Animal Communicators Coalition for Animal Welfare

Mai, 8 y/o Siamese cat, near Los Angeles, has been fighting VAS (vaccine injection site Sarcoma) with holistic vet. For her healing. (Melody Watts) 6/22/08

Charlie, cat, in Chichester, England had a subtotal colectomy 30 April. Prayers to heal his lethargy and constipation. (Andrew Lai ) 6/22/08

Isabella, 12 y/o rescued kitty, that she may resolve her issues of fear and have spiritual help feeling better and eating more. (Carolyn Haskell) 6/24/08

Lilly, 8 y/o horse, that she gets help in resolving the pain she has in her right hip area and any other area with challenges for her. (Carolyn Haskell) 6/24/08

Bella, 8 y/o girl had open heart surgery 6/23 at Dorrenbecker Hospital, Oregon Health Science University. For her smooth recovery. (Lisa Fraser) 6/24/08

Tabitha, cat, Brooklyn, NY, born 10 Jan 08. In the hospital with high fever and respiratory problems. For her healing and that she will come home and live a full long life with us (Michele Bass) 7/8/08

Trixie, 17 y/o cat, Panda, 16 y/o cat, Ralphy, 17 y/o cat, Stratford, Ontario, Canada, recently left the Earth. That they are happy and can run and play. (Julie Robinson) 7/9/08

Brutus, 16 m/o Maine Coon cat missing since 21 April 2008, Lucedale, Mississippi. Pray that the Angels surround and protect him, and help him find his way home. (Lillian Browne) 7/9/08

Cindy Marcinczyk, New Jersey. I lost my 15 y/o dog/best friend on March 17, 2008 and I cannot stop crying and grieving his loss. Prayers for my healing and peace. (Cindy Marcinczyk) 7/14/08

Colby, 3 y/o male cat, lost in Brooklyn, NY. That he stay close and that the angels help guide him home. (A. Hammes) 7/25/08

Shayna, female 14 y/o Bichon Frise, lives with Sharon & Craig in Cave Creek, Arizona, diagnosed with liver cancer. May she enjoy life once more and be able to eat at least for a year or so more, and may she be peaceful. (Joy) 7/29/08

Martina, timid indoor cat, who broke out of a screen and left. That the angels surround her and lead her home. (The Winn family). 8/2/08

Spur, 3 y/o chocolate lab, was abused and has anxiety and aggression issues. That he find a good home and be at peace. (Anita Dodson) 8/2/08

Charlie, 11 y/o, 16 pound, gentle, black and white cat, Lake Forest, IL. For help in healing his inflammatory bowel disease and pancreatitis. (Erin Mallon) 8/6/08

Buttons 16 y/o cat, Long Beach, CA. Healing for chronic renal failure (kidney failure) (Denise) 8/23/08

Phinneas, 1 ½ y/o gray & white Maine Coon cat mix, eastern shore of Virginia, had a seizure. For his healing so he can continue to live a wonderful and full life. (Melissa Holland) 8/29/08

Elbie, cat, New Jersey, had emergency abdominal surgery for a massive tumor. For his recovery. (Cee Pinson) 9/4/08

Daffy, 9 y/o Tortie female cat, black with butterscotch & cream markings, green eyes.That she heal from her bladder infection, constipation and asthma, that her kidneys heal and that she eat normally and return to total healthy balance in all ways, physically, mentally, emotionally, & spiritually. (Susan Pollard) 9/23/08

Dallas, 10 y/o dog. That the neurological problems with Dallas' front legs will heal and that the surgery on his discs help him to walk again. (Pat York) 9/23/08

Ronnie, cat currently on chemotherapy. That he will be healed. (Marianne Page) 9/23/08

My mother passed away at 12:30 AM Sunday 12/21/08. Please remember her in your prayers. (Cyndee) 9/23/08

Borik, 8 month old border collie mix, Newtown, PA. May he overcome his shyness issues and find a compassionate and loving person to provide his forever home. 10/11/08

Gayle Nastasi, hospital in Cooperstown, NY, had surgery for leg injury & infection. For her speedy, complete recovery. 10/11/08

Solstice, Gardena, CA, FIV positive cat diagnosed with chronic renal failure, urinary tract infection and a gum infection. For her recovery from this current setback, and long term support for her CRF and FIV conditions. (Sue) 10/11/08

Mugsy, 7 y/o Labrador/Sharpee mix, San Jose, CA. Bone cancer in remission, but has difficulty eating and walking. For healing and full recovery, or if it's his time, that he peacefully passes in his sleep. (Jacqueline Texier) 10/17/08

Bridgette, cat, killed by foster dogs. That she is at peace and I am helped through my anguish. Also, for the welfare of 4 homeless cats. (Erin Queenan) 10/17/08

Shade, 9 y/o gray cat, New York, has a mass in her abdomen and was in the hospital for 4 days. For her recovery and well-being. (Linda Zayachuk) 10/24/08

Shobaska, 17 y/o Arabian horse in CA is lame. Prayers and spiritual healing for a full recovery. (Lari Davis) 10/28/08

Henry, African grey Parrot 10 1/2 y/o, Wilmington, NC area, flew out the door for the first time in his life. He is disoriented and afraid; all authorities and animal shelters have been notified; people are looking for him. Pray for his safe return. (Maitri) 119/08

Timber, female, GSD-Husky-mix 8 y/o. Had a triple mastectomy and other cancerous tissue removed Nov 11 at Iowa State University (Ames IA). Prayers and healing energy for her recovery. Lin Nibbelink & Darcy Emehiser (11/14/08)

Indey, 2 y/o golden retriever, lost 9/30. Love and prayers to help him to return. (Marissa) 11/19/08

Maxie, 7 y/o female German shepherd lost in Claremont, NH when visiting from Virginia on 10/20. Pray that Maxie is found safe and returned to her owner, Zachary Ainsworth. (Debbie Barton) 11/19/08

For the protection and guidance of our 44th U.S. president, Barack Obama, that he may fulfill the highest on his spiritual path for himself and the world.

Matthew, cat (aka Mr Pippy or Pips), Northants, UK, age unknown, has chronic renal failure. For healing to minimize his suffering, keep him happy and healthy, and give him the strength to keep his fighting spirit. (Carol Brockhurst) 11/28/08

Lola, African grey parrot, missing from home in Lakeside Village, Modderfontein, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, 4 Nov 2008, For her safe return home. (Niqui Da Silva) 11-28-08

Panda, 12 y/o dog, has hemangiosarcoma. For his health and well-being. (Wendy Herkert) 11/28/08

For the safety and well-being of the stray cats in the old county buildings of Rancho Los Amigos west of Los Angeles Imperial Hwy. 12/16/08

Colleen, 11 y/o collie in Outer Banks, NC with degenerative spine problems and lameness in back legs and right front. Physical and spiritual healing for her highest good. (Margaret Trogler) 12/29/08

Baloo, 5 y/o mixed breed border collie, medium size, white with brown marks. Lives in AZ but we are moving to NY soon. For hip dysplasia with pain in the joints and haemangiosarcoma, a cancer in the blood vessels. (Lisa-lotte Acquah) 1/4/09

