Why can't I see my old dog?

[kirolak]

My dear old dog friend, companion & confidante of many years, died the day before yesterday at the age of 18 when I allowed the vet to euthanize her as she had cancer and was in pain; she died in my arms as I whispered the Gayatri Mantra to her.

I often see what I assume are spirits; I have actually experienced someone looking straight back at me, apparently aware of me, as I unintentionally watched her doing something in a laboratory.

But I can not see my old dog, despite looking for her & calling her mentally. I know it sounds strange, but I would like to know she is happy & well; I invited her to live in my aura if she preferred, instead of going on to her "own place". I suppose I am being selfish. . . .I wish I could see "to order" & not just occasionally.

Is there any adept here who can see at will? Would you look out for my old Sally, please?:sad::sad::sad:

[EsmaEverheart]

I am not an adept, but I want to tell you that I am so sorry for your loss.

[Realeyes]

I am sorry for your loss of your old faithful friend; I am a dog lover too, both my dogs are now buried in my garden. I have many fond loving memories of them, they always showed me what unconditional love was.

Do you see orbs with your physical eyes? If not use a digital camera to pick them up, I am sure your Sally is close by in spirit and may appear to you as an orb.

My dog Poppy would visit me in my dreams or in out of body experiences; I would suddenly find myself in a land of snow and there she would be jumping and leaping and rolling about in the snow playing joyfully. She adored the snow, so it was very fitting I would meet her like this.

She has since moved on to new pastures so I do not see her anymore, yet I know wherever she has gone to she will be spreading more of her unconditional love.

[RunningDeer]

Is there any adept here who can see at will? Would you look out for my old Sally, please?:sad::sad::sad:

Oh Kirolak, I’m sorry for your loss. It was a kind and unselfish gesture. What a beautiful account of Sally’s last moments with you. I hope this information and my personal account helps you move to a place of peace.

I read where some pets large and small meet up with their love one and carry on. I found comfort in that knowledge. I’ve included the link below. Shortly after, I experienced it first hand:

My neighbor, Barbara had a dog named, Mikie. As part of his training, she’d walk him around the circle driveway, and also he’d accompanied her with the chores like empty trash and care for the horses. Always the same trot from both of them, and same hand positions with the leash.

One morning, Barbara emptied the trash and came around the circle. Only this time, she walked with an invisible leash, the same hand positions as always. And Mikie? He was trotting right by her side only in his light-body. I blinked a couple of times, still in disbelief.

That afternoon, Barbara dug a deep hole with the farm equipment next to the horse fence. Then she walked the circle alone with a wrapped up bundle. She lowered herself into the knee deep hole, and gently laid her Mikie to rest.

Children of the New Millennium: Lynn's Near-Death Experience
(http://near-death.com/experiences/animals02.html)
“From the light came two dogs of mine. One was a collie named Mimi who had died three years previously from an infection, and the other was a box named Sam who had died two years before after being hit by a car. The dogs came running and jumped on me and kissed my face with their tongues. Their tongues weren't wet, and I felt no weight when they jumped on me.  The dogs seemed to glow from a light that was inside them.”

With Heart,
Paula

PS You may get a flash or inner knowing of Sally. She's there. No need to doubt the feeling. Send a Love-Hello right back.


Sending in a buddy to sit by your side
and help you both to connect.
Don't be fooled by the small cuteness.
Lots of power in this package.

Feel Light and Warmth wash over and through you.

http://avalonlibrary.net/paula/Angels/doggie.GIF

[MariaDine]

He will come when he is ready... but, you already know that. Namasté

PS- ....get a picture of your dog and send healing energy...a beautiful cloud of White, Silvery ,Violet, Gold rays.

[ulli]

Sally is there now, I'm sure, but your sad emotions are not allowing you to see her.
Grief has knocked me sideways, many times,
and only when I get my balance back do my dreams and visions return to normal.
German shepherd comes to mind right now.

[GreenGuy]

Ah, I have been through this so many times. It never gets less painful when we release a beloved companion into the arms of physical death. I am so sorry for your loss. May I gently suggest however, that Sally may have simply been ready to move into the other dimensions where there is no longer any connection to this world. You want her to remain near to you, and in a sense she always will be. But her being may have rejoiced at the entry into the spirit world. Our lives are longer than theirs, and it's on us to move on as best we can.

My advice to people going through this has always been to grieve as much and as long as you need, but don't obsess. And when you can, give your love to another pet. Sally would not feel betrayed by this.

