
ACCAW webpage
begun 5 October 2005 (updated
May 2012)
Web header art, flower mandala, and clouds by Carole Devereux
www.animalinsights.com
Participation in ACCAW is open for all people who are communicating with animals intentionally in their lives, not only professionally. Our aim as a not-for-profit coalition is to focus our individual and collective power in united intention to increase communication, balance, compassion, understanding, and communion among all beings.
We work together on projects of concern to us that affect animals and the animal/human connection, covering all levels from the highest spiritual overview and prayer/focused intention to physical action. As individuals we can each focus our energy on the aspect that most draws us and our talents. However, all our concerns from animal rescue in all its forms to overall consciousness of unity of life can be addressed as a communion of beings (animal communicators) who are aware of and educate others regarding interspecies communication. Any member or non-member can offer suggestions for projects and healing requests for our group.
In all our projects, we focus on the wholeness of animals (non-human and human alike), honoring the spirit and life of all beings as One
The acronym for the Animal Communicators Coalition for Animal Welfare (ACCAW) sounds like the call of crows and ravens, who pass messages all over the world as broadcasters in the network of avian communication. It also sounds a bit like "echo," which is what we are doing all over the world as we unite ─ echoing our good and powerful intentions for the welfare of all beings.
This is how Penelope Smith was moved to form ACCAW:
I had a dream on September 25, 2005 that Spirit urged me to act on in relation to all the monumental events of our time that affect all species, human and non-human alike.
In the dream, the animals and planetary guiding spirits were asking me to form the
ANIMAL COMMUNICATORS COALITION for ANIMAL WELFARE.
They repeated this a number of times and made sure I had the title correct.
In the coalition, we animal communicators would work together on the projects of concern to us that affect animals and the animal/human connection. We would offer suggestions to work on all levels from the highest spiritual overview and prayer/focused intention to physical action. We could each focus our energy on the aspect that most draws us and our talents. Hurricane Katrina and other catastrophic events called for attention at that time. However, all our concerns from animal rescue in all its forms to overall consciousness of unity of life can be addressed as a communion of beings (animal communicators) who are aware of and educate others regarding interspecies communication.The dolphins and whales are pushing a giant energy wave to help humans to make a leap in evolution toward unity of all life. All the animals are supporting us in walking in conscious connection for the well being of all life on Earth
I sent this notice about the dream of ACCAW to all the animal communicators who are listed in our Species Link and www.animaltalk.net network directory and many people offered suggestions.
These are the projects suggested so far:
Prayer/focused intention/meditation/healing circles for specific issues or general well-being at arranged times organized through a central webpage on www.animaltalk.net and echoed on duplicate webpages on other websites
ACCAW members internet discussion group
All species wisdom (communications) sharing
Animal Communicators convention
Small groups organized with specific interest/task
Volunteer consultations for people/animals in catastrophes such as hurricanes and in rescue and shelter situations
MEMBERSHIP - How to Join ACCAW
If you would like to participate as a member of ACCAW, please write to Penelope at Penelope@animaltalk.net mentioning your background in animal communication, how you practice animal communication in your life now, and how you would like to help in alignment with the vision and purpose of ACCAW.
Prayer and Healing
Circle Fountain of Energy Here is a suggested prayer, chant, song to focus on
with all the requests below. It came to me when I united with the
dolphins all over the world. When I asked for a prayer from the animals
for our ACCAW prayer and healing circle, the animals suggested that we
include the dolphin prayer here. Penelope
From the heart of the Dolphin Mind, may we
be united and in peace.
From the heart of the Dolphin Mind, may we
all be enlightened and live in harmony together.
From the heart of the Oceanic Mother, may
all beings, all species, all life honor and support each other in peace.
From the heart of Mother Earth, may we
awaken to our highest fulfillment in love with all beings.
From the heart of Dolphin, Whale, Ocean,
Earth and the deepest heart of our own life, may we live as One.
Requests for prayers and spiritual healing for individuals of any species
To have an individual included in this circle, please send their name, species, (for non-human animals you can also include a brief description and their age) general geographical location, and why you are requesting prayer or spiritual healing to Penelope@animaltalk.net. Please put ACCAW prayer circle in the subject line. (Note: After being on the individual list for over one year, the entry will be deleted unless we are asked to continue it.)
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Lolita, Orca captive in cramped quarters in Miami’s Seaquarium for over 30 years. For the enlightenment of the people connected to her and her rehabilitation and release to her oceanic pod in the highest and best for all life. (Jennifer Parks) |
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Zodiac, black Labrador retriever in Pennsylvania passed over last week. Prayers and spiritual healing to help him on his transition. Dancer, Paint horse, 16 y/o in Pennsylvania developed navicular disease in both front legs. Prayers and spiritual healing. (Jutta Rosenthal) 1Apr11 |
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Sadie, dog, was diagnosed with Cushings Disease and her sister, Magic, was diagnosed with cancer. Prayers for a miracle to heal them. (Mary Grindstaff) 5Apr11 |
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Nala/Stripey, cat, has been missing for about a week. Pray that we find her soon. (Matt Stilwell) 7Apr11 |
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Romeo, dog, stolen July 31, 2010 from backyard in Orange County, CA. Prayers for his well-being and safe return home. (Carol Rudat) 19Apr11 |
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Oakley, 8 m/o Brittany/Lab/Great Pyr is still mouthing and resource guarding. Prayers that he be healed of these issue. (Fran J.) 7May11 |
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Yoli,
Venus, and Rozi, salukis in Israel stolen from their home
24 April.
Prayers for their safe return.
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| Channel, a 3 y/o black, petite, short-haired cat, in Lake Junaluska, NC. Prayers to help heal her broken pelvis, broken tail, spinal nerve damage causing her to not be able to eliminate except by manual pressure. (Lindsey Raeburn) 7May11 | |
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Spanky, 3 y/o white fronted capuchin service monkey who escaped from an animal trainer in Acton, California on April 27. Please pray for his quick and safe return to those who love him with all our hearts. (W. Ringel) 26May11 |
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| Tito, 14 ½ y/o Siamese lilac point cat, is not eating. Doctors have been unable to find out what is wrong. Please pray for his healing. (Cecilia Ottinger) 2Jun11 | |
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Chase, 7 y/o Vizsla battling cancer, Washington state. Please pray for a miracle healing. (Beth Biscuso) 30Jun11 |
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Holly, 8 y/o Russian blue cat in Alaska, was probably taken by owl or eagle. I hope it’s not true. Prayers that she can come back home safe. (Soledad Mooney) 30Jun11 |
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Dakota, 3 y/o German shepherd in foster care, healing from hip surgery. Prayers for his healing and finding his forever home. (Adrienne Gallant) 4Jul11 |
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5 beautiful, loving, powerful, and expressive Irish Setters are forced to live on a tiny patch of land with no running space or walks and a woman who rages at them. Prayer for their release into good life situations of love, wellness, and abundance with their needs being met if it is their will and the will of the Love. (Laurie Moore) 13Jul11 |
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Max, 10.5 y/o Himalayan cat, was euthanized on 5/22/11. May he have boundless love and eternal happiness. Please also pray for my healing since I lost my best friend and feel devastated and remorseful. (Cheryl Carlson) 13Jul11 |
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8 y/o black lab on Deer Isle, Maine exists alone in a small, dark, abandoned barn structure. The dog's person, who says he loves the dog, visits the barn to give the dog food and water once a day. The dog is sweet, according to our animal control officer who legally cannot take him. Prayers for the dog and his human, so that he will release the dog to a truly loving home. Sabin, a long-haired German shepherd, lives across the road from me for 5 months in the summer in Maine. Sabin’s guardian often lets him roam the streets of our village. He comes across the busy road to visit and is friendly and well kept. Prayers that he remain well and happy and that the eyes and heart of his guardian will be increasingly open to his needs. (Maggie Davis) 30Jul11 |
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Minky, grey cat, has been lost from our home in Richmond Hill, Ontario for 4 months. Prayers for his safe return. (Ann Schnur) 30Jul11 |
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Tali, a 5 y/o Welsh Cob/Thoroughbred, light chestnut with a flaxen mane in Westgrove, Pennsylvania, was kicked in his front leg by his brother and it is looking like there might be a fracture. Pray for healing. (Bonnie Fergusson) 30Jul11 |
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David Crump, 62, was diagnosed with a malignant Glioblastoma brain tumor on 7/5/2011. Pray for healing for him, strength for me and our 3 dogs. Banjo is particularly close to David and is taking this hard and will take it even harder should the worst happen. Reesie Cup Crump, 7 y/o black & tan cocker spaniel has Canine Lymphangiectasia. He is on several medications, which have reduced fluids and he is expected to be fine. I have run out of pet insurance for this disease. Pray that I will be able to continue to take care of him. (Martha Crump) 30Jul11 |
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Chad, 5
y/o male orange and white cat at Young at Heart Pet Rescue in Lake
Zurich, IL is having serious difficulties adjusting to his new shelter
environment. Prayers for his peace and well-being and finding the best
home for him. (Dena Parolisi) 1Aug11 |
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| Penelope, 7 y/o Yorkie/Maltese dog is paralyzed on her right side. Prayers for her healing. (Janis Litynsky) 8Aug11 | |