Magoo, 8 y/o yellow lab, west central Illinois, has liver disease. That the progression of the disease stops. (Janet Harwick) 1/5/09

Don Don, 3 y/o tabby cat, has a urinary infection and anxiety. For healing of physical and emotional problem. (Cindy Tong) 1/7/09

Flint, black male 9 y/o cat, missing for weeks. For his safe return to his home in St. John's, Newfoundland. (Wanda Richards) 1/7/09

Oliver, grey tabby cat in Ireland has disappeared. Prayers for his safe return home. (Claire) 1/21/09

Tours, 1 y/o brown retriever with green eyes, Caballero's beach in Lima, Peru, lost on Dec. 23. For his return home or to know if he has passed away by feeling his presence or through a dream. The best for him. (Giselle Yraola) 1/25/09

Sweetie, stray cat about 15 y/o, Hollis, Queens, NY, near the Long Island Railroad, recently died. It is suspected that she was poisoned. For her peace. (Rhonda James) 2/2/09

Sadie, 3 y/o chow/golden/cattle dog at a shelter in far north California. Her person died with no provisions for her in his will. She was not socialized, is tentative with strangers, aggressive toward cats & dogs, and being considered for euthanasia. Prayer for her highest good – a good home on Earth or if euthanized, may her soul go straight into the arms of Saint Francis, surrounded by her angels and guides. (Ruth Schlossberg) 2/18/09

Bodhi, 3 y/o semi-feral grey male cat, green eyes, just returned from his 3 mo. sojourn. May his neutering surgery on 2/18 go well with quick recovery. Prayers for Bodhi's understanding the individual and collective reasons for neutering, and that all humans and felines co-exist in peace and harmony. (Jacqueline Texier) 2/18/09

Pumpkin, my beloved black cat of 16 years who passed 4 weeks ago: that she may forgive me and know how much I love her. And for her sister Pyewacket, who is not eating. Birmingham, UK. (Julie) 2/22/09

Amàra, 1 y/o cat, Italy, suffering from severe burns and injuries to legs. For her healing. (Monique Brignoni) 3/2/09

Boris, Lhasa apso, Omaha, NE. Attacked by unleashed Samoyed on 3/16; has infected puncture wound & high temperature. For his recovery. (Kathryn McCord)3/19/09

Ruby Rue, 10.5 y/o standard poodle in Chicago, IL, has cancer in the nose and around her right eye pressing on her brain. To bring her comfort and a miracle healing. (Kate Leydon) 3/21/09

Mousie has a back problem and is not raising his tail. Please pray that this is not more than a sprain. X-rays and tests today. (Pat York) 3/27/09

Cloudy, orange winged Amazon parrot, went missing on 25 March after flying out of the window. For his safe return home. (Jacky Ware) 4/6/09

Milo, 6 y/o, black medium length shiny hair cat, and Keiko cat, of Orlando, FL ran away from temporary home during a move. For their safety and well being. (Beverly Snyder) 4/9/09

Mewsik, 14.5 y/o white male cat in Greenbrae, CA diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his bladder and a hyper-thyroid condition. Healing prayers for him. (Heart Path) 4/13/09

Sully, cat, disappeared months ago from our home in Lauderdale, Tasmania. For his safe return. (Gavin) 4/19/09

Rufous, beloved departed 5 ¾ y/o Bichon Frisee. For his safe journey to his new life, peace for his soul, and help for my overwhelming grief at losing him too soon. (Devon McFarland) 4/27/09

Scatt, cat who found his way to the doorstep of The Cross Church in South Seattle 10 years ago. For his recovery from human-inflicted severe wounds. Pray also for the person who did this to him. (Sue Tanida) 4/27/09

Rusty, 15 mo/old long-haired dapple dachshund, lost in Wilmot, Wisconsin. Prayers for his safe return. (Anna Whitworth) 4/27/09

Big Head’s son, stray male cat I was sheltering and feeding over the winter in Nova Scotia. He is now up for adoption. Prayers that he will be cared for by someone who will give him a good home. (Andrea Smith) 5/6/09

Lucy, 8 ½ y/o retired racing greyhound with congestive heart failure in Northern New Jersey. Lucy has had to continually have her medications upped to keep the heart failure away which only started 4 months ago. For her healing. (Chris C) 5/16/09

Charlene Boyd, animal communicator in California, will have surgery on June 4. It takes long for bones to mend, mesh, and heal. Prayers for her recuperation. (Sharon Ibrahim) 5/16/09

For Pixi, a dear light spirit in little black kitty body, to be healed of her kidney weakness and all disharmony. (Eve Nilson) 6/1/09

Tiger, tabby cat, 14 y/o, diagnosed with pancreatitis, went missing in Northville, Michigan May 24. Prayers to heal Tiger and return her safely home. (Jennifer Wahl) 6/3/09

Duhkee, 11 y/o rabbit & Oscar, 1 y/o rabbit were killed by our puppy June 14 in Colorado. That they may find peace and I find forgiveness and happiness again with our puppy, Yuki. (Melissa Hosie) 6/16/09

Jasmine, female Yorkshire terrier 11 y/o, Las Vegas, Nevada, has had two tracheal stents for respiratory disease. For her healing. (Idelle) 6/16/09

Sara, 9 y/o dog, has been sick for the last few days. Please pray for her well-being. (Matt Stillwell) 6/24/09

Skrat, 2 y/o slender black and white tabby cat is missing. Prayers for his safe return home. (Jeanne Monette-Koutny) 7/2/09

Posted 6/24/09 Caroline, cow missing from Poplar Spring farm animal sanctuary in Maryland. That she be found and is safe, well, and at peace.

Received 6/25/09 CAROLINE IS BACK!!!! A miracle has just happened, and Caroline just showed up with the rest of the cows. As far as we can tell in the dark she is uninjured and seems fine. She was gone for an entire week, it's like she was just beamed in from outer space. Very weird, but we are so thankful that she is okay. Or maybe the people who stole her decided to bring her back. Wow, way to go with the prayer circle, this is truly an amazing miracle! Terry

3/27/09 Boris (the Lhasa Apso) that was attacked in Omaha, NE is healing miraculously; his deep and severe puncture wound is closing up fast and he is back to his feisty old self. His recovery is nothing short of a miracle! Thank you to your website for all the outpouring of thoughts and prayers for him. It definitely helped him recover so quickly. I am so very grateful and appreciative. Kathryn McCord

3/27/09 Amara left for one month to be able to heal. Combined with the healing that you sent to her and together with her animal friends in Spirit really helped her not only to survive but to actually heal wounds that the vet didn't know what to do with! When she came back, she had a new light in her eyes, with a will to live and with such a great strength. The rest of the story goes like this:

To be able to look at my beloved Amara with all her open wounds, no tail and instead of it, a hole from where you can see her spinal cord and her tiny hind legs, with the bottom part completely dry and nearly coming away is not at all easy as you can surely understand! But whenever I look at her in her eyes, a whole new world opens. She is so inspiring and I ask myself how can she be so strong after everything she went through? Yesterday, two vets, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, first told me that there wasn't much I could do to save her. I didn't feel that from her, but was shocked from their words anyway! Then, both had the same "change" of mind, after spending a little moment with her and said that they could amputate her legs and they both told me that their change of mind was because they thought she needed a chance after everything she did to survive and eventually manage to come home. I certainly felt her wish to survive and didn't want to euthanize her, even though it hurt to think of her not being able to have a normal cat life again. How can I decide for someone else? So I told her that she was to decide and that I would accept any choice she made.

