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BigmanPigman

(55,301 posts)
56. After I had to put Spike to sleep in 2017 she has visited me ever since!
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 11:30 PM
Wednesday

My first dog Max died in 2002 on my floor and she was 16 years old. After that happened she visited me for 10 days and it was wonderful. She also visted my driend whomtaught me how to read tarot cards. We had open minds apparently and my baby was able to communicate.

After my last baby died in 2020 my dad (who had died a year earlier) visited me the night he died but I was not aware he had died until the next say). She came to visit me with my dad, it was crystal clear. She has visited me ever since. I have learned to keep a note pad on my nightstand so that I document her "visits" since they do occur in the "in between" state of consciousness.
I have done a lot of research since then and my experiences are valid and common. It seems like some people are able to get visits in the "in the between state of sleep and awake" . This is what I have experienced and continue to experience and I am very glad when it happens. Apparently there is a very strong bond with people and animals and that is why the lost pets visit more than people do. Animals have a different energy level than humans and when humans are in a "dream state" the vibrations of the energy are more easily transmitted.
I hope you have visits from your baby and please document them as soon as they happen so you are aware and remember them when you are fully awake.

Do not listen to anyone who does not have empathy. They will interfere with your ability to get the visits that the babies really want to communicate with you as a form of comfort.

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That's always so hard duckworth969 Wednesday #1
So sory for your loss. niyad 10 hrs ago #98
How I hate this for you. Our furry kids are everything and I wish you some peace with your sweet memories 😿 Deuxcents Wednesday #2
I'm so sorry. We don't get to keep them long enough. nt Phoenix61 Wednesday #3
So sorry for your loss. FalloutShelter Wednesday #4
They really worm their way into our hearts, don't they? CrispyQ Wednesday #5
So sorry, Dannel debm55 Wednesday #6
Been there and I know how damn hard it is. Hey Joe Wednesday #7
I'm so sorry! Ocelot II Wednesday #8
You did the right thing. It's cruel to make them suffer. multigraincracker Wednesday #11
I'm so sorry, Daniel. Diamond_Dog Wednesday #9
it's so hard Skittles Wednesday #10
Deepest condolences SheltieLover Wednesday #12
I'm sorry 😔 MustLoveBeagles Wednesday #13
Never easy hurl Wednesday #14
I'm so sorry 😔 mine died from kidney failure two years ago Raine Wednesday #15
💧❤️ littlemissmartypants Wednesday #16
I'm so very sorry Danmel, JMCKUSICK Wednesday #17
I'm so sorry for your loss. HoosierDebbie Wednesday #18
So very sorry. It's awful to lose such a good friend. catrose Wednesday #19
I am so so sorry for your & your family's loss irisblue Wednesday #20
I'm so sorry... FemDemERA Wednesday #21
I know that raw, shattering pain. I am so very sorry. Maru Kitteh Wednesday #22
I'm so sorry for the loss of your kitty. Dr. Shepper Wednesday #23
I'm so sorry! FoxNewsSucks Wednesday #24
Zeke will never forget you all. And you, him. CurtEastPoint Wednesday #25
I'm sorry about your beautiful, beloved friend. AllyCat Wednesday #26
In our family, we call this most difficult of decisions "liberating the spirit." 3catwoman3 Wednesday #27
I am sorry to hear that. OldBaldy1701E Wednesday #28
Sorry for what you are going through. mr715 Wednesday #29
Sending you support. Irish_Dem Wednesday #30
Family. Saddened. cachukis Wednesday #31
... 2naSalit Wednesday #32
I have always felt popsdenver Wednesday #33
So sorry IbogaProject Wednesday #34
I'm so sorry! CousinIT Wednesday #35
Goodbye to your sweet boy blogslug Wednesday #36
I'm so sorry. Solly Mack Wednesday #37
You have many people in that boat with you. calimary Wednesday #38
I determined ages ago that if I could not be reunited with my babies niyad Wednesday #47
