Professor Jen Golbeck at the University of Maryland collected stories from 544 dog owners. About half described things like hearing nails clicking across the floor. She said these were almost always comforting.
Maryland Today (University of Maryland)I keep hearing their sounds around the house. Is that normal?
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Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan「Seven weeks since my dog died. I gave away the food and kept our routine, but at night I often think I hear her.」
Oct 2026Original post・Bluesky
Stay connected through rituals, memorials and memories
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OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying（PMC）「Since my dog was put to sleep, I seem to hear their sounds, and it hurts.」
Oct 2026Original post・Reddit
Review of sensing the deceased in bereavement
Schizophrenia Bulletin（PMC）「I walked home on the path I used to walk only with my dog, felt them there, and that feeling is happiness.」
Oct 2026
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