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Something strange is happening.

Since losing my beloved dog Yonnie a neighbour's cat is spending hours sat on the stone where my Yonnie is buried, she is there every day as if on guard and it does give me hope that there are things we do not know or understand, but cats have an extraordinary ability to understand grief, joy and loyalty.❤️

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Dolphin14 profile image
Dolphin14

Secrets

That cat is telling you something. If that cat was never there before it's considered a sign.

She's bringing a message from Yonnie. I probably sound " out there" but I believe in this.

❤️🐬

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Cavalierrubie in reply toDolphin14

l believe it as well! I hope it comforts you Secrets to know that Yonnie is safe. Xxxxx

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secrets22 in reply toCavalierrubie

It truly is comforting, thank you Cavalierrubie.🦮🐈‍⬛

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secrets22 in reply toDolphin14

Yes i do believe this to, thank you Dolphin.🌹

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Alpakka123

Hi secrets22,I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I do believe that pets have a very special connection to us that goes much deeper than any of us can comprehend. Your word extraordinary is perfect for this! They can sense things we can't.

I think this cat somehow knows that you buried Yonnie there, knows the unbelievable hurt in your heart due to this, and wants to comfort you.

Can I tell you another story that illustrates this extraordinary connection?

My brother and his family said goodbye to their beloved golden this summer. The day was beyond painful, but also extraordinary. The parents knew their dog was near the end, and so decided to take him to the hospital that evening. Their eldest son, who was extremely close to the dog, was leaving the next day for camp. My brother, who was extremely close to this dog, was leaving the next day on business. I swear the dog sensed the family momentarily splitting up, so what did he do between the eldest son saying his goodbye before bed and being put in the car ? He curled up and breathed his last.

Pets know. Your Yonnie knows you're hurting.

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secrets22 in reply toAlpakka123

Oh gosh Alpakka....that really is a touching story and made me shed a few tears. Thank you for your insight.🥰

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Alpakka123 in reply tosecrets22

Yes, it sure is. I had a hard time holding back tears as I read his email to the family. You're very welcome 🤗.I caught the last 20 or so minutes of a movie once about a dog that was very touching. I looked up the name afterwards. When you're stronger, you might want to look it up. It's called "A Dog's Journey". VERY touching story about a dog's journey after dying.

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Arymretep in reply toAlpakka123

I’ve watched that film so many times, another one is Hachi, a dogs tale with Richard Geer 😢

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Alpakka123 in reply toArymretep

I remembered the title incorrectly. "A Dog's Journey" is the name. I corrected it above Never seen "Hachi". I'll have to look it up

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secrets22 in reply toAlpakka123

i'm about to look up that story............thank you❤️.

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Alpakka123 in reply tosecrets22

You're welcome, my dear.

Did you ever dress Yonnie up for Halloween? I dressed up our Jenny in a hot dog costume once. She hated it with a passion! She tolerated next year's Halloween dress a whole lot better. I tried dressing up one of our other dogs as well, but his reaction was like "come near me with that thing and I'll never talk to you again", so I didn't.

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secrets22 in reply toAlpakka123

hello Alpakka......no i never put clothes on any of our dogs, i doubt they would have appreciated it,😁.

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Alpakka123 in reply tosecrets22

Good morning secrets! How are you feeling today?Oh, ok. Just wondering 😁. Here's some ideas from me:

-When my childhood dog died, I made a scrapbook of him throughout the years.

-when another one of my dogs died, my family and I shared fun memories of him. My husband and I found a picture of him we liked and had it put on a pillowcase. We like to make it talk, as in "take me out guys. My pillow has to go".

-yet another one of our dog's pictures is framed and hangs by the pantry since she loved food.

-I also have a "home" for my mom, who died in 2021. It's a memorial of sorts. It has her favorite things in it. Her "home" has a permanent place in my home so that I can look at it everyday.

Everyone has their own thing that helps them through grief. I hope my ideas get your creative juices going on what you can do to help yourself through this super hard time.

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Arymretep

That’s so beautiful,I think it’s got us all crying, I hope it has helped you to understand there is something else going on here that we don’t know about, and things happen for a reason,

To everything a season, a time to live a time to die,

A time to laugh a time to cry. 😘

Ecclesiastes.

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secrets22 in reply toArymretep

Thank you Arymretep.......it has restored my faith somewhat.

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LifeIsThePitts

This is the universe sending you a message through this amazing cat. Yonnie is definitely sending you a direct message! I agree with dolphin and cavalier 100%☺️

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secrets22 in reply toLifeIsThePitts

I think you are correct Lifeisthepitts. thank you.❤️

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Audiomarc1

Hi Roddy. That's such a great story. I have 4 cats and they all have a special way to make you realize that they're better than a lot of people. They give unconditional love and kindness to those who treat them with kindness. I'm so glad this cat has bestowed kindness to you and your beloved Yonnie. Hope all is well my friend.

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secrets22 in reply toAudiomarc1

hello Marc, this touching kindness from a cat made me realise that maybe this isn't the end of Yonnie's story.🥰

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LifeIsThePitts in reply tosecrets22

It's just the BEGINNING!! 🥳💞🫂☺️

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Audiomarc1

Hi Roddy. Yonnie will always be you in your heart. Gone but never forgotten 🙏👋🙏

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