Debi, I had a similar experience. My little dog Cuddles passed away last September. I have been a dog owner my entire life and loved each and every one of them but Cuddles was special. She was one of the friendliest, most loving souls God ever created. When she passed away at the vet's office, I told her to go find my mom and mom would take care of her. Before I get to the paranormal part of the story I need to tell you about Cuddle's special game. She loved to play with my socks. If she got hold of one, she would toss it in the air, catch it, toss it in the air again. When I would go to bed at night I'd have to put my socks on the night table or else Cuddles would get up in the night, grab one of them, play with it and I'd find it full of holes the next morning. After Cuddles passed, it was no longer necessary to put my socks on the night table. I'd get undressed and put them on the floor by my shoes on the right side of my bed. One night I went to bed about midnight, as usual, and awoke around 6:00 am. To my surprise, one of my socks was on the LEFT side of my bed in the middle of the bedroom, about six feet from where I had left it just six hours earlier.
I believe this is the message I was looking for. My mom was a very loving person. If she knew one of her kids wanted something, within reason of course, she would find a way to make sure they got it. I truly believe she and Cuddles showed up sometime in the night to make sure I received the message I was looking for. There is no doubt in my mind that they are together, happy and waiting for me to join them.