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4 Reasons Why I Believe Pets have An Afterlife

October 16, 2016 Admin 40 Comments

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We know that from the minute we are born we start the journey toward our last days (whenever that may be). When it comes to our furry friends, we know deep down in our soul that their time is limited and we will outlive them. It’s something you don’t even think about the minute you sign that adoption paperwork or take that stray dog or cat off the street and welcome them into your home. Then after (hopefully) many years of love and memories, the day comes when your furry family member dies and leaves that hole in your heart. After all the tears, mixed emotions of sorrow, anger and denial, you begin to wonder “Do pets have an afterlife?” “Do pets go to heaven?”

I know I asked myself these questions and I have my own opinion and answer. Based on my own experiences with pet loss, here are four reasons why I believe pets do have an afterlife.

1)    My Faith

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I don’t know about you but I’m a person of faith. I am a Christian and although I don’t go to church every Sabbath day I hold some main principle truths to be valid regardless of the religious sector. In I Corinthians:13 the Bible says “Love never dies.” To paraphrase from a biblical perspective “Love knows all things, endures all things and never dies.” Thinking of this scripture and knowing my experience with true love, I believe this applies to people as well as pets. No one who is an animal lover or pet parent will refute that the best example of unconditional love is the one a pet has for their pet parent.

Remembering that point, let’s also think about a person in your life that you loved dearly and they passed away. For example, take a grandmother for instance. I cannot tell you how many times I know of friends who were raised by a grandparent in their childhood years and long after the granny has passed away, the grandchild reflects and always says “I feel she still watches over me.” See that love shared and experienced never dies…it just changes form in the afterlife – spirit form. That leads me to my next point.

2. My experience with strange encounters

As you know, if you’ve been following my blog, I’ve shared my experience after my cat Dusty passed away when she had to be euthanized. That same night after Dusty passed away I really felt like her energy was alive and well after my husband and I returned from the urgent care that fateful evening. Feeling that energy in the house hours (and even days) later was overwhelming and had me bawling. Days after she passed away, I’d experience odd things like cool breezes on my neck or my husband and I would think that we heard Dusty meow in the house. I would ask myself, “Did I just hear her meow or was my grief making me crazy?” 

Another time I had a strange encounter occurred when my first cat Precious passed away 10 years ago in 2006. She passed away suddenly at 8 years old. I vividly remember within days after her passing, falling asleep on my bed and remember hearing the bedroom door creak open (as Precious used to always do) and feel the weight of her paw prints climb up onto the bed. I could feel the weight of her climb up on my chest, just as she used to do before she passed. It was like going through the same motions without the physical form.

I say all this to say, I believe that just like my faith, people live and die but their spirit lives on.  Based on my strange paranormal like experiences I think it’s true for our pets. I think our pets do have an afterlife.

3. Pet Mediums

I’m a Christian but also realize not everyone may share the same views. So when my pets passed away I was looking for answers and validation for my strange experiences. After checking out a search on YouTube and looking videos searching for answers, I stumbled across pet medium Ms. Brent Atwater. If you are curious, you can check out her website and bio here or she has a YouTube Channel  here. Checking out just a few of her videos brought me great comfort and validation for my experiences. As I mentioned, it’s not my wish to disturb or voluntarily chase “spirits” like an episode of Ghost Adventures, but rather, I just wanted validation for my strange experiences. I wanted some sort of confirmation that I was not going crazy hearing meows in the house.

Because of my personal faith I rather just let the dead rest in peace and not partake in connecting with any spirits or anything not of this world. That’s just my own preference. Even though I choose to believe in God, I absolutely am open-minded enough to realize, some people have certain sensitive abilities to connect with spirits not of this world in the physical. Anything is possible essentially. I found answers, clarity and comfort through Brent Atwater’s group and videos; so for that I’m grateful. I really think that helped in my healing process.

4. One word to remember: “Transition”

Whether you believe in a religion or not, one word does translate in both ends of the spectrum “Transition”. If you have a religion and believe our physical life ends and your spirit lives on OR you just believe it’s “lights out” after death; one word applies to both scenarios-Transition. Essentially our fur babies’ transition out of their furry body and into the spiritual realm or part of a world we cannot see with our eyes or touch with our hands, but regardless we can always still feel the love with all our hearts.

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So there it is. My four reasons why I think pets have an afterlife. I think only God (and our deceased pets) know for sure, but I really sincerely believe in my heart of hearts that love never dies. Our own family members that pass on live forever in our hearts and memories and that love never fades away. It is a permanent fixture in our lives and the same can be said for our furry family members.

We as human beings may not understand everything or have all the answers however one thing is constant and that is change. And just like we have all learned in Science class – energy is neither created nor destroyed. Our souls or spirits are like living energy. I think the same of unconditional love we’ve received from our pet’s their entire lives. Their love is unconditional, never-ending, never dies but lives on forever.

