Happy Paw-lidays!

 Wishing you a Paws-itively Perfect

Holiday & New Year

 

Rescued pets have a special place in my heart.  They are sometimes fostered in various homes or taken from a home for unforeseen reasons.  They aren’t included in the details of what happened and why they are no longer staying in this home, with this mom or dad.  They react as scared beings as though they are just expected to pick up their life where they left off – but they have fears and feelings like we do.  Consider the understanding at the child-like level where they are unsure of their surroundings or the people who are now in their life.  All the love in the world can’t help or fix their fears – that’s where I come in and explain and answer their questions.  I hope I can help your rescued pet one day. 

Here’s a bit of Rudy’s story:

Rudy is an 8-year-old Tibetan Spaniel who was surrendered to the shelter with no history.  He was adopted 3 months ago by his new family and is very timid and hides in the closet when he is afraid.  They love him very much and want him to be happy.  Here is a portion of our conversation, and a bit of a revelation of his past.

Hi Rudy – how are you?
I guess I’m ok why? 

Your family asked if I would talk with you, is that ok?
I guess so but who’s my family?

The nice people who you are living with, who feed you and pet you and love you.
So, am I staying here? 

Yes, honey this is your forever home.  This family loves you and will take care of you forever.  Does that make sense? 
I suppose so.  I wasn’t sure why I was here, but I do like them.  Sometimes things are a bit loud and so many different things going on.  I kind of wish it was quieter.  I like the quiet.  I get very scared with so many people moving around me. 

I will let them know so maybe being more aware of that can help you settle down and relax more. 
Thank you that would be helpful.

Do you miss your previous home?
Yes, very much.  My mom was an older lady who didn’t come home one day so I was taken away.   [I feel she was hospitalized and then passed away.]

I’m sorry that happened.  I’m sure she loved you very much, but life happens out of our control sometimes.  You now have a loving family to care for you and love you.  Are you ready to open your heart to them?
Yes, thank you for telling me that.  I guess I thought maybe I did something wrong, so she left me.  I was sad thinking if I did it again, they would abandon me too.  I’m feeling better now that you let me know I didn’t do anything wrong. 

Slowly but surely, you will get more comfortable with your new family and surroundings.  Allow them into your heart.  You can trust them.  They will not hurt you.
 Oh, I am so glad you talked with me.  I’m feeling better already. 

You’re very welcome, Rudy. Just take it one day at a time and ease into your new loving family. Ok?
Ok bye.

For the Love of Animals,
Frances

Reflections and Transitions

November for me is a time of reflection with life changes and transitions. My personal journey includes retiring from my day job, moving to the desert (actually Rancho Mirage) and reflecting on how happy I am in this beautiful community.  I am excited to continue working with you and your pets via telephone and Zoom.  Working from anywhere in the world is possible when I tune in telepathically – there are no miles or languages as barriers. Yes, even if I don’t speak the language of my human client, their pet and I are clearly communicating and if the human client has an interpreter, we’re good to go. 

I recently spoke with a 16-year-old cat, Luna, who had recently crossed over.  She had a beautiful message from the other side to her mom.

Hi Luna – I understand you are now on the other side, how are you doing?

Oh, I’m so glad mom contacted you.  I wanted to tell her all my thoughts when it first happened, but I knew she couldn’t hear me like you do.

I’m glad she did too – so what would you like to tell your mom? 

Please tell mom how much I love her and not to feel bad about how she found me.  I was not suffering as she perceives it – it was more frustrating knowing I couldn’t do anything for myself.  I wanted to go in my sleep but it just didn’t happen that way.  Many times I tried, but I kept waking up.  I was told it would happen when it was supposed to happen.  Mom has a new life now, she is ready to blossom into her own woman, much more sure of herself than ever before.  She has the strength and courage to do more than she ever thought she could.  She is now encouraged to be her whole self, to express herself, to be in the moment with her decisions.  I am very proud of her.  I am happy she has a man in her life, a new partner to share in her growth.  When she met him and introduced me, I knew this was the beginning for her and it was my time to step away.  These are transitions in our lives that we bring in new energy and let go of the older energy.  Not good versus bad – not at all but recognizing what is a good match in this phase of our life.  She needs to let go of concerns on what she could or should have done differently for me or her own decisions for herself.  Take each day as a new choice, a new adventure, a new way to look at life.  It was my time to release my body and nobody could have prevented that release. She was the best mom, companion, caretaker and snuggler I could have ever asked for.  I love her very much – to the moon and back.  We will always be connected by our love for each other – that will always stay in our heart and soul. Please let her know she can talk to me anytime – she is not holding me back as I can energetically be in a multitude of places at once.