I obviously didn't like the idea of the operation, but I just felt I had no other way out, if I wanted to save her. Spirit was at work and without knowing, I was guided. So we all agreed to do the operation. Unfortunately, it turned out that they could not operate until Tuesday. I didn't think it was right to keep her like that for 4 days. So I politely told my vets that I would ask another vet that I know, in Milan (45 minutes from here) if he could perform the operation sooner. They understood and told me to let them know, as they also believed that no vet would do such a major operation in a day's notice. I called my other vet in Milan and he said that he would cancel all other appointments and we organized the operation for the next day at 2pm. (today)

During the night before the planned operation, I actually felt calm about the whole situation and I really could not figure out why. Also, I asked my angels and guides to help Amara and I knew you were sending love and healing and that gave me hope. This morning when I woke up, I still felt calm. I told Amara about the operation but I got the feeling that she wasn't listening at all! So I told her the story again and again. (I have to learn to believe in myself and in what I get !). We left at 1pm to be sure to get there on time. Amara slept during the whole journey; she usually cries her head off if I take her someplace in the car!
The vet was shocked about what he saw. But he was even more shocked when I told him that she ran away from home for a month and that all the healing that occurred was because of her. Then he looked at her legs and said: I can't do it, I'm sorry. I was starting to panic but then he went on and said: “This might shock you, but I feel I have to tell you that Mother Nature is doing a better job than I could ever do.” He told me that the dead parts would fall off, but that in the meantime flesh was growing in between, creating a "cushion", basically getting ready for when the part will actually fall off. So there was no need for the operation, because by operating he would have to take the whole leg off, but by leaving it to Mother Nature, she would still get to keep part of her legs. He kept apologizing for saying such a "strange thing" (he said) but he didn't know that for me that meant so much more: another miracle. He also told me that because of the way she was able to heal, he would let her finish off her great work, because he couldn't possibly do any better than her. (This is a very conventional vet ! I couldn't believe his words).

So yes, Amara brought home another miracle. It's incredible and so inspiring ,too. Spirit guided me to a vet that was connected enough to be able to tell me something that he wouldn't normally say. It's obviously not by chance that the other two vets "didn't have time until Tuesday". And probably we were all so calm, because we unconsciously knew that Spirit was taking care of everything. I guess I still have to work on myself trusting my inner guidance and recognizing it! On the other hand I'm sure Amara knew.

Sweet Amara is home now, she ate and then she decided that she wanted to sleep on top of the "cat house" that I have (2 meters high!) I had to save her half way into the jump, but it makes my heart sing to see her trying to do everything that she usually did. I believe she will heal in a way that will allow her to move around again. Now I know why I got the card with "miraculous healing" when I picked a card for Amara two weeks ago.

Thank you soooooo much for all your help, love and healing and for being my friends during this difficult, yet "learning" time for me! Monique & Amara

Thank you so much for adding Uncle Nubi and me to the healing circle list. Uncle's transition out of body was brief, beautiful, and at a time of his choosing. I know that the prayers of the group helped me accept his death. With gratitude, Diana

Callie cat's little paw is completely healed from getting it caught in that rabbit trap. Thanks everyone for your prayers. Elisabeth Biscuso

Thanks so much to all of you, Benny the cat with melanoma of the eye from MN seems to be doing fine, It has been 2 months since his diagnosis and he is doing better than ever! Your efforts are paying off! Lisa Schmitz

Our beloved Newfoundland dog, Phinn, has moved on to the non-material realms. Your prayers and kind energies certainly moved him along painlessly on his journey, which was, mercifully, very short. He was alert and receiving love and physical comfort to the very end; and the decision to join the spirit world was his. Much love to you all, and thanks for everything you've done to help support Phinney and us. Alex, Rob, Nemo and Jules

I so appreciate the ACCAW and the prayer list. Everything I requested in my prayer for my cat Amos and myself was honored and I know that the meditations and loving energy sent from you and the other members had a huge effect on our journey. Michele Bustamante

Thank everyone for prayers for Doug and Michelle. Last year prayers were sent so they could conceive if it was for their highest good. It was, they have a little girl, Macy, the love of their lives. Linda Epstein

We have been blessed with the spontaneous return of our cat Bodhi, missing for almost three months! I am deeply grateful for all the prayers and love generated by ACCAW, and know that it truly made a difference. Jacqueline Texier

What are your successful actions in working with
animal rescue and animal welfare issues?

Teresa Wagner on some things that make communication with rescue groups work more smoothly

There are many myths and misunderstandings about why and how animals end up in shelters. Overpopulation and sheltering of companion animals in the U.S. is a complex social problem. Many animal lovers don't have a clue how their behaviors impact animals ending up in shelters or being euthanized. It is good for us to help educate others and support each other as we work with the pain of shelter or rescue animals (their pain and ours!).

I started working with animals in-person in shelters in 1992. Shelters are places filled with emotional confusion and suffering. I was terribly overwhelmed during my first visit. I was there to interview employees, not animals, for compassion fatigue training that the shelter system hired me to do for their workers. At that time, I didn't even know that North America has such an overpopulation epidemic of cats and dogs, and that millions are euthanized. It was quite an education.

In general, the worker bee tier of shelter workers typically is low paid and because of this tends not to have higher education or exposure to sophisticated emotional training. Yet most of them hang in there doing this incredibly hard work because they love the animals. The shelter workers inspired me to keep going past my pain and I knew I had to learn to deal with it.

Later it was the whales who helped teach me how to deal with the emotional pain from seeing and feeling animals' suffering. What they taught me is that if I am to help anyone who is suffering, I need to put my own reactions in the background while I am tending to others' suffering. Then, I could tend to my own painful reaction later.

While this sounds so simple, it changed my life. I find that when I tend to suffering in this order, by the time I get to my own, it is truly diminished. All that love and compassion running through me to the animals, calms and helps heal me, too. It is this intention that helps me the most. It is not forgetting my own pain. It is simply a willingness to accept that suffering exists in the moment I see it, and to learn to shower it with great love, not with my horror at what has happened, and then to shower my own remaining pain with loving kindness.

I volunteered at that shelter for a number of years a few times a month, often in the euthanasia room. I had been hired to help the workers with their traumatic stress. I didn't think I could possibly understand their trauma without experiencing everything they experienced firsthand. This changed my life and my views and understanding of the euthanasia process and who is and who is not responsible for it. I still work in shelters.

In addition to the intention the whales taught me, I always use Flower Essence Society’s Glassy Hyacinth flower essence, which helps the intention of getting to and staying with the compassion, not the horror. Some of the writings and meditations of Steven Levine also help me with this (Living with Dying). He does a great job of helping one learn to offer loving kindness to suffering without getting lost in it, and yet to never succumb to being repelled by it or inappropriately try to be a hero to fix it.

