Our Pets Speak To Us In This Life And Beyond

Some of the most beautiful messages I’ve received as a medium have come from departed pets.

They bring messages of love, gratitude, and reassurance that they still walk beside their human companions in spirit. They also offer wisdom and insight into their owners’ lives from their unique perspective.

It is deeply moving to experience the enduring love of a pet from the other side. The grief of losing a pet is often unacknowledged or misunderstood, yet it is real and important to process and share.

It has been several years since we said goodbye to our beloved family dog, Lucy. She passed away in 2016, just before her 17th birthday, and I can never fully express the love and joy she brought to our lives.

By sharing how she helped me communicate with her – both in life and after her passing – I hope her story can help you feel a deeper connection with your own pets on the other side.

Lucy’s story began just before Christmas of 1999. Our trip was to buy storage boxes for an upcoming move, but instead we came home with a puppy in a box! From that day on, she burst into our lives and our hearts.

For a little dog, she lived such a full life. Wherever we went, she followed – by boat, by plane, even across continents when we moved to Dubai. She reminded us that as long as we were together, life was one big tail-wagging adventure.

Lucy was also my patient teacher in developing my animal communication skills. She excelled at it and guided me with her presence. Learning to communicate with her in this way was a blessing, especially when the time came to help her transition. Even though she gave me a few days to prepare, the decision to help her cross the Rainbow Bridge was still heartbreaking.

If there is a heaven, I’m sure our animals are there. Their lives are so intertwined with our own that it would take more than an archangel to untangle them ~ Pam Brown

The night she died, Lucy made her presence known. As we lit a candle in her honor, we could feel her energy filling our home. It was unmistakable, palpable to all of us. She felt larger than life and we could feel her joy. She was free of pain and filled with gratitude. Even in our grief, we could feel her love shining through.

Lucy used to tell me, “Never be sad for me.” In her final days, I sought confirmation from other animal communicators to validate the messages I was receiving. I wanted to be sure I wasn’t prolonging her pain. Each time the message was clear:

This is not my time. I have important work to do. I am needed.

I have connected with Lucy many times since her passing. This is her message about letting go:

I mattered. My presence mattered. It was felt. It was valuable. Therefore, my passing also mattered.

For those who are grieving their beloved pets – grieve with them. Talk to them. Write to them. Reflect on the love and lessons they brought to your life. This acknowledgment carries the light of their love as you move through the pain of their passing.

Know that they are never far away. They feel your love and your tears. Even in spirit, they still consider themselves part of your life – your soul family. For they come to remind us that we are all one.

In order to process my grief, I painted Lucy. The act of painting was deeply healing, helping me to bridge my grief and feel her presence more clearly. If painting or sketching isn’t for you, consider creating an album or tribute to honor your pet. Whatever you choose, it is important to say goodbye and thank them for their presence on this side of the Rainbow Bridge.

Animals bring us many gifts and messages. Each has its own strengths and wisdom. Through their adaptability, they show us how to make our own way. Dogs, in particular, teach us the joy of connection and the power of loyalty and unconditional love.

If you have a dog by your side today, reach down and give him a pat for me.

Telepathic communication is psychic because it’s a connection with the soul or spirit of animals—their essence or true self including their thoughts, purposes, values, perceptions, understanding, and other mental and spiritual qualities ~ Penelope Smith

Practical Tips For Animal Communication

Create sacred time together. Set aside time to sit in community with your pet. Being outdoors in a garden or park can enhance this process as nature helps ground your energy.

Open a telepathic connection. Invite your pet to connect telepathically by sending them words and images in your mind. Ask to receive messages in return through images, words, or feelings.

Observe their responses. Pay attention to their quirks and any changes in their behavior-this may be their way of responding to you.

Allow space for communication. Allow time and space after sending a thought so that you can recognize and acknowledge their response.

Trust the process. Trust that they will find a way to communicate with you. Over time, you may find that words flow spontaneously into your mind, often when you least expect them.

Stay relaxed and open. Stay relaxed and see your pet as fully capable of communicating in this way.

Practice daily and enjoy. Make it a daily practice to send mental images to your pet, and most importantly, enjoy the process. Keep it light-hearted and fun.

Our pets want to connect with us. They are always listening, always present, always part of our journey, both in this life and beyond.