What do you think about pets and the afterlife? Have you had any personal experiences? Be sure to comment and share!

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Comments

  1. Linda L says

    December 7, 2019 at 11:46 pm

    Lost my beloved cat on October 24th 2019 I feel him here in the house and hear him sometimes hear him sometimes there are times I feel him brush against my leg and no he’s still with me after we buried him I went out to take a picture of his grave I put a bowl of milk down for him when I went out to take the picture it was a light shining on the bowl it look like Angels arms around it I have a photo of it I couldn’t even believe it I think it was his way of telling me he was on the other side and he was okay

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    • Kamira Gayle says

      December 8, 2019 at 2:15 pm

      Linda,
      Thanks for sharing your own personal story. I’m so sorry your for loss of your beloved cat. I believe it!! I can relate to similar feelings like you with something brushing against my skin too. That’s amazing you were able to capture those orbs of light by his bowl. I think you are right about that…they are on the other side but still close by us forever. Sending you only positive vibes and prayers for comfort during this time. Thanks for taking the time to read my content too!

      Reply
  2. Timmy says

    May 10, 2017 at 3:23 pm

    I had the same experience of Ming climbing onto the bed. She laid next to me as she always did and it was very comforting and I went right to sleep knowing that all was well. Other furs of mine have made themselves known in the house and we shall one day be reunited I am sure
    Pete (TImmys Dad)

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    • Kamira Gayle says

      May 10, 2017 at 10:33 pm

      Pete,
      That’s so precious to me. Truth be told my husband experienced something similar days after our cat passed. He said it was like having confirmation she was fine on the other side, healthy and whole again. Thanks for sharing your experience. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sweet Purrfections says

    April 18, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    I am also a Christian and I believe in an afterlife for our fur children. I had a pastor to tell me he also believed the same thing. For months after losing my previous cat, Praline, I would feel her soft Persian fur brush against my leg and one night I clearly saw her sitting in the hallway looking at me.

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    • kamirarenee says

      April 18, 2017 at 6:59 pm

      Aww I love that name…Praline. I totally understand what you mean. My spouse swears he had the same experience.

      Reply
  4. Robin says

    April 17, 2017 at 9:51 pm

    I am also a Christian and I believe that pets have an afterlife. In my personal reading of the Bible, I see that animals play a significant role in a lot of spiritual areas. To name a few: 1) God created the animals before He created us. 2) God himself used the skin of an animal to cover the nakedness of Adam and Eve. 3) In the age of sacrifice, God allowed the blood of animals to cover the sins of His people. There are plenty more. The human-animal bond is undeniable!

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    • kamirarenee says

      April 18, 2017 at 12:11 am

      Robin,
      Hmm you make some interesting ties from the Bible I didn’t consider. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. You make some good points and connections. Thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Bryn Nowell says

    April 17, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    I am a firm believer that our pet’s spirits stay with us when we need them, much like that of humans. Sometimes I get reminders that the pets that have passed on are stopping by to check in on me. Thank you for this post.

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    • kamirarenee says

      April 18, 2017 at 12:08 am

      Bryn,
      Thanks for sharing and reading. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Cathy Armato says

    April 17, 2017 at 11:24 am

    I had a very weird experience after my cat Maggie had to be put to sleep. It seemed very real to me and I believe her spirit was there. I’ll say one thing, if our pets don’t go where we go after death then I don’t want to go there either – I want to go wherever they are! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us, I do believe your cat visited you that night for one last cuddle.

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    • kamirarenee says

      April 18, 2017 at 12:07 am

      Cathy,

      I feel you! And yes…my husband things so too!

      Reply
  7. Kitty Cat Chronicles says

    April 17, 2017 at 11:01 am

    I absolutely believe that animals go to heaven. In the book of Matthew, Jesus talks about how God takes care of the birds of the air. God created all creatures of the earth, and I just have a really hard time believing that he would create and care for them all, and then they’re just permanently gone when they die. I’m with you on this one!

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    • kamirarenee says

      April 18, 2017 at 12:06 am

      Kitty Cat Chronicles,
      Exactly!

      Reply
  8. Denise Gruzensky says

    April 17, 2017 at 2:42 am

    One of my favorite books on this topic (I read and re-read it for 6 months after Harley crossed the Rainbow Bridge) is “Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates”. A Christian author makes his argument regarding pets and heaven and I LOVE IT!

    Reply
    • Kamira Gayle says

      April 17, 2017 at 9:46 am

      Thanks for sharing. I’ll have to check out that book!

      Reply
  9. Beth says

    April 17, 2017 at 12:33 am

    I like to think that one day I’ll see my loved ones again, and that includes my dogs and birds. I know that when my dad passed away, I hoped he would be reunited with the dogs he loved.

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    • kamirarenee says

      April 18, 2017 at 12:05 am

      Beth,
      I’d like to believe the same. We’ll one day be reunited with all our loved ones- paws or no paws.

