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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
Friday

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