Last night my dog, who died on my last birthday in july, visited

I'm sorry for your loss anon.
I don't have an answer for you but i hope someone can help you.
What a good dog though, coming back for more scratches :)

I think your dog visited you to let you know that she is ok and to give you some closure or something like that.

About a week after my dog died she visited me also. I was going up my stairs and I saw her at the top of the steps looking perky and happy and she was wagging her tail. I only saw her for a moment but she appeared to be surrounded by a golden glowing light. I believe she was letting me know she is ok in the afterlife and just visiting one last time before she moves on to the next life.

OP! haha that is so cute and amazing! <3