“Saying goodbye to a special pet can be the hardest thing of all,
It is losing a friend who was always their for you,
A companion in time of loneliness,
A comfort in moments of sadness,
An everyday joy that touched your life.
Saying goodbye to a special pet can be the hardest thing of all;
Until I remember I'd never trade one precious memory or one single moment spent with the pet who brought so much warmth to my life and left so much happiness in my heart”
Author unknown
We always fear losing these pets that mean so much to us. Nevertheless, that time inevitably comes. So how do we pet owners face our pet's mortality.
How do we face euthanasia?
The theme to keep in mind when you contemplate how you will act at your pet's final moment is to remember that euthanasia is a completely personal experience. You have to decide what is best for you and your pet.
“How do you know when it is time to euthanasia a pet:
To say goodbye, it is here important that if a veterinarian is of the opinion that euthanasia is often a blessing and a gift to a suffering animal.
It is never easy, but if a pet have a life threating disease, the pet owner and the veterinarian must promise each other that they would not let the pet suffer. When the time come and you must decide a though thing and put the pet to sleep rather than allow him to suffer you must know that every pet illness and situation is different”
Dr Andy Roark
While some pets die of old age in the comfort of their own home, many other become seriously ill.
“The American Humane Association, have some signs that may indicate your pet is suffering or no longer enjoying a good quality of life:
The signs are:
1 He is experiencing chronic pain,
2 He has frequent vomiting or diarrhea that cases dehydration and/or weight loss,
3 He has lost appetite and has stopped eating or will only eat if you force him to eat,
4 He is incontinent,
5 He lost interest in all or most of his favorite activities,
6 He cannot stand and he has chronic labored breathing or coughing”
There is no single rule that can be followed for when it is time to help your best friend cross the rainbow bridge.
For all of you standing in front of this decision, may you find guidance and comfort!!
Losing a friend, it happens!
How do we compare with the fine characteristics of our beloved dogs?
Here are a few nice thoughts:
A dog choose you because he loves you,
He loves you notwithstanding your weaknesses and falseness,
He is sincere and bears no grudge,
He has deep emotions, and will sense it easily when you grieve,
What he feels he shows, and what he shows is sincere and he shows that he is glad to see you, and is aware of your smile.
But what if he dies?
“There is such a thing as an animal spirit returning to a different body.
These souls will return for a variety of reasons. Sometimes they return to a former human care giver.
Keep in mind that when a animal chooses to return to a body it is the soul essence or spirit of the animal returning but not necessarily their previous emotional or physical image.
They will almost always show a personality trait”
Annette Betcher
The phenomenon of animal reincarnation: Alexis Brooks
“Animal reincarnation is a subject that has been discussed within the larger subject of past lives and has increased in interest.
Due, in part to the burgeoning trend of animal companionship as a central part of the modern social framework.
Although we don't fully understand how reincarnation works, the re~entrance of the soul into physical form seems to be a consistent part of the framework of reality.
Why would animals be precluded from this process?”
Renowned animal afterlife and reincarnation expert Brent Atwater says: “after the death of a pet and during your pet loss grief, hold faith in your heart that your pet's life force energy and love is never ending.
Even if you are skeptic, what have you got to lose by considering the possibility?
If it is what you contracted to do it might just be only a matter of time until your beloved animal companion returns to be with you.”
If you have lost your pet, companion animal, soul dog and forever baby child, don't lose hope.
Listen to your heart, watch your dreams, and follow your soul's knowing.
Each dog's soul is a spirit composed of eternal energy that lives forever in all that is!!
Dreams can be regarded as “windows on the subconscious mind”, and through them we can view our innermost feelings and creative thoughts in a way that allows us to confront and hopefully, resolve problems in our waking lives. Philip Clucas
As in a previous blog I made mention about dreams about dogs and their meaning, today let's look at other animals and there meaning.
“A Bird: In dreams they become symbols of personal freedom. A vision of flock of birds is a sign of prosperity.
A Butterfly: The butterfly is invariably perceived as a positive symbol to the dreamer and represents the magical powers of transformation and renewal. Spirituality, a butterfly dream signifies the psyche's desire to move forward to greater spiritual awareness.
An Eagle: In a dream represents the qualities of strength and self enlightenment.
A Fish: In many cultures fish are regarded as symbols of fecundity, and their lives spent in the depths make them dream omens of creativity and inspiration.
A Horse: The presence of this magnificent animal in a dream serves to remind sleepers of the latent powers of their own bodies. Horse dreams are essentially about energy, and how we chose to channel it in the pursuit of our ambitions.
A Spider: They represents the qualities of patience and tenacity.
A Rabbit: In dreams a rabbit is usually a harbinger of good luck.”
“The Dreamcather an A~Z guide to your dreams and what they mean” Philip Clucas
Sweet dreams ............
“When God had made the earth and sky,
The flowers and the trees,
He then made all the animals and all the birds and bees.
After when His work was finished not one was quite the same,
He said: “I will walk this earth of mine and give each one a name”
And so He traveled land and sea and everywhere He went, a little creature followed Him until it's strength was spent.
When all were named upon the earth and in the sky and sea, the little creature said: “Dear Lord, there is no name left for me”
The Father smiled and softly said: “I have left you to the end, I have turned my own name back to front and called you DOG my friend!”
Author unknown
Look after your friend!!!!
Mouse love!!! This is so beautiful and cute!! Don't you just want to get a little creature like them???
“Fairies are angels who reside very close to the Earth so that they can perform their Divine Mission of protecting nature and animals” Doreen Virtue
Together with these Fairies our animals have their own Archangel, Ariel, for protection.
“Archangel Ariel has appeared in Coptic, Apocryphal and mystical Judeo~Christian writings as an overseer of nature.
Ariel is a healing angel who works closely with Archangel Raphael, especially when it comes to helping birds, fish and other animals” Doreen Virtue
To have the knowledge that Archangel Ariel are taking care of our animal kingdom makes you realize that the acts of hurting animals and not taking proper care of animals,are witness by a Divine Source.
It is reassuring to know that somewhere there is an Angel looking and watching over our animals and pets.
I am of the opinion that all pets have Ariel as a source of love, protection and safe keeping.
With this Angel watching over my beloved pets I can rest in the knowledge that she will guide me to love, protect and be a friend to my dogs!!
May Archangel Ariel, this Divine Angel, be with your pets!!
