SherilynKorte91

Do Animal's Spirits Stay Behind

Animals for many of us hold a unique place in our way of life and hearts. This was the situation for the dog, Crystal, who unfortunately passed on Monday, May 3rd 2010. She had developed a cancerous tumor in her own mouth in September of 2009. Since September, my family and that i knew that people might be faced with needing to make the decision to place her to sleep. The week before, we felt that it was the best decision to create. She had been active up until Monday, but i was concerned that the tumor may spread in to the back of her throat, reducing vital oxygen. Afterwards, I used to be sitting with my mother, and she or he inquired about "Do you think a part of her will stay?" meaning her spirit. I immediately answered without hesitation "Yes. I actually do."

I understand that every animal lover who believes within the existence of spirits will accept me. Animals develop their very own personality, and be part of the family. The normal scene in movies and commercials of the loyal dog waiting patiently at the door for you to come home, riding in the passenger seat of the car or truck with their head in the wind, and coming in your living space in the morning to wake you up may be cliche, but they're all true.

Crystal developed her own personality, and her unique habits. She always laid within our front yard on sunny days, making it her passion to chase the kitty across the street as he strayed into our yard. My dad could not get a drive anywhere without Crystal bounding up the stairs blocking the doorway until he grabbed her leash. Despite the fact that she might not physically be here anymore, I understand that her spirit will visit whenever the neighbors cat is within our yard, when my father applies to a drive, or to lay within our yard on sunshine. Even speaking with our animals which have passed on can bring their spirit closer to us.

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One of the most common things I have heard others say about losing an animal, is "It takes a while to obtain used to them not being there. You walk in thinking they'll be there, and then you realize that it actually happened. They aren't there anymore." I finally understood what others had meant by that Tuesday morning. I was expecting to see Crystal laying within our yard under the sun. I started to think, "What if she really is there, and I am sensing her." Honestly, In my opinion it is exactly what it had been. I was sensing her. You would have it crazy to me that they wouldn't check us out.

When others believe they expect their pets to be there, I'd be willing to bet their animal is still there watching over them, ensuring their loved ones is okay. When they know their family is okay, I believe they move ahead. This is the time when I believe families adapt to and fully realize the very fact their animal has passed on, since their spirit is not there as often anymore given that they know their loved ones is ok. However, they'll always visit day to day to say hi and sit in their favorite spots.