Book Review We Like: Pets and the Afterlife

I received the following email this week about my book "Pets and

the Afterlife" and thought I would share it: 

I read this in one day and so much of it brought me to tears! 
Such a powerful book of amazing stories! 
It makes me love all my animals even more! (Even tho I loved them all to death anyway lol) :) the love of your pets is so powerful here on the physical plane and in the afterlife! 
Thank you for writing this book it was such an honor to read it! 
I hope you share my comments with your friends on Facebook on your blog so they will know how powerful and wonderful this book is!

Andrew S.
Randolph, Mass. 
 

Veteran's Day

Today is Veterans Day. Thank you to all  the men and women who have served our country in the military and are serving today. You have given up so much, are away from your family and friends to protect us.

   For those of you who have lost someone in the service, know that their spirits are likely around you today as you honor them. Spirits come back on birthdays, anniversaries and holidays to let us know they're around us and the love transcends the boundaries of life and afterlife. 

Korean War Memorial, Washington, D.C.

  They protected us when they lived on Earth, and they're still protecting and guiding us in the afterlife. 
 

Tom's Story: A Residual Ghostly Train Whistle!

Energy is a funny thing. When something happens enough and when so many people are attached to it, their energy can help create an energy "thumbprint." Basically, residual energy. That's energy left behind that is generated by a living thing's emotions - and when people are attached to something so much, like the whistle of a train, it can linger.
   Although we don't often think of non-living things as being able to leave behind energy, they do -and it's because of the emotional energy we attach to them. Such is the case in this story from a man named Tom, who experienced a Ghostly train whistle as a kid, and learned why!  - Rob

Credit: http://shadow-of-nemo.deviantart.com/art/Ghost-train-342880648

The Ghostly Train Whistle 

When my sister and I were growing up, we would spend the summer months with my maternal grandparents who lived in the Tidewater/Northern Neck region of Virginia.  My grandfather would do odd jobs for local landowners in the area to make extra money.  One of these was a guy named Mr. Berry.  Mr. Berry was extremely wealthy and owned a lot of land which my grandfather was hired to "bushhog" with a mower attachment hitched to the back of his tractor.  When my grandfather would meet with these individuals to discuss what work needed to be done, I would often tag along.  

On one of Mr. Berry's properties, there was this ravine that cut across the property.  Once you climb down into the ravine, the narrow strip of land was flat and continued in both directions as far as you could see.  The ravine was protected on both sides by brush and the trees formed a canopy overhead shading out the hot summer sun. 
 

Satellite view shows where the railroad track was located. Credit: Google Maps

On this particular visit, I wandered away from my grandfather and Mr. Berry, climbed down into the ravine, and stood very quietly.  A spell was cast, and I heard the distinct sound of leaves rustling and the faintest sound of a train whistle off in the distance.  The magic lasted for only a few short seconds, and was interrupted by my grandfather calling my name, "Tommy!"  I climbed back out of the ravine and ran to catch up to my grandfather and Mr. Berry. 

Later that day, I asked my grandfather about the ravine.  He told me that it was the remnants of the old railroad that ran between Richmond and the ammunition factory at Dahlgren during the Civil War.  I still have memories of that day...such a cool experience.

 

Here's a link to the abandoned railroad line that ran through Mr. Berry's property.

http://abandonedrailroads.homestead.com/va_dahlgren_lab_usn.html

Here's a link to what became of Mr. Berry's property:

http://www.westmorelandberryfarm.com/index.php?route=common/home

Website for Desperate Pet Medical Costs

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Some people are just amazing. I met some at the New England Pet Expo in Sept. when I was talking about my book Pets and the Afterlife. One was a veterinarian who works with a new charity to help people with medical costs for their pets.  That's where I learned about this extraordinary charity called "Pet Chance."  www.petchance.org
  The site posts a picture of your pet and why a donation is needed and when it is needed by. 
I looked through it and there are a lot of pets in need. So, if you can help a pet out who is currently in desperate need, please go to the site. Every penny helps.

ABOUT PET CHANCE: PetChance.org is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in MetroWest Massachusetts. The mission is to remove obstacles for pet owners so they have more opportunity to provide excellent medical care for their pets.

