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Do Animal's Spirits Stay Behind
Animals for many people hold a unique place in our way of life and hearts. It was the case for the dog, Crystal, who unfortunately handed down Monday, May 3rd 2010. She'd developed a cancerous tumor in her own mouth in September of 2009. Since September, my family and I knew that we could be confronted with having to make the decision to put her to sleep. The week before, we felt it was the best decision to create. She had been active up to Monday, but we were concerned the tumor may spread in to the back of her throat, reducing vital oxygen. Afterwards, I had been sitting with my Mom, and she asked me "Do you believe part of her will stay?" meaning her spirit. I immediately answered without hesitation "Yes. I do."
I know that each animal lover who believes within the existence of spirits will agree with me. Animals develop their own personality, and become area of the family. The typical scene in movies and commercials from the loyal dog waiting patiently at the door that you should come home, traveling in the passenger seat of the vehicle with their head in the wind, and coming in your living space in the morning to wake you up may be cliche, but they're all true.
Crystal developed her own personality, and her unique habits. She always laid within our yard on sunshine, and made it her passion to chase the cat next door as he strayed into our yard. My father couldn't get a drive anywhere without Crystal bounding up the stairs blocking the door 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 the backyard, when my dad goes for a drive, in order to lay in our yard on sunshine. Even talking to our animals which have passed on can bring their spirit closer to us.
Probably the most common things I often hear others say about losing an animal, is "It requires a while to get used to them not there. You walk in thinking they will be there, and then you realize 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 started to think, "What if she really is there, and i'm sensing her." Honestly, In my opinion it is exactly what it was. I was sensing her. You would have it crazy to me that they would not check us out.
When others feel that they expect their pets to become there, I would be willing to bet their animal remains watching over them, ensuring their loved ones is ok. Once they know their family is ok, I believe they move on. This is actually the time after i believe families adapt to and fully realize the fact their animal has passed 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 say hi and sit in their favorite spots.