I am a strong emotional empath and feel the feelings of others at a very deep level. My first psychic teacher taught me how to protect myself with intention and light, so when I feel and express empathy at a deep soul level, I do not take in the pain of others. I have found that since practicing this, I still grieve and get angry at the people who cause so many animals to end up in shelters, but I can be with the animals in the state of love. It also helps to have talked to many spirit beings who show me how much they are around these animals. I know that no animal is alone.

All of this helped me in working with Hurricane Katrina animals. Only once did I melt down. I was in the grocery store and saw Katrina animals on the front of a magazine. Before I knew what hit me, I started sobbing. I left my cart and went back to my car. I cried for awhile, and then asked my whale and other guides for help. I went through the process of getting calm, connecting with the animals on the cover, and was able to simply be with them in their suffering, showering them gently with love and healing energy for a time. Then I felt better. I still fall apart sometimes.

My own healing around this issue remains with releasing and healing more of my anger toward people who, directly or indirectly, do things that create a surplus of animals that end up in shelters and euthanasia rooms. I sure wish I could wave a magic wand and make the whole issue be healed with every companion animal in the world in a loving home for their entire lives. Meanwhile, without such a wand, I try to heal my own heart so I am better able to serve these magnificent, wonderful animals who did nothing to deserve ending up in a shelter.

Lauren McCall on rescue work with Hurricane Katrina animals

I'm so pleased ACCAW (Animal Communicators Coalition for Animal Welfare) is coming together. I have just come back from the Oregon Humane Society. We have over eighty Hurricane Katrina dogs there and a handful of cats from the region. I spent several hours briefly connecting with about half the dogs (I have to go back and finish the other half). My objective was to reassure them that they would be loved and taken care of at the shelter and that we were looking for their people back home. In the event we can't find their families (or the families can't find their dogs on the web site), we would place them in wonderful, loving homes. Emotionally I held up pretty well, though there were a lot of sad stories. I'd say 90% of the animals were not spayed or neutered, quite a few had suffered from long term abuse and/or malnutrition, and almost all of the animals have dangerous parasites like heart or whip worms. Though many missed their people, several were excited that this was a new start for them.

I had to remind myself towards the end of my session (after connecting with many dogs) how important it is for us not to pity them. Instead, I honored each being for who they are. I validated that for whatever reason, this is where they were meant to be right now and that if they didn't already know why, they would in the fullness of time. I was able to pick up some specific requests about what they might need in the short term ("a soft bed for my old bones") or in the longer term ("I have always dreamed of living somewhere where I could roll in the grass") when we are looking at placing them in homes.

I feel blessed to be able to do this work. As animal communicators we try to help people and their animal companions every day. Today, I was struck by how much we can do on a larger scale, while still connecting with beings as individuals.

Charlie, Ziggy, Trixie, Jackson photo by Robin Nichols

Leneah Forest on animal welfare activism:

The comments and suggestions I will share are a result of activism in many areas and ages of my life. Some are the result of “success” on any level and some are the result of having to think about what I would have done differently.

1. My heart calls me to a project from a loving impetus, so I am working from that place of love. This not only feels good but allows me to attract more of the same.

2. I have a goal, yet am not attached to its attainment. I only know that I do what I do because I am called to help bring this along and see where this journey takes me as well.

3. I have an overall goal but I focus on small steps as goals in and of themselves. I try to keep myself in balance and stay nourished, which is not to say that I don't overextend myself for finite periods of time when it seems necessary.

4. In working for change, I focus on educating the public first and foremost. As a writer I use that skill and assemble at least a few like minded people who want to give the issue some attention.

5. I do enough research, get documentation, including photos where appropriate, to put together some materials as well as finding other sources to recommend. In cases where photos are heart rending, I would recommend a few different packets. One could ask: “Would you rather not see anything graphic?” If so, then give something else that has a greater chance of being read.

6. We may choose a name as an organization, which seems to be helpful out in the world.

7. We write up a mission statement for ourselves, in part to double check that we do have the same agenda.

8. I attempt to locate any sympathetic lawmakers and any potential celebrity spokespeople. They have been few and far between but are part of the checklist.

9. I attempt to locate sympathetic employed or freelance journalists who write for any sort of animal publications and gradually form relationships. I check for any local talk shows with animal loving hostesses/hosts.

10. If I am proposing an action for people to take, I make it as easy as possible for them to do. When I worked for support of the labeling GMO products bill, I provided a form letter with room for personal comments, the list of legislators for each district and then I addressed, stamped and mailed every signed letter, just to make certain that they were mailed and in a timely fashion. A lot of educational material was available for those who had little or no prior knowledge.

11. I ask lots of people to do one easy thing

In the case of the ACCAW discussion group member who wanted to do something about ending cruelty to animals in the Chinese fur trade and didn’t quite know where to begin, this is what I suggest:

After I had my materials and organizational name, I would begin an educational campaign in my local area. I am a great believer in individuals changing not only their own consciousness, but being the fluid that ultimately can soak the blotting paper of government and big business. The latter are so used to ignoring us that I rarely spend a disproportionate amount of time working those venues. However, I recommend giving them some attention.

Will your government issue an official statement deploring this industry? Will any level of your government do this? Will local stores sign a promise not to carry those products?

I'd take a shot at big business by getting the names of the executives at the large chain pet supply stores, such as PetSmart and Petco. Begin by sending letters synopsizing the issue, including photos if you have them, and going on to say something like, “I realize that it is difficult to avoid purchasing stock made in China but imagine how shocked and unhappy your clientele will be to learn that in supporting China economically one is helping promote the status quo which includes this horrific practice and industry.” I'm guessing that their client bases are comprised of over 85% cat and dog guardians.

Notice I am not proposing a boycott nor am I saying that I will organize one against this chain but I am inferring that their clients will be learning this information and will have a reaction. I would continue by asking if there is a way in which Petco, for example, would like to work with my organization to help end this industry. Be prepared with some suggestions, such as letters to or meetings with Chinese officials (have names and contact information ready) explaining that the Chinese dog and cat fur industry may make it difficult for them to continue selling products made in China since the pet supply stores exist to serve dog and cat lovers who are naturally upset by this industry. Would they take steps to end this industry and replace it with another one, perhaps some wonderful new carrying crates or kennels for dogs and cats or some product that does not involve the use of dogs and cats as anything other than consumers of said product? Perhaps the large chains could propose an item which they see a need for the Chinese to produce and retrain those who were earning their living in the fur industry.

The people trying to earn a living by capturing the dog and cat loving consumer dollar might take notice. Also, are there any humane organizations which would sign a mission statement which could then be part of info packets for corporations and humans alike? That would be the start of an approach and some actions to take.

`Another action I do for education on animal welfare issues is to rotate my e-mail signature line through a variety of choices including pointing the way to sites that educate and offer ways to change behavior to benefit non-human or human animals. It is an easy addition and another pebble in the lake. If you find sites that seem good and are relevant to your purpose, you might consider appending them with some brief explanatory or encouraging statement. Here’s an example:`

`Simply by changing some of your shopping habits you can stop supporting a cruel industry: http://www.geocities.com/antianimaltesting/`

Janet Dobbs with a note on the fur trade issue:

In the late 1990's or early 2000's a co-worker of mine broke the story in the Washington Post about the horrible treatment and slaughter of dogs in either China or Korea and the fact that the dog fur is used in many American garments like the winter parkas that have fur trimmed hoods. He was sickened by the video of the dogs’ treatment. That story led to various investigative stories on network and local TV. One thing that was accomplished was that coats and other garments were taken out of many stores with a promise to never buy that kind of product again. I do not know if these stores have gone back to buying these products again, but at least for awhile some things changed.

