Talking with Jetty

Pets readings are always the most emotional for me.

There were quite a few lessons for me to learn this week, and I’ll be sharing them in this post. Lessons I already knew deep down, but clearly needed a reminder.

First, a little backstory. I was straightening up my house the other day and decided to put my tablet away on the bookshelf in the back room. I hadn’t been using it, and honestly, it was just adding to the clutter. A few days later, while walking both of my dogs, I suddenly got this random and urgent thought: “I need to plug in my tablet. The battery is probably about to die. That’s how my subscribers contact me and send pictures.”

So, when we got home, I grabbed the tablet and plugged it in. Just a few hours later, I received a message.

Lesson one: Keep your devices charged. And more importantly, always trust your gut when it tells you to do something.

The message came with about five pictures and a note from a subscriber. She and her husband had tragically lost their dog and were wondering if I could receive any messages from the photos. I replied, letting her know I’d work on it and suggested we schedule a Zoom session for Monday night.

For a moment, I was so relieved that I listened to my intuition and charged the tablet. Then it hit me—my work as a medium might be heading toward pet psychic territory. Definitely not a career path listed in my high school guidance counselor’s office. But if you know me, you know that the traditional “normal” way of living has always kind of terrified me. I was taught to chase happiness, not money—to believe that I have the power to create a life I love. And I do love my life.

Nothing brings me more joy than helping people find closure and comfort, whether it’s for a person or a beloved pet.

I scrolled through the photos—and yes, I originally wrote “flipped through” before realizing it’s not 1990 anymore, so delete and rewrite—and I picked the one that spoke to me most. It was a picture of Jetty, the dog, sitting on his porch. That image resonated deeply.

Two visions came through.

The first was Jetty running toward an animal much larger than himself—definitely a David vs. Goliath moment. He lost the fight, but the message was crystal clear: “I would do it all again.” He didn’t regret it for a second. He was just glad his parents were safe. The message came through more as a wave of emotions than words—it’s hard to explain—but the feeling was powerful. Even if he had known the outcome, he would’ve fought that fight again to protect them.

The second vision was of Jetty lying on the grass, with his parents kneeling beside him, crying. His message? “You made all the right choices.”

I had no context for how Jetty passed, and honestly, I prefer it that way. It helps keep my mind clear and uninfluenced.

I jotted down my impressions and emotions, then sent the Zoom link on Monday.

Even though the messages didn’t fully make sense to me at first, I’ve learned that’s okay. I just need to share what I see, feel, and hear—and somehow, it always connects for the person receiving it.

So, I shared the vision of Jetty bravely facing a much larger animal and his message of protection. That’s when they told me he had died fighting a water moccasin. Living in Florida, I  know how dangerous those snakes are. It all clicked into place—the predator, the sacrifice, the “I’d do it again” message. Jetty had saved them.

Next, I explained the second vision and the “You made all the right choices” message. At first, I thought it might mean they had to make the painful decision to put him down. But they explained that Jetty used a dog door, something they’d had for years without incident. As he got older and less alert, they had started questioning if that dog door was a fatal mistake. That’s why Jetty had to reassure them: “You did everything right.”

That hit home for me, too. I have the same threats in my neighborhood—snakes, toxic frogs, coyotes, and bobcats. I’ve questioned the safety of my own dog door. But my dogs love it. They love the freedom to sunbathe, or to run outside whenever nature calls. Maybe that’s why the photo of Jetty on the porch stood out to me—it was his happy place, and he didn’t want that freedom taken away.

During the reading, my other dog, Max, jumped up and sat on the bench with me—classic Max move. It made my new friends laugh, and honestly, it added such a warm, authentic moment. If he fits, he sits!

We wrapped up the session, and I truly hope they felt as fulfilled and comforted as I did. I feel so blessed to be able to use this gift to help others. I really do believe this is what I’m meant to do.

When I walked into the living room afterward, my husband asked how it went. I told him it went really well—and even though I still get nervous, I love it. He smiled at me and said, “I’m proud of you.”

I don’t think he realizes how much those words meant. After years of hiding my gift to avoid judgment, hearing someone say they’re proud of me—it just hit me right in the feels.

And to my mom and dad who I know are listening—yes, I know you’re proud of me too. I thank God every day that I got you two as parents.

All of this got me thinking: I really need to add more animal-related items to my Etsy shop. So if you haven’t already, check it out! It’s simply called “Hidden Medium Shoppe.” Don’t be overwhelmed by my creative chaos—just dive in. I’ll be adding more pet-inspired items soon. And as long as the shop does well, I can continue offering free readings to those who need them.

Thanks for being here and believing in me.