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BigmanPigman

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62. He's not dead, he may come back to visit you...mine did!
Fri Jun 5, 2026, 09:11 PM
Jun 5

My first dog died on Dec 15th and for 10 days I heard her distinct sounds...like trying to open the closet door to sleep, opening the bedroom door to go out and she even moved around under my bed like when she was young. My friend who loved her as much as I did experienced the same thing. This friend taught me about metaphysical stuff when I was younger.

I know of several people who saw their own dog or cat walk past them in the days after the soul went home. This is fairly common but most people don't want to share for fear of being called crazy. That sucks!

The energies of animals (especially dogs) communicate with you after they have passed. Their entire lives are about giving you unconditional love and that is why the come back to visit you. They want to calm you down and make sure that you know they are not dead but are waiting for you to go home with them.

It happened after my dad died when a year later my second dog passed at 11AM. A few days later I was resting and that's when she came to visit me and I saw my dad. It was as clear as day. I saw my dad sort of floating and Spike standing on the floor next to me as usual. When I saw my dad I realized Spike was NOT standing next to me since my dad had already died. I tried to bend down and scoop her up in my arms (she was tiny...7 pounds) but then she went with my dad and they went around a corner together. It was meant to show me that my dad was taking care of Spike until I join them.

Guess what? She STILL comes back to visit me (6 years later)!!! I have learned to keep a Post It pad on my nightstand. Since she usually visits when I am in between asleep and awake I force myself to document her visits so I don't forget them in the morning. I've done research and this seems to be the time when the "soul's energy" is able to break through to the human subconscious. Animals communicate on a different vibration level than people so it's easier for them to reach us when we are in the most acceptable time which is when you are half asleep. I have heard her distinct bark outside the bedroom and on my bed next to the window where she slept, I have felt her move past me (she slept on the bed next to me), I have dreamt about us doing normal stuff, etc. But the time she most often she comes is from the floor next to my side of the bed. She whines, like she always did, to wake me up and let her go outside (I have severe insomnia so she needed to wake me up and that's how she did it). Also, since she died at 11 AM she actually visits at that time more than any other time.

Once you experience something like this yourself you know it isn't crazy BS. Many people share their experiences with me since I don't care about anyone's opinion and if they think I'm crazy. Too many people are afraid of sharing their own experiences since societies and cultures are so close minded but once you DO share so many people finally feel free to open up and tell you that they had similar experiences.

This is a loooooong post but I feel very strongly about this subject. My baby died on June 2 and I lit candles for her on Tuesday I tell her I love her every night and I believe she comes to visit, hoping to cheer me up and to let me know she IS waiting for me. I hope you are open to any experiences you may have and I hope you keep a pad of paper and a pen so you can document any visits. You will feel much better when that happens.



