Have you ever felt like your pet who passed away was still with you—maybe you sensed them nearby, heard their paws, or even dreamed about them? Or maybe you’ve always felt a strong, almost magical connection to animals, like you can feel what they’re thinking or feeling.
If that sounds like you, there’s a good chance you might be a pet medium—someone who can connect with animals in the spirit world.
Common signs that you can communicate with deceased pets include strong intuitive abilities, sensing or seeing animals in spirit, having deep empathy for animals, being scared of the dark, getting pet visitation dreams, and having the ability to enter deep states of awareness.
In this post, we’ll explore what that really means—and share some clear signs that you might have this beautiful gift.
1. You feel deep empathy for Animals
Do you ever feel intense emotions that almost appear out of nowhere even when you are in a room all alone? This could be a sign that you are connecting with your pets in the afterlife. As an empath, you are also sensitive to energies and can pick up on your deceased pet’s emotions, thoughts, and even physical discomforts. And although it can leave you feeling a little baffled, it is their way of getting your attention.
2. Your gut instincts are always right
Animal Communicators have strong intuitive abilities, they know when something just doesn’t feel quite right. Even if everything looks OK with their pets, they know to trust their instincts. The same is true with pet mediums, who can intuitively sense things about animals in the afterlife. They can pick up on subtle changes in the energy field and know what is causing the discord.
3. You see shadows in your peripheral vision
Have you ever caught a glimpse of your beloved pet in spirit moving from the corner of your eye? Well, that means you have a psychic sense of sight (clairvoyance). You see an outline of your pet’s body in a greyish mist, flashes of light, or orbs. If you see these, you are a pet medium, and you can communicate with pets in the afterlife.
4. You can Get into deep Meditative states
Can you easily quieten the mind and enter a deep meditative state of consciousness? You may sense that your awareness moves beyond the mind, body, and emotions and enters an expansive state of being.
If so, you are a pet medium and you can raise energy into an altered state to connect with the spirit world. Receiving intuitive thoughts, images, smells, tastes, and hearing whispers from pets heaven.
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5. You used to be scared of the dark
Were you scared of the dark as a child? Or do you remember seeing or feeling things move at night? Well, this is another sign that you are a medium and have the intuitive ability to communicate with pets in the afterlife. Although spirit people and animals are always around, not everyone can see or feel them as they grow into adulthood.
6. Animals relax and enjoy being around you
Do animals love interacting with you and being by your side? Well, that connection doesn’t end when animals cross over. They still feel drawn to you because they resonate with your energy field. Animals love being around mediums, intuitive, empath, and highly sensitive individuals.
7. You often have Pet Visitation dreams
Having pet visitation dreams from deceased pets, is yet another sign you are a medium. These differ from regular dreams as they feel like a waking life interaction and your animals come through clearly with advice or guidance. Messages may be received telepathically, or symbolically.
8. Psychics & Mediums run in the family
Most families have at least one member of the family known for their psychic mediumship abilities. So ask around, as these abilities can skip one or two generations, or it may be a sign that your abilities are dormant.
9. You sometimes feel someone’s watching you
Have you ever felt someone watching you, but only to find that no one is there? Well, don’t just brush it off as your mind playing tricks on you! Seeing isn’t always believing when it comes to mediumship. Pet mediums often sense an animal’s presence, but may not see them with their physical eyes.
10. You feel a deep Connection to nature
All pet mediums are drawn to nature, they feel recharged being in the woods, on a mountain, or by the beach. As they immerse themselves in natural spaces, their intuitive senses awaken and they feel fully present in the now. They start sensing things about their environment and are intuitively drawn to certain locations or spots.
11. You had “imaginary friends” as a child
Having memories of imaginary friends as a child is another sign that you may be a medium. Do you remember playing or speaking to spirit people or animals? If so, the chances are that these encounters were real, even if no one else saw or spoke to them. Many children see and connect with the spirit world but over time they lose this ability.