THE FOUNDER:  On Thursday July 12, 2012 Peter Alberti, Founder of PetChance.org, was listening to a Boston-area radio talk show. The guest was a veterinarian who answers callers' questions about their pets. The prevailing theme from many of the callers was: "My vet told me my pet needs a treatment I can't afford. What cheaper alternatives do I have?

In far too many cases, pet owners are forced to sacrifice quality of life for their pets due to financial constraints.
In the worst cases, people must choose to euthanize a pet when reasonable medical care might have been an option.

Peter called the radio show to try to introduce the concept of Crowd Funding - web sites that enable multiple people to donate small amounts of money to a larger cause. When he couldn't get through the busy signals, he realized there was an opportunity to improve the Crowd Funding process and make it specific to pets and their owners. Et voila! PetChance.org was born.
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HERE IS ONE POST: 

Marley is a 2 year old mini toy poodle who just had the most unexpected accident. It was a normal week for my family which includes me my three kids and husband. My daughter and I went to visit my sister who lives in Connecticut. We left Marley with my two sons and husband. On Sunday September 13th 2015 we received the most devastating call. It was my husband telling me the news that changed my life. Marley had gotten hit by a car when he ran out of the house. We immediately left Connecticut and went back to New Jersey. My husband had taken Marley to the animal hospital right away. When we arrived home we waited and waited for someone to tell us what had happened. The doctor said Marley has multiple pelvic fractures and it cost $5,000 so Marley can have the surgery he needs. $5,000 is a lot of money and we have no idea what to do right now. Marley has helped me through a lot from helping me defeat thyroid cancer to helping me get over my depression. Some people don’t understand how hard it is to see a pet in pain. Now we’re hoping the best for Marley he currently cannot walk and is having trouble going to the bathroom. It’s crazy to think of how someone’s life can change in the blink of an eye. I can’t imagine loosing Marley he’s the type of dog that will be right by your side through anything no matter what it is. He’s my best friend and I’ll do anything to help him get through this.  Will you help raise money for Marley?

Sincerely,

The Rodriguez Family

Well- received talk: Poltergeists, Demons, NDEs (and highlights from it)

NDEs

  Last night, Nov. 6, I gave a first time talk called "What are Poltergeists, Demons and Near Death Experiences" at the Inspired Ghost Tracking (IGT) Meeting  . It was well-received, there were great questions and people shared their own near death experiences. I also met several people who are sensitive to spirits and ghosts and trying to refine their abilities. I'll blog on that later

    The meeting was held at the Harry L Cooper VFW Post 160, 2597 Dorsey Road in Glen Burnie, Maryland and the public is welcome to come to any of them, and decide whether or not they want to joint the group or listen to one of the presenters (which is always the first Friday of the month).
   I'm a member of the group, and usually give talks once a year,  whether they're centered around one of my books, IGT case files, or something else. I decided to address poltergeists because of the remake of the movie from 1980, which totally mis-identifies what a poltergeist is - it's not a ghost, btw. It's energy that simulates a ghost. A later blog will explain poltergeists.

demons

   The Near Death Experience part of the presentation was pretty amazing. Three people in attendance had physically died for a short time (longest was about 5 minutes) and came back. Their experiences were amazing and corresponded with what I spoke about. I'll address NDEs in a later blog, too.

   The presentation about demons and my theory on them generated good questions and seemed to make sense to the audience. Basically, they're life forms from somewhere else in the cosmos. I'll do a later blog on that, too. 

   To learn more about INSPIRED GHOST TRACKING, visit: inspiredghosttracking.webs.com/

 To join the group on Meetup: Inspired Ghost Tracking Meetup Group (Glen Burnie, MD ...

www.meetup.com/inspiredghosttracking/

 OR Contact: inspiredghst@aol.com for info*

2 Confirmations of Identity from a Puppy's Spirit

A couple of months ago, I received an email about the loss of someone's puppy. The writer didn't tell me anything about the dog's passing or what the dog looked like. However, the puppy came through to me with confirmations of both things to prove that he was indeed in spirit and healthy on the other side with the person's relatives. (Reprinted with permission of the pet parent)

Here is the initial email:

stock photo of a black puppy

I had to say goodbye to my little 4lb 3 month old puppy. It was very traumatic for me to find him in the position he was in. He was in my arms. We walked into the vets and saw him in a position that really just gutted us. I have that image embedded in my mind. It's still very hard for me to try and recover because I just keep thinking of him and what I could've done and if I did enough for him. My heart aches for him since that day and I just miss him so much I just really want him back. Listening to you speak of the afterlife has really comforted me to know that he can possibly be with me. Is there any way you can tell me he's with me, with any specifics so I know it's him?

