Animal Consultation Information

What to Expect
A consultation with Penelope Smith, whether in-person or by phone, is an opportunity for direct two-way telepathic communication with your animal companions. You can get questions answered about problems you are having with your animal friends. You can learn to understand their viewpoints better, how they think, what they do and don't understand, and how to treat them to create more cooperation and a better partnership in living or working together.                                                                                                        Penelope & Pirouette

All non-human animals telepathically communicate. This is not something spooky or weird, but it is an inborn ability of all beings, including humans. Most people in this culture are socially conditioned from childhood to deny telepathic communication, and so they lose the ability. Humans who are sensitive, receptive and attentive can recover, develop or increase their own ability to mentally communicate with other species.

People call me an "animal psychic," and this makes some people think I know everything about animals or, worse yet, themselves! Psychic comes from the word "psyche," meaning "soul" or "spirit." Telepathic communication is psychic because it's a connection with the soul or spirit of animals—their essence or true self including their thoughts, purposes, values, perceptions, understanding, and other mental and spiritual qualities. It is no different than a heart-to-heart discussion with another human, where both people are really listening and understanding each other. While I can usually perceive a lot about the animal from the first connection, I do not necessarily know details of their lives and feelings until I ask about them. I don't know or care to know irrelevant details about your personal life, so you're safe!

We go from what is known about the situation from your viewpoint, to the unknown—what the animal thinks about the situation. I specialize in getting the animal's viewpoint, feelings, perceptions or attitudes by asking them questions and listening to what they think, feel, or visualize. This direct communication may give a whole new outlook on the animal or problems with them and how to handle them. Animal companions are generally very grateful to have their people understand their point of view. You may have received some of the animal's body language or telepathic communication before, but filling out the picture can be extremely rewarding. We work together to resolve misunderstandings, behavior problems, and the psychosomatic aspects of illnesses or injuries that do not respond well to veterinary care. I can sometimes advise on nutritional needs, and I can work to restore body energy balance through spiritual healing.

Consultations can be kept confidential, or other people can observe and listen if that is comfortable for you and your animal companions.

How to Prepare
In the beginning, I will ask you a few basic questions about the animal's name, age, and breed to help me put their answers into some context and therefore understand them better. I can tune in with your animal friends and find out basic matters like how they feel about life, their purposes, concerns, attitudes, or enjoyments, but a consultation is facilitated by you asking specific questions that are important to you. Animal companions may not talk about your areas of concern unless you focus their attention on them. Questions about health, attitudes, behavior, environment—past, present, future, are all welcome.

So, please have all your questions ready, written if necessary. If you'd like to record the consultation, have a tape recorder ready.

My ability to comprehend or put into context what the animal is saying is increased if I first have your information about a health or behavior problem. Then, I can get the animal's viewpoint about it, which may be very different than what you think or may fill in the picture of what you or others perceive. Just asking "what's wrong with this horse, dog, cat?" won't necessarily be productive, especially if they don't feel anything is wrong with them or have no immediate pain or stress. A challenging or hostile attitude creates mental static and headaches, and it wastes time and energy. Full communication and receptivity from all concerned is the key to maximum benefit from a consultation.

Have an open attitude, whether you are skeptical or not, and you may find, as have many people before you, that your consultation is an interesting and helpful experience.

RESULTS from CONSULTATIONS

"You came to talk to Snarvik before he was to go to the Grand National. He was the horse who always, or as he said, not always, added an extra stride in the combination jumps. He was wonderful at the show, and never in six days added an extra stride. He also was very calm in the stall for the first time in his life."

"My collie, Tex, who you counseled, has completely been healed of distrusting and disliking people. He was able to return to the show ring and finish his obedience degree, pass his temperament test and finish his breed championship. He now has a reputation for loving everyone."
Blinky - photo by Carol Schultz
"Our cat, May Lynn, had been sick about 5 days. She would just lie around looking apathetic, wouldn't eat, drank very little water, and when she did she would get sick. Penelope came over and talked with her for awhile and told us what was going on with her. After about 15 minutes she got up and was walking around and looked 100% better. The next morning she ate for the first time in 5 days. She was totally well and has continued to do great!"

"Since the consultation Grizzely is back to his old self—eating well and not throwing up, being sociable, and he's off the Valium totally with no ill signs (like biting his hair out)."

