Paw Prints in the Moonlight (21 page)

Authors: Denis O'Connor

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Some four years after Toby's death, I was engaged for a short time as a psychological consultant for a Tyne Tees Television programme called
Friday Live
. On a wintry night in January, after one of the shows about the topic of âPsychic Phenomena and Clairvoyance', the celebrity cast and I were enjoying the TV company's hospitality at a local hotel. One of the psychic experts, who had been demonstrating her skills on this particular programme, stopped by my chair as I was sitting chatting with some of the cast.

Placing a hand on my shoulder to attract my attention she leaned close to my head and, speaking in a hushed voice so that only I could hear, she gave me an astounding message.
What she said brought tears to my eyes and yet, oddly enough, always gives me comfort whenever I think of it, even if I find it hard to believe.

She said: âI am tired out with my efforts this evening but I just had to tell you what I've seen because it might be an important message for you. When you walked over to the bar just now I was aware of a spirit animal following you. Did you once have a black-and-white cat that you cared for very much? The initials T and J come to mind. Does that have any meaning for you?'

Choking back long-forgotten emotions, I was quite unable to speak. I simply nodded.

âWell,' she said, smiling at the look on my face, âhe's sitting on your shoulder right now!'

Denis O'Connor trained as a psychologist and teacher. Throughout his career he taught in schools and lectured in colleges and universities. He holds a Doctorate in Education and Psychology and has contributed widely to academic books and journals.
Paw Tracks in the Moonlight
is an account of an extra special period in his life. He is retired and presently lives with his wife Catherine, and three male Maine Coon cats, Pablo, Louis and Max, in a remote country cottage in Northumberland.