Here is my response:
Did your puppy ingest something that took him? Something in his stomach that was responsible for his passing?  -
  Our dogs bind to us quickly, and you will feel his energy around you. I get the sense that he also followed you around the house primarily. Who is the black-colored dog?
  I hope some of these things make sense to you. If they don't, they may in time.  - Just know that he is safely on the other side, and can hear you. It was his time to pass, although short and tragic, but his passing acted to bring you closer to someone human.  Those are the messages that I'm getting.

Here is the Pet Parent's response to the messages of confirmation I got:
I'm not sure if my puppy actually ingested something but he bit an electrical cord. When they did the X-ray on him he had pieces of something in his stomach though, I'm not exactly sure what it was but the vet said it was something metal. I'm thinking pieces of the electrical cord.  The black dog may have been him or it could've been my little dog I had when I was younger.

BOTTOM LINE: Since I had no information about his passing , those messages from him were a great confirmation he is on the other side- he confirmed to me how he passed and what color fur he has. Tell your dad that those are two pretty clear confirmations he's okay. How would I know if he didn't tell me?

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 NOTE : IF YOU THINK YOUR DOG INGESTED SOMETHING, IMMEDIATELY RUSH THE DOG TO THE VET OR NEARBY ANIMAL HOSPITAL.  Treatment: Obstructions require immediate veterinary attention. Surgical exploration and relief of the blockage is necessary.INFORMATION
http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/intestinal-obstruction-and-gastrointestinal-foreign-bodies-in-dogs 
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To learn More about how Pets communicate from the afterlife, check out my book 
"Pets and the Afterlife" by Rob Gutro- available in paperback and e-book on Amazon.com.

 

Come to 1 of my last 3 events of 2015! Nov. 6, 14 and 15

Come to 1 of my last 3 events of 2015!  Nov. 6, 14 and 15  in Maryland and Virginia.

Details are below! - Rob Gutro, Author/Medium/Paranormal Investigator

Nov. 6, Friday, 7 p.m. EST -*Open to Public/Free**Talk: What are Poltergiests, Demons and Near Death Experiences / At the Inspired Ghost Tracking Meeting at the Harry L Cooper VFW Post 160, 2597 Dorsey Road Glen Burnie, MD 21061 / Contact: inspiredghst@aol.com for info* Info: http://tinyurl.com/kaq66l

Nov. 14 at 1p.m, Sat. (Free Talk) "Pets and the Afterlife" At Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library,7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church VA 22043 - Learn how our pets communicate with us from the other side, and how living pets can detect ghosts and spirits. CONTACT: Alicia Korker for information (No Registration needed). Alicia.korker@fairfaxcounty.gov 703-790-8088

Nov. 15, Sunday - Meet and Greet Several Paranormal Authors Belmont Manor & Historic Park, 6555 Belmont Woods Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075. 
**$5 entry fee to benefit Belmont Manor***
Rob Gutro will join other paranormal authors such as Randy Keller, Cat Gasch, Mike Ricksecker, Jonathan Williams and Russ Noratel with their books. Information: inspiredghst@aol.com or http://www.howardcountymd.gov/belmont.htm

The Greatest Dachshund Rescue Adoption Story: Max and Milo

Although this has nothing to do with spirit - it will warm your heart. One of the things that I do with my hubby is work in dog rescue with Dachshunds and Weimaraners. We've been fostering a dachshund for the last three months - and he was adopted and reunited with his brother. Here's their story.  - Rob

The Greatest Dachshund Rescue Adoption Story: Max and Milo

Tom,Rob, Cindy, Milo and Max

On November 1, 2015 a Dachshund Rescue Miracle happened for two senior rescue dogs.  Max and Milo came to the rescue 3 months before, were placed in separate foster homes (because of limited space) and were adopted together. 

