I love the month of May – so many flowers are in bloom.  I even updated my hair to have that easy-peasy curly freedom that is in the air.  Of course, along with the flowers what may come are the physical symptoms.  They don’t just affect us, but our pets too.  Their stomachs, like ours, can also be affected by these elements in the air. 

Something I like to do with my clients is to review the ingredients in their food.  I find that pets do not eat what their body rejects.  With my client, we review the first five ingredients and I use my pendulum to show me “yes” or “no” when I ask if it is good for the pet’s body.  Their bodies change over time, various brands also change their formulas over time.  Even our bodies go through changes and sensitivities. I do this with my own body if I have a reaction to a meal, listing out as many of the ingredients and muscle testing with the pendulum.

Our pets can take on some of our physical and emotional symptoms.  Worrying so much about them and forgetting about ourselves as with my recent client. 

"When mom is upset, I get upset too.  I take on her emotions and physical issues so it’s not so bad for her.  I love her so much.  I don’t want her to have to go through so much."

I know mom would love to have you back to yourself, but there is also the change in your food.  Is that what is contributing to your tummy issues?

"Yes, I don’t like this new food.  It doesn’t feel good in my stomach."

I will check with Mom on the ingredients so we can see how we can improve your physical body functions.  What about your emotions?  How can Mom help you have less stress and anxiety?

"Please ask Mom not to worry about the neighbor.  Tell her she is not in control of her, but she is allowing her to affect her. I would like Mom to do something to create calm in herself, like sitting in a quiet space, closing her eyes and breathing."
(I suggest meditation and yoga.)

"When mom is calm, I will be too. I love Mom and would never be mad at her.  I know she does what she feels is best for me.  I love to go outside and roll in the grass in the sun.  I like to be inside and sit in the sunny spots too.  The sun gives me healing energy and I use that to help mom too."

Is there anything else you want to tell your mom?  

"Please tell Mom to take care of herself as well as she does me.  She worries so much about me and in turn, I get worried about her.  Maybe we can somehow stop this cycle?  Start by doing good stuff for you and once we get my tummy set, we can just relax and do what we do like we did before."

Thank you, sweetie.

"Thank you for talking with me and for the good stuff for Mom to do for herself."

Our pets have so much wisdom to share.

For the Love of Animals,
Frances

Happy National Pet Day!

April 11th is National Pet Day which is a day dedicated to encouraging the adoption of orphaned pets into a loving furever home. #NationalPetDay #PetRescue #PetAdoption

Note from my client: 

Sweet Pea

"Sweet Pea was adopted from Frosted Faces in Ramona 5 months ago. Her wisdom DNA says she is 45% Chihuahua but I don’t see it. I’ve had estimates of her age as between 8 and 12 years old. She’s a girl. I would like to be able to find out how much she is able to see and hear. To my mind, she is blind and deaf but I know there’s something there."

My conversation with Sweet Pea:  
Frances:  Hi Sweet Pea – How are you?

Sweet Pea:  I’m ok [she sounds very timid].

Frances:  Do you know you are loved and safe with your new mom? She will never give you away or hurt you in any way. This is your forever home. You can relax and just enjoy the rest of your life.

Sweet Pea:  Are you sure?

Frances: Yes, honey, I am sure. She is a very nice lady, and you will always have food and a roof over your head. And. especially lots of hugs and kisses if you’ll let her.

Sweet Pea:  Oh, that sounds really good to me. Thank you for telling me that. I was afraid this was just another place I was staying until they get tired of me and then I go somewhere else.

Frances: Can I ask how you are seeing? How are your eyes?

Sweet Pea:  Well, not as good as I used to but I can see images that are big.  Because I don’t always hear people coming, I’m afraid I’ll get stepped on, so I like to go under stuff.

Frances: So, you don’t hear very well?

Sweet Pea:  Not really well, I feel like everyone mumbles and I feel the vibration on the floor when they come.

