Kristy Robinett - Tails from the Afterlife: Stories of Signs, Messages & Inspiration from your Animal Companions

Llewellyn Publications

Woodbury, Minnesota

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Tails From the Afterlife: Stories of Signs, Messages, and Inspiration from your Companion Animals 2018 by Kristy Robinett.

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Dedication

To all the fur babies Ive loved but am assured Ill see again. Until then, play and run, and keep visiting. My heart will always wear the paw prints left by you.

Acknowledgments

This book could not have happened without the hundreds of thousands of clients and their loved ones on the Other Side who have touched my life more than I could ever eloquently communicate. Im so grateful for being a messenger and helping to make the connections.

My gratitude goes out to Llewellyn Publishing, especially Amy Glaser, who inspires me daily to reach for my dreams, and to Stephanie Finne and the rest of the hardworking staff.

I am thankful to my own spirit guides for teaching me that learning and exploring never gets old, and that it doesnt necessarily have to take place in a classroom.

To my husband, Chuck Robinett, for his constant support and unconditional love. My children, Micaela Even Kempf, Connor Even, Cora Kutnick, and Molly Robinett, who (I think) I havent embarrassed too much. To my dad, whos my biggest pain and my largest love. My mom-in-law, Mary Lou, who always has a story to tell, a hug to share, and wisdom to give. To my dad, Ron, for his newly developed patience and understanding.

Love to my brother, Duane Schiller, and sister, Cheri Ford, for dad-sitting and listening to me complain and whine.

I am thankful for having some of the best friends ever, especially Mikey and Marjanna McClain, our travel buddies, who so lovingly help us with events and late-night laughs.

Mary Byberg, my assistant and friend, whos always kind and patient with my clients and most of all with me.

My best friends and confidantes, Gayle Buchan, Donna Shorkey, and Jenni Licata. Thank you to Colleen Kwiecinski and her mad Cooper-sitting skills. Courtney Sierra for being the best hair counselor around. To Jan Tomes, Kathy Curatolo, and Ryan Sparks for their friendship and help with events. SUP. To Dr. David Schindler, Nancy Schindler, Deneen Baxter, and so many otherswithout you I wouldnt continue my dream.

Finally, to my furry loves who offer unconditional love and cuddles, Gracie May, Archibald, Lucy Lou, Jinxie Jean, Isabella, Raven Lee, and Cooper. I will forever love you as you get old and gray, and even into the afterlife.

Contents

Appendix A:

Appendix B:

Disclaimer

Although the stories are based on real-life occurrence, some names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals.

Introduction

Ive never been fond of the word death . Death means the end of life, and that every memory, obstacle, love, and lesson was for naught and deemed meaningless. At three years of age, I was seeing spirits, which was proof to me that death didnt exist except for what happened to the physical body. Its that physical absence that creates the deep void of sadness, including the loss of a loved one that might have a cold nose, whiskers, and a wagging tail.

I always envisioned a pet psychic being like the fictional character Doctor Dolittle, a veterinarian who understands what the animals are saying, only add in a telepathy aspect. It wasnt until several years ago that I had an aha moment and realized that each one of us can be an animal communicator if we want to be. Its not that animal communicators have an automatic built-in animal translator; we just have to have the patience to learn their language.

With animals we have to pick up on the subtle and sometimes not so subtle cues. Maybe that is why there are people who dont like animals; they lack the patience or instinct. With humans we rely on verbal communication, and while animals have their own verbal communication they also convey their thoughts emotionally, through body language, and through scent. The cat that rubs up against your leg. The dog that wags its tail. The hedgehog that rolls up and hides. The skunk that sprays. The twitch of an eyebrow. The snarl of the mouth. Humans think and speak of the past, present, and future, real and imagined. Animals rely on current and present stimuli. Humans learn how to communicate, while animals communicate instinctively and follow through intuitively.

When we transition over to the Other Side, we have to learn how to communicate differently. Without vocal chords, we learn a universal language. Some spirits call it the language of love, and not everyone here in the earthly realm knows how to resonate on that level. Animals vibrate at a similar frequency on the Other Side as they do here, and so the language is similar.

Ive discussed in my previous books Its a Wonderful Afterlife and Messages from a Wonderful Afterlife the steps it takes for a human to cross over, something Ive classified as the Heaven Chronicles. Several poems and legends use the term Rainbow Bridge for when a pet passes on and crosses over.

The Rainbow Bridge legends say that once a pets physical body passes, the animal is restored back to its perfect selfhealthy and whole. The pet waits in a beautiful meadow where it spends its time playing. Once the owner passes, the owner and beloved pet meet up once again at the Rainbow Bridge. Then, they cross into Heaven, side by side, together and never again to be separated. Not to take away the beautiful imagery, but the Other Side has explained animal crossings a bit differently to me.

The Heaven Chronicles
for Human Souls

First, let me explain what happens when a human soul crosses over.

The Cross Over

Once the physical body dies, the soul and spirit leave the body to take the journey to the Other Side. Some have described it as a long tunnel, others as a stairwell, and yet others as a doorway. Just as we have free will and free choice here on Earth, the free will continues to step into the unknown of the light.