Carrob-"Please just tell her I love her.”

I had a client reach out, asking if I ever helped animals. Her dog had just been diagnosed with a cancerous tumour in his tail and she wanted to know if there was anything she could do to help him. Her biggest fears were around her decision not to put him through chemotherapy, and she felt extremely guilty, not knowing if this was the right thing to do.  The following evening I connected to her beautiful dog Carrob. He was a very chilled out, subdued soul who didn’t seem to be all that troubled by anything really. His owner had nicknamed him the King of Zen. I explained that I was connecting with him on behalf of his owner and he responded with so much love. He showed me that he was a greyhound that had been used for racing. In my mind a saw him training, running hard, on very specific diets and kept in a concrete kennel. He only got treats for winning and otherwise lived an extremely regimented life. When he retired, he was adopted by his current owner Laura. He expressed himself beautifully by saying “I want Laura to know that she has given me a good life. I have really enjoyed my time with her, and she has given me a beautiful home to live out my days. I was never really shown this degree of affection without having to work hard for it. She has helped me to feel worthy of love.” I then broached him about his health. “I’m not in any pain right now; it’s important for her to know that. I don’t feel sick or distressed, it’s just something happening inside my body. I’m not scared. I’ve had a good life and I’ve been lucky enough to be her companion.  She doesn’t trust people easily, but animals are different for her. We decided I would come into her life as a pet this time around. I have loved being able to love her unconditionally. I know she won’t make me suffer. Right now, I feel fine but treatments would make me feel awful. I don’t want that. If I was a human I wouldn’t even want that. I don’t feel unwell. I just want life to continue on the way it is until it runs out.” To further reassure my client I asked Carrob if there was anything he needed that would help him to manage his health, or live out his days comfortably. He was very direct as he answered “There is pain in the middle of my back but back rubs and massage really help, if she could do that more please. My tail is sore where the tumour is growing but she is handling that already. My legs ache at times but I feel like that is arthritis from all the years of racing. She can put arthritis supplements in my food, or even just massage me, particularly in the right-hand side of the hip joint. I want her to know that I have so much gratitude for her, and we will meet again in another life. We are bonded together. Apart from that I want to say that I am a sook about pain. I don’t like pain and I don’t want to suffer. I’m completely okay with pain killers in the end. I just don’t want to have to experience any pain, but I know she will treat me kindly. Please just tell her I love her.” 

The conversation I had with his owner was very emotional. She felt so reassured that her beautiful friend wasn’t suffering and was so relieved that he understood, and agreed with her decision to opt-out of chemotherapy. She was so grateful to be able to give him a loving home and to know that he had been happy. I recommended that she try turmeric, ginger and cayenne pepper in his food for their pain relieving and anti-inflammatory properties, and comfrey leaf to aid in his digestion. Laura was extremely grateful to be able to respect her pets wishes and to know that she was making decisions in his best interest that he agreed with. She was greatly comforted by the knowledge that she was bonded with Carrob and that they would meet again.

 This experience profoundly deepened Laura's understanding of the incredible wisdom her animals possess. It truly reinforced her belief in the importance of working "with" them, allowing their desires to guide her rather than imposing her own expectations on their behavior. The session filled her heart with an overwhelming love and connection, so much so that when Carrob eventually passed away, she felt a serene comfort in knowing that she had walked alongside him on that sacred journey. Their bond transcended the physical realm, and she cherished every moment they shared, forever grateful for the lessons of love and trust he imparted.