Frances: Your new mom suspected you had issues with your eyes and ears so now she knows. This is no problem for you or Mom, it can be expected when you get a little older. It happens to people too.

Sweet Pea:  So, she won’t be mad at me?

Frances: No honey, she won’t be mad at you. She knows you need some help to feel comfortable in your new home. Is there anything you would like to tell Mom?

Sweet Pea:  Thank you for taking me home with you. I wasn’t sure if you were going to keep me or not, so I guess I was holding back. That’s part of why I run away when you want to pick me up. I was afraid you were going to put me in a container and take me someplace else to live. I am happy you want to keep me. I will try to be the best dog I can be. I would like to be able to receive hugs and kisses from you. It’s been a long time since I trusted anyone to do that. Many times I was picked up and thrown around by kids who really didn’t know better and parents who didn’t pay attention. Please be patient and I will try to overcome my fears and insecurity. Talking with this lady really helped me to understand I’m staying. That’s a big deal to me. I’m so very happy to hear this news. Thank you again for doing this for me and I will be the best dog that I can be.

Frances: Thank you, Sweet Pea. That is a lovely message for your new mom. I will be talking with her shortly. Bye for now.

Sweet Pea:  Bye, thank you again for talking with me. I can already feel myself being more relaxed.

Frances: That’s wonderful to hear Sweet Pea. Talk again soon.

Sweet Pea:  Ok bye.

For the Love of Animals,
Frances

 

Spring is a Time for Renewal

 

March reminds me of spring and flowers, walking in open fields as a child, before the building of all the homes around us. Sometimes reminding myself how lucky I am for my health and happiness is the best thing to do for my mental health. A recent client’s message from her pet who had crossed over was very appropriate for me too.

"What is missing in your life that you can do for yourself? Where would you like to visit? Imagine yourself there and if it brings a smile, make plans to visit. What activities make you smile? Do those activities.

Allow yourself the child-like wondering, questioning – why, who, where, what? Not in a critical or negative manner, but in a curious and wonderment sense. Follow your dreams, and go into the crystal caves of wonderment of nature. Bathe in the energy of the natural wonders of the world. Your energy needs the bolster, and those places need to be energized with your energetic being. Go with friends or make new ones along the way.

You are a loving being who deserves to be surrounded by other loving beings – two-legged, four-legged, winged, or in the sea. Wherever, with whoever you choose. Bring smiles and laughter into your heart. Seriousness and worry for loved ones have its place in this world, but you don’t have to carry that with you 24/7. The path for you is you and your lightness, loving and caring for yourself. Have fun, life is about fun and smiles. Time to remember what brought you joy as a child and be the child again."

Doesn’t that sound like a great way to look at life? I think so.

For the Love of Animals,
Frances

Love is in the Air!

 

Darwin and Magic – A  Love Story

I was reading for Darwin, nine-month-old, male black Standard Poodle.

Darwin asked me: “Why do I go in different cars with different people? Why can’t I stay with mom and dad? Don’t they like me? I love them very much and I want to be with them, play with them, and sleep with them. I would like a playmate like me – that looks like me and acts like me. I need more attention; everyone’s so busy – what about me? I want to play and walk around the block to see the kids play – maybe they’ll play with me too. My food is good, my toys are great – I love my house and my mommy and daddy.”

Two days prior to meeting with Darwin, I received an email from Magic’s mom that she needed to find a good home for her. Magic is a year old, female, black Standard Poodle. When I was reading for Darwin and he said he wanted a companion that looked like him, I told him I knew someone, but I had to talk with mom first. After the reading, I told his mom about Magic and gave her the contact name and number.

Two days later they had a play date and both Moms emailed me pictures – they got along so well, like they had known each other forever. A few days later they met again, this time with Darwin’s trainer – who said that, yes, they were “soul mates”. Magic moved in that day. A few weeks later I met with them to ease the transition, to be sure everyone was ok. Darwin came up to me to see if I was going to take Magic away – I assured him she was there to stay.