THEIR STORY: Max and Milo are both 11 years old and long-haired Dachshunds. Max is black and tan and active, and Milo is red and overweight (he ate Max's food apparently).  They grew up together but were turned into Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue (C2CDR.org) by a woman who experienced a divorce and couldn't care for them in their senior years. So, the rescue agreed to take them in.

Milo picked up for adoption day!

Max wondering what was happening

TRANSPORTING THEM FROM INDIANA TO MARYLAND: Since the only foster homes available were in Maryland at the times these brothers of a different mom) came into the rescue, they had to be driven from Indiana to Maryland- and it's all through a series of volunteers.  Donna of  CCDR coordinated with Katie, who arranges dog transports around the Eastern U.S.  They had to go from Indiana on a transport through Ohio, West Virginia and finally to Maryland.

Milo in his crate

FIRST TRANSPORTER: Scott Elliott had never done a dog transport before, but was asked to help out since he lived in Ohio and there were several transport legs that were unfilled. Scott said " I was approached by my two friends, Rob and Tom, to help transport two very cute dogs along their journey to Maryland. Here's his Video blog about his experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVZKqmCP7ro

Tom did the driving

ARRIVAL IN MARYLAND:  Several volunteers provided travel to get Milo and Max east. One volunteer in Pennsylvania also put them both up overnight. 
Finally, on August 2nd, Rob and Tom were at the end of the transport in Maryland. They brought Milo to April for fostering and they fostered Max.

HOW DID THE DOUBLE ADOPTION HAPPEN?

Max waiting to go

Less than a month before, Cindy came to the Dachshund "Dachtoberfest" in central Pennsylvania and met Rob and Max. Cindy's precious dachshund Reeces passed in April, and she wanted to help other Dachshunds get a loving home.  Cindy immediately fell in love with Max and when Rob told her about his brother Milo, she was interested in adopting them both and reuniting them for life to live out their senior years together.

Cindy Sees Max first!

NOV. 1- TRANSPORTING THEM TO CINDY! Cindy (the adopting mom) and her son Michael live in eastern Pennsylvania, and Max and Milo were being fostered in south-central Maryland. So, early on Sunday, Nov. 1, Rob and Tom picked up Milo at foster mom, April's home in southern Maryland. They put Milo in a crate to hide him from Max, to ensure the reunion was a total surprise to both. 

They returned home with Milo and loaded their 2 Dachshunds and 1 Weimaraner in the back with Milo (in his crate). Tom drove to Delaware while Rob held Max in the passenger seat (buckled in together). It was about a 90 minute drive and Max kept wanting to go in the backseat (where Milo was in the crate). 

Cindy, Michael, Milo and Max

THE BIG MEETING ON VIDEO! - They met near the Christiana mall in Delaware and brought Max out to meet Cindy (again). Then, Milo's crate was put down as Cindy let Max go over and sniff. Rob opened Milo's crate and both Milo and Max couldn't stop wagging their tails like crazy and sniffing each other. It was really emotional. 

HAPPY ENDING - After 3 months of being separated and in foster care, they were adopted together by a wonderful mom named Cindy who brought them back together. BELOW is a video of their reunion after 3 months when they went to their new forever home together!

Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue (CCDR) is a National Non-Profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing needy Dachshunds and Dachshund mixes from coast to coast. CCDR has been very successful in achieving the goal to find loving families and forever homes for the dogs they've taken in.

VIDEO (below): https://youtu.be/CQ5EIcCGxZ4 

Please support c2cdr.org to help Dachshunds find foster homes, get medical care and find forever homes. 

In the News: Massachusetts lawmakers consider bill to allow owners be buried with their pet

Here's an article that I found interesting. Nice to see that some places are realizing that some pet parents feel like their dogs and cats are their children and should be buried together. 

In the News: Massachusetts lawmakers consider bill to allow owners be buried with their pet


By Michelle Williams |  Mass Live
  June 24, 2015 at 8:41 AM

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow pet owners to be with man's best friend even in the afterlife.

