Tales from Rural Maine: Peace, fellow mammals

Yesterday, I worked with an animal communication client, a Dachsund in Florida who wasn't feeling well at all. His beloved human had made an appointment with me because she knew things weren't right and wanted to ask her dog how he was feeling.

I was able to tell her that, among other things, there was fluid in his lungs and that his heart felt congested and there was a sharp, nagging pain in his chest, in or around his heart.

She took him to the vet where the vet used her ears to identify what I had used my body to feel; there was fluid around the heart and lungs. She took xrays, which revealed the other things I had described in our session and they decided on a course of treatment.

My work as an animal communicator never--ever--replaces proper veterinary care. I can't diagnose any condition or recommend treatment. But what I can do is help to efficiently locate sources of pain or illness. I can also communicate directly with companion animals so that questions like, "How do you feel?" "What do you need?" and "Is there anything you will eat?" can get answered. Those of us who have gone through illness and aging and end-of-life decisions with our beloved pets know what a blessing it can be to have answers to these questions.

Yesterday, for instance, we were able to find something this sick dog was willing to eat, so that while we were on the phone, he ate for the first time that day, which was a relief to both human and animal.

Animal communication is telepathic work. It happens over time and space, so location is not an issue. If you have a phone and you speak English, we can work together.

And it's one way that we can offer comfort to both animals and their humans in moments of crisis. One of the most difficult and beautiful things I do is to stand calmly in the moments of profound suffering when it's time to ask an animal if they want help out of their body. I can be there for you in this, and it helps.

If your reaction to this story is "bah humbug" or "she's nuts," that's okay. You don't have to work with me. But if you feel open to the possibility that maybe I can help you and your pet(s) to communicate, about health, behavior, transitions, or anything at all, I encourage you to get in touch. We can even talk to animals who have already passed on. Peace, fellow mammals!

Learn more at my website, http://www.peacefellowmmammals.com

With my niece and a tiny mammal we hoped to adopt from Peace Ridge Animal Sanctuary.