`Patti Henningsen responds to a comment of an animal communicator in ACCAW discussion group, who stated:`

My heart became lighter as I spoke with the occasional animal who appeared to need rescuing from a bad situation, only to have them ask to be left where they were. They had a purpose for being there and it was not complete. I was utterly amazed at these creatures who so willingly were there for the highest good of another. I am still amazed and grateful for my experiences at that shelter. As hard as it was to work there, it was even more difficult to leave but it has brought me to where I am today.

`I have a different slant on rescuing animals that became apparent to me while rehabilitating abused rabbits. Rabbits are a highly abused species who are used as, pets, food, and fur.`

I have an animal communication practice in western Maryland and I am also a long-time rabbit rescuer. I live in a prison town comprised of either ex-convicts or those in the business of rehabilitating ex-cons, or those who are in the business of making new convicts, such as law enforcement agencies. A few months ago, I took in some rabbits from a horrible backyard breeder situation in West Virginia. When I met Hillary, one of the bunnies who I rescued, I realized that she was like an ex-con. She was completely institutionalized like many ex-cons who have spent many years in prison, and they are terrified of change. I believe for this same reason, some of you may hear an animal in need denying any want of a better future. We are not all born with the spirit of rebellion burning in our souls.

`Hillary was found sitting on several months' worth of feces in a milk crate barely bigger than her body. Hillary did not know this was a bad thing because it is all she had ever known. When I first fostered her, she would never come out of her litter box except to drink. She didn't even know how to hop or walk. Hillary had found a way to cope with this: to shrink into her box and attempt to become invisible.`

Finally, I decided she would never be adopted unless she discovered how things were supposed to be. So I paired her with a boy from a similar situation but who had different problems. Both rabbits had depended on rain water for their moisture. When I gave him a water bowl, he would just drink a gallon a day in anticipation of a long wait for the next rain drink. Without rain, he depended on the dew gathering on his milk crate. This is a condition I call hoarding water, which I've seen in some rabbits who have suffered the same kind of neglect.

`Now Hillary is in love and hopping about happily and snuggling with her new friend. Her eyes shine like never before. Her soul is blossoming. Thank goodness I dragged her out of her shell in which she very much wanted to stay. The fact that she wanted to stay there only shows that coping mechanisms can cause the abused to not only cope with but to become entrenched in their misery. They should be removed from it and shown the joys and pleasures of life. It is a wondrous thing to see.`

`Sometimes people and animals don't know that there are horizons beyond the ones they see from the prisons of their perception. One taste of freedom and happiness, whether by gentle coercion or by accident, and they will never look back.`

`It is often not okay to accept someone's request to remain in a hellish situation. Too many women stay with men who end up killing them for the same reason. They need the intervention of those who know that life is truly beautiful and want to show them this.`

I am new to the rescue/shelter community. As I read some of the prayer requests I was very upset. The pictures that formed in my head were too much for me. How can sensitive people like us protect ourselves when facing situations that are too much for us to take in? Janet Dobbs

Gayle Nastasi One thing which works for me is to take the upset energy and try to ground it, and to ask the Earth to turn it into a positive use. Then I'll use visualizations and create a new situation for those people and animals in my mind, envisioning how things will be when the healing is complete and freedom won. Focusing on the good that might be helps me to deal with the pain of the current situation.

Penelope Smith In my experience when facing the horrors of the world or the dark side of humanity (within all humans including myself), there is a balance to be maintained. By staying in the center of our being and all being, we can realize what it is that we are meant to do in our own unique way to shine the light in this world and embrace the darkness with the light. This is a time of the darkness of humanity being exposed, so all of us can shine the light of our truth upon it, and shift from conflict into the cooperative spirit of love. Shining the light and embracing the darkness instead of judging or feeling miserable brings unity and life to all involved to the degree that they are ready, willing, and able to feel and go to that peaceful centered place.

Sinking into the darkness by fixedly contemplating the brutality of life drains our life force and adds to the malaise. Uniting with our deepest goodness and that of others while focusing on the positive light and action we can bring to aspects of life to which we are drawn is uplifting and energizing. Do what you need to do to help yourself focus on uplifting your own life force and you will then be able to do the same for others.

When you see the suffering that people and animals go through or bring to the prayer list asking for healing, know that these states are transitory and are part of a game or life drama that is ending for those involved, or it wouldn't come up to have the light shine on it. I'd recommend that you stay in a prayerful state of positive heartfulness as you read each request and use the Dolphin Prayer to focus your energies.

I have focused on education and my particular mission in life to increase consciousness of the unity of life. In the last few years, my book, Animal Talk, was translated into Chinese. I have found that as soon as my book is translated into the language of a particular area, the generation of positive energy toward animals starts to swell in that country or region. Soon, requests for classes come, and soon after that animal communicators start to appear. Consciousness continues to grow about the sacredness of all life. It's a garden that begins to flourish more and more. Each of us does our part.

Take heart. See the light in all situations that you are drawn to work with. Each of us makes a difference. Do all actions from the inspiration of your own divine center.

A few ACCAW members wrote to me (Penelope) with concern about being asked for help in working with the police in a dog abuse case and the appropriateness of trying to find criminals with animal communication. Here is how I answered:

Some animal communicators do very well with cases like this and get helpful info. Law enforcement officials in some places have "psychics" on their team for leads. The sheriff in the case mentioned was asking for information, so it sounds like (and it would be easy to find out) it would be welcome as "psychic" information that might lead to arrest given other physical evidence. I have worked on cases like this and always qualify that it is what I get from the traumatized animal's point of view and may not be helpful or accurate.

You don't need to "help" on every appeal that comes through the ACCAW line. There are hundreds of us that get these e-mails. Add a prayer and love and let it go.

Denise Schultz I really appreciated your reply about working on legal cases such as this extreme abuse. I think it sets just the right tone, both for how to handle the request and how to bear the information that such a dreadful thing was done. If we each contribute in our own way to adding to the well-being of all, partly by caring for ourselves enough that no one of us needs to try to do everything that comes to our attention,

Some truly dreadful things do not bother me and I am able to help, in large part by being able to see a beautiful resolution of healing right now, and hold that energy, even though it is not yet here,

or, I am completely decked by even knowing what happened and unable to help, except to ground myself and release my own negative imprints about the issue, so that the injured being does not have to carry the psychic weight of my horror.

It has taken me a long time to realize that both responses are valid, and I have learned not to blame myself for the times I “cannot help.” I have seen that I help by not overdoing it, and instead applying my energy only where I feel called.

Over time, I have learned to “read the energy” even at the beginning of a notice. I know which way I am energetically tuned, and let go immediately of those I must, and help where I feel individually called. One sure sign for me that I must let go is when I feel judgment rise up in me against the perpetrator. I know my judgment only sends the perpetrator a very toxic image that they may have to remove from their energy field in order to heal. If I can not contribute directly to the solution, I can at least avoid being part of the problem.