"I talked to Nat, the oldest cat with stomach problems, after we got off the phone. I asked if he liked talking to you and told him I would try harder at caring for his special needs. He jumped up into the cat castle (3 feet off the floor!) and played with a catnip mouse! He seemed very happy!!"

"My horse now stands facing the stall door with his head out instead of standing with his head in the far corner of his stall. He has a clear calm eye now and keeps his ears forward. He doesn't wag his head around like he used to, and he hasn't tried crowding me, all since you talked to him."

"Since our talk about Momma Bear, the very unhappy long-haired tortoise-shell cat, she has made a real turnaround. She's lovable, she's stopped peeing everywhere, she's getting along with her worst nemesis in our house..."

"Three year old Arab mare, Katie was suffering from fainting-like spells. You clarified that it wasn't a medical problem but that Katie had suffered blows to the forehead, and would now nearly faint when put in a similar situation—small spaces and darkness would trigger her, according to you. I worked Katie later that day and was easily able to keep her from fading by tapping her forehead. After a few successful attempts at stopping her from fainting, she changed—she was brand new and happy. I then thoroughly questioned her owners to find out she had severe blows to the head while badly cast in her stall during the night. Katie went to a brand new home yesterday. When she left she wasn't afraid of a dark stall, doorways, or shadows, and rode quietly in the trailer to her new home. As a trainer, this was the first horse I would have had to send back, in which case she would have been put down. Thanks again."

"There has been a miraculous breakthrough in our relationship. I had the talk with Marigold (dog) that you suggested about the roles changing and my being in charge instead of her. I told her what was expected, and she seemed to understand perfectly. Although she continued to test my resolve, she seems so much happier and at ease—almost a new dog."

"Baby has been a model puppy since your call. No chewed-up furniture or pillows, no torn bedclothes, etc. A change that seems nothing short of miraculous since I haven't yet bought a playpen or canine crate to confine her in."

"Thanks so much for communicating with Fleetwood for me. I feel calmer about him than I ever have. I have spent 3 years wondering and wishing I knew why I seemed to be such a disappointment to him and why he got on my nerves so. The vet said `all Westies are kinetic' and that he'd never outgrow it. No wonder you come so highly recommended."                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  photo by K. Boldt

"Thank you for your support in dealing with the loss of my cat, Charlie. I miss him very much and am grieving, but the spiritual understanding helps with the letting go. You helped me a lot, all along the way, in understanding my process with Charlie. He helped me to open my heart."

"It's been 5 months since you did a consultation with Cougar (horse). Remarkable changes ensued. The next day his incisional hernia appeared smaller to me... Also, almost immediately, his attitude was visibly more positive more of the time... Then I took him to Davis [medical center] to be evaluated for his readiness for surgery (hernial repair). They recommend waiting to do a repair 4-6 months after the hernia occurs, and it had only been 2-3 months, but he seemed strong and healthy. The chief surgeon examined him and told me he would likely not need surgery and start him gradually back to work. I could hardly believe it... He's also become much more demonstrative with me over the past few months."

"My cat Cleroy has gradually quit his spraying behavior since your consultation. He's not sprayed for about 5 months now. I let him out back for brief periods and he's not fought with other cats or had any serious medical problems. We have established more of a trust between us, and he's such a happy cat now."

"Fluffy seemed better right after you sent the energy to her, and today the vet said she looked pretty good all considered. Whatever you did it was great!"

"Words cannot express my gratitude to you for all you have done for me, my sanity, and my cat, N.T. About one month ago I called you about a spraying problem I was having with her for 3 1/2 years. Well, my problems are gone."

"The next time I let Zack out after we talked, he didn't show that he was stiff going down the steps! It felt like my heart opened a lot—I cried a bunch and was really able to feel the connection between Zack and me unclouded by guilt and worry."

"Trapper sends his love and thanks for your gentle help in clearing the subluxation in his back. There no longer is heat being emitted to the touch and he is moving much better in the hips. Other than being very thankful it is difficult to express my feelings about the change in atmosphere here since your visit. All of the animals seem either relieved or elated by the fact that we now know that there can be communication."

"Thanks. Our conversation and the healing that followed truly helped relieve a great deal of Sage's stress - as well as mine. She's been much more chipper since then and Raea has been helping her! We had a conversation about her great job keeping our home and area safe and happy and about her talents helping Sage feel better. What a difference!"

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