![]() Aiko, 2 yr old female Chihuahua/terrier mix was lost at the Kapolei Commons Shopping Center parking lot on July 24. Please pray for her safe return home. (Linda Kaneshiro) 8Aug11 |
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Hoarded birds Miami County, OH abandoned in a condemned house. Many sick, dead, or dying and being assisted by humane society and bird coalitions. That they may be helped out of suffering and find safe, loving homes. (Bonnie Starbird) 9Aug11 |
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| My nephew's dog, Cadi, in Denver, Colorado disappeared from her backyard August 5. Someone was seen in the neighborhood trying to lure dogs from their yards according to the local police. Prayers for her safe return very soon and prayers for help and compassion for the disturbed person who likely took her. (Sarah Bronson) 9Aug11 | |
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My sister Gloria has lymphoma. Prayers for her healing. (Gail Popp) 22Aug11 |
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| Alton, 12 y/o male cat, missing in Monterey, CA since 7/23. Pray for his health and safety and his safe return home to his loving family. (Kevin & Sheila) 24Aug11 | |
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(Michelle, Jaret, Elandria and Emmyt B.) 3Sep11 |
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| Request beautiful and powerful animal prayers for my Father, Ernesto, who is diagnosed with kidney, heart and bone health issues. (April) 7Sep11 | |
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Lou-Lou, my lost dog in Germany (Düsseldorf). Pray that she feels loved and happy and that we will find each other one day. (Sandra Erb) 13Sep11 |
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My sister-in-law, Beth, had what appears to be a stroke last night. She is in the hospital and they are doing more tests to see if she needs to have some kind of heart surgery. She has some left side dysfunction. Prayers and healing energy both for her and for her husband, Paul and the kids. (Nancy Windheart) 13Sep11 |
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Lilly, 5 y/o grey tabby cat in NE Illinois is trying to heal from a serious illness, FIV. Prayers for her healing. (Amy Maras) 3Oct11 |
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| Prayers for my mom, who is very upset over the loss of our dog, Sara. (Matt Stilwell) 3Oct11 | |
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Delilah, 10 y/o female Moluccan cockatoo. Prayers to help her stop plucking. (Aune Albanese) 5Oct11 |
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| On September 5, Dr. Lacey Picard of Park City, Utah was struck by an automobile while riding her horse Tahoe along a road. The collision killed Tahoe instantly and Lacey sustained a massive traumatic brain injury (in a coma for weeks), multiple fractures and other injuries. Prayers for her healing and well-being. (Lori Kutlik) 15Oct11 | |
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Angel, black female rescued kitten, Washington, going through complicated intestinal illness – under extensive veterinary holistic care. Prayers for her healing. (Colette Harms) 18Oct11 |
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Katy, 18 y/o cat in Virginia with kidney and heart issues, estimated by vet with 4-6 weeks to live. Prayers for her well-being. (Janet Dobbs) 25Oct11 |
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Turner, 1 y/o male lab mix is missing from his home near a national forest in New Jersey for 2 days. Prayer for his safe return home to Terry. (Beth Biscuso) 7Nov11 |
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11 y/o German shepherd, 7 y/o Husky, 6 y/o Springer spaniel/Saint Bernard mix, blue-eyed pit bull mix and three cats living with a dying animal control officer who has rescued dogs for many years. His 80 y/o wife is caring for the animals the best she can. Prayers for good homes for all the animals and the well-being of everyone in the household. (maggie davis) 16Nov11 |
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Halo, 6 ½ y/o dog in Mashpee, Ma, has injured his right rear leg. Prayers for his complete healing. (Susan Swyzik) 1Dec11 |
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| Alex 8 y/o white male cat in Southern California, diagnosed with intestinal lymphoma. On chemotherapy and does not always want to eat. Pray that he stays in remission from this disease and can have a good quality of life again and completely heal. (Patricia) 4Dec11 | |
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King, golden retriever in Florida, has cancer. Prayers for his healing. (Magda Campoamor) 11Dec11 |
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Jake, 17 y/o Jack Russell terrier in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts is afflicted with Canine Cognitive Dysfunction or Alzheimer's. Prayers to ease his anxiety and confusion and that he might live the remainder of his days with peace and well being and that he know I love him and always will. (Leslie Anne Hawley) 2Jan12 |
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Gizmo, toy fox terrier, escaped from a kennel in Mechanicsburg, Pa while we were on vacation 8 months ago. Pray he will stay warm, healthy, and safe. Please send him positive energy and lead him back home. (Kim & Chris DelVecchio) 2Jan12 |
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![]() Sassy, 10 y/o cat, lost in an apartment fire in Texas. Prayers for her and the well-being of her person, Linda. (Laurie Moore) 13Jan12 |
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Ram, 3 y/o, tied on a chain by a man in a fishing village in Maine, solitary and neglected. Prayers for a solution to the sheep's plight for his greatest good and that of his person. (maggie davis) 13Jan12 |
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Chihuahua treated cruelly in small coastal Maine town which, presently, has no animal control officer. Two other dogs in the household also at risk. Prayers for greatest good for the animals and all involved. (maggie davis) 17Jan12 |
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| Prayers for the well-being of Susan Marino and all the animals at Angel’s Gate Hospice. (Susan Marino) 17Jan12 | |
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Harper, pit bull puppy was found at the bottom of a hill in New York with massive injuries, including brain damage as well as physical damage. Please pray for her complete recovery. Lily, a German shepherd in Washington State battling cancer. For her healing. (Beth Biscuso) 21Jan12 |
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Twenty two Arabian horses died in a tragic barn fire early Saturday morning in Lafayette, New Jersey (friends of mine). Prayers for a peaceful passing over. Lucky, cat, in Indiana hasn’t been herself lately. She is a bit withdrawn. Prayers for her welfare. (Beth Biscuso) 23Jan12 |
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| My dog has a tumor. Prayers for his healing. (Jamie Wagner) 23Jan12 | |
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Cowboy, my friend's 6 y/o palomino gelding and the horse I've been riding for two years, got into the neighbor's fencing and tore his leg up and has a bone infection. The best vet in the area has worked on him. Please pray for his healing and for Judy and I. (Karen Holland) 7Mar12 |
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Raymond, long-haired orange cat, in Victoria, BC, Canada has "moderate kidney insufficiency" and needs some extra healing support. Prayers for his comfort, ease and healing. (Lia Fraser) 9Mar12 |
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Lisa Saubolle has been diagnosed with stage-4 spinal cancer. Prayers that she may choose what is best for her being, including being completely healed on all levels and that the finances will be raised so she will be able to return home to her loving family for excellent in-home care. (Michele Bustamante) 28Mar12 |
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| My niece's boyfriend, Justin, was in an accident and is fighting for his life. He has severe brain injury. Melly recently emerged from extreme depression/anxiety. Justin has been her lifeline. Please pray and enlist the compassionate spirits to give them the help they need at this time. (Carla Meeske through Lori Kutlik) 4Apr12 | |
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June Bug, golden retriever, Pennsylvania, diagnosed with cancer. Prayers that she can continue her journey teaching and being an inspiration to those around her and that my Bug will decide when her journey is over and peacefully go over the rainbow bridge. (Sue Hurley) 9Apr12 |
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Squishy Woo Wombat, male lynx point Siamese cat, missing in Highland Park, Illinois on the corner of Elm Place & Linden on 16 April. Prayers for his joy, love, best-being & healthy, safe, soon return. Prayers for me to hear his communications to help facilitate the above. (Claire) 30Apr12 |
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Daisy, 4 y/o mix breed dog, has injured her back leg and might have to surgery. Prayers for her recovery and all our family’s well-being through this challenge. (Lisa Rice) 4May12 |
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Reported Results Feb 12 Early January I submitted a prayer request for a ram that has been chained for three years in our village. Nothing legally could be done for him. Opening to both the sheep and his person, there are several of us now who visit every day to feed, water and (some of us anyway) massage the sheep and talk with him. The sheep's human has reacted positively to this judgment-free intervention. It seems he rescued this sheep from being shot and feels good about what he's done. Except for being free and in the company of other sheep, this ram's life has improved considerably. (maggie davis)
Jan11 Travis, my senior dog, is struggling with weakness in his back legs, having a hard time staying up on all fours. Prayers for his strength and healing. (E. Biscuso) Feb12 Travis has passed over. Please thank everyone for their prayers. I know it helped him stay with me as long as he could
16Nov11 11 y/o German shepherd, 7 y/o Husky, 6 y/o Springer spaniel/Saint Bernard mix, blue-eyed pit bull mix and three cats living with a dying animal control officer who has rescued dogs for many years. His 80 y/o wife is caring for the animals the best she can. Prayers for good homes for all the animals and the well-being of everyone in the household. (maggie davis) 13Jan12 Two of the dogs were adopted to wonderful homes. One of the dogs is with a trainer; Many of the cats were adopted. There have been rough bumps in the road. All along I've felt we were all being watched over. Thank you for your prayers, which I know made this so.
11Aug11 Baxter, boxer beagle puppy who is neglected by his people. Prayers that he find the perfect home. (maggie davis) 7Sep11 Baxter now has a wonderful home. Also, soon after I sent in a request for prayer, Baxter's people, though still not wanting to keep Baxter, began to see to him less dutifully and more gladly. Double miracle. Thank you all so very much.
