What does my parakeet think of living here with us?

The winner of the newsletter question contest has a 10 year old parakeet named Pulsipher.  She works with a parakeet rescue group and her question for him is...

"What do you think of living here with us?"

Pulsipher is thankful to have a caring family, he has all the comforts a bird could ask for.  He just wonders why there are so many birds coming and going - his concerned was that he would be the next one "going".  I explained to him that his family cares for birds that are in between loving homes and assured him that this is his forever home. I felt a sign of relief from Pulsipher.

Working with rescues and fostering animals is such a loving way to help those animals looking for their forever home.  Fostering takes a special kind of heart...my heart wants to take them all in...unfortunately my two cats Harmony and Itty Bitty have set their boundaries in my little condo. 

How do I keep my pets calm during the holidays?

1)       My cat goes crazy when we have lots of people at our home.  With the holidays coming up we plan on family gatherings – what can I do to avoid her getting so upset?

Animals pick up on the energy of the people around them – if they don’t know the people, they may become protective – of you and their “home”.  If you can,  separate them in a separate room, with their favorite toys, bed, food, water – or in a quarantined area where they are not exposed to the crowds.  Talk to them before the event letting them know people will be coming over and “you” will be in a nice separate area with “your” favorite things. “ Nobody will hurt us or our home so you don’t have to worry about protecting us – they are our friends.”  Reassure the pet in a calm voice, assuring them the company will be leaving and your home will return to normal.

2)      I am going away for the holidays and have to leave my dog at a kennel for a week.  I feel so guilty, what can I do for her while I am gone? 

Great question – pets can have abandonment issues – especially when they are rescues .  They are anxious if you are coming back, when you are coming back.  The night before you are going to bring them to the kennel, sleep in an old t-shirt or nightgown, don’t wash it so it has your scent on it.  Bring this item with you to be placed in the kennel with their toys, bed, food, water – the regular comforts that have their scent and now yours.  Reassure your pet you will be returning (i.e. in 7 times the sun goes down for 7 days).  They will be staying with their Aunt Susie, playing with other dogs – or whatever the situation is.  Talk to them out loud or in your thinking voice.  You may not hear a response, but they will understand you.

Why is my dog nervous in the car?

The winning question from last month's newsletter: Why is my dog nervous in the car?

A dog who is nervous in the car - and anxious when the owner leaves the house without them. This dog was a rescue who was "left" somewhere and the family never returned for him. Be sure to always say where you are going and assure him you will be back (i.e. groomer, daycare, aunt Susie's). When you leave the house always say when you will be back (e.i. to feed you dinner, when the sun goes down). Since they don't know time per se they know when they are feeling hungry, or are visual when it gets dark for understanding the concept of time.

Any questions? Email me at FrancesPetPsychic@gmail.com or call 949-412-9554

Ask a Question to Enter the Contest!

Submit one specific question about your pet and each month I will select one winner and answer the question in the next posting. To enter, please provide your pet's name, photo, breed/type of pet, age (or crossed over) and your question. The more specific the question, the more specific the answer (i.e. if you ask if Puppy is happy – the answer could very well be “yes”). The winning question and answer will be posted in the next email newsletter. Let me know what you would like to know about animal communication or animal behaviors – general questions I can address in future issues. I hope you enjoy my information and share it with your friends and family.

Animals Take on Things For Us

I speak with animals both here and to those who have crossed over. I tune in telepathically to their spirit/higher self to ask questions and receive their answers. This allows me to do phone readings to any location. Sometimes they are receptive and anxious to talk, share and tell their story – others are reluctant and give short, to the point answers. I hear their voice in my head sounding like my thinking voice, but different. Many times they take on the accent or way of speaking of their owner. Sometimes they show me pictures or I feel the emotions they are experiencing. Animals take on things for us (emotions, illnesses) and represent aspects or needs in our lives – like the need to receive unconditional love, giving our full attention to them – staying with us until a “human” love comes in to our life, a partner or a baby. Our life changes - and their purpose for us has been filled. Over the holidays my cat Itty Bitty Kitty – took on an upper respiratory infection – a cold. People all around me were ill with colds…but not me…I had my health, no problem at all. My poor kitty had to be on antibiotics and fluids…I thanked him and let him know he didn’t have to do that in the future. I beefed up my immune system with vitamins. Animals have feelings and emotions just like humans…although they are much more forgiving and most don’t hold grudges. I say most because I asked Buddy, a pit bull terrier why he didn’t like the brown poodle. When he was walked by the house Buddy barked and barked. I asked what the brown poodle said to him that got him so upset. He replied, “He called me ugly”. Nala, is a female mixed breed, was adopted only 6 weeks prior to this phone reading. She was hesitant to be affectionate or receive affection from the family. I asked her why. She told me she didn’t want to get to close since she wouldn’t be staying too long. She thought this was just another foster home…not realizing this was a permanent placement. I explained to her this is her home and the family loves her. My client on the phone started crying saying Nala was coming to her and laid down next to her. She was so happy… Nala was now able to receive affection and was relieved to know this was home. Feisty, is a female West Highland Terrier (Westie). My client called saying she was throwing up, should she take him to the vet? I asked Feisty what was going on. She told me she was nervous about mom’s upcoming surgery. My client confirmed she was having knee surgery – this was an outpatient procedure so she’ll be home and have someone over to help her. I related this info to Feisty, feeling relieved, the throwing up stopped. The animals hear our spoken words and our telepathic thoughts…so before you call them unkind names, talk of giving them away, etc. know that they hear, feel and know the meanings and may take those emotional releases as real. Not just your frustration expressed. Vader is a male Lhasa Apso. His mom asked me if there was anything he wanted to tell her. He told me he didn’t want her to call him “stupid”. She said, “But I don’t call him that to his face!” He also didn’t want to be thrown into the pool. She thought he liked it because he barked…the barking was to tell her to stop, he would go in when he was good and ready. Lucky was a 15 year old Springer Spaniel who was deaf and almost blind. His mom wanted to know if he was ready to go to heaven. He said, “No, the food’s too good.” I didn’t know that she had special marked meat in the freezer labeled “Lucky” that she cooked for him every day. For more information, contact Frances: Phone 949-412-9554 or Email illusbyfwg@aol.com www.franceswgreenspan.com

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Wagathon - April 24th - Dana Point Harbor

I will have a vendor booth at this event - bring your doggy for a fun day - I'll be doing mini readings - come and see me.
17th Annual Wag-A-Thon - Animal Communication Vendor Booth
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Dana Point Harbor
8:30am – 1:00pm
The Wag-A-Thon provides an outstanding opportunity for Event Sponsors and Bowser Bazaar Vendors to market their products and services to over 5,000 Pet Project Foundation Members, Business Partners, Sponsors, Volunteers, Pet Lovers and Local Residents, making this the Top Dog Event of Orange County. Activities include musical entertainment, pet contests, photo opportunities, animal demonstrations, children’s activities, a 3k Walk-With-Your-Dog, refreshments and even the Bowser Bazaar.
Year after year proceeds from this event directly support the care and welfare of the animals sheltered at the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter. From spay and neuter programs, training and kennel care to life-saving medical treatment, community education and outreach, adoption and much more. And, with a 95% adoption/claim rate, the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter has been recognized consistently by the ASPCA for its outstanding efforts and even named the “Best Place to Adopt a Pet” by Orange Coast Magazine.

www.petprojectfoundation.org for more info.