Signs from Spirit - The Loss of a Beloved Pet

The Spirit World gives us signs of their presence all the time, but whether we notice them or not is another story.

Yesterday, I lost my beloved dog Rusty to liver failure. He was 13 years old and lived an exciting life full of road trips, hiking, swimming, playing frisbee and doing things that he loved. I want to honor his memory by writing about the events of the past few days before his passing.

A few days back, my sweet Australian Cattle Dog Rusty lost interest in eating. He had done this before a few times in the last couple of months, but always snapped back to normal after a day or two. This time was different as I had a very distinct feeling that Rusty was going to be leaving his body soon, and I began to ask Creator and my Soul Family (Spirit Guides) in the Spirit World to help him pass as quickly as possible and without pain or suffering.

On my lunch hour from work, Rusty and I would take daily walks around the block in our neighborhood, and while walking three days ago in the sunshine I stopped to pet and talk to Rusty and felt the urgent need to pray to Creator for help so that Rusty would not suffer at the end of his life. At that moment, a Bald Eagle flew directly over our heads not more than 50 feet above us. I knew at that moment my prayer had been heard and I cried in gratitude.

When I returned to work after our walk, the news feed on my computer was filled with articles about dogs crossing the rainbow bridge and how our dogs let us know when they are close to passing away. I know what you're probably thinking right now - was I talking about any of this with my co-workers near my computer? It's been clear to me that our phones and computer listen to what we are talking about and then that subject matter will show up on our social media, news feeds, etc. The answer to that question is no. I had not spoken to, emailed, texted or messaged in any way about Rusty with anyone.

Yesterday, Rusty still had not wanted to eat and was showing signs of weakness and staring off into space. I realized that he needed to see the vet for an emergency appointment. On our way to the vet, a Bald Eagle flew very low directly over the top of our truck on the highway. At that moment I knew Rusty was going to be leaving his body and not coming back home with us.

I write in gratitude to Rusty for being an amazing friend, protector and family member for 13 years in the physical body, and also to acknowledge and thank Creator, my Soul Family and the Spirit World for giving me the clear signs and feelings that arose in Rusty's final few days to let me know not only that his time to pass was near, but to let me know that they were supporting us both.

Run free my sweet boy, I will see you again.

Rusty 02/09/2012 - 03/15/2025