13Jun11 Daisy, 7 y/o white border collie, has diarrhea and not eating though blood tests are normal. Prayers for her healing. (Adrienne Gallant) 1Jul11 Thank you so much for your recent prayers for Daisy. She has made a full and miraculous recovery!
10Jun11 Kaiser, 1 ½ year old German shepherd in Wisconsin has been lost since 5/31/11. Many sightings but he is running scared. Prayers for him to be reunited with his family who are searching for him. (Tillie) 14Jun11 Kaiser was caught and reunited with his family today! Almost two weeks on the run, covered many miles, and managed to cross lots of busy roads but is home safe! How can anyone question the power of prayer?
6Sep10 Charlie, female feral cat in London who has been abused, now lives in my garden. Prayers to help her heal from trauma and learn to trust me so I can help. (Claire Andrews) 15Sep10 I asked you recently to put Charlie the feral cat on your prayer list. I have been feeding her for a year and a half with limited progress due to her having been abused so badly in her young life. She would come in, but only if the door was open and it was very hard to get her to trust. For the last three days she has come in the house and stayed the night in the bed which has been sitting there for nearly 18 months unused! She is more trusting and trying to teach her boyfriend, George, to trust me, also. She actually brought him to the back door with her tonight, and she allowed me to pet her. It felt like winning the lottery, especially after people have told me feral cats cannot be tamed. Hopefully this will encourage others to continue to try as these cats have so few people to help them and the bond you develop with them is so special. So thank you thank you. I hope it works as well for all the other animals and people on the list. Claire Andrews
7/6/10 My neighbor's cat is stuck where it cannot be found but it is being very vocal about trying to let me know where it is. Prayers for this cat to be guided to a safe place. (Audrey Dunn) 7/7/10 I believe the prayers worked. I haven't heard the cat today and I do not get the feeling that anything bad happened to it. It feels peaceful instead of stressful in the area where I could hear the cat yesterday. Thank you again for your help! Audrey Dunn
6/6/10 Fresca, 16 y/o male neutered brown/black tabby cat missing since June 1. Prayer for his well being; keep him safe, warm, fed and bring him home safely. (Mark & Bev Hitchman) 6/11/10 Your prayers must have worked. Fresca has been missing for 10 days, and now he is home. He's a little dirty and tired but definitely fine. Bev
2/4/10 Peanuts, 18 y/o male cat, has cancerous tumors in his front left paw and lymph node. Biscuits, 14 y/o female cat, has been very distressed since Peanuts fell ill. Prayers for healing support for them. (Manx and Georgie)
5/10/10 Thank
you to everybody who sent up prayers for Peanuts and Biscuits. Peanuts
passed away yesterday at home with all of us with him. He surpassed the
vets expectations surviving for 3 months longer than they expected and
in relatively good health, until the last week. He would go out into the
garden every day for about ten minutes to lie in the sun and get fresh
air and remained determinedly independent to the end. I was doing
shamanic journeying with him as well and I truly believe this and the
prayers helped him and prevented him from being in any severe pain. Over
the last week he slept more and more and finally went last night as I
cradled him in my arms wrapped in his blanket. Biscuits was upset but we
are giving her lots of cuddles and kisses and she has eaten well this
morning so I think she will be okay. Thank all those who sent up prayers
to help her through this difficult time for her as I believe they helped
her tremendously. Love to all who participate in your circle, they are
truly a godsend.
Biscuits, Manx & Georgie 5/6/10 Mary Grindstaff's dog, Rascal, is unexpectedly ill from possible cancer. Prayers that he will do well in the surgery today and that the mass can be totally removed or be benign. (Peggy Matte)
5/10/10 Rascal wasn't put
to sleep. They got the growth and it hadn't spread. Biopsy found it was
an inflamed gastric polyp - not cancer. Thanks for your prayers.
Mary Grindstaff
3/5/10 Lola, 4 y/o rescued dachshund in Canada. Request absent healing for her frenzied aggression. She will attack & bite when she encounters anybody new. There are no health issues. 4/18/10 Hello again from Nova Scotia. Thank you so very much for the intervention to assist my adopted dog! The healing power of prayer has worked, yet again. Lola's personality underwent very rapid, positive changes which have become her new way of being in the world. She frolics when taken into the fields, rolls round on the grass, and comes frequently to seek out pats and cuddles with me...all totally new behaviours since I approached you for assistance. She will walk round the town and not become aggressive when seeing another person or dog, and will wait calmly until the former "perceived threat" has disappeared. In the house, she announces visitors, but will now pay attention to the "sit-allow" command and then "good hello", which results in her having a sniff and then disappearing into her room and allowing the visit to occur without attempting to bite my company. It took a bit of convincing to get anyone to try a meet and greet with the "new Lola." She had formerly struck terror into virtually all of my friends, but happily there were a few trusting souls who accepted that prayer can work miracles. The goodness shown by your members on behalf of a rescue dog shall always be remembered. Thank you so very much and you are in my prayers. Dorothy & Lola
8/13/09 Ellie, 3 y/o mostly black mixed
German shepherd/border collie female dog, lost May 15, in Louisville,
KY. Prayers for her health and safety as angels protect and guide her
home. 1/25/10 Thank you so much for all of your prayers for our boy Dawson, the 12 year old black lab with prostate cancer. He was diagnosed on December 27, 2009, and after a couple of rough spots, has been doing so well it is hard to believe he has cancer. He is living large at the moment, and we are cherishing every day. Barbara Shamblin 11/23/09 Asha, 5 y/o grey domestic short hair cat with opalescent eyes is missing. Prayers for safe return home in Ithaca, NY, whatever is for her highest good. 12/4/09 Asha returned of her own accord this evening. She's skinny but doesn't seem to be any worse for wear. Thank you for adding her to the prayer list. Janey Bosch
11/30/09 SHE'S BACK!!!!! Thanks to you and everyone who prayed for my Magic. she was gone, with no sign of her, for 23 days, then Saturday morning, she walked down the upstairs hallway like nothing had happened! She must have climbed the enclosure fence and jumped down. She has lost some weight and had a small tick, but otherwise is fine! Again, thanks so much. My family is intact again! With love and gratitude, Barb Wilson
6/24/09 Caroline, cow missing from Poplar Spring farm animal sanctuary in Maryland. That she be found and is safe, well, and at peace. Received 6/25/09 CAROLINE IS BACK!!!! A miracle has just happened, and Caroline just showed up with the rest of the cows. As far as we can tell in the dark she is uninjured and seems fine. She was gone for an entire week, it's like she was just beamed in from outer space. Very weird, but we are so thankful that she is okay. Or maybe the people who stole her decided to bring her back. Wow, way to go with the prayer circle, this is truly an amazing miracle! Terry
3/27/09 Boris (the Lhasa Apso) that was attacked in Omaha, NE is healing miraculously; his deep and severe puncture wound is closing up fast and he is back to his feisty old self. His recovery is nothing short of a miracle! Thank you to your website for all the outpouring of thoughts and prayers for him. It definitely helped him recover so quickly. I am so very grateful and appreciative. Kathryn McCord
3/27/09 Amara left for one month to be able to heal. Combined with the healing that you sent to her and together with her animal friends in Spirit really helped her not only to survive but to actually heal wounds that the vet didn't know what to do with! When she came back, she had a new light in her eyes, with a will to live and with such a great strength. The rest of the story goes like this: To be able to look at my beloved Amara with all her open wounds, no tail and instead of it, a hole from where you can see her spinal cord and her tiny hind legs, with the bottom part completely dry and nearly coming away is not at all easy as you can surely understand! But whenever I look at her in her eyes, a whole new world opens. She is so inspiring and I ask myself how can she be so strong after everything she went through? Yesterday, two vets, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, first told me that there wasn't much I could do to save her. I didn't feel that from her, but was shocked from their words anyway! Then, both had the same "change" of mind, after spending a little moment with her and said that they could amputate her legs and they both told me that their change of mind was because they thought she needed a chance after everything she did to survive and eventually manage to come home. I certainly felt her wish to survive and didn't want to euthanize her, even though it hurt to think of her not being able to have a normal cat life again. How can I decide for someone else? So I told her that she was to decide and that I would accept any choice she made. I obviously didn't like the idea of the operation, but I just felt I had no other way out, if I wanted to save her. Spirit was at work and without knowing, I was guided. So we all agreed to do the operation. Unfortunately, it turned out that they could not operate until Tuesday. I didn't think it was right to keep her like that for 4 days. So I politely told my vets that I would ask another vet that I know, in Milan (45 minutes from here) if he could perform the operation sooner. They understood and told me to let them know, as they also believed that no vet would do such a major operation in a day's notice. I called my other vet in Milan and he said that he would cancel all other appointments and we organized the operation for the next day at 2pm. (today) During the night before the planned operation, I
actually felt calm about the whole situation and I really could not
figure out why. Also, I asked my angels and guides to help Amara and I
knew you were sending love and healing and that gave me hope. This
morning when I woke up, I still felt calm. I told Amara about the
operation but I got the feeling that she wasn't listening at all! So I
told her the story again and again. (I have to learn to believe in
myself and in what I get !). We left at 1pm to be sure to get there on
time. Amara slept during the whole journey; she usually cries her head
off if I take her someplace in the car! So yes, Amara brought home another miracle. It's incredible and so inspiring ,too. Spirit guided me to a vet that was connected enough to be able to tell me something that he wouldn't normally say. It's obviously not by chance that the other two vets "didn't have time until Tuesday". And probably we were all so calm, because we unconsciously knew that Spirit was taking care of everything. I guess I still have to work on myself trusting my inner guidance and recognizing it! On the other hand I'm sure Amara knew. Sweet Amara is home now, she ate and then she decided that she wanted to sleep on top of the "cat house" that I have (2 meters high!) I had to save her half way into the jump, but it makes my heart sing to see her trying to do everything that she usually did. I believe she will heal in a way that will allow her to move around again. Now I know why I got the card with "miraculous healing" when I picked a card for Amara two weeks ago. Thank you soooooo much for all your help, love and healing and for being my friends during this difficult, yet "learning" time for me! Monique & Amara
Thank
you so much for adding Uncle Nubi and me to the healing circle list.
