must miss us as much as we miss them. They may be in a different realm right now, but they are still as connected to us as they were when they were here on this earth, this I truly believe. I bet our kitties are happy and just beaming with pride at the bridge right now, bragging about us and how much they were loved, telling each other all about the wonderful times they had here with us, and how they can't wait until we come home to them, and who knows, maybe they are even planning their next visit to see us. Thanks again OnAMission for the great post which really opens up the discussion on this wonderful subject, which is really also quite comforting I must say, just to know and believe they can still be here with us, and I believe it with all of my heart.
Peace, blessings, and hugs,
Jaspers Mom

[OnAMission]

Ohhh...JaspersMom...what you wrote was positively extraordinarily beautiful!!! You have such a gift of words that spell out into such lovely pictures in your mind.

I have not been on the forum for a few days due to a very busy schedule...I commented to Snapdragon that it has been "taking me away" from being with my Mission boy - spending time at this memorial and just having some quiet time to reflect over him and wonder how he is doing.

I got home a little earlier tonight, after having a fitful and stressful week at work and troubles with a neighbor. I had picked up a little pictorial memory book on pet loss that has an accompanying CD with songs that you play as you read through it a few weeks back and had just not had the chance to go through it. Maybe you've heard of it before.

I just finished it and I have to say, it helped me through a beautiful grieving and memorial session accompanied by wonderfully appropriate songs. The little book is called, "Goodbye, My Friend - Celebrating the Memory of a Pet" by Devon O'Day. I wept through the entire reading while listening to the songs on the CD -ABSOLUTELY beautiful.

Although, this doesn't have much to do with "signs" or visitations, I wanted to let you know about this little book. I just adore it and will treasure it, forever. There is a spot on the front cover where you can insert a photo of your beloved fur kid, which I did for Mission. So, it appears he is looking at me out the window of the front cover of the book.

I feel soooo much better after going through it and being able to grieve & cry again for him and yet celebrate his wonderful life and the life we shared together...how much he brought to MY life. The songs were so beautiful to go along with the text.

Anyway, I just want to give you a great big heartfelt hug...for you, for Jasper - from me and Mission....

Thank you soooo much, Jaspersmom for your loving support. I know it is Jasper working his furry magic along with you.

OnAMission (aka Missions' mom)

[Shadow Dancer]

OnAMission,
Thank you so much for bringing up this very interesting topic that I am sure so many of us can relate to, I know that I sure can. Wow that is really something that Miner ran out of the room and was totally spooked, and that Mission's memorial was disturbed, that the cards and photo albums were in disarray, and that even your Cat Fancy calendar was on the floor. I have no doubt that your Mission was not happy at Miner being in his room and around your mementos of him, and he must have let him know in no uncertain terms that this was his territory. Now isn't that also interesting that you noticed the carpet pulled up where Mission used to like to claw at, right after you had vacuumed in that very spot.

I think that it is just amazing how when you went to purchase the little kitty figurine for your memorial cypress garden, that there were three in the packet, a tuxedo kitty like your Mission, an orange and white tabby like Snapdragon's Molly Rose, and a gray and white tabby like my Jasper, and how we three have seemed to have connected on this forum and corresponded with so many of the same experiences happening to our little ones, so not a coincidence I believe, more like a twist of fate, uncanny things like this that are so out of the ordinary never cease to amaze me.

That first week after losing Jasper, I would feel his presence all around me, it was so palpable, and although I could not reach out and touch him, I knew without a doubt, that he was there. I used to see shadows and glimpses of him here and there, in all of his favorite places, the mind playing tricks on someone in their darkest hours and in the deepest throes of their grief, no I honestly don't think so. I do believe that our dear pets can and do break through that curtain, they can feel our pain and anguish, and they just want to be near us, and so as unbelievable as it may seem, no physical separation could keep them away from us. I do believe that love is one of the strongest forces in this universe of ours, and our precious little ones were so deeply cared about and so deeply loved, that no mere stopping of a little heartbeat could make that disappear.

