As a psychic medium, I am often asked if animals continue to exist after they die, and if they are able to come through. The answer is always a definite “yes!” These wonderful creatures actually stay around their owners for a long time after their crossing. And according to those who had had “near-death-experiences,” pets often were among the first to greet them after they left their bodies.
I have had many experiences of receiving messages from animals; many times the animals actually give me their names and even show me their favorite activities and toys. When I first started getting these messages, I was surprised at what I was receiving because, after all, animals do not normally “speak” to us in the same way humans do. However, these experiences showed me that pets are much more aware than we realize of what went on in their lives and are anxious and able to communicate with their owners after they have left their bodies. They want their owners to know they are still with them and love them very much.
When my dog Chelsea died, the vet gave me a pamphlet to read that talked about how we can deal with our grief after losing a pet. I found it very helpful, until I read something I certainly did not agree with. It said that there were a number of normal things that owners experience after losing their pets. One sentence stated, “One of the most disturbing yet normal signs of grief is a hallucination of your pet. “Hallucination” means you think you hear, see, feel, or smell your pet’s presence in brief flashes.” I shook my head in disbelief as I read it. The reason that it is “normal” to experience seeing, feeling, or smelling our pets is because they actually do come to us after they pass.
As I was writing the previous paragraph, in front of me I saw a vision of a flattened earth. I immediately knew what the angels were telling me. Hundreds of years ago, people thought the world was flat and laughed at those who had thought otherwise, but how wrong they were! It is the same with anyone who does not believe in the existence of God, the angels, and the eternal soul of all living things.
I do know one thing for sure – after they leave their bodies at the end of their lives, the skeptics will see for themselves that they had been wrong in denying the existence of their eternal soul. If they would have understood this beforehand, it would have brought them and their loved ones so much more comfort and peace when they were still here on earth. Oh well, it’s better late than never.
But back to pets! Losing a pet is more painful than most realize. Often those who do not like animals or do not have a pet cannot understand how we can grieve so much for them. They do not realize that animals were very much a part of our family, and were – and still are manifestations of complete unconditional love. The best part is that their beautiful souls continue to exist after their physical bodies have died. This is not something I think or believe. This is something I know without a doubt. My wish is for you to know this too. 
Angel blessings to you!
Karen Noe
Psychic Medium and Hay House Author
December 7, 2011 at 3:47 AM
Hi Karen,
We lost our cat with a terrible way last week. I realized how painful is considering the fact that I mostly love dogs than cats. It was a shock for me and my family. Even if it continues to exist it is hard to accept the fact.
Thank you for sharing your point.
December 8, 2011 at 1:52 PM
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your cat. Please know that your cat’s beautiful soul continues to exist and is no longer in pain.
Many hugs,
Karen
December 7, 2011 at 9:27 AM
I just wanted to add that I, too, often sense my pets who have passed on into Spirit. They’re “just hangin’ out” with me most of the time, but they’re *definitely* there. The more intuitive development work I do, the easier it is to sense them, and that’s had the added bonus of making their physical loss much less of a loss.
December 8, 2011 at 1:53 PM
It must be so comforting to be able to feel them and know they are okay!
Many blessings,
Karen
December 7, 2011 at 9:41 AM
Hi Karen,
My cat passed away many years ago and I use to see her in my dreams and at times I felt her presence on my bed. This is so true. They stick around their owners after they pass. I still miss her.
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December 8, 2011 at 1:55 PM
That’s so wonderful that you had dreams and felt your beloved cat! Animals really do stay around their owners and want them to know they are okay!
Hugs,
Karen
December 7, 2011 at 1:02 PM
I believe every word you say and find it extremely comforting. We love our pets with all our hearts and grieve horribly when they are taken from us. A small comfort to me is that I have my pets cremated individually and keep the ashes nearby. I know that’s only what’s left of their bodies here on earth, but I feel better having them near me. Both my neighbor and his wife reported hearing, smelling and feeling their deceased dog in their bedroom after he passed away. I never doubted it for a minute. Thank you for your wonderful post!
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December 8, 2011 at 2:00 PM
It’s so good you know your pets are nearby – not only their ashes, but their beautiful souls as well. That’s so wonderful your neighbors hears their deceased dog in their bedroom as well!!
Many hugs,
Karen
December 7, 2011 at 2:16 PM
My little Kitty died 2 years ago at the age of 19. She was a big part of my life for a long time and I still miss her. She visits me in my dreams and is always a source of love and acceptance.
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December 8, 2011 at 2:01 PM
Oh my gosh, you must miss her so much. She lived a very long life! That’s wonderful she visits you in dreams to let you know she is truly around you!
