Ask Your Pet

Dear Jennifer,

My teacup Yorkie, Chestnut, usually goes to daycare while I’m at work. Since I’ve been working from home during the pandemic, I’ve kept him with me. Would you please tell me if he is happy at home, or misses his friends like I do? Does he have any message for me?

Thank you,

Rachel

Dear Rachel,

Chestnut misses his friends at daycare, but says it’s fine that he’s not going right now. He would rather be with you than with them, and is enjoying the extra time with you very much. He loves being near you, watching you go about your day, taking naps next to you.

Chestnut is concerned because he says you’re lonely. I’m seeing an image of you sitting at a desk in front of a window. You’re very focused on your work. Then he shows me an image where you’re standing by a back door, with the light outdoors starting to dim. There is a feeling of sadness, of not knowing what to do with yourself, of not wanting every day to be the same. Chestnut says that at these times you sometimes radiate loneliness, sometimes despair. He tries his best to comfort you, both with his presence, and by sending you feelings of love.

Chestnut would like you to know that he’s concerned about you. He understands that something “big” is happening that is making people stay separated for now. But, he would really like you to make an effort to connect with others more, so you don’t feel so lonely. He’s urging you to reach out to family and friends. He says sometimes you think about certain people, because he sees their images projected from your mind. And, you look at your phone. But, then he feels fear and doubt from you, and you don’t call them. He doesn’t know why you hesitate, but thinks you feel like you will be bothering people, or that they won’t want to hear from you. Chestnut would like to urge you to call anyway. He says that there are times he has to be brave, like when there is thunder, or when a dog he doesn’t know comes to daycare. He wants you to be brave and make those calls, because he can sense that you really miss those people.

I’m going to step in here as myself and say, to you and everyone, please make those calls. Send those emails and messages. Reach out if you need to talk to someone. The people you’re afraid to call for whatever reason would most likely love to hear from you. They very likely are feeling lonely and missing connection, too. And, if you’re feeling like you have no one else to talk to, please visit nami.org/help for a list of phone and text numbers you can use to connect with caring people who want to listen.

We are all connected, all part of one whole. Quiet your mind, radiate love, and you will feel it.

Many Blessings,

Jennifer Dickman

Jennifer Dickman is an Animal Communicator, Intuitive Counselor, Reiki Master-Teacher, and Animal Reiki Specialist. She conducts phone and email sessions worldwide. Please contact her at jennifer_dickman@ymail.com  , www.JenniferDickman.com  , and follow her on Instagram @jenniferdickmanone, and on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/AnimalCommunicatior/