9 THINGS YOUR DECEASED PET WANTS
YOU TO KNOW
1. There’s nothing that could have been
done differently
A
Soul’s path is planned before they are born onto this Earth. This plan includes
all possible exits from this world. And when the Soul leaves this Earth, know
that this exit was part of their Soul’s plan and a specific choice made by
their soul.
There’s
nothing you, or anyone, could have done differently to save them. The time at
which your Pet’s Spirit leaves this world is no one's doing, it’s no one's
fault.
When
it’s the Soul’s time to exit their physical body, everything that can be done,
has already been done. Everything that needed to happen, did. Your pet wants
you to know that there’s absolutely nothing you could have done differently,
you did everything exactly right.
2. They chose you as their parent(s)
Just as
the Soul chooses exit paths and plans for their life, your pet also selected
you as their parent.
Your
dog, your cat, your bird - chose you, as the one who would make them feel the
most loved and bring them the most comfort and joy while they were here.
And you did.
Your
pet wants you know that you were and are the perfect parent.
3. They understand your sadness, but would rather see you
happy
As a
Spirit now, your pet knows that sadness is part of the grieving process, but
they wished it wasn’t.
Remember
how, when they were alive, they would snuggle up next to you, sitting by your
side (or on top of you), whenever you were feeling sad or feeling bad? They
wanted to make you feel better *just like you thought* and they wished they
could do something to make you happy, then. And they still do, even now,
They don’t want their exit to have brought pain, in fact, no one does. But they
understand that this is part of the process.
They
want you to remember the happy, love filled, and joyous times you spent
together, and look back upon them with gratitude and thanks. They believe the
time you spent together was a cherished gift and that this gift is a call for
celebration - and smiles.
4. They know you loved them and hope you know they loved
you back
Your
pet doesn’t want you to wonder if they knew how much you loved them, they do.
It’s
said that grief is the final gift of love given from one to another,
and the depth of that grief is a measure of the strength of the love between
the bond.
They
know how deeply you loved them, and they want you to know that they loved you
back in equal measure (if not more!).
5. They’re still right by your side
You
aren’t alone. They aren’t gone forever - they’re still right by your side.
And they always will be, if you let them. The Spirit World exists right
alongside our physical world, and while your pet may no longer be occupying
their physical body, they’re still with you in Spirit.
And
remember, that’s who you loved in the first place. You loved their
mannerisms, their attitude, and their personality - all elements of their
Spirit. You didn’t love them for their fur, or their one standing straight up
ear, or their snaggle teeth (ok, maybe you did a little). Mostly, you loved
them for who they were as a Spirit, and that Spirit, still exists right
beside you.
After
they pass on, your pet wants you to know that they still cuddle up next to you,
still join you on the couch, and still want to be with you, if you want
that too.
6. They still want to do things with you
They’re
still here, in Spirit form, and they still enjoy your company and want to do
the things you always did together.
If they
used to ride shotgun on car trips, or they used to love accompanying you on
hikes, bike rides, or jogs, or they used to love sitting on your lap while you
worked late at night - you pets wants you to know, they still enjoy doing those
things, and still want to join you.
All you
have to do to invite them along, is pat the couch beside you and encourage
them to jump up, or give them the okay to hop out of the car and accompany you
on the hike.
7. They don’t want you to regret the way that they died
This is
a sad one, especially for us. Mama died suddenly and in my husband’s arms, and
her final moments are images he can’t shake. And he’s not alone. Nearly all pet
owners have some sadness or regret about their pet’s final moments.
If you
had to carry your dog into the vet to be put to sleep, your dog does not want
you to regret this choice. It was their choice, too, to be in your arms as they
took their final breaths, and to be surrounded by your love as their Spirit
left their body.
Your
pet wants you to have no regret and to have no sadness, they want you to know
that these were their choices, and you honored them perfectly. You did exactly
what they wanted.
8. They know you often loved them more than you loved
yourself
Even if
you didn’t have proper food to eat, they know you somehow managed to buy them
food and treats. Your pet knows that you often showered them in more love than
you ever showed yourself. They know this, and they have deep gratitude for your
love. This is exactly why you were the perfect choice as their parent, and they
want to thank you, for loving them even when at times it seemed so hard to love
anything at all.
9. They loved you more than they loved themselves
Your
pet was an individual, too. They had things they felt badly about and things
that they knew could be improved upon, and reasons that they felt they were
unworthy of love, just like we all do.
