If you have ever loved a pet, then you know their death can affect every aspect of your life. It can be challenging to conceive of life without your best friend by your side. It can feel even more complicated when you were a caregiver for your beloved pet.

It’s especially disconcerting when your animal dies when you’re not with them, or they die suddenly without any apparent explanation or cause.

For over 20 years, I’ve communicated with animals who have departed their physical form. I’ve found that when you communicate telepathically with animals in Spirit, it brings solace during a difficult time. In my experience, hearing your loved one’s “voice” from Spirit, helps you feel connected to them and understand that our animal companions don’t die but live in our hearts eternally.

Communicating telepathically with your pet can provide answers to your questions especially around the dying process and euthanasia. When you receive validation from your departed pet in “real-time,” it creates a sense of peace during an upsetting time.

Grief is an insidious emotion which can cause a host of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual symptoms.  Part of recovering after losing an animal companion is rediscovering who you are without your animal companion by your side. It becomes even more complicated if you were the caregiver to your animal. An animal companion’s death may also bring up past grief as you find yourself thinking about others who have died.

Do any of the following symptoms sound familiar?

• Physical symptoms like:
• Pain
• Fatigue 
• Tension
• Irritability
• Exhaustion
• Sympathy Pains
• Low Motivation
• Disrupted Sleep
• Increased Sensitivity 

• Emotionally, you may experience:
• Shock
• Sadness
• Emptiness
• Anger
• Guilt
• Regret
• Resentment
• Loneliness

• Mentally, you may feel:
• Unfocused
• Disoriented
• Unmotivated
• Agitated 
• Confused
• Distracted

• Spiritually,:
• You may question your faith in God and/or Universe
• Feel lost
• Feel a sense of awe and mystery of Spirit as you come to accept your pet’s transition.

So what do you do when your grief is all-consuming?

Reaching out for support is a big part of the healing process. Therefore, it’s essential you find help whether it’s with a pet loss/grief counselor, therapist, or pet loss support group.

Besides giving animals a “voice” as an Animal Muse, I’m a Pet Loss and Grief Counselor. I help bereaved pet parents and animal family members cope and deal with their loss.

I also offer the online class, Animals and Death: Finding Peace In Your Grief to help you better understand how animals view the dying process and death. 

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3 years ago yesterday, I said goodbye to my dear friend and heart dog, Kobe Bear. 

Despite being able to communicate with him telepathically, I continue to miss my Puff Doggy terribly. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about him or talk with him. 

Kobe Bear

The only good thing that came from his passing is finding my current Keeshond, Bodhi Bear. I’m grateful Bodhi arrived 3 weeks later because he saved my heart which was shattered into a million pieces.

Sabrina Renee with Kobe Bear

Kobe Bear enjoyed hanging out with his many girlfriends. When Sabrina’s predecessor, Abby, passed on, Kobe immediately befriended baby Sabrina Renee. They instantly became good friends.

When Kobe transitioned, Sabrina befriended Bodhi Bear as soon as they met. They continue to be good friends.

Kobe Bear and MacGuyver

The same thing happened with MacGuyver the Puggle. Kobe and Mac were DFFs* and adored each other. When Kobe passed, Mac and I cried together as our hearts were sad and heavy without our puffy friend.

Baby Bodhi communicating with MacGuyver

When Bodhi arrived as a baby Puff, Mac befriended Bodhi, despite not being too fond of puppies. It was clear to me that Mac knew Bodhi was coming.

Life goes on . . .

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