Corey from The Bronx, New York, asked:
Hi Julie,
I got two kittens about 12 years ago. I was looking for one cat but they were holding each other so tightly that I got them both. The Petco rescue person told me they were brothers.
Well, one of the most painful things I ever had to do was to have one of my cats (Ralphie) cremated last August.
He developed diabetes and doctors said he would have deteriorated and it would have been difficult to take care of him.
My question is about his brother Ricky who never showed any sadness about the event. He has not looked for his brother or anything.
I was just wondering what he understands about the situation?
Also, I wondered if Ralphie (the cat that passed) is still around and knows that he was loved dearly.
Thank you!!
Hi Corey,
What a great question.
The reason Ricky isn’t missing Ralphie is because Ralphie is still there, only now, he’s transitioned into spirit form.
Animals and especially small children (under the age of 4) are very intuitive. They can sense spirits, both human and animal, when we mortals are unable to. Cats in particular are known to be very psychic.
I’ve lost count of the number of times a cat owner has told me about a situation where all of a sudden their animal gets agitated without a viable cause. And then there are the stories about a cat slowly turning its head from side to side like it’s watching someone walk across the room when no one is visible. In that scenario, the cat is sensing a spirit.
Every pet owner acknowledges how much we learn from our animals. This is a case in point. When a loved one or a beloved pet dies, they remain with us, just in spirit form.
And, Ralphie did know he was deeply loved.
Thanks for your question.
Blessings,
Julie