I remember one evening I was sitting at my computer,my Jingles came and sat down by me and looked right into my eyes, and he started meowing like crazy, never have I seen him do that before. Well I said to him, what is going on, show me what is wrong, and then I got up and I followed him and he led me straight to Jasper's favorite spot, right behind the chair where he would always sleep during the day, while he waited for me to come home from work. Well Jingles kind of just sank right down there on the carpet, as though he knew his best buddy was there, and he seemed to be more at peace than I had seen him since that night when he lost his friend, and he fell sound asleep, with his brother's little paw right around him, I am sure. I do believe that our pets do have that keen intuition and extra perception, and they can see, feel, and sense things that we very often cannot.

I have no doubt in my mind that Mission came back and that Jasper came back, and that they can come back to this world, to be with us, to help us through our pain and sadness, to let us know they are okay, to let us know that they are never far away. Some folks may be somewhat skeptical about this, and that is fine as everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but for me, there is no way that happenings like this are purely coincidental or wishful thinking. I know Jasper is busy right now playing with Mission and Molly Rose, and all the other wonderful pets they have met at the bridge, but I am still waiting and hoping for a dream, as I would so love to hold him and touch him one more time, but I will wait, and if and when he is ready, I will welcome him with open arms. I always try to remain open to the signs, subtle things that we may not notice, as it may just be a very special message from our little ones, a leaf blowing in the wind, a white feather drifting down upon us, a beautiful rainbow after a storm, a bright and shining star in the night sky, I will always try to stay open and ready for my sweet boy coming back for another visit, and I am sure you must feel the same way about Mission.

It was so good reading about this subject, so many of us who have lost a pet have had strange happenings that just could not be explained in any scientific or logical terms, I have read about these occurrences over and over again. I do think that they come back to us when they know it is the right time, they know when we need them the most, and they know when we are getting stronger too, and they may just need to be near us too, they must miss us as much as we miss them. They may be in a different realm right now, but they are still as connected to us as they were when they were here on this earth, this I truly believe. I bet our kitties are happy and just beaming with pride at the bridge right now, bragging about us and how much they were loved, telling each other all about the wonderful times they had here with us, and how they can't wait until we come home to them, and who knows, maybe they are even planning their next visit to see us. Thanks again OnAMission for the great post which really opens up the discussion on this wonderful subject, which is really also quite comforting I must say, just to know and believe they can still be here with us, and I believe it with all of my heart.
Peace, blessings, and hugs,
Jaspers Mom

Jaspers Mom,

I too believe our living pets feel our departs pets spirit. Five years ago we moved here for the sole purpose of being closer to where I could get treatment. Two days after moving we had to say goodbye to one of our cats. He had renal disease and although our vet tried to turn him around, it was not to be and Pinkie crossed over Rainbow Bridge. Our three remaining cats, two of them were related to Pinkie, Jazz was his half brother and Lady Chub Chub was Jazz's mother. When we brought Pinkie's ashes home, I put his urn on my dresser in our room. We often would find Jazz on the dresser curled up to Pinkie's urn sleeping. On one particular day I heard some noise coming from our room, when I went to investigate, I found Jazz had knocked Pinkie's urn off the dresser and he was rolling it around on the floor playing with it.

When we brought Thunder's ashes home, his urn too went on my dresser, and I put his collar around the urn. The other day, Storm who we had when Thunder was alive was laying on our bed, which is where Thunder always laid. My husband was sitting petting her and she looked over at Thunder's urn and let out a soft whine. I believe Storm feels Thunder's spirit is around us, and I believe she still misses him.

[Diamond-Bear]

OnAMission,

Thank you for having the courage to start a thread like this.

Those around me think I am crazy when I talk about the visitations that I have had from my two sweet boys.