My wife and I had a beloved cat. She had so much personality and intelligence, and was so attached to us, we couldn't imagine life without her. We lived on a ranch, and one day Odessa was badly mauled by a couple dogs. I physically attacked the dogs and rescued her, but as she clung to life I could see she was severely injured. When she developed abscesses and infection, I reluctantly made the decision to have her put down. She died in my arms, and I wept as if she was my own child. Odessa was a fighter, and for all her suffering she wasn't ready to go. I still wonder if I made the right decision. I buried her on a hill where she loved to sit and watch the world. For the next two weeks, we'd hear her crying at the door to come in. We felt her jump onto the bed at night and snuggle into the pillows. I even caught her scent. It was like a knife through our hearts, even though we were so glad to know how much she loved us. It was more than three years before we could contemplate another cat, but one day I saw a tiny kitten out in traffic on a busy street. I called to her and she absolutely rocketed into my arms. Poko now is full-grown and we're a family again....but no one will ever replace Odessa. And yes, it still hurts and always will.

I firmly believe we will be reunited with loved ones one day, both the human and furry ones. Your Sally will have such tales to tell, and she'll be eager to guide you through the new world.

[Agape]

My dear old dog friend, companion & confidante of many years, died the day before yesterday at the age of 18 when I allowed the vet to euthanize her as she had cancer and was in pain; she died in my arms as I whispered the Gayatri Mantra to her.

I often see what I assume are spirits; I have actually experienced someone looking straight back at me, apparently aware of me, as I unintentionally watched her doing something in a laboratory.

But I can not see my old dog, despite looking for her & calling her mentally. I know it sounds strange, but I would like to know she is happy & well; I invited her to live in my aura if she preferred, instead of going on to her "own place". I suppose I am being selfish. . . .I wish I could see "to order" & not just occasionally.

Is there any adept here who can see at will? Would you look out for my old Sally, please?:sad::sad::sad:



The problem with you is that you see her as some kind of helpless little one who has no life without you . But when you said 'Sally' , and where is 'Sally' ,

I saw someone like dog-princess, tall and standing now on hinder legs ( did she miss being 'tall and straight' in her earthly dog life ? ) enjoying banquet in place that we would commonly call dog heaven but they don't look very canine over there .
More like some other, beautiful creatures with strange longish bodies ( no tails ) and head shaped something between dog-n-human models.

All i see is somehow white and transparent ..so not much .. but it makes sense to me that she went on to celebrate her exit from here and was 'welcome back' by her soul family . This may take some time ... and after she fulfils her royal and social duties and realises what has happened she will visit you again in your dreams ..


It happened to me so with a tiny Pekinese I had as a kid , I thought I lost world when she passed away . I then never accepted another animal friend to my life really or there were always some obstacles to it .
But even after many years ..I'd have a dream where my friend appeared the way I knew her and I knew it was only for me, sometimes together with other out-the-world entities , and carried some sort of special message .


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[kirolak]

Thank you all for such kind responses, I can feel your good will even over the pc! I have a photo of her next to my bed with an offering of cauliflower (which she loved!) and flowers - and yes, I do sometimes see orbs naked eye, and have many photos of them. . . .I have 4 other dogs, & they all 'kissed" her as she lay ill before I took her to the vet; they knew. It is just so good to know how many kind souls there are on this forum:wizard:

[Gardener]

Aww Kirolak much love to you and Sally.
((((hugs))))

[watchZEITGEISTnow]

My dear old dog friend, companion & confidante of many years, died the day before yesterday at the age of 18 when I allowed the vet to euthanize her as she had cancer and was in pain; she died in my arms as I whispered the Gayatri Mantra to her.

I often see what I assume are spirits; I have actually experienced someone looking straight back at me, apparently aware of me, as I unintentionally watched her doing something in a laboratory.

But I can not see my old dog, despite looking for her & calling her mentally. I know it sounds strange, but I would like to know she is happy & well; I invited her to live in my aura if she preferred, instead of going on to her "own place". I suppose I am being selfish. . . .I wish I could see "to order" & not just occasionally.

Is there any adept here who can see at will? Would you look out for my old Sally, please?:sad::sad::sad:

Hey there, don't feel that she isn't there. SHE IS! What I did for my girl when she left was that night, i lay in bed and just heard her come into my space and tell me she was ok, and at 1st i didn't believe her, then she got mad and told me it was her and we had a great chat until i fell asleep.