This message can be an encouragement for all of us – read it again to see what resonates with you.

For the Love of Animals,

Frances

 

Animal Communication Tips

 

I love working with clients that are new to the idea of animal communication.  Sometimes the response is they just want to know if they are “happy”.  I believe our pets are more than one-dimensional; they have wants and needs, fears and joy, they have preferences and desires.  Are they “happy”?  All they really want is love, food, and a safe place to put their head at night.  Are you giving them this? Then yes, of course, they are going to tell me they are “happy”.

When speaking with the animals it is helpful if you have specific questions. Is your pet a rescue? What was their life like before they came to you?  Sometimes this brings answers to curious questions and sometimes it can be very eye-opening to understand why they do certain things.  One client had a dog who wouldn’t join her and her husband on their bed at night.  The closest he would come to that was laying on the chair near the bed.  I asked their dog why and he said he was reprimanded so badly from his previous owner that he was afraid of that happening again.  I assured him that would never happen again with this family – they welcome him to join them.  He was hesitant but was assured he was safe in his new forever home.

Has anything changed in their surroundings in the past few months?  Are you now going back to your office, no longer working from home?  Many people adopted pets during the pandemic, only to realize their pet has never seen them leave their house for extended periods of time.  As a rescue, the fear of abandonment is real.  Where are you going?  How long are you going to be gone?  Why can’t I go with you?  Consider their feelings and questions in their minds. Just like as if you were leaving your child for the day – they want to know that you are coming back, and when you are coming back. 

Just some ideas to prompt questions for you and how I can best help you and your pet.  I welcome your questions and so do your pets.

For the Love of Animals,
Frances

Take Care of Yourself

Your Pets Rely on You -
Take Care of Yourself

Ernie is an orange tabby rescue cat that is approximately 5 or 6 years old. His mom wanted to know why he '"yells", and meows so loudly all of the time.

Ernie, why are you meowing so much?
I can’t hear like I used to and I keep trying to see if it changes back but it just doesn’t. I am so frustrated, so I keep trying and trying to hear better. 

I’m sorry Ernie, how does it sound to you now? 
Well, when you and I talk it’s perfect because I’m not using my ears to hear you. But when I am using my ears, it sounds muffled. It’s not clear at all. 

I’ll check with mom to see if your ears are blocked in some way or possibly an infection of some kind. Either way it might be easier on mom if you didn’t continue the meowing so much - it can get quite annoying.

Yeah, I didn’t think about how loud it must be to her, I just hear it muffled. I’ll stop doing that so much.

Only when you need something from mom, OK? 
Oh, OK I can do that.

Why do you follow mom and stare at her? 
I’m afraid she is going to fall. 
[My client was due for hip surgery and wasn’t using her cane in the house. In further discussion Ernie was concerned about his dad falling too as he had a recent foot injury and didn’t always wear his prescribed boot.]

Is there something you would like from mom? 
I’d like her to relax more. I want her to take care of herself as well as she does for the clients that she sees. She is such a kind and loving person. I love her so much and want her to be with me for a long time.

Is there something you would like from mom? 
I’d like her to relax more. I want her to take care of herself as well as she does for the clients that she sees. She is such a kind and loving person. I love her so much and want her to be with me for a long time.

Thank you, Ernie, that is a great message, many of us need to hear as a reminder to take care of ourselves first. Then we are better for our clients and loved ones. Bye for now.
 Bye. 

For the Love of Animals,
Frances

Be Good To Yourself

This is a reading for the mom of a 15-year-old dog who had passed. She was still grieving and wondering about how he was doing months later.

Here’s his message to mom:

“I know mom didn’t want me to go but my body was ready. We had such a good life together. She was so caring to me. I love her so much – even though my body isn’t there, the love for her is always there. I have lots of friends here – new ones that came at the same time I did. We all had our loving homes and like to tell each other our stories. Sometimes I check in on mom – especially when she is sad and missing me. She may feel like I am right there with her – and I am; energetically. She may sense my presence and she needs to know it really is me. Sometimes I’ll lay on the bed with her.

