The loss of a beloved pet is a heartbreaking experience that can be difficult to cope with, because you lose the one who loved you unconditionally and who was always there for you. Your pet was a companion with whom you shared much love and many fond memories.
Listen to the Healing Pet Loss Podcast:
Apple, Spotify, Castbox, Podbean,
Goodpods, Podfriend, Castro, Player FM
The moment just after your animal companion has passed you may very well be in shock and not know what to do. As I often do I turned to my angel cat Kia who was a gentle, loving companion to me and my husband for 12 years and who now after her passing offers us her deep wisdom and love. As I asked her for insights and advice on what to do just after your pet has died, the following is what she said:
“The present is always the starting point”, I hear Kia say. I feel her soft, gentle presence close to me. “The first inclination with most people will be to avoid, run away, or deny death. Death is such a huge transition and step into the unknown for both the dying and the ones left behind that it can be difficult to accept or even grasp. But just as anything unknown seems potentially threatening, then it is less so once you get to know it.”
Marianne: “How can one get to know death?”
Kia:
“At some point your awareness will shift from your feelings to your deceased pet that’s lying beside you. As you look at your pet’s body you might realize that even though it is your pet’s body, the life essence or soul is no longer in the body. It is now separate from the body but might very well be close to you (whom they loved so much) and also getting adjusted to being in their new spirit form. It doesn’t matter if you can’t see, hear, or sense their spirit, just know they are there and know that you have a chance now to ease your beloved pet’s transition into and adjustment to the afterlife.
At this point connect with the love you shared with your pet and call on the assistance of a compassionate being, spiritual light, a power animal, angels – whatever higher being or power you feel comfortable with. Maybe a sudden inspiration will come to you. What you can do can be as simple as imagining an opening in the darkness where a being of light approaches and with compassion, love and peace connects with your pet and guides them into the light. See your pet at peace, surrounded with love. You may later wish to do a pet memorial ceremony, but what you can do now is to send your pet into the light with your blessing – saying goodbye while expressing your gratitude for their love and the precious time you had together. Although there will be more healing work to be done, this initial awareness and becoming present can make the transition easier for yourself as well as for your beloved pet.
One thought I will leave you with: Instead of thinking of “dying”, think of or contemplate their death as a kind of birth – a birthing into a new existence, this time on the spirit plane. With your help and your blessing your pet will be in a place of light and love, and although their physical body is gone, you will with practice be able to connect with your pet and experience how their love and their light can be part of your life and guide you as you move forward on your own path through life. And whenever you feel lost or in the dark, just look into your heart and see the little light they left behind. Part of them will always be with you. In peace.”
Marianne: “Thank you Kia, for your wisdom.”
May Kia’s words and gentle love guide you through your darkest hour and help you bring the light back into your life and peace to your beloved animal companion.
Listen to the Healing Pet Loss ‘Into The Light’ Meditation here.
Read more in my book:
Healing Pet Loss: Practical Steps for Coping & Comforting Messages from Animals and Spirit Guides
Learn more about this book
12 Responses