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I'm sorry ZDU Jun 5 #1
Sorry for your loss. Jim__ Jun 5 #2
Deepest condolences SheltieLover Jun 5 #3
I am so sorry. LoisB Jun 5 #4
I am sorry for your loss - dogs are like angels with fur. waterwatcher123 Jun 5 #5
I'm sorry for your loss. Solly Mack Jun 5 #6
According to Edgar Casey.... padfun Jun 5 #7
Been there, done that,,,a few times. OAITW r.2.0 Jun 5 #8
I am so sorry, llsa debm55 Jun 5 #9
I'm sorry, sounds like you lost a good dog and friend, there's few things worse. dem4decades Jun 5 #10
sorry for your loss ExtraGriz Jun 5 #11
Ilsa, I'm so sorry. LuckyCharms Jun 5 #12
I am so sorry, Ilsa MIButterfly Jun 5 #13
I'm so sorry for your loss. ABC123Easy Jun 5 #14
I've lived long enough to loose several dogs. It is painful every time. TomSlick Jun 5 #15
Peace. cachukis Jun 5 #16
So sorry Lifeafter70 Jun 5 #17
Hugs. Joinfortmill Jun 5 #18
This message was self-deleted by its author Escape Jun 5 #19
I'm so sorry. Nt spooky3 Jun 5 #20
I'm so very sorry for your loss. StarryNite Jun 5 #21
Oh dear I am so sorry. Losing a beloved fur baby is so hard. I hope your memories can sustain Maraya1969 Jun 5 #22
That's so sad. Figarosmom Jun 5 #23
My condolences. Charlie Chapulin Jun 5 #24
Oh, I'm so very sorry DarthDem Jun 5 #25
So sorry. FalloutShelter Jun 5 #26
I am so very sorry to read this. irisblue Jun 5 #27
so sorry Ilsa Skittles Jun 5 #28
Labs are the best dogs Tesha Jun 5 #29
Sorry for your loss orangecrush Jun 5 #30
I'm so sorry Ilsa, JMCKUSICK Jun 5 #31
I am so very sorry, llsa Grim Chieftain Jun 5 #32
If I knew something to say or something I could to make you hurt less I would do it. Botany Jun 5 #33
I'm sorry about the loss of your dog. lindalou65 Jun 5 #34
So Sorry snowybirdie Jun 5 #35
I am so so sorry, Ilsa Trueblue Texan Jun 5 #36
So sorry about this, Ilsa. calimary Jun 5 #37
I'm so sorry for your loss. sinkingfeeling Jun 5 #38
That is so hard.. Permanut Jun 5 #39
I am so sorry KT2000 Jun 5 #40
I am very sorry for your pain JoseBalow Jun 5 #41
huggggggggs niyad Jun 5 #81
I'm so sorry Oneironaut Jun 5 #42
I hear you Ilsa, and I feel your pain FakeNoose Jun 5 #43
My heart breaks for you. I lost two senior doggies in last two years. Hugs. iluvtennis Jun 5 #44
""" AllaN01Bear Jun 5 #45
My heart is with you ilsa popsdenver Jun 5 #46
🫂 mwmisses4289 Jun 5 #47
So sorry your doggie passed kimbutgar Jun 5 #48
Bummer ProfessorGAC Jun 5 #49
It is hard saying goodbye to a family member LetMyPeopleVote Jun 5 #50
❤️ BittyJenkins Jun 5 #51
I'm so sorry for your loss, Ilsa. I hope that your happy brer cat Jun 5 #52
that's so sad. my heart goes out to you, Ilsa. orleans Jun 5 #53
I'm so sorry for your loss, Ilsa Niagara Jun 5 #54
I'm so sorry Laurelin Jun 5 #55
I'm sorry. Our time with those miraculous creatures is much too short. 70sEraVet Jun 5 #56
I'm so sorry! paleotn Jun 5 #57
I'm so sorry! Diamond_Dog Jun 5 #58
Nothing is as 'pure' some_of_us_are_sane Jun 5 #59
Male labs are the best - TBF Jun 5 #60
I'm so sorry for your loss. Luciferous Jun 5 #61
He's not dead, he may come back to visit you...mine did! BigmanPigman Jun 5 #62
I believe and trust in every word you've written. Ilsa Jun 5 #71
My dad visited me the night he died BigmanPigman Jun 6 #88
This is not crazy, BP ... oldsoldierfadingfast Jun 6 #84
I wonder why you can't sense stuff BigmanPigman Jun 6 #89
Peace to you Ilsa lonely bird Jun 5 #63
That's hard when they pass on wendyb-NC Jun 5 #64
I'm so sorry. Dogs are the best things on the planet. FoxNewsSucks Jun 5 #65
Ohhhh.So sorry! electric_blue68 Jun 5 #66
I am so sorry. hamsterjill Jun 5 #67
Sending hugs and warm thoughts, Ilsa. MLAA Jun 5 #68
I am so sorry for your loss. Morbius Jun 5 #69
I'm so sorry for your loss debsy Jun 5 #70
Thank you for your kinds words, everyone. Ilsa Jun 5 #72
I am so sorry for your loss. Dear_Prudence Jun 5 #73
I am sorry for your loss. red dog 1 Jun 5 #74
Aw MustLoveBeagles Jun 5 #75
I'm so sorry. area51 Jun 5 #76
I am sorry Ilsa. OldBaldy1701E Jun 5 #77
I am so sorry. Lulu KC Jun 5 #78
Lady of the Beasts, please take Your little one gently home in Your niyad Jun 5 #79
I hate this happening to you at such a tender time. No time is a good time for losing anyone or anything Deuxcents Jun 5 #80
I'm so sorry cate94 Jun 6 #82
I am so sorry catrose Jun 6 #83
So sorry. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jun 6 #85
It may be of little comfort ... oldsoldierfadingfast Jun 6 #86
Oh my, the tears. Ilsa Jun 6 #97
I am so sorry UpInArms Jun 6 #87
I am so sorry for your second loss in such a short time. HeartsCanHope Jun 6 #90
🙏 so sorry for your loss. I've been there also. Grief is hard. 💙🐾🐾💙 TommieMommy Jun 6 #91
Always heartbreaking to lose a loved one, be it a family member, cherished friend or beloved pet. Fla Dem Jun 6 #92
Sorry for your loss. Wolf Frankula Jun 6 #93
I ffeel for you u, Ilsa Dem_in_Nebr. Jun 6 #94
I'm so sorry. You're handling a lot at once. yardwork Jun 6 #95
dog loss maliaSmith Jun 6 #96
Post removed Post removed Jun 6 #98
Hugs to you, Ilsa Bayard Jun 6 #99
I'm so sorry Arthur_Frain Jun 6 #100
Ilsa, I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet dog. virgdem Jun 6 #101
Every time I reead a story like this I tear up so much TVguyCards Jun 6 #102
I am so sorry Pris Jun 6 #103
i am so sorry for the loss of your fur baby dawn5651 Jun 6 #104
❤️ underpants Jun 6 #105
All good dogs go to heaven. I'm counting on it. All good kitties, too. marble falls Jun 7 #106
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