For me this goes back to my belief that healing is not directional, not from me to someone. I call in a diffuse field of healing and invite the other beings to join me there. A lot of healer burnout may come from trying to send healing to someone or something. This can block the portion of the healing field which is intended for the healers themselves. While this “healing invitation process” is my goal, I can always tell when I'm slipping. If I get sloppy or too tired, I may take a shortcut and find myself sending but not sharing the healing field. That's a sign to slow down and take better care of myself and do the rest of the job (be open to receiving healing myself).

Dawn Hayman I appreciated your response regarding the animal cruelty. As an animal communicator at Spring Farm Cares, often on the front lines of animal cruelty cases, there are days that I start to go nuts. For me, this journey of animal communication has been about opening my heart more and more. It amazes me how much more it just keeps expanding. With that open heart, and experiencing animal cruelty almost daily, it often feels like my heart will burst with sadness and hopelessness. When I feel that, its my first clue that I need to go be with the animals and spend time with them. We have some animals here at SFC that have been through horrendous abuse. Yet they welcome each human who walks onto this farm with the same unconditional love and open heart. One of our horses once said to me, “If I can let it go, and I'm the one who lived through it, why can't you?” I remember that almost daily and I strive to achieve it.

Animal cruelty laws vary from state to state, but they all are extremely weak. Many police agencies will not even take a complaint seriously. It’s not necessarily that they don't care about animals, but they aren't familiar with the laws, don't know what to do, and won't touch them for fear of being sued. We have watched repeatedly as case after case of animal cruelty in our area is either just shoved aside, or if prosecuted, the abuser is given a slap on the wrist and sent off. As an organization we are addressing this through our educational programs aimed at law enforcement and the judicial system. Its a slow process and very tedious.

As an animal communicator, I learned long ago that vengeance wasn't the answer. I needed to put my energy where the animals were asking me to go: to the healing side of the equation. When we hear about such horrendous animal cruelty, the first thing we all want to do is GET the person who did it. For two reasons: to prosecute them, and more than that, to prevent it from happening again. My experience is that case by case it doesn't stop them from doing it again. Three huge abuse cases I have personally been involved with went right through the prosecution and the courts and the people are right back abusing animals again, only now it is harder to prosecute them a second time.

As communicators, we can have an impact on opening hearts. The more hearts that open, the less people will be able to abuse animals. I know it seems idealistic but the animals are right. It is the only way. Having felt the helplessness, despair, and anger about these tragic cases repeatedly for the last few years, I can say that we need to channel our energy into the prayers, healings, and the work we are doing to spread the messages of the animals and all their love. It makes a huge difference. I've seen it, felt it, and experienced it first hand. Each heart opened changes the world in amazing ways. I'm not saying we shut our eyes to the animal abuse. I'm certainly not saying we shouldn't prosecute it. However, we must use our energy to aid the healing side of the story and not add to the anger and hopelessness of the abusive side.

It is my observation that people do such horrible animal abuse out of complete lack of self worth. People who feel they have no place to go, no self worth, and are filled with hopelessness often lash out at animals who are more helpless than they are. That is something we CAN do something about. The animals tell me constantly that it’s about healing the human heart and setting it free.

ACCAW Vision & Purpose	Prayer and Healing Circle Requests	Volunteer Animal Communication Service for Rescue & Shelter Organizations
Origin of ACCAW	Weekly & Monthly Group Focus Time	ACCAW members' insights & actions in animal rescue & welfare issues
Membership - How to Join		Animal Talk home

*Day	ANIMAL WELFARE
Sun	The end of slaughter of 20,000 dolphins and whales a year in Taiji, Japan and enlightenment of all beings involved.
	That the proposed law to prohibit wild dolphin and human interaction be reframed to enhance the benevolent connection of all species and individuals.
	For the protection and well-being of the group of Southern Resident killer whales in danger of extinction off the US Pacific Coast near Seattle.
	Help for the whales who are targeted to be killed by the Japanese whaling fleet in Antarctic waters.
	May the messages of the new light paradigms the Hawaii dolphins share be felt, heard, seen, understood and allowed to come into complete aliveness in all beings of the world. May this light become all that is. May the hearts of many open to accept that all can be this light of Divine design in complete ecstatic joy because here where we exist it is so. We send this to all of you.
	May all humans become attuned to the whales’ message and open their hearts to universal peace and forgiveness. May both physical and psychic wounds of human/cetacean be healed for good of oceanic beings everywhere.

Mon	Asking cats and dogs for help with the problem of domestic animal overpopulation in the United States. We ask all of them who wish to do so, to be willing cut down on reproduction, whether they are spayed and neutered or not.
	For the well-being of all shelter/rescue/homeless animals.
	To eliminate live animal labs in favor of humane alternatives.
	To end killing live dogs at the Medical College of Wisconsin physiology labs.
	We see the immediate expanded awakening of all allopathic veterinarians to the severe consequences of over-vaccination. We see veterinarians taking back their power in fully caretaking the animals with love.
	Liberation and well-being of dogs bred for dog fighting rings, and the enlightenment of those involved.
	For Rottweiler and pit bull breed dogs to be seen as they truly are, not the way the media projects them to be as a whole.
	Help for Greyhounds Only rescue to find homes for 1,000 greyhounds off the track, Lake Geneva, WI.
	For the welfare of all the animals and caregivers at All Creatures Great and Small shelter, Hendersonville, NC.
	For animal rescue in Philadelphia to have the support it needs to function well.
	For Multnomah County Animal Control, Portland, OR, so that abandoned or stray animals may find caring and compassion, and citizens of Multnomah County may find this agency a source of compassionate advocacy.
	For animals and their caregivers at Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley. Healing and joyous release of the strong and survivable, and a gentle letting go with minimal pain and suffering for those souls destined to move on.
	For healing the spirit & heart of the animals rescued from New Orleans & brought to Angels Gate sanctuary, Long Island, NY.
	For the welfare of the diseased and neglected dogs in townships of South Africa.
	For the safety and well-being of all stray animals in Craivoa, Romania.
	ASUS Wild Animal Orphanage, San Antonio, TX cares for lions, bears, tigers, cougars, bobcats, primates, donkeys, llamas, parrots, chickens, rabbits, domestic cats and dogs, suffered a fire disaster (fall 2008). Pray for financial relief and healing of all concerned.