A few months later i was feeling very sad - missing her (i still do its over 3 years btw) - she visited me one night and explained something to me, her words were these: "The reason 'we' (the deceased) don't come and see you in your sleep all the time is because if we did, nothing would get done!" Poof. She vanished - those words were closure.

the reason our loved ones leave is for us to endure and learn and evolve without them - because we can and do.

Talk to her every minute you feel the need to - and just....listen. Listen in nature especially. JUST LISTEN. She is there, and you will know that as soon as you let her.

You're grief is unbelievable at this point, and like death we need to experience it - so we can understand it and any fears associated with that.

My heart goes out to you and ANYONE having lost a loved woofah (or any family friend really) - easy to say, but she is watching you and helping you in her own way - just ... listen for her :)

[Sidney]

Hello Kirolak,I am so sorry for your loss. Your grief is so much that I believe it is getting in the way of your knowing when your friend is right there with you. I feel your pain. Know that you did right by putting her our of her pain and I am certain she is full of all of the love that you provided her over the years, and now. Blessing to you and your family.:angel:

[Anchor]

According to our (Mr and Mrs A) experience, Ulli and others after that are correct about your current emotional state preventing it.

Grief takes time. Let the process work out. You need to go through this and if Sally were to come to you now, it would elongate the time you spend grieving and coming to terms with the reality of a new life without your old friend.

Sally is fine - I don't see her, but I know she is. In a happy place less constrained by time that we are, she will pick her moment and it will be no effort for her.

I would be very surprised if you did not, at some time in the near future, catch a fleeting glimpse of Sally or some more tangible experience.

Look after yourself.

PS: You did the right thing!

[SKAWF]

sorry for your loss.

see, my soul is eternal..... and androgynous...
it just happens that this time round, i'm a bloke.

as an aside, imagine being born with the potential for a nice set of breasts and a hoo haa, but not being that bothered because i'm a woman anyway!
imagine being born with both male and female genitalia!!, you'd never get the smile off my face........

i'm sorry what was the question?


ahhh,

so if i were to pop my clogs, what would be the guarantee that my soul would appear as a male?
or even human for that matter?

maybe its more prudent to remember feelings, and vibrations rather than appearances

close your eyes and remember what it felt like.....

[Milneman]

I bet she was a runner, wasn't she?

You should see the fields I see. ;)

[TraineeHuman]

You can see your dog quite easily if you follow the following steps -- once you've let go of your grief or managed to gently put it aside.

First, if you can, meditate for ten minutes or so and get calm and centered.

Second, either sit in a chair with a straight back or lie on your back, and get very, very relaxed. The main thing we need is for you to loosen your ties to your physical senses a little.

Third, use your imagination. Just pretend. Imagine, and in you mind's eye picture, that you're calling your dog to come to you while you also imagine you're standing or sitting in a place where you often used to do this. Remember and visualize as many details as you need of the surroundings of that location.

Fourth, imagine doing some activity with your dog that the dog was fond of doing with you. Just trust that everything you seem to be imagining as happening is in fact real.

If the above doesn't work, it will only be because your grief is strong enough to interfere with your staying calm and centered.

Many people don't realize that if one is calm and centered enough, the imagination is a way of seeing reality and not fantasy.

To your pet you are their parent, and when the dog was very young it considered you were God to it. I'm sure your dog can't wait to see you experiencing its affirmation of the most huge love for you.

[kirolak]

Thanks for all the suggestions! I am much better now, & have seen her. . . she was always rather laid back, not energetic - very staid & aloof. But I've seen her now, making "bowing or curtseying" movements & her fur has grown in beautifully; she is smiling & playing in green fields with little yellow flowers, along with some other dogs. . . .

[carriellbee]

My dear old dog friend, companion & confidante of many years, died the day before yesterday at the age of 18 when I allowed the vet to euthanize her as she had cancer and was in pain; she died in my arms as I whispered the Gayatri Mantra to her.

I often see what I assume are spirits; I have actually experienced someone looking straight back at me, apparently aware of me, as I unintentionally watched her doing something in a laboratory.

But I can not see my old dog, despite looking for her & calling her mentally. I know it sounds strange, but I would like to know she is happy & well; I invited her to live in my aura if she preferred, instead of going on to her "own place". I suppose I am being selfish. . . .I wish I could see "to order" & not just occasionally.