FILE - In this file photo of Jan. 19, 2011 photo, headstones marking the graves of pets are spread throughout the Hartsdale Pet Cemetery in Hartsdale, N.Y., the first burial ground for animals named to the National Register of Historic Places. The 116-year-old Hartsdale Pet Cemetery, final home to some 75,000 animals and a few hundred humans, is being designated for its "social history and landscape architecture." ((AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File))

A new bill to allow cemeteries to bury deceased pets with their former owners was discussed during a Joint Committee on Public Health hearing on Tuesday. Massachusetts law currently prohibits cemeteries from letting humans and animals be buried together.
Rep. Nick Collins, a Boston Democrat, sponsored the bill and emphasized Tuesday that it wouldn't force cemeteries to allow pets, only make the option legal. The language would allow for both human and animal remains be buried together, including cremated remains, in a designated portion of a cemetery.
Animal Advocate Bill Trabucco, of Dorchester, spoke on behalf of the bill, State House News Service reports. "They're a family member. They just happen to have four legs and fur," said he said. "They'll give you undying love and loyalty, and I think we all know being part of the human race, we don't always get that from each other."
Trabucco, the owner of eight cats, two dogs and two birds, told SHNS he'd like to be buried with them. "All 12 and the ones who passed before," he said. He added that he'd like his wife buried alongside him as well.
Massachusetts Cemetery Association, which represents non-profit, private and religious cemeteries, opposes the bill on religious, environmental and sanitation reasons. A legislative agent for the association said they're willing to work with proponents to present a bill they both agree on.

A Look at Lycanthropy (and a great Adult Fantasy Book by I.R. Harris with Wolves)

Werewolf

Since Halloween was yesterday, and everyone still has their decorations up, and are still enjoying their Halloween candy (or leftovers), I thought I'd share another "Spooky" word and a great Adult Fantasy Book by I.R. Harris with Wolves! 

WORD:   lycanthrope 
PRONOUNCIATION:   lahy-kuh n-throhp, lahy-kan-throhp] 

noun

1. a person affected with lycanthropy.

2. a werewolf or alien spirit in the physical form of a bloodthirsty wolf.

WHAT IS A WEREWOLF? A werewolf, also known as a lycanthrope is a mythological or folkloric human with the ability to shapeshift into a wolf or a therianthropic hybrid wolf-like creature, either purposely or after being placed under a curse or affliction (e.g. via a bite or scratch from another werewolf).

   The concept of a werewolf dates back centuries to ancient cultures. It gathered more attention during the middle ages at the same time as witchcraft.  To see a long history, go to: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Werewolf

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 ***LOOKING FOR A GREAT ADULT FANTASY BOOK WITH WOLVES? 

My friend I.R. Harris has a great new series called the "Legion" Series, and it is an adult fantasy series - that includes wolves and other creatures.  (Check out her website: http://www.irharrisbooks.com/)

 BOOK 1: In the Lies of Men: The Legion Series Book I 

Legion book 1: Lies of Men

SUMMARY: Fired from the job she loves, with no money and no prospects, Aidee returns to her hometown of Thorne Bay, Alaska to find her footing. A quiet fishing village with a history of Inuit Elder magick, Aidee’s little hamlet attracts tourists from around the world who hold a gruesome intrigue for the massacre that occurred in the town. After years of being away, she quickly realizes all too soon that she’s been expected to return and that she’s not the only one still trying to wash the blood of the past from her hands...

Legion Series Book 2

BOOK 2: The Journey Through: The Legion Series 2

The Journey Through…Book II of The Legion Series Marked by devastating betrayals and with violence bearing down upon her soul, Aidee launches herself into exterminating the Ruv, the pack of wolves that slaughtered her family of Inuit Elders. In her absence, a brutal attack on the Legion ensues, forcing Aidee to put her trust in one of the more sinister souls in her life, Eli Hawthorne, Jonah’s father and the one time leader of the Ruv, but Eli isn’t the only potential threat facing the Legion. A mysterious illness attacks Laddie, witches are targeted on various Reservations and uprisings outside of Alaska bring Aidee and the Legion into the political chess match that is Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. In the second installment of the series, the Legion finds itself facing clans, covens and demonic powers far darker than they imagined at a time of great unrest within the mystical energies of the world. Who will rise, who will fall and who will be left standing as the journey of the Legion continues…