baby_blip, oh sweetie I am sorry to hear of the loss of rocket. Do they ALWAYS stay around us? No, I don't believe they do; they have things to do just as our spirit people do. But I do know they check in here and there just like our spirit people. They can follow us, and most often do, they can pop in and out of our homes when they feel like it. As spirit is free, and can be anywhere one is in just a moment of thought. She sounds like a beautiful cat to me and I feel she must have had a very strong bond with her family. She see's what is going on in your home and wants to make sure she is not left out in anything lol. She still feels she needs to "Mother" you all. Many people know their spirit pets are around because they'll hear, feel or see them near after the pet has passed away. Our spirit animals love us unconditionally just like they did when they were here on the earth plane, and do hang around us when they aren't busy themselves - again, just like spirit people.

Keep them in your prayers and just remember to keep talking to them. They can hear you!