They live on too

Poppy

Honey

We had a dog called Poppy, a Labrador x Labradoodle. She was born in 2010, and we re-homed her when she was 12 weeks old.

She instantly grew a strong connection with our first dog, Oscar. They were inseparable in many ways. Apart from the inevitable ailments that come with age, Poppy lived a great life and was a massive part of our family. We loved her beyond words.

Poppy suddenly passed away on April 23, 2023. I was away at the time and didn’t get to say goodbye in person, which was really difficult.

If I recall correctly, I became aware of her saying she would be back at the start of the summer, and I thought this meant the summer of 2023. I saw her in a clairvoyant vision as a pale yellow Labrador, almost white.

A friend of ours is a Labrador breeder, and we kept asking if they were expecting any litters that might have a pale yellow Labrador girl in them. Several litters were born, but no yellow girls. Then, exactly one year later, just as I had seen in the clairvoyant vision, two yellow girls were part of a new litter.

Again, I was away on the day the puppies were born. My wife asked me if I felt drawn to either of the girls in particular. I circled one that I felt drawn to, and it turns out that my wife was drawn to the same one without prior knowledge from me.

One day, I was at work and when I came home, we had our evening meal. As I was taking the plate back into the kitchen, I stopped and told my wife that I really liked the name Honey. My wife gasped and told me that earlier that day, while walking our other three dogs, she had become aware that she really liked the name Honey for our little yellow girl. We hadn't spoken about names before, and any names we had considered were different. We knew that this was a sign that we both agreed on the same name.

Roughly two weeks later, the breeder told us that she had registered the puppies because of their pedigree. The name she gave for the yellow girl we were interested in was "Diamond Honey." At that moment, there was an incredible synchronicity. The breeder had included the name Honey, and both my wife and I had independently decided we liked the name Honey without knowing each other’s thoughts.

I believe the spirit world made a great effort to make it clear that Poppy had returned as Honey. I had often demanded that if Poppy was to return, I would need to know beyond any doubt that it was really her. And this is what I believe happened.

Losing a beloved pet like Poppy can be incredibly emotional, and the experiences and feelings I have described are deeply personal and profound. Many people who believe in reincarnation or the spiritual connection with pets have similar questions and experiences. Here's a way to explore these thoughts:

Spiritual Perspectives on Animal Reincarnation

Spiritual Beliefs:

- Many spiritual traditions and beliefs hold that souls can reincarnate. This extends to animals, suggesting that a pet's spirit may choose to return.

Personal Experiences

- Those who believe in animal reincarnation often report feeling a deep connection with a new pet, sensing the presence and behaviors of a previous pet.

Signs and Synchronicities

- Seeing visions or receiving messages, as you did with Poppy, are considered signs for many people. These experiences can feel validating and comforting.

The Emotional Side

Grief and Hope

- Grieving the loss of a pet can lead to a strong desire to feel their presence again. This can create a strong emotional lens through which people interpret events.

Comfort and Connection

- Believing that Poppy's spirit lives on in Honey can bring comfort, keep the memory alive, and strengthen your bond with Honey.

Logical and Scientific Views

Pure Chance

- Statistically, coincidences do happen. Discovering a new dog who exhibits similar traits might be a matter of chance, heightened by your love and memories of Poppy.

Psychological Interpretations

- The need to feel connected to Poppy might influence how you perceive Honey's actions. This is known as cognitive bias, where emotional need shapes perception.

The Mystery of Consciousness

Animal Consciousness

- Whether animals have a form of consciousness that persists beyond physical life is not scientifically proven but remains an area of personal belief and spiritual exploration.

Making Their Own Decisions

- If one believes in a spiritual dimension to life, it can be comforting to think of animals like Poppy making conscious. We do see traits in Honey, that are very similar to Poppy, but these are open to interpretation, but in our hearts, we know that she has that essence of Poppy, but is still a Soul in her own right, so that in the future, we will be reunited with Poppy, Honey and all the other dogs that have blessed and still bless our lives,