Animals, especially our pets, have a special place in many of our hearts. The unconditional love they share with us is a model for how we can love one another. Anyone who has fallen in love with their pet knows they give so much love and gratitude for our companionship and care. When it comes time for them to cross over into Heaven, it is a loss that is felt deeply by all in the household, including other pets.
Surrounded by Loving Beings
When the time comes for our beloved animal companions to cross over to the Other Side, it can be a very emotional and heartbreaking time. It is comforting to know that our pets, just like human beings, are surrounded by spirit guides, loved ones in spirit, and the angels during their transition to Heaven. When my cat, Shadow, passed, I asked the angels to show me his journey in order to share with you what happens when our pets cross over into Heaven.
Divine Guides Help with Their Transition
When Shadow passed, his spirit guides were there to show him the way to Heaven. As with people, the guides are unique to the animal. Each being is born with a spirit guide who remains with them for their time on Earth, and animals are no different. When pets cross over, their personal spirit guide is there, as well as deceased loved ones who knew them or you (people and animals), as well as the angels. The guides are there to inform them that it is time to cross over into Heaven. The pull of love is strong on Earth, especially when deep bonds were formed with their companion family. The guides gently let them know it is time to move on to Heaven, and that they will never truly be separated from their earthly companions because the love they share will keep them connected. They let them know that, once they have crossed, they can visit in spirit with their loved ones on Earth to give them comfort and signs that they are around. Like people, pets can be afraid of being separated from loved ones and the life they knew; however, the spirit guides, loved ones in spirit, and angels bring peace to their hearts and minds, easing their transition.
Time for Orientation
In the same way that people have an orientation to Heaven, animals are also given an introduction and an educational session about Heaven. They learn about their new home, as well as what they can do while they are there, including how they can communicate and help their loved ones on Earth. They are reunited with loved ones who have crossed over before them, including animal parents and siblings, as well as people who knew them and loved them. The angels, guides, and deceased loved ones often volunteer to watch over them as they await the arrival of their companion family on Earth.
Grief Transformed Through Understanding
As with those of us on Earth, our beloved pets do experience some sorrow during their transition to Heaven. It is natural to feel a sense of loss for the life and companions they knew on Earth; however, the grief does not last like it does on Earth because the abundant peace and love of Heaven embraces them. In addition, they are given the gift of knowledge and enlightenment that allows them to better understand the workings of the universe and their role in it. Any pain they felt in life disappears, and they are transformed into younger and healthier versions of themselves. They are free to run and play, make new friends, roll in the softest spring green grass, and curl up in the warmth of the sun with loved ones in spirit.
Visiting Loved Ones on Earth
After their initial period of transition has been completed, your pets in spirit can visit you on Earth. You may catch a glimpse of them out of the corner of your eye or see images that remind you of them, you may feel them curled up next to you on the couch or bed, and you may also hear the joyful sounds they used to make just for you. When animals communicate with me both here and from the Other Side, it is very similar to the way human loved ones in spirit communicate with me. They use all my senses to transmit their messages, and the thought impressions I receive are translated into a spoken language I understand. When they communicate with you, you may receive signs and messages through images, sounds, feelings, smells, and more. It is not a coincidence that the day after Shadow passed a video popped up on one of my social media newsfeeds of a very young kitten holding its own bottle as it was being fed kitten replacement milk. When I adopted Shadow into my heart almost fifteen years ago, he was only two weeks old. Because he was abandoned by his natural mother at such a young age, he needed to be bottle-fed kitten replacement milk. I thought it was adorable how Shadow would hold his kitten-sized bottle with his paws. On an interesting side note, all kittens and puppies are born with brilliant blue eyes, just like human babies. If an extremely young animal comes under your care, you should take it to the veterinarian as soon as possible. They have very special needs, ones that you would not even think about, that need to be immediately addressed.
Love Connection
Our beloved pets and companions leave impressions of their love on our hearts. The relationships we build and nurture on Earth with all beings creates a bond that cannot be broken, even after crossing over into Heaven. Love is the strongest energy in the universe. It is the ultimate power that links each and every one of us together. It is the spark of life that created our souls. When we find others whose spark grows and expands while we are within each other’s company, we know we have found our soulmates, our twin flames, and our spiritual family, both people and animals.
Blessings and love to you and yours!
In Memoriam of Shadow – September 3, 2000 – August 3, 2015 In memory of my sweet and loving Shadow, who will always be my hero, loving companion, and special boy. Rest in peace and enjoy your time in Heaven. Thank you for 15 glorious years of love on Earth.
With Love and Light,
Karen T. Hluchan
Spirit Medium, Motivational Speaker, Reiki Master, Spiritual Artist, & Author of How Have You Loved?
Karen T. Hluchan is an international spirit medium, paranormal investigator, Reiki master, spiritual artist, and author of How Have You Loved? Through her mediumship practice, Healing Spirit with Love, she devotes her time to the healing of spirit on earth through her connection with heaven. Her passion for her calling is shared through spirit medium readings and angel readings, speaking engagements, and workshops she instructs, as well as through her writing, Reiki, and fine art spiritual paintings. All of her work is inspired by the divine light that is within us all. She has a great love of nature, people, and the planet, and she enjoys her connection in spirit, both here and in heaven.
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Karen, I truly enjoyed reading your article about when pets passed over to heaven. I just lost my precious Emma my long haired cat that I had for 16 years. When her time was near, I knew it was time to call the vet. A half an hour before the vet showed up at my house, Emma was laying in her cat bed and I thought I had lost her, but then I saw her paw move, so I picked her up and held her to my chest. I was so blessed at that moment to comfort Emma as she took her last three breaths before she died. I held her in my arms and cried and praised the Lord above for that last last miracle of love 🩷
Hello Kimberly – My heartfelt condolences to you. Emma was loved and blessed to have you as her momma. Thank you so much for letting me know how much my article meant to you. Your little angel, Emma, will always be a part of your heart and will send you signs from Heaven.
Sending much peace to the heart of your spirit.
With Love and Light,
Karen T. Hluchan
http://www.HealingSpiritWithLove.com