Tue	For all of the wild beings (deer, bear, cougar, wolves, and others) who are being hunted needlessly by humans for sport. For the protection and healthy survival of the animals and the awakening of the humans.
	Cessation of aerial gunning of Alaskan wolves.
	To end the mass slaughter of harp seals in Canada’s yearly seal hunt.
	For the sport hunting of farm raised buffalo to stop.
	For the internet hunting "sport" to be banned and become illegal.
	The end of local fishermen on the island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean using live puppies and cats as bait for sharks.
	Healing to the tigers and lions at Zion Wildlife Park, New Zealand. Craig Busch, the founder who has hand reared many of these animals lost control of the Park because of financial difficulties. The animals are pining for Craig; a keeper has been killed by a white tiger, who was shot. The animals are depressed. For their healing and the healing of the situation. 6/16/09

Wed	The end of the violence surrounding the Chinese Fur Trade in a way that will support the families that depend on the trade for their livelihood, and that will see the end of the suffering and pain of the animals involved.
	The end of trapping or holding animals captive and killing them for fur.
	The end of bear farms in China and for the loving rehabilitation of all the bears currently caged and abused on these farms. End to the use of "bear balm" worldwide.
	Awakening to protect domestic animal rights in China and prevent mass killing and cruelty to dogs and other species.
	For the assistance of Indonesian primates housed in cages too small for them to stand.
	Help for elephants who are chained by people and unable to live a natural life.
	To bring back harmony to Komodo Island, Indonesia where the Komodo dragons have begun to attack villagers May 2009.
	For successful transfer of the Malawi Elephant Herd to Majete Wildlife Reserve, for spiritual guidance for the humans involved, and Universal Healing in all situations where human and non-human habitats conflict. 6/09

Thur	For the protection and welfare of elephants in South Africa’s Kruger National Park from being culled (killed) for population control.
	Protection for Yellowstone's wild free roaming buffalo in and around national park boundaries.
	Honoring wild geese at Lake Merritt, California and other places where they seek to rest, forage, and live.
	Balance with the emerald ash borer beetle making it's way into Wisconsin that has killed 20 million ash trees in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana since first tracked in 2002. For the beetles to moderate their tree eating, for the trees to maintain the sacred space, and that humans see that cutting down 40% of healthy or weakened street trees in Madison, WI is not required.
	That the natural balance be restored to alleviate the causes for the worldwide honeybee decline.
	For healing of all the elements creating White-Nose Syndrome (WNS) crisis; millions of bats, including several endangered species, are at stake.
	For harmony between people and the African lions being poisoned by African cattle herders.

Fri	Well-being for the chickens and turkeys of the world now mistreated as food animals. End of suffering of animals in slaughterhouses and factory farms.
	For landslide victory of Proposition 2 on the November Ballot. A Yes vote to effectively ban all use of gestation crates for pigs, battery hen cages and veal crates in California. To allow passage of this measure to establish a mandate for factory farm reform nationwide, and raise consciousness of farmers and consumers alike.
	That S. 1915, The American Horse Slaughter Protection Act, have swift passage in the Senate, that the compassion of the American people for the horse be honored with gratitude, that the spirit of horses involved in this process be supported and surrounded with grace, that all horses in need find peace, safety, willing hearts and loving homes in their own best time.
	That schooling horses throughout the world are treated with love, respect, and integrity for all their hard work.
	To keep dog eating legally abolished in the Philippines.
	For the farm animals of the UK (particularly cattle, pigs and sheep) who are being slaughtered en masse due to the threat of Foot & Mouth Disease. It is curable; the only reason the herds are slaughtered is because a history of Foot & Mouth in the herd reduces the meat value. Healing for the distressing way in which they are dealt and the enlightenment of the people connected to them.
	For dogs, cats, pigs and chickens who are exploited as commodities in Korea, we send Love and healing energy. For the human perpetrators, we send the Light of compassion and reason to dispel ignorance. May light & love resonate within these peoples' hearts and inspire them to end the suffering of animals.

Sat	The end of poverty and suffering of all beings in suburban Paris and in other European countries. A shift towards greater awareness, peace, happiness, and good health for all beings involved.
	For healing of China's government human and animal rights violations. May enlightenment pervade the Chinese spirit, replacing hurtful dogma and politically motivated violence.
	For Walmart to evolve into a socially responsible company.
	For the enlightenment of all species with Grace so all suffering in all realms is ended. To transform human hatred to awakened consciousness and unconditional love for self and pouring into love and celebration of all species with clarity and wisdom.
	Bless and strengthen with deep gratitude and love all elementals, devas, nature spirits that help life move gracefully and with gentleness toward Oneness awareness.
	For authentic unconditional love, joy, compassion, and discerning wisdom to dissolve all false programming to heal all karmic entanglements with true grace for all of life, dissolving the sources of hatred, fear, and violence. May we realize with true courage and strength and gracefully shift into a new harmonious reality.

*Day	AFTERMATH OF EVENTS OF NATURE	AREAS OF THE EARTH
Wed	The well being and reunion of all the animals and humans affected by Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes in the Gulf Coast. Help for the homeless cats and dogs, roaming or sheltered, needing food, water, and care in New Orleans.	Optimizing the amount of ice in the Earth’s polar regions (now shrinking from global warming) for the survival and well-being of polar bears in the Arctic and all living beings.
	Cleaning up the toxic waters from the hurricane areas for the health of all species.	`Protection for the whales and other marine life off coastal North Carolina from proposed U.S. Navy testing for lethal mid-frequency sonar. Protection from human-made ocean noise for all creatures.`
Thur	For the animals and humans affected by earthquakes.	For the ocean waters, whales and all oceanic creatures.
	For the hearts and souls of the birds that are either dying from the avian flu or are being culled in the millions by humans. For the well being of all individuals and species affected.	That the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) find a better way to prevent forest fires than to apply massive amounts of toxic herbicides to public lands in 17 Western states.
	For the well being of gray wolves in Yellowstone National Park experiencing an epidemic causing many wolf pups to die.	For the restoration of Caribbean coral reefs dying from the white plague.
Fri	That the source of current unusual viruses be dissolved and healed.	Love, light, and the power of our united, unlimited creative thoughts and emotions for containment of the November 2007 oil spill in the San Francisco Bay area and the Pacific Ocean. May fish and wildlife, sea lions, porpoises, bottom dwellers, marine birds, their sanctuaries and the entire eco-system be held in light and love. May peace and love extend to provide a nurturing, healing environment for humans touched by this experience. May sadness be transformed into joy.
	For the welfare of all those who suffered or are in need of help due to the January 2007 tornado in central Florida.	To properly remove the support poles originally placed to support young tree trunks in San Francisco before the metal further damages the now older trees. May communication and harmony flow among all those involved.
		For the protection of Salt Cay island, Turks and Caicos, B.W.I. from irresponsible development. To save the oceanic habitat of humpback whales, endangered marine animals, and reefs from increased noise, boat traffic, chemicals, dredging.