Uncle's transition out of body was brief, beautiful, and at a time of
his choosing. I know that the prayers of the group helped me accept his
death. With gratitude, Diana Thanks so much to all of you, Benny the cat with melanoma of the eye from MN seems to be doing fine, It has been 2 months since his diagnosis and he is doing better than ever! Your efforts are paying off! Lisa Schmitz
I so appreciate the ACCAW and the prayer list. Everything I requested in my prayer for my cat Amos and myself was honored and I know that the meditations and loving energy sent from you and the other members had a huge effect on our journey. Michele Bustamante
Thank everyone for prayers for Doug and Michelle. Prayers were sent so they could conceive if it was for their highest good. It was, they have a little girl, Macy, the love of their lives. Linda Epstein |
Requests for prayers and spiritual healing for groups of any species, situations, or areas of the Earth
To have a group, situation, or area of the Earth included in this circle, please send a description of the situation and general geographical location to Penelope@animaltalk.net. Please put ACCAW prayer circle in the subject line.
| *Day |
ANIMAL WELFARE |
| Sun | The end of slaughter of 20,000 dolphins and whales a year in Taiji, Japan and enlightenment of all beings involved. |
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That the proposed law to prohibit wild dolphin and human interaction be reframed to enhance the benevolent connection of all species and individuals. |
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For the protection and well-being of the group of Southern Resident killer whales in danger of extinction off the US Pacific Coast near Seattle. |
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Help for the whales who are targeted to be killed by the Japanese whaling fleet in Antarctic waters. |
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May the messages of the new light paradigms the Hawaii dolphins share be felt, heard, seen, understood and allowed to come into complete aliveness in all beings of the world. May this light become all that is. May the hearts of many open to accept that all can be this light of Divine design in complete ecstatic joy because here where we exist it is so. We send this to all of you. |
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May all humans become attuned to the whales’ message and open their hearts to universal peace and forgiveness. May both physical and psychic wounds of human/cetacean be healed for good of oceanic beings everywhere. |
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Dolphins are attacking porpoises around the Big Island, Hawaii. Prayers for the well-being of all concerned. 1//10 |
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To protect the endangered North Atlantic right whales from extinction through the Navy’s plan to build a warfare training range next to the whales' only known calving grounds. 3/10 |
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End of commercial whaling. |
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| Mon | Asking cats and dogs for help with the problem of domestic animal overpopulation in the United States. We ask all of them who wish to do so, to be willing cut down on reproduction, whether they are spayed and neutered or not. |
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For the well-being of all shelter/rescue/homeless animals. |
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| To eliminate live animal labs in favor of humane alternatives. | |
| To end killing live dogs at the Medical College of Wisconsin physiology labs. | |
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Expanded awakening of all allopathic veterinarians to the severe consequences of over-vaccination. Veterinarians taking back their power in fully caretaking the animals with love. |
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Liberation and well-being of dogs bred for dog fighting rings, and the enlightenment of those involved. |
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For Rottweiler and pit bull breed dogs to be seen as they truly are, not the way the media projects them to be as a whole. |
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| Help for Greyhounds Only rescue to find homes for 1,000 greyhounds off the track, Lake Geneva, WI. | |
| For the welfare of all the animals and caregivers at All Creatures Great and Small shelter, Hendersonville, NC. | |
| For animal rescue in Philadelphia to have the support it needs to function well. | |
| For Multnomah County Animal Control, Portland, OR, so that abandoned or stray animals may find caring and compassion, and citizens of Multnomah County may find this agency a source of compassionate advocacy. | |
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For animals and their caregivers at Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley. Healing and joyous release of the strong and survivable, and a gentle letting go with minimal pain and suffering for those souls destined to move on. |
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For the welfare of the diseased and neglected dogs in townships of South Africa. |
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For the safety and well-being of all stray animals in Craivoa, Romania. |
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| For the safety and well-being of the stray cats in the old county buildings of Rancho Los Amigos west of Los Angeles Imperial Hwy. 12/08 | |
| ASUS Wild Animal Orphanage, San Antonio, TX cares for lions, bears, tigers, cougars, bobcats, primates, donkeys, llamas, parrots, chickens, rabbits, domestic cats and dogs, suffered a fire disaster (fall 2008). Pray for financial relief and healing of all concerned. | |
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The Animali Farm horse rescue, Alberta, Canada. Prayers to find homes for horses rescued mainly from PMU farms. |
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| Dairyland Greyhound Racetrack, Kenosha, Wisconsin, closing Dec 31, 2009. Prayers for 900 Greyhounds to be adopted. | |
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Prayers and love for animals who are neglected or abused on the Big Island of Hawaii, especially for the dogs near Two Step beach who are tied up or in a cage in the hot sun. 1/10 |
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| Prayers for the well-being of 375 surviving animals found living in deplorable conditions at a home in Reddick, Florida 4/10. | |
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Shelter in Puerto Rico for animals abandoned in the street. Prayers for help for the animals. 8/10 |
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For all the dogs that feel lonely, neglected and have little shelter to help them cope with the cold. That they may be loved and cared for. 12/11 |
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For all of the wild beings (deer, bear, cougar, wolves, and others) who are being hunted needlessly by humans for sport. For the protection and healthy survival of the animals and the awakening of the humans. |
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Cessation of aerial gunning of Alaskan wolves. |
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To end the mass slaughter of harp seals in Canada’s yearly seal hunt. |
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For the sport hunting of farm raised buffalo to stop. |
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For the internet hunting "sport" to be banned and become illegal. |
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The end of local fishermen on the island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean using live puppies and cats as bait for sharks. |
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| Healing to the tigers and lions at Zion Wildlife Park, New Zealand. Craig Busch, the founder who has hand reared many of these animals lost control of the Park because of financial difficulties. The animals are pining for Craig; a keeper has been killed by a white tiger, who was shot. The animals are depressed. For their healing and the healing of the situation. 6/09 | |
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Love and strength to our wild horses, who are chased, abused, and imprisoned by the BLM. Pray for a solution and justice for these beautiful, proud, majestic survivors. 11/10 |
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For Chimpanzees used in research and abused for entertainment and in the pet trade. May they be happy, free, and live fully their role in the web of life. 1/12 |
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The end of the violence surrounding the Chinese Fur Trade in a way that will support the families that depend on the trade for their livelihood, and that will see the end of the suffering and pain of the animals involved. |
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The end of trapping or holding animals captive and killing them for fur. |
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The end of bear farms in China and for the loving rehabilitation of all the bears currently caged and abused on these farms. End to the use of "bear balm" worldwide. |
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| Awakening to protect domestic animal rights in China and prevent mass killing and cruelty to dogs and other species. | |
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For the assistance of Indonesian primates housed in cages too small for them to stand. |
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Help for elephants who are chained by people and unable to live a natural life. |
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| To bring back harmony to Komodo Island, Indonesia where the Komodo dragons have begun to attack villagers May 2009. | |
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For successful transfer of the Malawi Elephant Herd to Majete Wildlife Reserve, for spiritual guidance for the humans involved, and Universal Healing in all situations where human and non-human habitats conflict. 6/09 |
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Support and new homes for the orangutans in West Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo) kept in squalor, chained up on pallets over open sewers choked with human waste. 9/09 |
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For the Asian street dogs who are homeless, frightened, and hungry that God will give them comfort. |
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| Thur | For the protection and welfare of elephants in South Africa’s Kruger National Park from being culled (killed) for population control. |
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Protection for Yellowstone's wild free roaming buffalo in and around national park boundaries. |
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| Honoring wild geese at Lake Merritt, California and other places where they seek to rest, forage, and live. | |
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Balance with the emerald ash borer beetle making it's way into Wisconsin that has killed 20 million ash trees in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana since first tracked in 2002. For the beetles to moderate their tree eating, for the trees to maintain the sacred space, and that humans see that cutting down 40% of healthy or weakened street trees in Madison, WI is not required. |