      Reply
  10. Dash Kitten Crew says

    April 16, 2017 at 6:39 pm

    Thank you for a well balanced and respectful article. You do not dismiss anyone’s thoughts or beliefs, but validate many feelings people have. This is a post that people will be reading for a long time.

    Thank you for a lovely, hopeful, post.

    Reply
    • kamirarenee says

      April 18, 2017 at 12:04 am

      Thank you so much DashKitten!

      Reply
  11. Tonya Wilhelm says

    April 16, 2017 at 6:35 pm

    Very interesting. I’m still not sure where I stand on this. I definitely want to believe. Thanks for sharing your experiences and thoughts.

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    • kamirarenee says

      April 18, 2017 at 12:03 am

      Tonya,
      Glad you enjoyed the post even if you’re not quite certain what to think. I appreciate you take the time to read and open to new perspectives. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Karen says

    April 16, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    I absolutely believe our pets have an afterlife. My cat Bo and dog Jessie are with me, in a different form. They’re a big part of my “angel circle” as I like to call it, along with my parents. I get signs pretty regularly that they’re watching over me, I thank them for that support all the time!

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    • kamirarenee says

      April 18, 2017 at 12:02 am

      I like that “angel circle”. 🙂

      Reply
  13. The Daily Pip says

    April 16, 2017 at 5:24 pm

    I have had some experiences with several of my pets who have passed away that make me believe that they are still around just in another form. My dog Pip passed in 2013 and since then every time I really need him or my daughter needs him, he gives us signs that he is still around watching over us.

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    • kamirarenee says

      April 18, 2017 at 12:01 am

      Those signs must give you some comfort.

      Reply
  14. Ruth Epstein says

    April 16, 2017 at 4:54 pm

    Great post and yes I do believe in afterlife, as when Baby crossed the Rainbow bridge I would lie in bed and feel the bed moving on the side where she slept plus many other little signs. At first I thought I was going crazy till a friend of mine talked to me about it.

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    • kamirarenee says

      April 18, 2017 at 12:00 am

      Thank you Ruth,
      I sometimes think I feel that too. It feels like pawprints pressing on the bed sheets between my husband and I (like when Dusty used to do when she was alive. She would climb on the bed and snuggle between us) 🙂 You aren’t crazy!

      Reply
  15. Jana Rade says

    April 14, 2017 at 8:17 pm

    I was always on a fence about this, until Jasmine’s passing. We happened to be working with an animal communicator while she was still alive, and I reached out to her after Jasmine’s passing as well.

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    • kamirarenee says

      April 17, 2017 at 11:57 pm

      Jana,
      Sometimes you are skeptical until you experience it for yourself. Did the animal communicator validate your feelings? Show you something you didn’t expect?

      Reply
  16. Debbie Bailey says

    April 14, 2017 at 7:46 pm

    That must have been so hard, but also so comforting to feel Dusty’s energy at home after she passed. I’m not sure what I think happens to our pets when they pass, but that energy has to go somewhere. Even if there isn’t an afterlife in the way we think of it, our beloved pets will forever live in our memories and in the hearts of all who loved them. <3

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    • kamirarenee says

      April 17, 2017 at 11:56 pm

      I agree Debbie. So true. Love never dies.

      Reply
  17. Hindy Pearson says

    April 14, 2017 at 7:21 pm

    Wonderful post! I believe there is more than this for all of us, pets included. There are just too many stories, experiences, recollections and “knowing” to believe life ends when a body dies, human or animal.

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    • kamirarenee says

      April 17, 2017 at 11:55 pm

      Thank you Hindy!

      Reply
  18. Lola The Rescued Cat says

    April 14, 2017 at 7:05 pm

    I definitely believe there is an afterlife for pets. Their souls are beautiful, so how could there not be? Some day I will be reunited with all of my pets.

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    • kamirarenee says

      April 17, 2017 at 11:55 pm

      Agree. They are angels with paws!

      Reply
  19. Amy Shojai, CABC says

    April 14, 2017 at 6:54 pm

    I absolutely believe pets have an afterlife. God promises paradise for those who believe–and to me, it wouldn’t be paradise without our animal companions.

    Reply
    • kamirarenee says

      April 17, 2017 at 11:54 pm

      I agree Amy. I like to believe that too.

      Reply
  20. Tenacious Little Terrier says

    April 14, 2017 at 6:18 pm

    I do know that an afterlife without our pets wouldn’t be worth going to! And I mean, Mr. N has done a lot of good in his life. He was a therapy dog and has definitely earned his wings.

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    • kamirarenee says

      April 17, 2017 at 11:53 pm

      I agree! I’m an animal lover quite partial to kitties, but Mr. N has captured my heart since following your blog posts. I sincerely mean that! He’s quite special. He exudes such goodness and confidence. And he’s so cute!

      Reply

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