Over decades of talking with animals, I have been touched by so many in such different ways. I pay close attention to what I am meant to learn in each situation, as each animal brings what is needed to all whose lives they touch. I find this to be the nature of navigating one’s soul journey no matter the species.
This is the case with Arthur, an 18-year-old Chihuahua who wandered off from his yard, leaving his family overcome with worry. Their concern was palpable because Arthur was so small and elderly. The thought of him surviving alone out there somewhere seemed impossible.
When I received the call about Arthur, I too was concerned. Yet, as I connected with him energetically, he showed me an image of himself roaming amidst nature—surrounded by big trees. I had a sense of something “mushy.” This puzzled his family, as their neighborhood didn’t have such an area nearby. Despite their doubts, I encouraged them to alert the neighborhood and the authorities and to keep looking.
The situation became more urgent, with heavy rain in the forecast. I encouraged them to keep searching, even as worry weighed heavily on their hearts. In such cases, I call on the Band of Spirits—a trusted group of spirit guides (animals of my practice who have transitioned). They have assisted me with my work over decades. Their specialty is locating lost animals. For each case, I connect with specific spirits whose energy aligns with the animal who is missing.
For Arthur, I reached out to Sweet Dreams Lozito, the leader of the Band, as well as Lula Mae, Kismet, Mr. Klaus, Kismet, Scout, Sidd, Meg, and Brio.
Together, they formed a support system for Arthur and his family, energetically guiding the search effort to find Arthur. Many grueling hours later, I received the messaging below which was a grateful moment for all, without a doubt.
This journey with Arthur demonstrated the powerful lessons animals can teach us. His resilience showed that even the tiniest, most vulnerable creatures have a surprising inner strength. And most important for humanity, I believe that no matter your age, adventure lies ahead.
His family’s determination illustrated the unbreakable bonds of love and hope, and the eventual miracle of locating him amidst the trees in a marsh served as a reminder of the extraordinary connections that all creatures great and small have with nature.
Moments like these deepen our understanding of the spiritual and emotional ties we share with our animal companions, turning what feels like despair into a profound lesson of faith, trust, and the enduring power of love.