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| That the natural balance be restored to alleviate the causes for the worldwide honeybee decline. | |
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For healing of all the elements creating White-Nose Syndrome (WNS) crisis; millions of bats, including several endangered species, are at stake. |
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For harmony between people and the African lions being poisoned by African cattle herders. |
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That animals who cross roads be given the knowledge of when it is safe to do so. |
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That animals be protected from senseless hunting. |
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| Fri |
Well-being for the chickens and turkeys of the world now mistreated as food animals. End of suffering of animals in slaughterhouses and factory farms. |
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To establish a mandate for factory farm reform nationwide and raise consciousness of farmers and consumers alike. |
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That S. 1915, The American Horse Slaughter Protection Act, have swift passage in the Senate, that the compassion of the American people for the horse be honored with gratitude, that the spirit of horses involved in this process be supported and surrounded with grace, that all horses in need find peace, safety, willing hearts and loving homes in their own best time. |
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That schooling horses throughout the world are treated with love, respect, and integrity for all their hard work. |
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To keep dog eating legally abolished in the Philippines. |
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For the farm animals of the UK (particularly cattle, pigs and sheep) who are being slaughtered due to the threat of Foot & Mouth Disease. It is curable. Healing for the distressing way in which they are dealt and the enlightenment of the people connected to them. |
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For dogs, cats, pigs and chickens who are exploited as commodities in Korea, we send Love and healing energy. For the human perpetrators, we send the Light of compassion and reason to dispel ignorance. May light & love resonate within these peoples' hearts and inspire them to end the suffering of animals. |
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To enlighten people who drop turkeys from planes in Arkansas turkey days celebration to end this practice. |
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To change human hearts to depart from the barbaric treatment of the bulls in the Pamplona Bull Run (begins July 7) and to honor these animals in a new way. 7/10 |
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For the Irish horses abandoned and starving in the financial crisis. Blessings of a quality life and well-being for all involved. 12/11 |
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For the factory farm animals that are being treated inhumanely. That big corporations stop the mass slaughter of animal production for profit and start seeing animals as worthy of our love, respect, and care. 12/11 |
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The end of poverty and suffering of all beings in suburban Paris and in other European countries. A shift towards greater awareness, peace, happiness, and good health for all beings involved. |
| For healing of China's government human and animal rights violations. May enlightenment pervade the Chinese spirit, replacing hurtful dogma and politically motivated violence. | |
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That Walmart evolve into a socially responsible company. |
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For the enlightenment of all species with Grace so all suffering in all realms is ended. To transform human hatred to awakened consciousness and unconditional love for self and pouring into love and celebration of all species with clarity and wisdom. |
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Bless and strengthen with deep gratitude and love all elementals, devas, nature spirits that help life move gracefully and with gentleness toward Oneness awareness. |
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For authentic unconditional love, joy, compassion, and discerning wisdom to dissolve all false programming to heal all karmic entanglements with true grace for all of life, dissolving the sources of hatred, fear, and violence. May we realize with true courage and strength and gracefully shift into a new harmonious reality. |
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To bring peace and harmony to all involved in the persecution and torture of people practicing Falun Gong (ancient practice for reaching enlightenment) in China. |
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That all the animal kingdoms will decide to stay on Earth and humanity will seek peace and reconciliation with all beings, and we find ways to help the animals survive and prosper. |
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AFTERMATH OF EVENTS OF NATURE |
AREAS OF THE EARTH |
| Wed | The well being and reunion of all the animals and humans affected by Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes in the Gulf Coast. Help for the homeless cats and dogs, roaming or sheltered, needing food, water, and care in New Orleans. | Optimizing the amount of ice in the Earth’s polar regions (now shrinking from global warming) for the survival and well-being of polar bears in the Arctic and all living beings. |
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Gulf Oil disaster April 2010. For stoppage of the leak and cleanup to minimize damage to all species in the affected area. Healing and enlightenment for everyone involved. |
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Cleaning up the toxic waters from the hurricane areas for the health of all species. |
Protection for the whales and other marine life off coastal North Carolina from proposed U.S. Navy testing for lethal mid-frequency sonar. Protection from human-made ocean noise for all creatures. |
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| Thur | For the animals and humans affected by earthquakes. | For the well being of the ocean waters, whales and all oceanic creatures. |
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For the hearts and souls of the birds that are either dying from the avian flu or are being culled in the millions by humans. For the well being of all individuals and species affected. |
That the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) find a better way to prevent forest fires than to apply massive amounts of toxic herbicides to public lands in 17 Western states. |
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For the well being of gray wolves in Yellowstone National Park experiencing an epidemic causing many wolf pups to die. |
For the restoration of Caribbean coral reefs dying from the white plague. |
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| Fri | That the source of current unusual viruses be dissolved and healed. |
Love, light, and the power of our united, unlimited creative thoughts and emotions for containment of the November 2007 oil spill in the San Francisco Bay area and the Pacific Ocean. May fish and wildlife, sea lions, porpoises, bottom dwellers, marine birds, their sanctuaries and the entire eco-system be held in light and love. May peace and love extend to provide a nurturing, healing environment for humans touched by this experience. May sadness be transformed into joy. |
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For the welfare of all those who suffered or are in need of help due to the January 2007 tornado in central Florida. |
To properly remove the support poles originally placed to support young tree trunks in San Francisco before the metal further damages the now older trees. May communication and harmony flow among all those involved. |
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For the welfare of all those affected by the massive earthquake in Haiti January 2010. |
For the protection of Salt Cay island, Turks and Caicos, B.W.I. from irresponsible development. To save the oceanic habitat of humpback whales, endangered marine animals, and reefs from increased noise, boat traffic, chemicals, dredging. |
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Prayer for rain and environmental balance for all species in areas of drought: Oklahoma, Kansas, West and South Texas, and other parts of the U.S. (August 2011) |
The weekly group focus
time for all members of ACCAW who are participating in the Prayer and Healing
Circle
Fountain of Energy is Wednesday at Noon
for all healing requests on both lists. Individuals
who
have requested healings could focus with the circle at that time to be more
aware of and participate in the healing energy that is being concentrated
around them. Besides the weekly focus time, ACCAW members also include the
requested healings in their daily prayers.
The monthly group focus time for special concentration on group and Earth healing is the 1st day of the month at Noon or whenever you can focus that day. You can choose any or all of the issues or the ones marked for that day of the week.
*For those who wish to join a daily group focus on specific issues in the group and Earth healing lists, each is assigned a day of the week to have special attention.
Hold the vision of wholeness and divine harmony for each situation.
Nedda Wittels, animal communicator from Connecticut, suggests: Since time is an illusion, anyone who can't make the actual time can send healing backward or forward in time with the intention of connecting with the group. Your healing energy would still be included and be just as effective as if you were doing it at that exact time. Also, healing can be sent from your higher self or I AM Presence (just ask that aspect of yourself to do so) at the "official" time or on an ongoing basis.
Morgine Jurdan asked Bimini dolphin friends how we could make our prayers the most powerful for all these animals, situations, people and the planet. They communicated:
“Make it your intention to send love and healing for the highest and best good to each and every issue on that page, whether or not you read it directly. You mind scans the page and does see it all at once, like photo reading. You know everything that is before you instantly without having to stop and read through each line. Make the intention that you are joined together with everyone in the prayer circle. Your intention is that your prayers are connected with all others in the circle for the most power and energy they can possibly provide for the highest service of all animals, all people, all situations. Your intentions are the most powerful thing you have to work with. Group Mind occurs simply because you desire it to. People are often connected in thought and spirit around the world now. Just make the Intention to be connected to all those in your circle for the purpose of prayers for the highest and best good of all those involved, for the highest and most powerful energy you can provide among you and allow God/Spirit to take care of the rest.”