Is there any adept here who can see at will? Would you look out for my old Sally, please?:sad::sad::sad:

I am so sorry for your loss. In my extended family, we have lost three dogs recently. Each of their spirits has come to me, one before I knew of her passing.

My daughter dreamed that her dog Lolli and her grandpa (my dad, who passed in 2006) were keeping each other company in a very nice place with lots of open spaces. I know that the dream was real.

I remember hearing that it can take a few days before a dog's spirit will appear. I can't remember why, though. And I'm not sure where I heard it, though I suspect it was in this video from Laura Stinchfield. I highly recommend this and her other videos to anyone who has lost a pet or is interested in communicating with animals.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX3U5r8MRYY

[Bill Ryan]

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Dogs do reincarnate again and again, just like humans. Send a 'message' out to her (with the simple intention that she will pick it up, whether you can 'see' her at that moment or not) that if she wants to, she should come back as a puppy in the breed of her choice, not far away from you, and then doggy-intend that the two of you will connect again as soon as possible.

Synchronicity will take care of the rest. Look out for litters of puppies in local farms (if you're in the country), or scan the local paper for advertisements for newborn puppies, or just ask around among your friends. You'll know her as soon as you see her again, and she'll come running excitedly to you too as soon as you enter the room wherever she is.

Report back to us on this thread when it all happens! :)

[kirolak]

Thank you, Bill! I really appreciate your comments and interest! :wizard: I know (though without any actual physical proof) that animals also reincarnate, but would love to hear about your experiences with it if you would be so kind as to share. . . .I have 4 other dogs and 4 elderly cats, so unfortunately I can't actually adopt any more fur-family at present.

I would just like to know for sure that she is happy and not in the hands of those who do not respect other species if she takes on another body as a dog (she was abused by her first human parents).

I'm attaching (I hope!) a picture of her in her red jacket, as she stood next to her friend and confidant Olivia, the Persian cat who moved in with us from somewhere a few years ago

[Camilo]

I'm sorry for you loss kirolak. I went through the same situation with one of my cats in 2000, and it was very painful to me. Rest assured your dear Sally is perfectly ok. Whenever my cat came to visit me I could feel his presence around, and at times I could even hear him meowing, but never saw him.

[Alecs]

I'd like to share a similar little story...

When the time came to euthanize my beloved cat, Foenix, it had been the most difficult moment of my life. Upon returning home, it seemed so empty. But not more than several hours later there emerged, for lack of a better description, an invisible portal that opened near the corner of my living room. What came through was the most intense and beautiful combination of love, compassion, and message of a gentle goodbye--the intensity I never thought could be experienced on earth.

That night, a large spark appeared on the page of a book I opened to read. I then looked toward the window and just stared at the stars for many minutes, not blinking, but just sensing for the first time the rotation of the planet--the turning and moving of it through the universe. An incredible sensation.

During the days following I often saw a spark, especially around my computer monitor. One day a translucent white orb moved slowly toward me. I sensed that it was Foenix. He was staying with me. The time came when I said to him, if it is your will to move on, I will be okay. At that moment a large spark appeared in motion for just an instant.

The experience led me down the path of spirituality and seeking knowledge of inter-dimensionality. It was truly a gift.

[DNA]

My dear old dog friend, companion & confidante of many years, died the day before yesterday at the age of 18 when I allowed the vet to euthanize her as she had cancer and was in pain; she died in my arms as I whispered the Gayatri Mantra to her.

I often see what I assume are spirits; I have actually experienced someone looking straight back at me, apparently aware of me, as I unintentionally watched her doing something in a laboratory.

But I can not see my old dog, despite looking for her & calling her mentally. I know it sounds strange, but I would like to know she is happy & well; I invited her to live in my aura if she preferred, instead of going on to her "own place". I suppose I am being selfish. . . .I wish I could see "to order" & not just occasionally.

Is there any adept here who can see at will? Would you look out for my old Sally, please?:sad::sad::sad:



I wrote this thread a little while back. It might help.

How to see a ghost for your self. (http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?21695-How-To-See-A-Ghost-For-Your-Self)


I think it worth noting, that human beings have the freewill not to cross over, I do not know if animals have the freewill and/or are as stupid as humans are.

Bottom line, it is not really smart not to cross over, and from what I can tell, it is a tad bit more difficult to "SEE" a ghost that has actually crossed over.

