Dealing with pet loss must be one of the most difficult grieves for us to process. Pets are our close companions. They, for some, can outlast many romantic relationships. They are part of the home. They cuddle with us and give us more love than we can comprehend. We pour our hearts into them – through happy and sad times. They rely on us to provide love, food and shelter. They are our everything. They are our kids. And there is little we would not do to give them the best possible live.
This is why; the grief hits us hard when they cross the rainbow bridge.
What happens when they pass
When our pet passes away, the souls take 3 – 40 days to transition into spirit. Mindfully, I do not offer communication during this, for respect of this transition. Within the first 3 days, your pet may not know they have passed away.
During these early days, you may experience the shock of loss. My advice to allow for acceptance, is to hold a funeral. This can be in any form that feels right to you. During my pet’s loss, I felt an urge to write a letter to him – pouring my heart and grateful for the life we have shared. I also found placing beautiful flowers helped create a sweet send off.
There is a loss for their fur siblings too. You can decide, if appropriate, for the siblings to say goodbye. Your other pets will grieve in the own way the loss of a playmate. The remaining pets will give you support and help you heal your broken heart.
Developing a connection
I strongly believe that your pet never truly leaves you. Once they have transitioned into spirit form, your pet visits you. I remember clearly hearing my cat’s meow in the corridor in the middle of the night. I feel him around me all the time. One of my TikTok followers, Myra shared an interesting occurrence when her cat passed away. She started putting out milk for him to cope with the loss. The next day, the milk turned into cream overnight. She is 100% it was a sign from her kitty. I do too.
To create this connection, you are welcome to reach out to me for an animal communication session. You can also achieve it by regularly meditating and listening to any thoughts coming from your passed over pet. You will eventually start feeling them around you. Noticing movement in the corners of your vision. Feeling it in your heart.
They will be waiting for you
I find great comfort in knowing that pet’s visit us in spirit form. They are also waiting for us. When we are graced into our spirit form, we will find them and be with them forever.