12. You sometimes feel like you don’t fit in
Mediums can sometimes feel different or misunderstood. Their sensitivity makes them aware of subtle changes in their environment, people, and animals that aren’t always well received. But being sensitive is a gift that allows us to live life more intensely and perceive things beyond the limitations of our minds. Yes, this can make us feel misunderstood, lonely, or isolated, but it is only because we haven’t found our spiritual tribe.
13. You have trouble sleeping
Mediums often have trouble sleeping or may be awoken around 3 am. It is when the veil is thinnest and the reason why spirit communication seems to get louder. This usually happens to mediums that have trouble getting to sleep or don’t go into deep states of rest. If this sounds like you, you are a medium.
14. You are a spiritual seeker
Spirituality and mediumship are interconnected, one cannot exist without the other. During our spiritual journey, we connect to deeper states of awareness and move from an individualistic ego-centric lifestyle to a conscious way of living.
The more we explore our inner world, the more connected we are to the spiritual realm. Our spiritual development bridges the gap between our human form and spiritual nature. And over time, we begin to receive wisdom from sources and guidance from our loved ones in the afterlife.
15. You are obsessed with The paranormal
Are you obsessed with the afterlife and love watching reality TV shows about psychic mediums or paranormal shows? Then you probably already know it, but you are a medium at heart. In fact, most psychic mediums are fascinated with the spirit world but often don’t explore this gift because of childhood experiences, family disapproval, limiting beliefs, or cultural taboos.
Love exploring the spirit world on screen?
Check out my list of the 11 Best Psychic, Medium & Paranormal TV Series for some fascinating shows that delve into the supernatural.
Ready to Spiritually connect with your pets?
If you’ve experienced signs that you can connect with animals in the afterlife, you’re not imagining things. And if you want to take your animal communication skills to the next level you should consider signing up to a development course or workshop.
In my Animal Spirit Communication Course, I’ll guide you step-by-step through how to tune into animal energy, trust your intuition, and connect with pets in spirit. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just looking to deepen your skills, this course is designed to help you feel confident and connected.
Recommended Books on Animal Communication
Animals in Spirit by Penelope Smith is a heartfelt book that explores what happens to our pets after they pass and how we can stay connected with them in spirit. Full of real stories, gentle guidance, and healing meditations, it’s a comforting read for anyone grieving a beloved animal companion.
The Amazing Afterlife of Animals by Karen A. Anderson offers comforting stories and guidance on connecting with pets who’ve passed. Full of warmth and practical advice.
FAQs Can I Communicate with deceased Pets
Can I really talk to my pet after they’ve passed away?
Yes, you can. Pets in spirit often try to connect with us through dreams, signs, feelings, or even sudden memories. You don’t need special tools—just an open heart, quiet mind, and a little practice.
Can meditation help me connect with my deceased pet?
Yes! You can use guided meditations to re-connect with your deceased pets, feel their presence and share messages with them. Check out my Reconnecting with Pets Meditation on Youtube
Pet visitation dream vs regular dream
Pet visitation dreams feel very real—like you were truly with your pet. You may wake up feeling calm, emotional, or like you received a message. These dreams are often vivid, and you’ll remember them clearly even after waking.
Do I need to have special abilities?
Not at all. We’re all born intuitive—we just need to awaken those abilities to naturally connect with our deceased pets. If you’ve ever sensed a pet’s presence or felt a deep connection to animals, you’re already on the path.
Can You Connect with Pets spiritually?
If you found yourself nodding along to a few (or a lot!) of the signs in this post, you might have a special gift—one that lets you connect with pets who’ve passed on.
Feeling your pet nearby, dreaming about them, or sensing their emotions out of nowhere are all gentle ways animals in spirit reach out. The bond you shared doesn’t disappear. It simply changes—and it can still grow, even after they’re gone.
Now it’s your turn!
Have you experienced any of these signs?
Leave a comment below and let me know—I’d love to hear your story. You never know who else might read it and feel inspired to explore their own connection too.
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