Hi everyone,

I have been going through a difficult time recently. It's been about a month and a half since I lost my precious Peaches. I have had many pets throughout my life but she is the only one who was truly MINE. She forgot she was a cat when she was around me & showered me with so much love....no matter how long I held her she would cry when I put her down, so of course I picked her up again, & she purred & purred....so it went. It hurt so much when I realized she couldn't fight the cancer anymore and I had to make the decision to end her suffering. This was so painful but I think I actually did better for the first week or 2 afterwards than I'm doing now. Some of the posts I've been reading here lately, I can really relate to in so many ways.......the feeling of nothingness without them, not taking pleasure in the memories.......because now it's hitting me, these are only memories & the reality is she's gone. Last night when I went to bed I fell asleep thinking about what I would give, that I would do anything to be able to hold her & love her just one more time. I don't know what stage of sleep I was in, but the strangest thing happened to me. I was sleeping, but still alert enough to realize that I was asleep & dreaming, that I was lying on my right side, that my husband was next to me & that my dog was lying on the floor at the foot of the bed. Then Peaches came into the bedroom. I felt her before I saw her, I knew she was there. I got out of bed & picked her up, and hugged her, kissed her, loved her like I had before. Every sensation was so crystal clear, the feel of her fur, her purrs & her smell......it seemed so, so real. I remember feeling such immense joy, it was as if it were really happening. This went on for a few minutes & then I realized she couldn't stay & I had to let her go, she had to leave. So I opened my arms & she climbed off my lap & was gone.

All morning today I couldn't stop thinking about this. This wasn't the first dream I've had of Peaches since I lost her, but it was for sure the clearest one. I've never had a dream that seemed so real. I'm trying to figure out what this means........was this my way of "letting go", or was she giving me a sign that she's ok & I can move on now? The whole thing is so weird because all I've been feeling recently is miserable because I lost her, but for a few minutes while I was asleep last night I felt the most incredible joy. I've been upset today because I know it wasn't real, & I wish so much that it was.

I wouldn't say that it wasn't real...it sounds like it was to me. It's really beautiful that she visited you to ease your pain. Maybe it was her way of reassuring you that she is still with you.

I know how much it hurts..how it never goes away..and how much you miss her. I think she was really with you and still is....

It was real, peaches came to you in your dreams to ease your pain. I would take this as a clear sign that she wants you to feel happier. She told you she was fine, and its your time to heal.
I have had countless dreams about Gizzy, at first I questioned why, as there was never an answer, I just accept that he had his reasons. I still have dreams about him, but I am reasured that he is just saying "im ok mum"
The things we love have a clear and precise way of getting to us when we are at our lowest and saddest. Take this all with a smile and try not to feel miserable, peaches would not want that. She will visit you in your dreams again, and even when you least expect it, you will feel her presence. I often feel the sense of Gizzy near me.
I know its hard, this week has been emotionaly hard for me, but try to think of the things she did to make you smile, thats how I have got through this week so far.
My thoughts are with you
Ruth xx

It was real, have no doubts. Our dreams are often the best place to "reach" those of us that are still in the physical realm. During waking time, the "veil" is too thick. Take that visit and hold it close to your heart. My thoughts are with you and Peaches (I lost Chaos about 6 weeks ago myself so I can empathize with you on every level).

Much Love,

Jenn (Chaos' Mom)

I remember how it was when I saw Boo. It was probably just the new allergy medicine I was on (I've NEVER taken allergy medicines before in my life)

But one night I dreamed of my husbands deceased grandmother, she asked me if her visit was making me sad, and I told her no, and it seemed as if we just talked for hours, but I don't remember any conversation. (if that makes sense)
Then a mans voice said "Boo is here to see you" And I held her and cuddled her. It too, felt real, and when our visit was over I easily handed her back to the guy who brought her to me, it was as if I was handing her to a friend.
Her death was so painful and traumatic and she was so young it was all very unfair, and for months I only had bad dreams, I couldn't get to her, I couldn't help her, just unpleasant dreams of her (and our)trauma. It relived itself over and over in my head I thought I'd go nuts. Up until the night of that dream.
Such a great feeling, I kept those good feelings with me. It was very healing.
I am quite religeous, and believe in god and have tons of faith, but I can honestly say when someone (or a pet dies) I don't want them to come back and see how much pain I'm in. When I'm dead, I hope I don't have to witness anyone sad for me. So, I view it as a good dream, but maybe a dream that was sent by god or an angel, to help my wounded heart heal. Real? I don't know, I have doubts, if it was real that is great, and if only a dream that is great too.
Or, maybe it was made by my own mind so I didn't loose it. I don't care where the dream came from, I'm glad it came.
I think I'm finding peace because I know one day I'll be reunited with my Boo. (and my Buggy, Bo, Charger, Jock, Molly, Silvia, Arthur, Princess, Baby, Ralph, Chaka Khan, Toby, Killer, Georgie, Blue, Muck, Buffy, Sir Giles, Chevy, Jake and any others I can't think of right now.)

Heaven will be more like Hoe-down for me, I've owned pets as small as mice and as large as horses.
The good dreams still come. Wait for your next one, they only get better

Hi Kimm,
I definately think it was real. Whether it was from God telling you Peaches is ok, or Him sending you Peaches' spirit to refresh your spirit, it seems real to me.

I have had one dream of Sadie Mae about a week or so after she passed, and it seemed so real too. She was running around and batting things like she always did when she was younger. I wish I could have more.

Take care
John B

Thank you all so much for your comforting words. It really makes me feel good that you feel that maybe she was getting in touch with me, that is what I want to believe anyway. I had been going through an especially hard time dealing with this, and she came at just the right time. I am trying not to feel sad when I think about it, because I know that whether she came to me or this was a dream from my heart, it was a wonderful experience.

I wish you all the best. I know we're all going through difficult times.