Many blessings,
Karen
December 7, 2011 at 3:53 PM
I swear my beloved Carly came back to life in our new kitty. He does so many similar things to her we swear she was reincarnated or channels through Jake. So, no I can’t dismiss the idea that they come back and visit spiritually. I think there is a lot we don’t understand regarding our pets and the afterlife.
Sherrie
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December 8, 2011 at 2:04 PM
I bet that Carly really did come back to life as your new kitty. I have a wonderful story in my book “Through the Eyes of Another” about a dog that came back as another dog to her owner. How comforting to know these beautiful animals are able to come back to us!
Hugs,
Karen
December 7, 2011 at 8:20 PM
I believe this…during psychic readings had two separate psychics mention my white rabbit – she and I had a big connection and then I had to leave her behind when I went through a relationship breakup. She laid like a rag in my arms the day I left.
I went back to visit several times…then she passed and has been mentioned. I feel her and now have a dachshund who has similar energy!
Thanks Aleigh for posting!
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December 8, 2011 at 2:06 PM
That’s awesome you had confirmation that your white rabbit was with you.
How wonderful that your dachshund has a similar energy. Maybe it is your rabbit reincarnated!
Many hugs,
Karen
December 7, 2011 at 9:14 PM
This makes sense to me and confirms what I suspected when I would “hallucinate” my pets around the house.
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December 8, 2011 at 2:07 PM
You didn’t hallucinate. You really did feel your pets around the house. xoxoxo
Many hugs,
Karen
December 8, 2011 at 2:43 AM
Well one thing is for sure they continue to live in our minds and memory for ever…
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December 8, 2011 at 2:07 PM
Absolutely!
Many blessings,
Karen
December 8, 2011 at 3:28 AM
animals were very much a part of our family, and were – and still are manifestations of complete unconditional love.
This, this, this!
Some stay around longer than others: our first dog, Galen, stayed around for years, visiting us in dreams and showing us that he was helping other spirits, human and animal, to cross over. Our second dog, Bella, was so ready to go, she just shot out of here! (I realised, when she died, that she was and is my guru.)
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December 8, 2011 at 2:09 PM
How beautiful that Galen stayed around for years and visited you. What a gift that Bella was your guru!
Many blessings,
Karen
December 8, 2011 at 1:40 PM
The other night my fiance woke me up crying (it turns out she was sleeping) and I instantly woke up wanting to know what had happened, and what was wrong. She had been dreaming of her cat (She had to put him down because of kidney problems when he was only young) and seeing his face as he’d looked at her while the vet was putting him to sleep.
She put the cat down 6 years ago, which shows you just how long our pets can have a strong effect on us even after they are gone!
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December 8, 2011 at 2:11 PM
Yes, our pets have a profound affect on us. They are part of our family! I hope the dream your fiance had of her cat was comforting, and she knows that her cat truly is okay.
Many blessings,
Karen
December 8, 2011 at 2:12 PM
Thank you Karen.
December 8, 2011 at 2:32 PM
It is a wonder why every girl from age 6-10 goes through her “horse/animal phase.” I think it has a lot to do with her divine feminine spirit identifying/resonating with the greater Spirt (exhibited in all animals). I have found it very enjoyable connecting with my pets throughout my life and it has always been them choosing to accompany me as much as me them. It is such a unique relationship! And just as any significant relationship we need to grieve its passing, but also accept and release their spirit to its next phase.
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December 8, 2011 at 2:56 PM
I know many young girls who adore horses. When I was little, I wanted a horse! I agree that it is important to be able to grieve for our pets and also very important to allow their beautiful spirits to move on.
Many blessings,
Karen
December 8, 2011 at 3:54 PM
Karen I’m a huge animal lover and even flew home from Vietnam to the UK when my beloved cat Sootsy was about to be put down (she was nearly 20). Some people laugh and think that’s crazy but animals can mean so much to some people.
I really enjoyed your post:) I think they stay with us just like people do:)
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December 8, 2011 at 5:48 PM
Of course you would want to be with Sootsy at that time. It is not crazy at all. She was part of your family and you loved her very much! I’m sure her beautiful soul is still very much around you! xoxoxo
Hugs,
Karen
December 9, 2011 at 6:06 PM
It is very painful to lose a pet, they are such wonderful creatures and they enhance our lives while they are with us. I’ve had many special pets through my lifetime. I will never forget one, who when he was sick came to me in a dream to say goodbye and when I woke he had been released from his pain.
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December 9, 2011 at 7:55 PM
Hi Stacy,
It must have very comforting your pet came to you in a dream to say goodbye. Yes, it is very painful when they leave us, but it helps to know their spirits are still with us.
Many hugs,
Karen
December 9, 2011 at 7:42 PM
This is such a comforting post. Our dogs are so dear to us and they have become a part of the family.