A note from Darwin's Mom:
"He is so in love, she is amazed at how wonderful her life is.
Darwin says, “Thank you, thank you, thank
you” every time I see him!

"Special thanks to my friend, Frances Greenspan, Animal Communicator. She is the one who connected Magic to her new family, especially a darling, male standard poodle, Darwin, who was looking for a playmate who looked just like himself. Well, they both are darling together! Animal Communicators rock! 

"My sweetie-girl, Magic, is now the Queen of Newport Beach and beloved of King Darwin. How magical is this, that two dogs can call in their heart's desire, only to manifest with the help of an excellent animal communicator.  Now that's heavenly co-creation!  Thank you again, Frances!"

For the Love of Animals,
Frances

Happy 2023!!!

You’ve probably heard of the “mean girl”.  Well, this time it is the “mean cat”.  Sally pounces at her two female feline housemates every day with no provocation.  I asked her why she does this and here is a bit of our discussion: Sally:  I can’t help it if I like to pick on them.  It’s just my nature.  I’m the mean cat. Frances:  I don’t believe that one bit, Sally.  You can make a choice.  Every minute of every day you can make a choice to be a better kitty to your housemates.  Nicer to yourself even.  You don’t have to wear the badge of the mean cat.  You are choosing to do this, and Mom needs you to change that badge.  This is hard on Mom due to her health situation, and it would benefit her and yourself to make that change.  Kelly and Lisa don’t deserve the brunt of your bullying.  They have done nothing to you to cause this.  Don’t blame them for anything that happened to you in the past.  Move on and take in the love this family has for you.  Open your heart and I bet you will be very surprised by what happens – in a good way.  What do you think?  Does this make sense to you? Sally:    I understand what you are saying.  I wish I could believe it is that simple.  I have not been able to trust anyone, people or cats, in my entire life, until now.  Mom and Dad are great, I do trust them to some extent, but I’m always waiting for the next thing to happen, to show me the good life I have now is going away.  I still have that fear, you know?   Frances:  Yes, honey, I do understand that fear.  Let me tell you what that stands for:  false evidence appearing real.  It is your mind telling you things will get worse without any evidence to back it.  You are working on old patterns that you no longer need to hold on to.  Your life today is nothing like it was before.  Look forward, and expect better and better, not worse and worse.  I know this is easy for me to say but give it a try.  You can start with minute-by-minute.  Then hour-by-hour and day-by-day.  Think of every time the sun comes up, it is another chance to make a decision to be a happy, loving, and gentle cat to show your family, human, and feline that you can do this.  I know you can do this, Sally.  I have faith in you, and I know your Mom and Dad do, too.  Does this make sense?  Can you do this? Sally:  You make it sound so simple.  I know sometimes I feel bad when I have picked on Kelly.  I don’t know Lisa well enough to know if I even like her or not.  She hisses and stuff, so I just keep doing my stuff with her.   Frances:  You do realize she does the hissing because you do your stuff to her, right? Sally:  Yeah, I guess if I stop then she probably will stop too, right?  Frances:  Yes, that is how it works.  You be nice to her, and she will learn she can be nice right back to you.  One step at a time.  Every day is a new day to practice being nice.  This is the best for all involved in your family, you do realize this, right? Sally:  Yeah, I see this now.  I guess I just have to give it a try as you say.   Frances:  Thank you, Sally.  It will get better every day, I promise.  I will be talking with mom in a little bit.  Anything you want to say to her? Sally:  Sorry for being such a mean cat to the others.  I guess I am just afraid that things will not last as good as it has been since coming to live with you.  I know now that Frances says it’s my mind saying it won’t last, I can practice being nice and accept it for what it is. I am happy with you and Dad and even the other cats.  I guess I was afraid I was being replaced with the new ones coming in.  I know I came after Kelly, but I still felt like maybe I could replace her somehow.  I don’t know, I guess my mind was doing funny stuff and I was acting on it by being mean.  I will do my best not to be mean but be nicer and nicer each day.  Wow, this sounds like a big deal, doesn’t it? I do love everyone here and want to do better, I really do.   Frances:  Thank you, Sally.  I’m sure Mom and your family will appreciate you much more when you relax and enjoy your life without fear.  I’ll be talking to Mom soon.  Bye for now. Sally:   Bye and thank you again.  This is a big step for me.   Frances:  You’re very welcome, and yes, it is indeed. For the Love of Animals, Frances