When Diamond went to the Rainbow Bridge about three and a half years ago, I had a couple dreams that really did not feel like dreams. I was really worried about him, and I was devastated because he was my soul-kitty. In one of the "dreams" we were in the living room together, and I asked him if he was okay. I was instantly flooded with a knowingness that he was well and that I didn't need to worry. A few days ago, I dreamt that I was holding him and hugging him, and he started licking my hand. Every day for about two weeks after he went to Rainbow Bridge, I found one or more feathers in my path.

When Soxie went to the Rainbow Bridge two years ago, I sort of expected to have "dream visitations" from him, but his visitations were different. When his physical presence was still on this Earth, sometimes he would curl up next to me in bed. Other times, when I would lay on my right side, he would climb up on my left side and sleep. Sometimes I can still feel him there. I did start to have dreams about him and continue to do so every once in a while.

I think about them both every day, but on days when I am thinking about either one or both more than normal (like on their birthdays or angelversaries or just when I am really upset about something), I will find feathers in my path. One day, I was driving down the road, and I had a flash of thought about my little Diamond, the tiniest little feather flew into my car and landed on my lap.

Based on my experiences, I have no doubt that little Mission has sent you these signs to let you know that he is well.

To everyone else here who also shared their experiences...thank you for doing so. I loved reading all of your stories.

Love and hugs,
Diamond-Bear

[OnAMission]

DiamondBear & ShadowDancer ...and anyone else reading through this topic on the forum,

First, thank you for reading and posting your thoughts. I try to keep an open mind about "after-life" events and I just loved reading your stories. I SOOOO wish all the others viewing this topic would also be encouraged to post their thoughts and stories and join in.

These stories just intrique me.

I am still so lost and devastated over my beloved Mission and I'd like to BELIEVE and have FAITH that he is well and happy and enjoying his new "life" somewhere Over the Rainbow Bridge. I think about him and talk to him every day. But, I still am having a very hard time sleeping in the bedroom - which was HIS room. In some ways, I feel like by not doing so I'm abandoning him. But, yet, it is SOOOO very hard for me to be in the room with just the SILENCE...absent his presence.

Any revelations and thoughts on the afterlife...ANY experiences...signs, etc. that you can post is so very helpful to me. So, PLEASE post something...anything... that you've experienced and made some connection to after having lost your beloved pet...it would be so very appreciated in helping me keep my faith.

Although, since my last posts, I haven't had any more distinct signs, I'm still seeing the pieces of carpet shreds every now and then at the corner of the door in the bedroom.

I wish all of you on this forum... Peace, in coming to terms on your loss; Love to forever surround you; Faith that you WILL see your loved one in the future; and Hope that your loved one is now free, happy, healthy and waiting with kitty purrs or happy dog smiles to someday see YOU....

OnAMission

[Snapdragon]

DiamondBear & ShadowDancer ...and anyone else reading through this topic on the forum,

First, thank you for reading and posting your thoughts. I try to keep an open mind about "after-life" events and I just loved reading your stories. I SOOOO wish all the others viewing this topic would also be encouraged to post their thoughts and stories and join in.

These stories just intrique me.

I am still so lost and devastated over my beloved Mission and I'd like to BELIEVE and have FAITH that he is well and happy and enjoying his new "life" somewhere Over the Rainbow Bridge. I think about him and talk to him every day. But, I still am having a very hard time sleeping in the bedroom - which was HIS room. In some ways, I feel like by not doing so I'm abandoning him. But, yet, it is SOOOO very hard for me to be in the room with just the SILENCE...absent his presence.

Any revelations and thoughts on the afterlife...ANY experiences...signs, etc. that you can post is so very helpful to me. So, PLEASE post something...anything... that you've experienced and made some connection to after having lost your beloved pet...it would be so very appreciated in helping me keep my faith.

Although, since my last posts, I haven't had any more distinct signs, I'm still seeing the pieces of carpet shreds every now and then at the corner of the door in the bedroom.

