Should I remove my departed pet’s belongings?
April 21, 2026
Why hasn’t my dog sent more signs?
May 21, 2026Is my Crickett doing okay?
I received this question from Robin:
“Is my Crickett doing okay?
Does he miss me?“
MY ANSWER:
I’m so sorry for the loss of your angel, Crickett. The emptiness after they depart is overwhelming. We miss them every single moment of every day. The irony is that the animals don’t miss us as we miss them, but there is a good reason.
Your beloved Crickett is always near, so there is not much to miss. Our departed pets still follow us around, spend time with us, go on errands with us, and sleep near us, so there is a lot of togetherness even though you cannot sense them.
Our beloved pets are always okay in the afterlife. In fact, better than okay. They are perfect.
I wrote about this in greater detail in my books, so I encourage you to read more about this topic.
Knowing how your departed companion experiences the afterlife will bring healing into your heart.
If you have a GENERAL QUESTION, post it in the comments below or email to karen@karenanderson.net with GENERAL QUESTION in Subject Line
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Karen is an award-winning animal communicator and best-selling author who specializes in pet loss and the afterlife. She has documented her journey with her heartwarming and inspirational books, The Pet I Can’t Forget, The Amazing Afterlife of Animals and Hear All Creatures.
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Karen is the CEO and founder of Painted Rain Ranch Animal Sanctuary a non-profit charity that serves as a final refuge for elderly, special needs, and abandoned companion animals. Karen saves the pets no one else wants on her 30-acre farm in the Inland Pacific Northwest. Proceeds from Karen’s books and coaching benefit the animals at the sanctuary.
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6 Comments
Karen,
Thanks to your books and the session I had with your colleauge, I have felt more and more peaceful about my angel’s passing. It still hurts very bad and I cry a lot but I feel more at peace and words don’t quite describe the feeling. You are such a blessing thank you
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved angel. There are few words that can make that pain lessen but an afterlife session with specific messages certainly eases the burden. Thank you for reaching out and for your support. Proceeds from your session benefit my nonprofit animal sanctuary where we save unwanted pets. You are never alone, your angel will always be near.
I happened to find this site after saying goodbye to my soul cat, Misty. I am beside myself with guilt, pain, and overwhelming grief – I’m so grateful for your insights and that I do not need to carry my burden of grief for my sweet girl. Knowing she is beside me is so comforting. I feel like I can breathe again.
I am so sorry for your loss. The beauty of finding me is likely all thanks to Misty. Our beloved companions know who can help us on our journey. She is likely guiding you to my books and resources to ease your journey. Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad you were guided here.
After reading your books I feel that there is truth that my beloved dog, Tiki, is indeed waiting for me somewhere on the other side to join her.
The pain of losing her is overwhelming and getting harder by the day. She was my reason for getting out of bed. I lost all purpose & joy from life & desperately want to end my life to be with her again.
She helped me through addiction and the darkest days of my life.
My heart was been ripped apart beyond repair.
I just wanted to share this with you Karen. Your words have helped me by giving me faith that she will be there. God bless you.
Thank you for your kind words about my books…and yes, Tiki will be there waiting for you when it is your time. I am so sorry for your loss. Tiki sounds like an amazing friend and companion. She will continue to be by your side and help you on your journey. I’m honored to be a positive part of your experience.