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Do Animal's Spirits Stay Behind

Animals for many people hold a unique devote our lives and hearts. It was the situation for our dog, Crystal, who unfortunately passed on Monday, May 3rd 2010. She had created a cancerous tumor in her mouth in September of 2009. Since September, my loved ones and I knew that we could be confronted with having to decide to put her to rest. The week before, we felt that it was the best decision to create. She had been full of energy up until Monday, but i was concerned the tumor may spread in to the back of her throat, cutting off vital oxygen. Afterwards, I had been sitting with my mother, and she inquired about "Do you think part of her will remain?" meaning her spirit. I immediately answered without hesitation "Yes. I actually do."

I know that every animal lover who believes within the existence of spirits will agree with me. Animals develop their very own personality, and be area of the family. The typical scene in movies and commercials of the loyal dog waiting patiently in the door for you to get home, traveling in the passenger seat of a car or truck using their head in the wind, and coming in your living space each morning to wake you up may be cliche, but they're all true.

Crystal developed her very own personality, and her unique habits. She always laid within our yard on sunny days, and made it her passion to chase the cat across the street when he strayed into the backyard. My father could not get a drive anywhere without Crystal bounding in the stairs blocking the doorway until he grabbed her leash. Even though she may not physically be here anymore, I know that her spirit will visit whenever the neighbors cat is in our yard, when my father applies to a drive, or to lay in our yard on sunny days. Even talking to our animals that have passed on may bring their spirit closer to us.

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Probably the most common things I have heard others say about losing an animal, is "It takes a while to get accustomed to them not being there. You walk in thinking they will be there, and you understand that it really happened. They aren't there anymore." I finally understood what others had meant with that Tuesday morning. I expected to see Crystal laying within our front yard under the sun. I began to think, "What if she is really there, and I am sensing her." Honestly, In my opinion that is what it was. I had been sensing her. You would have it crazy in my experience that she would not visit us.

When others believe they expect their pets to be there, I'd be prepared to bet their animal remains watching them over, ensuring their family is okay. When they know their loved ones is ok, I believe they move ahead. This is the time when I believe families adapt to and fully realize the very fact their animal has transpired on, since their spirit is not there as frequently anymore since they know their family is okay. However, they will always visit time to time to express hi and sit in their favorite spots.