Volunteer Animal Communication Service
for Rescue and Shelter Organizations
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Name (by alphabetical order of state) |
State Country (if not U.S.) | Experience in giving animal communication sessions | Preferred methods of contact |
Availability of
service
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L.A. Brown |
AZ |
20+ years |
E-mail labreiki@cs.com |
Distance Reiki (Usui Reiki, Certified Level 1 and 2) and animal communication available. I am “on call” for organizations and individual animal companions/caregivers through my e-mail address. Am not affiliated with any organization. Organizations and individuals in my local area may contact me by e-mail to make arrangements for a “real time” appointment. |
| Nancy Windheart | AZ | Since 2006 |
nancy@communicatewithyouranimals.com (928) 499-1969 |
I offer up to 2 hours a week of communication consultations and/or Reiki at no charge for animals who are awaiting adoption in a rescue group network. This includes animals in shelters and foster care through a recognized non-profit animal rescue organization. I am also available for in-person consultations locally, and offer lectures (no charge) and workshops (reduced rates) for animal rescue organizations. I also regularly donate my services for fundraisers. |
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Laurie Moore
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CA | Since 2006
as
animal communicator. 13 years as psychotherapist |
Call (831) 477-7007 | Will give two private sessions each month to an animal and person at a shelter or rescue organization. The purpose will be to communicate on behalf of the animal so that his or her soul purpose, intentions, wishes and needs can be understood and supported by the person. |
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Teresa Wagner
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CA | Professionally since 1991, with specialties in flower
essences, trauma, grief, and shelter animals. |
E-mail info@animalsinourhearts.com |
I currently do a few hours every week of pro bono sessions with a few rescue groups and a shelter. I am not able to take on more pro bono individual cases at this time. However, my monthly animal communication practice group will take a case each month, which would be supervised. In the event of a natural disaster, I would definitely be available to help. Also, my website has two sections that shelter and rescue employees and volunteers might find supportive: www.animalsinourhearts.com Compassion Fatigue of Animal Care and Rescue Work; How You Can Stop the Tragedy of Euthanasia in Animal Shelters |
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Winterhawk
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CA | 13 years professional |
(707) 583-2348 voicemail |
On call, all species. Distance Reiki, physical/spiritual healing/ceremony. 8 hours/mo. pro bono, any shelter/rescue project, animals or workers. Low fee beyond 8 hrs. Euthanasia/adoption prep; any issue. Immediate assist if possible. Teach/coach communication or Bach Flower Essences in person or by phone. Reiki I-III, in-person. Special fees for above mentioned folks; will travel to teach any group. |
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Lisa Shaw
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FL | 12 years professional |
Chakrasix@aol.com
(954) 680-5759 Cell phone (954) 254-8405 |
Weekends, 4-6 hours for local volunteer work (communication, Reiki, and grief counseling). Anytime distance Reiki sessions. Will teach communication and Reiki classes for shelter/rescue workers by request at reduced rates; will give lectures and demonstrations to help raise funds. Will travel in the Southeast U.S. by invitation for reduced fee and expenses. |
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Carol Schultz
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IL
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5 years professional | carol@carolschultz.com or (815) 254-8325 |
Contact via e-mail or phone to schedule an appointment; offering services at reduced rates to rescues and shelters; up to one hour of pro bono work via phone per week. |
| Barbara Myers | IN | 8 years
experience 4 years professional |
E-mail only:
dachsiemom13@yahoo.com |
I donate 2-4 animal communication sessions weekly to dachshund rescue organizations and other animal rescue agency requestors; free weekly group Reiki distance healing for ill and/or injured animals. |
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Maureen Harmonay
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MA | 1 year practicing animal communication |
Prefer contact by phone & E-mail MHarmonay@AnimalTranslations.com 978-502-5800
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Available on call, as needed. Remote and onsite consultations for problem solving, behavioral issues, trauma, transitions. Services limited to the New England area. Particularly interested in equine rescue, but will work with all humane societies and rescues, regardless of species or breed. |
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Carol Burke |
MA | 6 years experience | Phone: 774-270-4277 E-mail: carolburke6@hotmail.com | I'm happy to volunteer time to organizations, farms or barns via phone, e-mail or in-person if local (within 50 miles of Marlborough, MA) |
| Linda Gress | NJ |
Founder of All About Them Giant Breed Rescue.
Animal Communication professionally since 2001. Working in Shelters, Rescues, Rehabs & Sanctuaries since 1985. |
609-758-8261 or e-mail houndsberg@aol.com |
On call, all species. Communication sessions, healing, grief counseling or any issues, no charge for shelters, rescues, rehabs and sanctuaries. For volunteers of a rescue, shelter, rehab and sanctuary requesting a session for their furry family members, mentoring, lectures and events, we are available and require a donation to All About Them Giant Breed Rescue.
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| Karen Taylor | NM | 3 Years Professional
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Phone (505) 471-2512 or e-mail Karen@SpotSaid.com |
Reiki every other Wednesday plus 4 hours of consultations monthly to Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary & Hospice, as well as consultations for up to 15 animals a month for the Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society. Students welcome to participate. Available for National and Global disasters as time allows. In-person, by phone or by e-mail. |
| Gayle Nastasi | NY | 5 years professional and several years study previous | allcreatures@gazehound.com (518) 827-7129 e-mail and phone nationally; e-mail, phone and in-person locally. |
For STOLA, Saluki Tree of Life Alliance, Inc. [a national group] and the local Animal Shelter of Schoharie County, NY. Due to the number of hours I volunteer with STOLA, and my travel schedule during the week, I will be limiting my assistance to that rescue group, and several hours on most Saturdays for our local shelter. |
| Kathleen Jones | OR | 6 years professional |
E-mail
most dependable
southdownfarm@terragon.com phone okay (541) 846-0234 |
Will do consultations together with small group of students in “sacred space” with no distractions; turnaround within 24 hours. |
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Eliza Grice
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TX | Student of animal speaking 1 year |
E-mail
iamabasenji@gmail.com |
I find it easier to talk with domesticated animals, but I would welcome the opportunity to talk with wild ones. I am more clairsentient than clairaudient. I am 4th chakra dominant (empathic). I also receive pictures: clairvoyance & often have claircognizance which is simply a knowing. My greatest desire is to be of assistance with animals seeking to avoid being penalized for who/what they naturally are and to aid animals with problematic behaviors. I will work with any rescuers (501c nonprofit) free. I am bilingual French/English. I will do 2 sessions per month; if there is a higher demand, then possibly more by request. |
| Janet Dobbs
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VA | 11 yrs experience; 5 years professional | janet@animalparadisecommunication.com
(703) 648-1866 |
Working with shelters & rescue groups in the greater metropolitan Washington, DC area with main focus in Fairfax County, VA. Offering group "practice" session for workshop students at local rescue organizations giving students in-person practice with animals that need "extra" help finding the right home & making the right match. I also teach animal communication workshops with a focus on shelter/rescue animals for shelter workers and volunteers at a reduced rate. |
| Linda Tyrrell | VA | 1 year professional | lindat@fsap.org or (757) 962 8226 | In the Hampton Roads area on the weekends, I will work voluntarily with adopted animals who are experiencing separation anxiety and/or with animals who are experiencing emotional behavior issues. I prefer to work one-on-one in-person with the animal at the animal’s home. If that is not possible, I will work over the phone. |
| Morgine Jurdan | WA | 12 years professional |
In-person in Vancouver, WA or Portland, OR areas. Other areas phone (360) 247-7284; e-mail Morgine@tds.net | 4 hours/week communicating with animals in shelters and rescue situations to better help them understand their situation, what is being done, and how we can best serve their own needs and desires. Am willing to teach people who do full time rescue work how to communicate themselves, if they are truly interested, at a low cost or donation basis, when time is available for me to do so. |
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Karen Anderson
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WA | 3 years professional |
Contact by email Karen@KarenAnderson.net or phone (509) 999-1887
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Donating consultation services to Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue, River City Pet Rescue, Post Falls, Idaho. Border Collie Rescue of the Pacific Northwest, Cairn Terrier Rescue USA, & F.P.C.A. in Bailey, Colorado. Free consultations for animals up for adoption or in foster homes. Releasing past trauma, identifying current issues and needs and healing energy for overall balance and well being. Other groups may contact for consultations or emergencies. |
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Shirley Scott
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WA | Over 5 years of giving sessions and teaching people to become animal communicators |
E-mail at Shirley@animaltalkhealing.com or phone at 509-526-5020 between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. |
Help with lost animals. Most weekends and week days in the afternoon and evening.
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What are your successful actions in working with
animal rescue and animal welfare issues?
Teresa Wagner on some things that make communication with rescue groups work more smoothly
There are many myths and misunderstandings about why and how animals end up in shelters. Overpopulation and sheltering of companion animals in the U.S. is a complex social problem. Many animal lovers don't have a clue how their behaviors impact animals ending up in shelters or being euthanized. It is good for us to help educate others and support each other as we work with the pain of shelter or rescue animals (their pain and ours!).
I started working with animals in-person in shelters in 1992. Shelters are places filled with emotional confusion and suffering. I was terribly overwhelmed during my first visit. I was there to interview employees, not animals, for compassion fatigue training that the shelter system hired me to do for their workers. At that time, I didn't even know that North America has such an overpopulation epidemic of cats and dogs, and that millions are euthanized. It was quite an education.
In general, the worker bee tier of shelter workers typically is low paid and because of this tends not to have higher education or exposure to sophisticated emotional training. Yet most of them hang in there doing this incredibly hard work because they love the animals. The shelter workers inspired me to keep going past my pain and I knew I had to learn to deal with it.
Later it was the whales who helped teach me how to deal with the emotional pain from seeing and feeling animals' suffering. What they taught me is that if I am to help anyone who is suffering, I need to put my own reactions in the background while I am tending to others' suffering. Then, I could tend to my own painful reaction later.
While this sounds so simple, it changed my life. I find that when I tend to suffering in this order, by the time I get to my own, it is truly diminished. All that love and compassion running through me to the animals, calms and helps heal me, too. It is this intention that helps me the most. It is not forgetting my own pain. It is simply a willingness to accept that suffering exists in the moment I see it, and to learn to shower it with great love, not with my horror at what has happened, and then to shower my own remaining pain with loving kindness.
I volunteered at that shelter for a number of years a few times a month, often in the euthanasia room. I had been hired to help the workers with their traumatic stress. I didn't think I could possibly understand their trauma without experiencing everything they experienced firsthand. This changed my life and my views and understanding of the euthanasia process and who is and who is not responsible for it. I still work in shelters.
In addition to the intention the whales taught me, I always use Flower Essence Society’s Glassy Hyacinth flower essence, which helps the intention of getting to and staying with the compassion, not the horror. Some of the writings and meditations of Steven Levine also help me with this (Living with Dying). He does a great job of helping one learn to offer loving kindness to suffering without getting lost in it, and yet to never succumb to being repelled by it or inappropriately try to be a hero to fix it.
I am a strong emotional empath and feel the feelings of others at a very deep level. My first psychic teacher taught me how to protect myself with intention and light, so when I feel and express empathy at a deep soul level, I do not take in the pain of others. I have found that since practicing this, I still grieve and get angry at the people who cause so many animals to end up in shelters, but I can be with the animals in the state of love. It also helps to have talked to many spirit beings who show me how much they are around these animals. I know that no animal is alone.