I wish all of you on this forum... Peace, in coming to terms on your loss; Love to forever surround you; Faith that you WILL see your loved one in the future; and Hope that your loved one is now free, happy, healthy and waiting with kitty purrs or happy dog smiles to someday see YOU....

OnAMission

I still don't/can't sit in the place on the sofa where I used to sit every morning, with Molly on my lap, while I had a morning cup of coffee... I sit in a different chair in the room. I just can't sit where I used to sit with Molly....the memory is TOO painful. --Good to hear from you here. Hugs - Molly's mom

[OllieBaby]

My sweet baby boy died a month ago, after 17 years of wonderfulness. I've had quite a few "signs", but the last couple of nights, I felt him lying in bed with us. Every night, he would lay to my right side, his sweet head just under my ribs, his right arm stretched across my stomach. This morning about 5am (which is when he'd normally wake me) my S.O. felt him jump on the bed. About that same time I woke to feel him, felt his weight and I KNOW he's there.

See, the thing I was really getting stuck is trusting my heart and NOT listening to my head. I know what I know what I know. And I know he's trying to comfort me. It's when I let go and just be open and receptive and trust him that I can find some sense of peace.

I'm grateful to have found this site and I thank you all.

[Katja]

These stories bring me hope. My old girl has not passed just yet but will not be here by xmas. her back end is going, she is going blind. She has been my companion for 13 years and I've had her since 4 months old. I hope she will come back to visit me.

I have another younger dog and wonder if anyone has experienced 'walk-ins'?

I am hoping that my baby will find her way back to me in another (dogs) body so we can be together for another lifetime.

[OllieBaby]

These stories bring me hope. My old girl has not passed just yet but will not be here by xmas. her back end is going, she is going blind. She has been my companion for 13 years and I've had her since 4 months old. I hope she will come back to visit me.

I have another younger dog and wonder if anyone has experienced 'walk-ins'?

I am hoping that my baby will find her way back to me in another (dogs) body so we can be together for another lifetime.

Katja, I am so very sorry for what you are going through. Watching our beloveds getting older is incredibly painful. My boy had dementia and luckily, a wise vet gave him the right medication to keep him comfortable and at ease. Since his passing May 5th, I've had so many signs from him that I had to make a list, which has also helped me during my darkest hours. I even found a hawk feather in my bed, where he used to sleep.

I'm not sure what a "walk-in" is, but I believe with every ounce of my heart, that they do visit us often.

Wishing you comfort.

[Yaz]

Olliebaby I'm so sorry for your loss, Ollie seems so special. I lost my beloved Mella 5th of June after 14 wonderful years with her by my side and in my heart.
I have been hearing things - but not meaws - stuff liking jumping on her favorite leather chair, curtain blinds moving, and even I once saw something like a shadow passing outside the door when I jumped to see what was that I found nothing...over the past 2 months, I have been feeling light touches over my legs and once on my head...but I did not feel the "fur"...I am not sure of all these things, and I told no one about them and when I told myself that I've lost it and all are illusions, my mother told me she feels steps on her bed and feels something passes behind her back while she is sleeping.

I was shocked (in happiness) that this might be Mella, and that she is visiting us, but wait, why my mother? why not me? I am her mother and her relation with my mum was not that strong at all...why not me?

These occurrences are still happening every couple of days with my mother...and I am still calling Mella's name, praying she comes to visit me, just to show me that she is okay, doing well, and still remembers me...I hope I can hear her meaw even once, I miss her so much.

Katja, I am so very sorry for what you are going through. Watching our beloveds getting older is incredibly painful. My boy had dementia and luckily, a wise vet gave him the right medication to keep him comfortable and at ease. Since his passing May 5th, I've had so many signs from him that I had to make a list, which has also helped me during my darkest hours. I even found a hawk feather in my bed, where he used to sleep.

I'm not sure what a "walk-in" is, but I believe with every ounce of my heart, that they do visit us often.

Wishing you comfort.