Knowing our animals’ spirits survive death has been key to my ability to survive their loss. My personal experiences and those of other animal lovers validate my belief. Here’s my story about my dog Timmie’s visit.
Timmie proves animals’ spirits survive death
My dog, Timmie made a surprise visit a number of years after his death. He was the first of my pets to let me know he was okay even though his body had died.
A real Navy dependent
Stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii, my husband and I found Timmie at St. Timothy of Aiea Church. We realized Timmie was a poi dog, a homeless puppy, and decided to bring him home. His full name was “St. Timothy of Aiea” but all his friends called him Timmie.
Timmie and his sister, Missy (another homeless puppy), traveled with us from Honolulu to Schenectady, New York. From there we traveled to Treasure Island, San Francisco. After three years, we arrived at Timmie’s and my last duty station, Alexandria, Virginia. We stayed in Alexandria to raise our kids after I retired from the Navy.
Timmie visits me after his death
I was focused on cooking dinner for the kids when I saw Timmie out of the corner of my eye. I immediately freaked out in a good way. Because Timmie didn’t look “ghostly”! Instead, he was 3D. It was as if he was really sitting in my dining room. He looked so darn huggable!
In that short moment, Timmie let me know that he still existed, was very happy, still loved me!
As I began working as an animal communicator, I discovered more people whose beloved companions connected with them after “death”. if this happens to you, trust that it’s real! It’s not your imagination. Lots of us have felt our animals’ presence after their physical death.
Be sure to thank them for showing up, tell them how much you loved the experience. And invite them to show up whenever they desire.
Timmie’s story 
is one of the many stories I share in my bestseller, Peace in Passing: Comfort for Loving Humans during Animal Transitions.
Have your beloved animal companions visited you after they passed? I’d love to hear your story!
Icould nnot refrain from commenting. Perfectly written!
Thank you, Jona!
“Timmie’s last duty station” 😹
Thanks for noticing how I phrased this, Regan!
My precious one has not visited me yet. He just passed the end of January. I wanted to say how beautiful Peace in Passing is and from reading it I learned what to say to my :fur baby and whole heart” so I could explain to him he was transitioning and what a good dog he was and that he did his job. Thank-you for helping our broken hearts so we can help our pets transition with us understanding who to be for out pets so they can pass peacefully at such a difficult time for us human pet parents.
Linda, it’s so good to hear that Peace in Passing helped! Thanks for taking the time to share and I hope you get a sign from your pup soon! hugs, Maribeth