Please let mom know I left my body when I was supposed to – no questions about that. She did everything right so please do not feel any guilt about what was done or not done – it was all done the way it was supposed to be. I am happy and energetically healthy and one day our energies will meet again. Not in the physical body, but after that. Please allow yourself to move on and share your love with another pet if you choose to. There is no jealousy, you are not replacing me – it is just as it is supposed to be. Be as good to yourself as you were to me. Focus on your happiness and not those around you. You come first – others will take care of themselves.”

For the Love of Animals,

Frances

Words of Wisdom from a Poodle

Words of Wisdom from a Poodle   My clients are so amazing, both the humans and the furry ones.  The wisdom and guidance from the messages I receive, many documented in my various books, give such incredible guidance to read and re-read at different times of my life.  With my new chapter, moving to another home after 18 years, is very exciting and brings a bit of anxiety in the waiting for the actual day of the move.  My client asked me to speak with her dog. Fudge, who had crossed over a few months back, as she missed him so and wanted some words of wisdom.  I felt a very close bond with him and was happy to speak with him as well.  Here's the message from Fudge: Hi Fudge - do you have a message for your mom? Please tell mom the love she has been looking for is coming. It is within herself and allowing the outside energies to emerge with her gentleness. She has learned to feel the energies of those not in her best interest and embrace those who she can learn from and grow with. Some growth with others may be temporary, but have a profound impact. She has grown so much during her time of grief and learned more about herself - by herself – even if others are around her. Listen to that child within and embrace, skip and play for that child within is ready to emerge again in a powerful growth of joy. Take the proverbial jumprope and jump for your heart's content to glow and grow to embrace your life to come.  Thank you Fudge – I will read these words for my own guidance as well, you are so wise. Yes, my dear, they are also a reflection for your new beginning as well.  Thank you, Fudge - until the next time we speak - bless you. For the Love of Animals, Frances W. Greenspan  Animal Communicator and Intuitive eBay Consultant and Teacher CLICK the link to subscribe to my monthly newsletter “Animal Talk” How to Sell On eBay FrancesWGreenspan.com website Animal Drawings by Frances  Frances on Facebook Pet Love Patreon LearnItLive

Bobcat's Goodbye

 

Bobcat's Goodbye I recently received this email from my client and I am sharing her story with permission. "You did a reading on my cat Bobcat last spring, I think around May 2020.  Something that he told you was about his passing, which was that he didn’t want to be kept alive with treatments and he wanted to go as naturally as possible.  This didn’t make sense to me at the time as he seemed far off from crossing over, and that was not the reason why I had the reading done.  However…on January 15th 2021, my Bobcat passed from advanced renal failure from diabetes.  I felt so guilty about his seemingly premature passing.  I felt it was my fault because I had to stop treating him with insulin shots a few months prior.  Bobcat had started to fight me with each injection, which was negatively impacting our bond, and about the same time, I had become very sick and learned I had cancer.  I couldn’t risk being scratched or bit by him so for both reasons, I stopped the insulin injections.  A couple weeks after he passed, I recalled the reading and found the transcript to refresh my memory.  His message made so much sense and caused me to let go of my guilt.  He went as he requested…especially at the end.  He passed three days after the diagnosis, and during that time, I kept him comfortable, gave him tons of love, and the night before I called the euthanasia service, I knew he was ready.  I had the honor of feeling his spirit leave his sick body; I felt his joy and excitement about being set free. I wrote about it in the following blog entry if you’d like to read it: Bobcat's Goodbye All that so say, thank you for what you do!  And a good lesson in trusting in the reading, even if the message doesn’t initially seem to fit. Warm regards,  Pamela Knudsen Cat Lady in the Canyon   For the Love of Animals, Frances W. Greenspan  Animal Communicator and Intuitive eBay Consultant and Teacher CLICK the link to subscribe to my monthly newsletter “Animal Talk” How to Sell On eBay FrancesWGreenspan.com website Animal Drawings by Frances  Frances on Facebook Pet Love Patreon LearnItLive

A Nice Place to Be

A Nice Place to Be

Thinking about this month’s newsletter message from the animals I realized I was really at a blur; but this blur was one of calm.

I am at a point where I have so many wonderful things coming up for me and my cats seem to be picking up on the same calm. The little furniture I have left in my living room has been a central point for the two cats and I. They will be around me and sit with me while watching TV or looking at my laptop. The cat toys are around me and sometimes they’ll play, but mainly they’re at a calm place too. They’re not running around crazy with all the boxes - at least not all the time. Once in a while, they use the boxes as stepping stones to look from high above.

