Grief, Guidance, and Gus: How One Dog Changed Everything

Rebecca Schaper is the author of The Light in His Soul: Lessons from My Brother’s Schizophrenia and the award-winning documentary A Sister’s Call, which chronicles her emotional journey to reconnect with her brother after decades apart.

We talk about that at the beginning of the interview. My father had a similar diagnosis.

In her latest book, Roses to Rainbow: My Dog Gus in the Afterlife, Rebecca shares the story of Gus, her beloved wirehaired Vizsla, whose spiritual presence continues to guide her beyond his passing. Through animal communicator Sunny Mann, Gus conveyed messages of joy from the afterlife, reassured Rebecca that his time on Earth was brief but purposeful, and promised to return in a future life.

Rebecca also recounts personal signs from Gus, including a heart-shaped rock that mysteriously appeared in a fire pit, reinforcing her belief in the ongoing bond between their souls.

Gus’s story is a testament to love, trust, and the interconnectedness of all beings. He reminds us that control is an illusion, life unfolds as it must, and supernatural connections are real. Above all, his message is one of enduring love - beyond time, space, and even death.

Amazon Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars Great read - “This book isn't just about loss. It's about love that never dies, about connection that transcends the physical, and about the powerful messages our pets leave behind for us — if we're open to receiving them."

Learn more at rebeccaschaper.com [Website update due in August 2025.]