Crossed over entities are more easy to communicate with through a mind link of some kind. I would suggest meditating, and then opening your mind. I recently lost my dog, and I did an open eye mediation for ten minutes and then I felt her presense and saw images she wanted me to see in my mind. But I did not see her ghost or anything like that.
Again, I think dogs are too smart to hang around after they die.

Take Care and much love.
I know it is difficult.

[heyokah]

Kirolak, I'd like to share with you how I cope with this.

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Why do you want to see your old dog in the 'form' she had? She'll most likely come to you in the energy form of another 'living' dog.

From the day my dog died (I held her in my arms as a tiny little pup and as a 15-year-old tired dog at the end of her life), she's coming to me every time I meet a strange dog.
Then I'll send a bubble of love from my heart to the dog and keep her in this big sphere to become one, while thinking of my old dog.

Most of the time the dog will feel the connection and will come to greet and share some time with me. Often to the surprise of the owner, especially if the dog isn't friendly with strangers at all.

That's when I feel the presence of my old companion as I see her in the eyes of the other dog. In my mind I'll talk with her and share some memories.

"Dog" knows that we are one.

[Highwhistler]

My dear old dog friend, companion & confidante of many years, died the day before yesterday at the age of 18 when I allowed the vet to euthanize her as she had cancer and was in pain; she died in my arms as I whispered the Gayatri Mantra to her.

I often see what I assume are spirits; I have actually experienced someone looking straight back at me, apparently aware of me, as I unintentionally watched her doing something in a laboratory.

But I can not see my old dog, despite looking for her & calling her mentally. I know it sounds strange, but I would like to know she is happy & well; I invited her to live in my aura if she preferred, instead of going on to her "own place". I suppose I am being selfish. . . .I wish I could see "to order" & not just occasionally.

Is there any adept here who can see at will? Would you look out for my old Sally, please?
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I, like you, have loved many dogs. We have held them in our arms as they passed away. I've even lost 2 of my own children, and one passed away in my arms. And so we share similar, meaningful, direct, first-hand experiences.

Here is the way that I see you and your dog Sally:

Besides your physical body, and Sally's previous physical body ... I believe that more importantly: you are a Presence ... and Sally is a Presence. Sally still exists, of course, as a Presence. Your Presence is entangled with Sally's.

Her Presence is in you ... and yours in her. Even tho her physical body has passed away ... her Presence is very much in you, and it is a vibrant part of you.

Presence is like a living, conscious atmosphere -- a quantum cloud of spirit essence -- and there's plenty of room for the Presences of beings we love to be within, and to function within our own Presence ... and ours in theirs.

Whenever you think, dream, imagine, remember or long-for Sally ... you are actually interacting with her Presence-essence. It's not just a one-way thing, for simultaneously -- at those very moments -- Sally is seeing-feeling-doing-remembering, and interacting with you. We are entangled with the loving beings who float in our awareness.

And so Sally is here, with you, now.

In her current nonphysical form, she has very little attachment, interest, or energy to portray herself in the imagery of the body that she was using here with you in the physical world. She loves the freedom of the purely nonphysical existence ... she is with you ... and her love for you is unbroken.

The nonphysical Presence that you are, and that Sally is, has the natural ability to migrate to new physical forms ... over and over again. And so if you both desire it, you can be with each other as vibrant alive Presences in this physical space and time. You will recognize each other as the essential Presences that you are ... but your physical forms might be completely different.

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[Highwhistler]

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I wrote a short story several years ago, about the human-dog spiritual relationship, that also contains examples of natural abilities of consciousness that we share with dogs.

If you think my story may be helpful to this conversation, you are invited to download a pdf version of my book and turn to page 130:

Stories for Transformation > Volume 1 > pdf (http://www.soulconnection.net/downloads/books/project_avalon_community/SFT_Vol1_eBook.pdf)

Again: the dog-human story begins on page 130 and is titled ...

Eternal Heart
Two stories, read separately, intertwine into one. The stories speak of compassion that knows no boundaries, multi-dimensional reality, the significance of our relationship with dogs, and the magical ways that the Universe can use our Presence and its natural abilities to help others.
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Enjoy!

[vilcabamba]

My dog died about 20 years ago. Recently I had been very sick. When i get very sick i have alot of spiritual experiences.