You reminded me of a GREAT Will Rogers quote. calimary Wednesday #50
YES!!! niyad 21 hrs ago #80
🫂 mwmisses4289 Wednesday #39
Always painful malaise Wednesday #40
I'm so sorry for your loss debsy Wednesday #41
I'm so sorry for your loss of sweet Zeke virgdem Wednesday #42
Sending love and understanding EuterpeThelo Wednesday #43
The most important act of a pet lover raising2moredems Wednesday #44
They are family, and I am so sorry for your loss. hamsterjill Wednesday #45
Lady Bast, please take Your little Zeke gently home in Your loving arms, niyad Wednesday #46
I am so sorry. murielm99 Wednesday #48
I am sorry for your loss 💔 BlueKota Wednesday #49
"Those of us The Wizard Wednesday #51
rest inn peace zeke i am so sorry for your loss dawn5651 Wednesday #52
I am so sorry for your loss. nt spooky3 Wednesday #53
Sorry you lost your friend, it's a tough time. dem4decades Wednesday #54
I'm so sorry. area51 Wednesday #55
After I had to put Spike to sleep in 2017 she has visited me ever since! BigmanPigman Wednesday #56
So sorry, Danmel.. Permanut Wednesday #57
I'm so very sorry. Losing them is so painfully heartbreaking. StarryNite Wednesday #58
Our furry friends never stay long enough. Teacher of the Year Wednesday #59
Dear Danmel, I am so sorry for your loss MIButterfly Wednesday #60
I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. My heart goes out to you on the loss of your beloved family member Zeke.❤️ MLAA Yesterday #61
I am so sorry Bettie Yesterday #62
We would have much sadder lives without our fur kids in them Bayard Yesterday #63
We gave up on having any pets after the last one had to be put down. CTyankee Yesterday #64
I'm so sorry Laurelin Yesterday #65
I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved pet. Losing one takes a big emotional toll. Huge hugz. Celerity Yesterday #66
I am so sorry for your loss. maptap22 Yesterday #67
I'm sorry bdamomma 14 hrs ago #92
I'm so sorry. There's something about them that never goes away. They're always with you. Vinca 23 hrs ago #68
I know how hard that is. Condolences. NNadir 23 hrs ago #69
Soooo sorry !! Karadeniz 23 hrs ago #70
My deepest condolences. It's such a hard decision to make. sinkingfeeling 23 hrs ago #71
I'm so sorry CaptainTruth 23 hrs ago #72
It always hurts to say goodbye to our furbabies, bluescribbler 22 hrs ago #73
Condolences ProfessorGAC 22 hrs ago #74
So sorry, Danmel. 70sEraVet 21 hrs ago #75
So sorry your beloved kitty has crossed the bridge. I feel your pain. Fla Dem 21 hrs ago #76
It is hard to say goodbye to a family member LetMyPeopleVote 21 hrs ago #77
I'm so very sorry for your loss. City Lights 21 hrs ago #78
Losing our cat family members sucks. Happy Hoosier 21 hrs ago #79
I'm sorry for your loss. It's terribly hard to have to make that decision and it leaves a hole in your heart(s). Texin 21 hrs ago #81
Zeke kitty Clouds Passing 21 hrs ago #82
❤️ underpants 21 hrs ago #83
I'm so sorry, Danmel. WinstonSmith4740 20 hrs ago #84
I am so sorry Dear_Prudence 20 hrs ago #85
I'm so sorry, Danmel. arkielib 19 hrs ago #86
I'm so sorry Figarosmom 18 hrs ago #87
💜😢my deepest sympathy for you.🤟🏼🙏🏼 1WorldHope 15 hrs ago #88
I lost my first dog when I was 10 years old Wifes husband 15 hrs ago #89
I am so, so sorry. My heart breaks for you. Trueblue Texan 15 hrs ago #90
My sympathy bdamomma 15 hrs ago #91
So very very sorry Chicagogrl1 14 hrs ago #93
So sorry for your loss. Timeflyer 14 hrs ago #94
I am so sorry. My condolences to you and your family. HeartsCanHope 14 hrs ago #95
I'm so sorry radical noodle 12 hrs ago #96
My deepest condolences on your loss. AltairIV 11 hrs ago #97
I am so so sorry. mgardener 10 hrs ago #99
so sorry Danmel, peacebuzzard 10 hrs ago #100
I'm so sorry. It's so hard to lose them Catlady123 10 hrs ago #101
They're in our lives for such a short time Blaukraut 10 hrs ago #102
We just went through this with our little girl Willow exactly 4 weeks ago today, so I know how hard this is. ShazzieB 6 hrs ago #103
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