Seems like you know within yourself when they are hurting and can respond appropriately, so I understand how painful it would be to lose them. I cant even think of that at the moment.
Thanks for sharing this.
Tosin
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December 9, 2011 at 7:59 PM
Yes, our animals truly are part of our family! Enjoy every wonderful moment with your dogs. They really are unconditional love.
Blessings,
Karen
December 10, 2011 at 1:44 AM
We just said good bye to our Great Pyrenees Ghost last month. We rescued her from the pound when she was three. For about three days we (my family) kept going to the door to let her in. You can still hear her bark. She pops in and out. All my pets that have transitioned pop in and out as well. There’s no mistaking when one is there. Sometimes i hear them, see them or feel them.
It’s always hard to say good-bye but just like with humans there truly is no death just a change in form.
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December 10, 2011 at 10:36 PM
Hi Carol,
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your Great Pyrenees. You must miss her physical presence so much.
It must be so comforting receiving these signs from her and your other beloved pets as well though. That is truly a gift they are giving you letting you know they are okay!
Many hugs,
Karen
December 10, 2011 at 1:55 PM
Hi Karen,
I’ve lost a lot of pets in my sixty three years, and when I was young, I wanted to see them in heaven. But, whatever heaven is, I’m sure it will be better than perfect.
Lou Barba
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December 10, 2011 at 10:38 PM
Hi Lou,
You will certainly see your beloved pets again! Heaven wouldn’t be heaven if we were not able to see them!
Many blessings to you,
Karen
December 10, 2011 at 5:20 PM
Wonderful and truthful post Karen, thank you for sharing that.
I’ve got my own story to share on this subject. I’m not a psychic and have never encountered any spirits throughout my life. However, I did lose my 19 year old Cocker Spaniel back on Sept. 10 of 05. I had to put him down due to his health failing and I carried that guilt for the next two years.
I went to a meeting with a friend and a lady approached me during one of their breaks and asked me if I had a dog. I told her I did but he had passed away two years before that. She told me he was laying at my feet. She then told me that he was always with me and she could sense the love he had for me. To say the least, I lost it!
I was so happy to hear that he was still with me and that he loved me and didn’t blame me for putting him down. I loved that dog so much and it broke my heart to do that but I couldn’t let him live like that any longer. But since this was the first dog of mine that I had to do that to, it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done.
Since that time, I’ve had several psychics tell me that he’s still laying at my feet. I started learning more about meditating late last year and I’ve now seen him in my meditations numerous times along with my Dad. They are both together and it brings me such peace.
Had to share that story and I’m just a boohooing as I share this with you. He’s been gone six years and my Dad eight but it still seems like yesterday for them both.
Thank you for reiterating what I already knew but it sure is nice to hear someone else share this for me.
~Adrienne
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December 10, 2011 at 10:42 PM
Hi Adrienne,
How wonderful you received confirmation that your dog and Dad are still with you. Please know that your dog is able to see the “bigger picture” as to why you had to put him to sleep in 2005. He loves you and does not blame you at all! Please know that.
Many hugs,
Karen
December 30, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Thanks for the insights! I’m happy to have found your blog.
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January 5, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Hi Mary,
I’m so happy you find it as well! Have a wonderful day! xoxo
Hugs,
Karen
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February 6, 2012 at 7:31 AM
i used to have a parrot whose cage i have mistakenly open and she fly away from me
February 7, 2012 at 3:39 AM
You must have been very upset your parrot flew away. Was this a long time ago?
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March 7, 2012 at 1:38 PM
Interesting post, I always wondered about this. I feel a close connection to my dog.
March 7, 2012 at 5:10 PM
I”m so glad you feel a close connection to your dog. xoxo
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March 10, 2012 at 3:56 PM
Thanks for this post, my family dog just passed away last month peacefully in his sleep, after 18/19 years of happy years with us. It was painful and hard to deal with but we are grateful he passed in his sleep, no disease and no suffering of any kind. It’s very comforting to know he’s still with us, although he’s no longer with us physically, we want him to know that we still love him and will remember him forever, despite any more new pets we may have after him. Do you think they know that they are still remembered and loved after they pass away?
March 11, 2012 at 6:07 AM
Monica,
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved dog. He absolutely knows he is still loved and remembered!
Many hugs,
Karen
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March 13, 2012 at 2:08 PM
Thanks!
March 12, 2012 at 3:00 PM
We lost our favorite pet (sugar glider) two years ago. It was very painful and difficult to cope with, but we knew all the time that our pet loved us and was there for us even if not present in his material form. Thanks for this comforting post.
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March 12, 2012 at 8:58 PM
I’m sure you miss your pet very much, but it must have been very comforting knowing that he was okay and was still around you. xoxo
Many blessings,
Karen
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