I had a dream where i was taken to a courtyard, but i don't think it was just a dream. It was too vivid and i could see details that i don't see in a regular dreams. I remember this dream like screen imaging, I think i was having a semi near death experience. There was a woman in a white gown and a pack of very happy dogs that ran by me. I knew instantly that my beloved dog was in that pack of dogs that ran by me and peed all over the court yard (the dogs, not me!).. I called out my dog's name and the pack of dogs started running towards me. In front of the pack was my black beloved large poodle/cockerspaniel, Trixie. She started to run towards me but stopped like there was a wall between us. I could not move closer to her and she could not move closer to me. I tried to walk closer to my dog Trixie but couldn't move closer to her. Something stopped me and something urged me to look behind at what i would leave on earth if i left now. I saw an image of my little woddling pekignese that i currently have alive with me and knew i could not leave her behind alone and scared.

Instead my dog and I stared at one another from a distance from across a court yard and the energy that came out me was something out of a movie and the most moving experience i have had in a dream. I had flashbacks of the 1980's when i was a kid with my dog Trixie, and all these memories and feeling came flying back into me. I was experiencing such pain from my heart while i stared at her and it was so powerful, I was starting to feel like i was having a heart attack. When i got really bad, I was jolted awake with throbbing heart pains.

This was a month or so ago. I still cannot get over this dream/experience. I believe it was real. I was so ill that i was in the courtyard on another dimension and i was given the chance to see my deceased dog for a couple of minutes. We said hello and knew that we would see eachother again soon. But the time wasn't right. She was with a pack of dogs, very happy. She has a family. And they were sooo soo happy running around the courtyard with tongues hanging out of her mouth. It was sooo vivid, It wasn't just a dream. It was real. And I'm crying as i write this bc the energy was soo powerful.

Bottom line, you will see your dog in your dreams. I have had conversations with my dad, mom and uncle who all passed away in my dreams. I wasn't able to do this until i started meditating. But it will happen . But usually it's when you least expect it and when you are busy thinking of other things. That's when it happens.

[STR]

My dear old dog friend, companion & confidante of many years, died the day before yesterday at the age of 18 when I allowed the vet to euthanize her as she had cancer and was in pain; she died in my arms as I whispered the Gayatri Mantra to her.

I often see what I assume are spirits; I have actually experienced someone looking straight back at me, apparently aware of me, as I unintentionally watched her doing something in a laboratory.

But I can not see my old dog, despite looking for her & calling her mentally. I know it sounds strange, but I would like to know she is happy & well; I invited her to live in my aura if she preferred, instead of going on to her "own place". I suppose I am being selfish. . . .I wish I could see "to order" & not just occasionally.

Is there any adept here who can see at will? Would you look out for my old Sally, please?:sad::sad::sad:

I am compelled to tell you it is your yearning want that is negating your energies in this regard. Relax. Let go and let God. It will in time come and you will feel joy again. Also, remember the 'dog' was a shell. A learning tool as the body is for you. Feel. Look for the vibe not the dog. :-)

[Highwhistler]

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I thank each of you for simply being a lover of dogs.

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[Shabd_Mystic]

My dear old dog friend, companion & confidante of many years, died the day before yesterday at the age of 18 when I allowed the vet to euthanize her as she had cancer and was in pain; she died in my arms as I whispered the Gayatri Mantra to her.

I often see what I assume are spirits; I have actually experienced someone looking straight back at me, apparently aware of me, as I unintentionally watched her doing something in a laboratory.

But I can not see my old dog, despite looking for her & calling her mentally. I know it sounds strange, but I would like to know she is happy & well; I invited her to live in my aura if she preferred, instead of going on to her "own place". I suppose I am being selfish. . . .I wish I could see "to order" & not just occasionally.

Is there any adept here who can see at will? Would you look out for my old Sally, please?:sad::sad::sad:

I can only share what the path I follow teaches and you can decide whether or not to believe it. Animals don't spend any time in the "after world" because they are being reincarnated as higher species on their way to one day getting a human birth, from which is the ONLY way one can finally escape the cycle of births and deaths.

If your pet had a great life and provided you and others with much love and joy then she will move much higher on the evolutionary scale, possibly even being born as a human. If so, since you have a clear attachment to her, she will likely be close to you. So, if you or a close friend or family member gives birth in the next few years, and you become very close to that child, maybe that was your pet in its previous lifetime.

I realize that might be a crazy idea to anyone who doesn't believe in karma and reincarnation, but if you do believe in them I hope this thought might give you some comfort.

PS - I wrote this as soon as I read your post so my apologies if anyone has already said the same thing.