Name (by alphabetical order of state)	State Country (if not U.S.)	Experience in giving animal communication sessions	Preferred methods of contact	Availability of service (Please respect limits)
L.A. Brown	AZ	20+ years	E-mail labreiki@cs.com	Distance Reiki (Usui Reiki, Certified Level 1 and 2) and animal communication available. I am “on call” for organizations and individual animal companions/caregivers through my e-mail address. Am not affiliated with any organization. Organizations and individuals in my local area may contact me by e-mail to make arrangements for a “real time” appointment.
Nancy Windheart	AZ	Since 2006	nancywindheart@q.com (928) 776-0082	I offer up to 2 hours a week of communication consultations and/or Reiki at no charge for animals who are awaiting adoption in a rescue group network. This includes animals in shelters and foster care through a recognized non-profit animal rescue organization. I am also available for in-person consultations locally, and offer lectures (no charge) and workshops (reduced rates) for animal rescue organizations. I also regularly donate my services for fundraisers.
Laurie Moore	CA	Since 2006 as animal communicator. 13 years as psychotherapist	Call (831) 477-7007	Will give two private sessions each month to an animal and person at a shelter or rescue organization. The purpose will be to communicate on behalf of the animal so that his or her soul purpose, intentions, wishes and needs can be understood and supported by the person.
Teresa Wagner	CA	Professionally since 1991, with specialties in flower essences, trauma, grief, and shelter animals.	E-mail info@animalsinourhearts.com	I currently do a few hours every week of pro bono sessions with a few rescue groups and a shelter. I am not able to take on more pro bono individual cases at this time. However, my monthly animal communication practice group will take a case each month, which would be supervised. In the event of a natural disaster, I would definitely be available to help. Also, my website has two sections that shelter and rescue employees and volunteers might find supportive: www.animalsinourhearts.com Compassion Fatigue of Animal Care and Rescue Work; How You Can Stop the Tragedy of Euthanasia in Animal Shelters
Winterhawk	CA	13 years professional	(707) 583-2348 voicemail	On call, all species. Distance Reiki, physical/spiritual healing/ceremony. 8 hours/mo. pro bono, any shelter/rescue project, animals or workers. Low fee beyond 8 hrs. Euthanasia/adoption prep; any issue. Immediate assist if possible. Teach/coach communication or Bach Flower Essences in person or by phone. Reiki I-III, in-person. Special fees for above mentioned folks; will travel to teach any group.
Lisa Shaw	FL	12 years professional	Chakrasix@aol.com (954) 680-5759 Cell phone (954) 254-8405	Weekends, 4-6 hours for local volunteer work (communication, Reiki, and grief counseling). Anytime distance Reiki sessions. Will teach communication and Reiki classes for shelter/rescue workers by request at reduced rates; will give lectures and demonstrations to help raise funds. Will travel in the Southeast U.S. by invitation for reduced fee and expenses.
Carol Schultz	IL	5 years professional	carol@carolschultz.com or (815) 254-8325	Contact via e-mail or phone to schedule an appointment; offering services at reduced rates to rescues and shelters; up to one hour of pro bono work via phone per week.
Barbara Myers	IN	8 years experience 4 years professional	E-mail only: dachsiemom13@yahoo.com	I donate 2-4 animal communication sessions weekly to dachshund rescue organizations and other animal rescue agency requestors; free weekly group Reiki distance healing for ill and/or injured animals.
Maureen Harmonay	MA	1 year practicing animal communication	Prefer contact by phone & E-mail MHarmonay@AnimalTranslations.com 978-502-5800	Available on call, as needed. Remote and onsite consultations for problem solving, behavioral issues, trauma, transitions. Services limited to the New England area. Particularly interested in equine rescue, but will work with all humane societies and rescues, regardless of species or breed.
Carol Burke	MA	6 years experience	Phone: 774-270-4277 E-mail: carolburke6@hotmail.com	I'm happy to volunteer time to organizations, farms or barns via phone, e-mail or in-person if local (within 50 miles of Marlborough, MA)
Linda Gress	NJ	Founder of All About Them Giant Breed Rescue. Animal Communication professionally since 2001. Working in Shelters, Rescues, Rehabs & Sanctuaries since 1985.	609-758-8261 or e-mail houndsberg@aol.com	On call, all species. Communication sessions, healing, grief counseling or any issues, no charge for shelters, rescues, rehabs and sanctuaries. For volunteers of a rescue, shelter, rehab and sanctuary requesting a session for their furry family members, mentoring, lectures and events, we are available and require a donation to All About Them Giant Breed Rescue.
Karen Taylor	NM	3 Years Professional	Phone (505) 471-2512 or e-mail Karen@SpotSaid.com	Reiki every other Wednesday plus 4 hours of consultations monthly to Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary & Hospice, as well as consultations for up to 15 animals a month for the Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society. Students welcome to participate. Available for National and Global disasters as time allows. In-person, by phone or by e-mail.
Gayle Nastasi	NY	5 years professional and several years study previous	allcreatures@gazehound.com (518) 827-7129 e-mail and phone nationally; e-mail, phone and in-person locally.	For STOLA, Saluki Tree of Life Alliance, Inc. [a national group] and the local Animal Shelter of Schoharie County, NY. Due to the number of hours I volunteer with STOLA, and my travel schedule during the week, I will be limiting my assistance to that rescue group, and several hours on most Saturdays for our local shelter.
Kathleen Jones	OR	6 years professional	E-mail most dependable southdownfarm@terragon.com phone okay (541) 846-0234	Will do consultations together with small group of students in “sacred space” with no distractions; turnaround within 24 hours.
Eliza Grice	TX	Student of animal speaking 1 year	E-mail iamabasenji@gmail.com	I find it easier to talk with domesticated animals, but I would welcome the opportunity to talk with wild ones. I am more clairsentient than clairaudient. I am 4th chakra dominant (empathic). I also receive pictures: clairvoyance & often have claircognizance which is simply a knowing. My greatest desire is to be of assistance with animals seeking to avoid being penalized for who/what they naturally are and to aid animals with problematic behaviors. I will work with any rescuers (501c nonprofit) free. I am bilingual French/English. I will do 2 sessions per month; if there is a higher demand, then possibly more by request.
Janet Dobbs	VA	11 yrs experience; 5 years professional	janet@animalparadisecommunication.com (703) 648-1866	Working with shelters & rescue groups in the greater metropolitan Washington, DC area with main focus in Fairfax County, VA. Offering group "practice" session for workshop students at local rescue organizations giving students in-person practice with animals that need "extra" help finding the right home & making the right match. I also teach animal communication workshops with a focus on shelter/rescue animals for shelter workers and volunteers at a reduced rate.
Linda Tyrrell	VA	1 year professional	lindat@fsap.org or (757) 962 8226	In the Hampton Roads area on the weekends, I will work voluntarily with adopted animals who are experiencing separation anxiety and/or with animals who are experiencing emotional behavior issues. I prefer to work one-on-one in-person with the animal at the animal’s home. If that is not possible, I will work over the phone.
Morgine Jurdan	WA	12 years professional	In-person in Vancouver, WA or Portland, OR areas. Other areas phone (360) 247-7284; e-mail Morgine@tds.net	4 hours/week communicating with animals in shelters and rescue situations to better help them understand their situation, what is being done, and how we can best serve their own needs and desires. Am willing to teach people who do full time rescue work how to communicate themselves, if they are truly interested, at a low cost or donation basis, when time is available for me to do so.
Karen Anderson	WA	3 years professional	Contact by email Karen@KarenAnderson.net or phone (509) 999-1887	Donating consultation services to Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue, River City Pet Rescue, Post Falls, Idaho. Border Collie Rescue of the Pacific Northwest, Cairn Terrier Rescue USA, & F.P.C.A. in Bailey, Colorado. Free consultations for animals up for adoption or in foster homes. Releasing past trauma, identifying current issues and needs and healing energy for overall balance and well being. Other groups may contact for consultations or emergencies.
Shirley Scott	WA	Over 5 years of giving sessions and teaching people to become animal communicators	E-mail at Shirley@animaltalkhealing.com or phone at 509-526-5020 between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.	Help with lost animals. Most weekends and week days in the afternoon and evening.