The love story of a dog and his family

Nicky, a dog full of love!

Nicky is a two-year-old Labrador. Young, and energetic, he is a bundle of love and joy on four legs! He lives with his human family and a cat. He loves everyone in his family, and they love him back. Life is always in motion and brings changes and unexpected events.  The eldest now leaves home for her studies. The youngest lives away a few days a week. The mother has a new job that requires her to be away from home three to four days every few weeks. All these changes are experienced by humans and are also felt by Nicky.

Weeks and months go by and the mother wonders how her dog companion is experiencing all of this. She does notice something about him, even though he is adaptable and has an accommodating personality. For this family, the well-being of their faithful friend is as important as their own. With all the love they have for him, they are willing to consider finding him a family that will give him what he needs most: the presence of his humans and interaction with them. They wish to communicate directly with their dog to explain their situation and find out how he is doing, what he wants and present him with the possibility of being adopted. This is the reason they sought an Animal communication consultation.

Animal communication with the dog

I start as I always do, by asking how the animal is doing. There is no difference between humans and animals in this regard.

-How are you, Nicky? I say.

-Good," he replies cheerfully.

-How are you doing with your new schedule?

-Um, it's different. Everyone's busy...

-How is it going for you?

-I feel a little lost in all this. My family is away a lot and I get babysat. I like it because I have fun at the sitter's house, but I miss my humans. And when I am home, mom is busy with her work at home. I find the time long. We used to have more time together to play and during our walks. But that's okay.

After explaining to him that this is the family’s new reality, I shared that his humans want the best for him and that they are willing to consider giving him up for adoption. He listens carefully. Surprised at first, he considers this option and I notice his energy changing. There are no negative emotions at the prospect of leaving them. I only sense the wisdom of this young dog, but I want to validate my perception.

-Do you understand the situation?

-I do. I know they love me very much and so do I.

-What do you think about the idea of being adopted by a family that will be more present for you?

-I want to, but they must understand who I am. I'm restless only because I have a lot of energy, I like to play and I want to be a part of the family.

-What do you mean?

-I want them to take me with them on car rides, on visits, to include me in their circle, and to be a companion in their lives. Of course, they will leave me alone too, sometimes, but what I came to do is be among people.

-What did you come to do?

-Share my love and joy with those around me! I can't just be a pet. Do you understand the nuance?

-Yes, I do.

The mother is moved to tears. She feels the lightness of her heart and that of her good canine friend. She is relieved to know that she understood the importance of what he has to give and that it is more important to find a suitable family for the well-being of her dog. Above all, she felt it would be wrong to keep him only to avoid feeling the sadness, guilt, and sorrow that would be associated with his departure. All kinds of emotions are often associated with putting one’s pet up for adoption.

The time comes to telepathically introduce him to the two interested families so that he could choose one of them. Yes, the animal knows which environment he prefers to live in! The mother asked him if he wanted them to visit him occasionally.

-If you want," he said, "but as much as I love you, our time together is over. I have given you what I had to give and now I am moving on. What I'm happiest about is knowing that you are okay with your decision. That your love is true enough to let go of those you love! Thank you for giving me these beautiful moments with you.

The mom asks him if he would like to spend a few days with the new family before he is adopted. His answer is worthy of a great sage.

-Let's just be in the moment and we will know what to do.

Both are happy with their exchange. Everything was done in a light-hearted way. The two families met the following Saturday. The connection was so beautiful, it was clear to all that it was a perfect match and the dog left with his new family the same day. A true blessing!

True love

This animal communication made me think about the meaning and the essence of true love. Our culture is full of novels, movies, and songs about love, often betrayed, disappointed, or hurt. We associate true love with loyalty and longevity. Dogs themselves embody loyalty and unconditional love. Although my client loves Nicky dearly, the changes in her life and that of her family have led her to question the impact on their faithful friend. By prioritizing his needs, even if it led to what can be thought of as a "break-up", a lack of loyalty, the mother and the whole family demonstrated that they loved him deeply. Wouldn't true love be about respecting each other's needs and accepting life’s inevitable changes?

Lynda Yelle Dolittle