 

A recent client was fostering a 3-year-old very overweight cat.  She was not using the litter box to poo, only to pee.  This was part of our conversation:

Frances:  I understand you don’t go poo in the litter box.  Why is that?

It’s hard to clean up after myself and I don’t like licking the litter off my fur. 

Frances: I get it that you are having problems, Is it due to your size?

Yes, I’m fluffier than most cats.

Frances: Yes, but I suspect that it isn’t just fur, correct?

Yeah, I like to eat.  Hey, it’s all I got, you know?

Frances:  Well, maybe you can play around a bit to work it off?  Run after a feather on a stick, yarn ball, mice or a fluffy ball?

I suppose so, but I can’t do it alone. 

Frances:  I’ll talk with your foster mom about your activity level.  You’re so young and have such a wonderful life ahead of you.

Why do you say a wonderful life?  It hasn’t been all that great so far. 

Frances:  Ah, but that is the difference.  Your life ahead will be so much brighter, just waiting for the perfect home for you to present itself.  In the meantime, do you have any requests for your forever home.

Oh, I would love to be in a house with activity, to see people moving about so I can watch them.  I’m not really crazy about dogs or kids, they are too unpredictable, and I don’t trust them.  An older person or couple works too – I like to watch TV with them and hang out in the living area.

Frances:  Do you ever look outside to watch the birds or the critters on the ground?

I do, but since I can’t go outside, what’s the point?

Frances:  Well, there is lots of activity to watch if nobody is home to watch.

Yes, that’s true, I suppose I could do more of that to keep me busy.  I’m a bit bored and I think I eat when I’m bored.

Frances: That’s very common for people too.  We’ll see what we can do to get you more activity and maybe lose that extra fluff.  In the meantime, please use the litter box for your poo too.  It is helpful for you to be consistent and cleaner in order to find your forever home.  That’s important to you, right?

Yes, of course – I want to find a forever home.  I will do my best to poo as you say, in the litter box.

Perhaps this is a reminder for all of us not to overindulge during the holiday season.  Stay safe and enjoy your holidays.  Looking forward to a joyous and prosperous 2023!

For the Love of Animals,
Frances

 

Our health and habits are sometimes displayed by our pets – to show us what we are experiencing or what we are doing to ourselves. During a session with two cats, one of them said his mom (my human client) needed to put her feet up and be treated like a princess.  She was someone who needed to be catered to instead of her doing it all herself.  The cat felt sad that he couldn’t do this for his mom.  I later found out from my client that she had hurt her ankle and had to elevate it on a regular basis.  

Another session was with a two-month-old puppy who was being fussy with his food and potty habits.  His mom (my human client) was having difficulty sleeping through the night as he was waking her up to go outside at all hours of the night.  She was concerned he had to go potty each time, yet he just wanted to play with the night critters.  During our session we spoke of having consistent feeding times, quantity and quality of the foods, including limiting the treats for good behavior.  I suggested since his trainer was using treats as a praise method, she opts to use his regular kibble instead of the variety of treats.  He is young and his tummy is sensitive to the various types of treats.  His system needs to be trained for eating, exercising and potty times to help his tummy be regular and allow her to hopefully sleep through the night.  A few days later my client realized that not only had she been indulging her puppy with all sorts of treats, but she was also doing the same thing to herself.  This was a big awakening to her as she realized she wasn’t treating herself with healthy options and this could also have been a contributing factor to her lack of a good night’s sleep.  Our pets are our mirrors to help us learn and grow together.

Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving to you and your furry friends.

 

For the Love of Animals,
Frances