All of this helped me in working with Hurricane Katrina animals. Only once did I melt down. I was in the grocery store and saw Katrina animals on the front of a magazine. Before I knew what hit me, I started sobbing. I left my cart and went back to my car. I cried for awhile, and then asked my whale and other guides for help. I went through the process of getting calm, connecting with the animals on the cover, and was able to simply be with them in their suffering, showering them gently with love and healing energy for a time. Then I felt better. I still fall apart sometimes.
My own healing around this issue remains with releasing and healing more of my anger toward people who, directly or indirectly, do things that create a surplus of animals that end up in shelters and euthanasia rooms. I sure wish I could wave a magic wand and make the whole issue be healed with every companion animal in the world in a loving home for their entire lives. Meanwhile, without such a wand, I try to heal my own heart so I am better able to serve these magnificent, wonderful animals who did nothing to deserve ending up in a shelter.
Lauren McCall on rescue work with Hurricane Katrina animals
I'm so pleased ACCAW (Animal Communicators Coalition for Animal Welfare) is coming together. I have just come back from the Oregon Humane Society. We have over eighty Hurricane Katrina dogs there and a handful of cats from the region. I spent several hours briefly connecting with about half the dogs (I have to go back and finish the other half). My objective was to reassure them that they would be loved and taken care of at the shelter and that we were looking for their people back home. In the event we
can't find their families (or the families can't find their dogs on the web site), we would place them in wonderful, loving homes. Emotionally I held up pretty well, though there were a lot of sad stories. I'd say 90% of the animals were not spayed or neutered, quite a few had suffered from long term abuse and/or malnutrition, and almost all of the animals have dangerous parasites like heart or whip worms. Though many missed their people, several were excited that this was a new start for them.
I had to remind myself towards the end of my session (after connecting with many dogs) how important it is for us not to pity them. Instead, I honored each being for who they are. I validated that for whatever reason, this is where they were meant to be right now and that if they didn't already know why, they would in the fullness of time. I was able to pick up some specific requests about what they might need in the short term ("a soft bed for my old bones") or in the longer term ("I have always dreamed of living somewhere where I could roll in the grass") when we are looking at placing them in homes.
I feel blessed to be able to do this work. As animal communicators we try to help people and their animal companions every day. Today, I was struck by how much we can do on a larger scale, while still connecting with beings as individuals.
Polka Dot photo by Robin Nichols
Leneah Forest on animal welfare activism:
The comments and suggestions I will share are a result of activism in many areas and ages of my life. Some are the result of “success” on any level and some are the result of having to think about what I would have done differently.
1. My heart calls me to a project from a loving impetus, so I am working from that place of love. This not only feels good but allows me to attract more of the same.
2. I have a goal, yet am not attached to its attainment. I only know that I do what I do because I am called to help bring this along and see where this journey takes me as well.
3. I have an overall goal but I focus on small steps as goals in and of themselves. I try to keep myself in balance and stay nourished, which is not to say that I don't overextend myself for finite periods of time when it seems necessary.
4. In working for change, I focus on educating the public first and foremost. As a writer I use that skill and assemble at least a few like minded people who want to give the issue some attention.
5. I do enough research, get documentation, including photos where appropriate, to put together some materials as well as finding other sources to recommend. In cases where photos are heart rending, I would recommend a few different packets. One could ask: “Would you rather not see anything graphic?” If so, then give something else that has a greater chance of being read.
6. We may choose a name as an organization, which seems to be helpful out in the world.
7. We write up a mission statement for ourselves, in part to double check that we do have the same agenda.
8. I attempt to locate any sympathetic lawmakers and any potential celebrity spokespeople. They have been few and far between but are part of the checklist.
9. I attempt to locate sympathetic employed or freelance journalists who write for any sort of animal publications and gradually form relationships. I check for any local talk shows with animal loving hostesses/hosts.
10. If I am proposing an action for people to take, I make it as easy as possible for them to do. When I worked for support of the labeling GMO products bill, I provided a form letter with room for personal comments, the list of legislators for each district and then I addressed, stamped and mailed every signed letter, just to make certain that they were mailed and in a timely fashion. A lot of educational material was available for those who had little or no prior knowledge.
11. I ask lots of people to do one easy thing
In the case of the ACCAW discussion group member who wanted to do something about ending cruelty to animals in the Chinese fur trade and didn’t quite know where to begin, this is what I suggest:
After I had my materials and organizational name, I would begin an educational campaign in my local area. I am a great believer in individuals changing not only their own consciousness, but being the fluid that ultimately can soak the blotting paper of government and big business. The latter are so used to ignoring us that I rarely spend a disproportionate amount of time working those venues. However, I recommend giving them some attention.
Will your government issue an official statement deploring this industry? Will any level of your government do this? Will local stores sign a promise not to carry those products?
I'd take a shot at big business by getting the names of the executives at the large chain pet supply stores, such as PetSmart and Petco. Begin by sending letters synopsizing the issue, including photos if you have them, and going on to say something like, “I realize that it is difficult to avoid purchasing stock made in China but imagine how shocked and unhappy your clientele will be to learn that in supporting China economically one is helping promote the status quo which includes this horrific practice and industry.” I'm guessing that their client bases are comprised of over 85% cat and dog guardians.
Notice I am not proposing a boycott nor am I saying that I will organize one against this chain but I am inferring that their clients will be learning this information and will have a reaction. I would continue by asking if there is a way in which Petco, for example, would like to work with my organization to help end this industry. Be prepared with some suggestions, such as letters to or meetings with Chinese officials (have names and contact information ready) explaining that the Chinese dog and cat fur industry may make it difficult for them to continue selling products made in China since the pet supply stores exist to serve dog and cat lovers who are naturally upset by this industry. Would they take steps to end this industry and replace it with another one, perhaps some wonderful new carrying crates or kennels for dogs and cats or some product that does not involve the use of dogs and cats as anything other than consumers of said product? Perhaps the large chains could propose an item which they see a need for the Chinese to produce and retrain those who were earning their living in the fur industry.
The people trying to earn a living by capturing the dog and cat loving consumer dollar might take notice. Also, are there any humane organizations which would sign a mission statement which could then be part of info packets for corporations and humans alike? That would be the start of an approach and some actions to take.
Another action I do for education on animal welfare issues is to rotate my e-mail signature line through a variety of choices including pointing the way to sites that educate and offer ways to change behavior to benefit non-human or human animals. It is an easy addition and another pebble in the lake. If you find sites that seem good and are relevant to your purpose, you might consider appending them with some brief explanatory or encouraging statement. Here’s an example:
Simply by changing some of your shopping habits you can stop supporting a cruel industry: http://www.geocities.com/antianimaltesting/
Janet Dobbs with a note on the fur trade issue:
In the late 1990's or early 2000's a co-worker of mine broke the story in the Washington Post about the horrible treatment and slaughter of dogs in either China or Korea and the fact that the dog fur is used in many American garments like the winter parkas that have fur trimmed hoods. He was sickened by the video of the dogs’ treatment. That story led to various investigative stories on network and local TV. One thing that was accomplished was that coats and other garments were taken out of many stores with a promise to never buy that kind of product again. I do not know if these stores have gone back to buying these products again, but at least for awhile some things changed.
Patti Henningsen responds to a comment of an animal communicator in ACCAW discussion group, who stated:
My heart became lighter as I spoke with the occasional animal who appeared to need rescuing from a bad situation, only to have them ask to be left where they were. They had a purpose for being there and it was not complete. I was utterly amazed at these creatures who so willingly were there for the highest good of another.
I have a different slant on rescuing animals that became apparent to me while rehabilitating abused rabbits. Rabbits are a highly abused species who are used as, pets, food, and fur.
I have an animal communication practic
e in western Maryland and I am also a long-time rabbit rescuer. I live in a prison town comprised of either ex-convicts or those in the business of rehabilitating ex-cons, or those who are in the business of making new convicts, such as law enforcement agencies. A few months ago, I took in some rabbits from a horrible backyard breeder situation in West Virginia. When I met Hillary, one of the bunnies who I rescued, I realized that she was like an ex-con. She was completely institutionalized like many ex-cons who have spent many years in prison, and they are terrified of change. I believe for this same reason, some of you may hear an animal in need denying any want of a better future. We are not all born with the spirit of rebellion burning in our souls.
Hillary was found sitting on several months' worth of feces in a milk crate barely bigger than her body. Hillary did not know this was a bad thing because it is all she had ever known. When I first fostered her, she would never come out of her litter box except to drink. She didn't even know how to hop or walk. Hillary had found a way to cope with this: to shrink into her box and attempt to become invisible.
Finally, I decided she would never be adopted unless she discovered how things were supposed to be. So I paired her with a boy from a similar situation but who had different problems. Both rabbits had depended on rain water for their moisture. When I gave him a water bowl, he would just drink a gallon a day in anticipation of a long wait for the next rain drink. Without rain, he depended on the dew gathering on his milk crate. This is a condition I call hoarding water, which I've seen in some rabbits who have suffered the same kind of neglect.
Now Hillary is in love and hopping about happily and snuggling with her new friend. Her eyes shine like never before. Her soul is blossoming. Thank goodness I dragged her out of her shell in which she very much wanted to stay. The fact that she wanted to stay there only shows that coping mechanisms can cause the abused to not only cope with but to become entrenched in their misery. They should be removed from it and shown the joys and pleasures of life. It is a wondrous thing to see.