The calmer I am, the calmer my two female cats Ollie and Sage are and it’s really become quite a nice place to be.

For the Love of Animals,

Frances

 

Keep it Simple

Keep it Simple

 

We may not realize our pets know what we’re feeling and what we’re saying and in their own way interpret like a child.  They don’t understand the background, situation we’re going through, why we’re thinking something or why we’re saying something. I had a client whose parrot said he wanted mom to smile more.  Mom said, “OK, when I’m around him I’ll smile.” I said, “No, he wants you to be happy. He wants you to feel what’s behind the smile.” She explained her husband had been in the hospital for a few months and she had concerns when he came home regarding his health. I suggested that the two of them watch YouTube videos of the Carol Burnett show. Remember Harvey Korman and Tim Conway? You can’t not laugh when you see their dentist skit. She said she would and that that sounded like a really good idea.

I had another client whose adult son (who is very kind and gentle) would come over and her 11-month-old cat ran away from him. She didn’t do that at the beginning but now she is - why? I asked her why she ran away from him and she said she was scared that he was going to take her from mom. My client started crying and explained her husband and her were both very ill together.  Unfortunately, her husband passed away, but thankfully she was recovering with symptoms, but still recovering. During the time when they were both ill, there was a discussion regarding her son adopting the cat, if both of them passed away. So, I explained to the cat that that was just a plan in case something happened to both of them.  Unfortunately, your dad is gone but mom is still here - so that explained to her the situation with the son.

We love them so much and remember they’re part of our family and they tend to accept things in a child-like way. The simpler you can explain things (and yes, you can say it out loud) whatever it might be, the better.

 

For the Love of Animals,

Frances

 

Spring Cleaning

Spring Cleaning

It’s Spring Time!  Spring clearing and cleaning – where is all this stuff going?  My favorite chair to sit on, under and behind.  Strangers coming in to take things away and fixing stuff.  Why?  Sage and Ollie my two 4-year-old female cats are asking.  Sage is taking a new hiding place on top of the refrigerator – behind the cereal box or on the kitchen countertop behind the paper towel holder - maybe if she can’t see them, they can’t see her? I am going through drawers, closets, and the garage.  The stuff has been collecting for at least the 18 years I have been in my condo.  I am simplifying and releasing.  I have to reassure the cats when things leave, that they (the cats) are staying.  I have been revisiting the emotional attachment to things and as the Marie Kondo method – does it bring me joy?  My home has been my sanctuary for a year now – safe from the outside world of uncertainty.  My cats did not understand why I didn’t leave each day like I used to.  I explained to them that life is changing, and we have to share the dining room chairs (their favorite sleeping spots).  My dining room table holds my work laptop next to my personal laptop.  They had to get used to that and adjust too.

I am an only child and I do enjoy my alone time – but I have come to realize that I am happy wherever I call my home.  I will be beginning a new chapter of my life – March 31^st is the last day of my day job.  I will be free to speak with the animals wherever my heart takes me – in my time and space.  It may be April 1^st – April Fool’s Day - but I am no fool and I fool nobody.  My time will be free to be all of me.  For me - and for the animals.

For the Love of Animals,

Frances

 

What do Your Pets Want You to Know?

What Do Your Pets Want You to Know?

February 28, 2021

2pm - 3pm

Join us for this fun and interesting hour of conversations 

with the animals in the safety of your home via Zoom.

Have you ever wondered:

What is an animal communicator? How does it work?

Do you speak dog cat or horse language?

Why does my cat come when I want her to come but I haven’t actually called her?

Do our pets pick up our emotions and illnesses?

Can our words hurt our pet’s feelings?

Why do they like some people and not others?

Do they have preferences in companions? (People and/or animals)

Do the foods we feed our pets really make a difference?

What is the difference between an animal trainer/behaviorist and an animal communicator?

What is a phone reading? Do I put my dog up on the phone?

Frances W Greenspan is an animal communicator and speaks telepathically to the animals. Her favorite clients are rescued pets – finding out why they are doing what they are doing and those that have crossed over – helping to heal the human who is grieving their loss.

Attendees will have a chance to ask one question regarding their pet - whether here or those who have crossed over. Depending on the number of attendees and constraint of time not all participants may have their question answered.

$25 to attend; Zoom link provided upon registration.

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Connect with Frances:
FrancesWGreenspan@gmail.com or call (949) 412-9554

www.FrancesWGreenspan.com