Sometimes people and animals don't know that there are horizons beyond the ones they see from the prisons of their perception. One taste of freedom and happiness, whether by gentle coercion or by accident, and they will never look back.
It is often not okay to accept someone's request to remain in a hellish situation. Too many women stay with men who end up killing them for the same reason. They need the intervention of those who know that life is truly beautiful and want to show them this. Bunny photo by Carole Devereux
I am new to the rescue/shelter community. As I read some of the prayer requests I was very upset. The pictures that formed in my head were too much for me. How can sensitive people like us protect ourselves when facing situations that are too much for us to take in? Janet Dobbs
Gayle Nastasi One thing which works for me is to take the upset energy and try to ground it, and to ask the Earth to turn it into a positive use. Then I'll use visualizations and create a new situation for those people and animals in my mind, envisioning how things will be when the healing is complete and freedom won. Focusing on the good that might be helps me to deal with the pain of the current situation.
Karen Taylor Prior to discovering that I could communicate with animals I worked at the local Humane Society for about four years. I was in charge of the cats and during that time witnessed many forms of cruelty to animals that came through the doors from the community. Unless you have been in that environment, you have no idea what goes on behind the doors of an animal shelter and I will not share it with you here.
I had been completely in love with animals my entire life and thought that working at an animal shelter would be the best thing that could ever happen to me. It was but there was a price. Reality hit me smack in the face right from the start.
Fortunately, I was able to get through it with the complete knowing that all was in Divine Order, and I had to trust that. I will not say it was an easy task and I will not say that I didn't get angry with what I saw, but as I discovered my communicating abilities and was able to get the perspective from these animals that I worked with almost every day, my reassurance came from them.
Most of them understood why they were there, what might happen to them, if they were there to find their new family, or if they came there to make their transition from this life.
My heart became lighter as I spoke with the occasional animal who appeared to need rescuing from a bad situation, only to have them ask to be left where they were. They had a purpose for being there and it was not complete. I was utterly amazed at these creatures who so willingly were there for the highest good of another. I am still amazed and grateful for my experiences at that shelter.
Penelope Smith In my experience when facing the horrors of the world or the dark side of humanity (within all humans including myself), there is a balance to be maintained. By staying in the center of our being and all being, we can realize what it is that we are meant to do in our own unique way to shine the light in this world and embrace the darkness with the light. This is a time of the darkness of humanity being exposed, so all of us can shine the light of our truth upon it, and shift from conflict into the cooperative spirit of love. Shining the light and embracing the darkness instead of judging or feeling miserable brings unity and life to all involved to the degree that they are ready, willing, and able to feel and go to that peaceful centered place.
Sinking into the darkness by fixedly contemplating the brutality of life drains our life force and adds to the malaise. Uniting with our deepest goodness and that of others while focusing on the positive light and action we can bring to aspects of life to which we are drawn is uplifting and energizing. Do what you need to do to help yourself focus on uplifting your own life force and you will then be able to do the same for others.
When you see the suffering that people and animals go through or bring to the prayer list asking for healing, know that these states are transitory and are part of a game or life drama that is ending for those involved, or it wouldn't come up to have the light shine on it. I'd recommend that you stay in a prayerful state of positive heartfulness as you read each request and use the Dolphin Prayer to focus your energies.
I have focused on education and my particular mission in life to increase co
nsciousness of the unity of life. In the last few years, my book, Animal Talk, was translated into Chinese. I have found that as soon as my book is translated into the language of a particular area, the generation of positive energy toward animals starts to swell in that country or region. Soon, requests for classes come, and soon after that animal communicators start to appear. Consciousness continues to grow about the sacredness of all life. It's a garden that begins to flourish more and more. Each of us does our part.
Take heart. See the light in all situations that you are drawn to work with. Each of us makes a difference. Do all actions from the inspiration of your own divine center. Ajax photo by Robin Nichols
A few ACCAW members wrote to me (Penelope) with concern about being asked for help in working with the police in a dog abuse case and the appropriateness of trying to find criminals with animal communication. Here is how I answered:
Some animal communicators do very well with cases like this and get helpful info. Law enforcement officials in some places have "psychics" on their team for leads. The sheriff in the case mentioned was asking for information, so it sounds like (and it would be easy to find out) it would be welcome as "psychic" information that might lead to arrest given other physical evidence. I have worked on cases like this and always qualify that it is what I get from the traumatized animal's point of view and may not be helpful or accurate.
You don't need to "help" on every appeal that comes through the ACCAW line. There are hundreds of us that get these e-mails. Add a prayer and love and let it go.
Denise Schultz I really appreciated your reply about working on legal cases such as this extreme abuse. I think it sets just the right tone, both for how to handle the request and how to bear the information that such a dreadful thing was done. If we each contribute in our own way to adding to the well-being of all, partly by caring for ourselves enough that no one of us needs to try to do everything that comes to our attention,
· the most help is accomplished,
· our personal effectiveness is maximized,
· our psyches are well-cared for,
· and no-one needs to be traumatized by the alert that went out.
How this type of situation has worked for me
I have had two extremes of experience:
Some truly dreadful things do not bother me and I am able to help, in large part by being able to see a beautiful resolution of healing right now, and hold that energy, even though it is not yet here,
or, I am completely decked by even knowing what happened and unable to help, except to ground myself and release my own negative imprints about the issue, so that the injured being does not have to carry the psychic weight of my horror.
Kindness and forgiveness for self and others
It has taken me a long time to realize that both responses are valid, and I have learned not to blame myself for the times I “cannot help.” I have seen that I help by not overdoing it, and instead applying my energy only where I feel called.
Over time, I have learned to “read the energy” even at the beginning of a notice. I know which way I am energetically tuned, and let go immediately of those I must, and help where I feel individually called. One sure sign for me that I must let go is when I feel judgment rise up in me against the perpetrator. I know my judgment only sends the perpetrator a very toxic image that they may have to remove from their energy field in order to heal. If I can not contribute directly to the solution, I can at least avoid being part of the problem.
Healing as a Diffuse Field
For me this goes back to my belief that healing is not directional, not from me to someone. I call in a diffuse field of healing and invite the other beings to join me there. A lot of healer burnout may come from trying to send healing to someone or something. This can block the portion of the healing field which is intended for the healers themselves. While this “healing invitation process” is my goal, I can always tell when I'm slipping. If I get sloppy or too tired, I may take a shortcut and find myself sending but not sharing the healing field. That's a sign to slow down and take better care of myself and do the rest of the job (be open to receiving healing myself).
Dawn Hayman I appreciated your response regarding the animal cruelty. As an animal communicator at Spring Farm Cares, often on the front lines of animal cruelty cases, there are days that I start to go nuts. For me, this journey of animal communication has been about opening my heart more and more. It amazes me how much more it just keeps expanding. With that open heart, and experiencing animal cruelty almost daily, it often feels like my heart will burst with sadness and hopelessness. When I feel that, its my first clue that I need to go be with the animals and spend time with them. We have some animals here at SFC that have been through horrendous abuse. Yet they welcome each human who walks onto this farm with the same unconditional love and open heart. One of our horses once said to me, “If I can let it go, and I'm the one who lived through it, why can't you?” I remember that almost daily and I strive to achieve it.
Animal cruelty laws vary from state to state, but they all are extremely weak. Many police agencies will not even take a complaint seriously. It’s not necessarily that they don't care about animals, but they aren't familiar with the laws, don't know what to do, and won't touch them for fear of being sued. We have watched repeatedly as case after case of animal cruelty in our area is either just shoved aside, or if prosecuted, the abuser is given a slap on the wrist and sent off. As an organization we are addressing this through our educational programs aimed at law enforcement and the judicial system. Its a slow process and very tedious.
As an animal communicator, I learned long ago that vengeance wasn't the answer. I needed to put my energy where the animals were asking me to go: to the healing side of the equation. When we hear about such horrendous animal cruelty, the first thing we all want to do is GET the person who did it. For two reasons: to prosecute them, and more than that, to prevent it from happening again. My experience is that case by case it doesn't stop them from doing it again. Three huge abuse cases I have personally been involved with went right through the prosecution and the courts and the people are right back abusing animals again, only now it is harder to prosecute them a second time.
Opening Hearts
As communicators, we can have an impact on opening hearts. The more hearts that open, the less people will be able to abuse animals. I know it seems idealistic but the animals are right. It is the only way. Having felt the helplessness, despair, and anger about these tragic cases repeatedly for the last few years, I can say that we need to channel our energy into the prayers, healings, and the work we are doing to spread the messages of the animals and all their love. It makes a huge difference. I've seen it, felt it, and experienced it first hand. Each heart opened changes the world in amazing ways. I'm not saying we shut our eyes to the animal abuse. I'm certainly not saying we shouldn't prosecute it. However, we must use our energy to aid the healing side of the story and not add to the anger and hopelessness of the abusive side.
It is my observation that people do such horrible animal abuse out of complete lack of self worth. People who feel they have no place to go, no self worth, and are filled with hopelessness often lash out at animals who are more helpless than they are. That is something we CAN do something about. The animals tell me constantly that it’s about healing the human heart and setting it free.
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