About “Giving Animals Voice”
How it all began – an adopted dog needed to be “heard.”
A year after Darby was adopted from a rescue, he hadn’t settled into his forever home and exhibited high anxiety in public and around strangers. Plenty of love, sessions with trainers, and lots of exercise had nominal impact on his anxiety. An animal communicator was hired to see if Darby could provide insights and information as to “why” he was anxious and “what” could be done to ease his anxiety.
The communicator relayed all information and insights received from Darby. That information led to major changes, and the changes resulted in behavior that prompted neighbors to ask if it was the “same dog.”
Communication with animals is neither “new” nor rare. For decades private clients have hired animal communicators to get information that could improve their animals’ lives and deepen their relationship.
Given the observable positive impact on Darby, the obvious question was -could animal communication be a useful tool for rescues and shelters?
In 2021, the founder initiated 2 pilots – one with a rescue and one with a shelter. The shelter and rescue were able, via an experienced animal communicator, to ask for information and to convey information to animals in their care.
The feedback from both pilots affirmed both animals and caregivers benefited from access to animal communication.
The founder’s experience with Darby inspired both the original pilots and the formation of Giving Animals Voice, a 501c(3). Giving Animals Voice is currently conducting Pilot 3 which includes shelters, rescues, and sanctuaries. Current Pilot
Why Giving Animals Voice and Pilot 3 is Needed
A quick online search reveals countless animal communicators who serve private clients. Their websites showcase testimonials about the benefits to the animals and their humans.
Pilot 1 and 2 affirmed that animal communication can also benefit organizations and their animals.
The two major obstacles to making animal communication readily available to organizations seem to be:
- the organizations’ management are not aware of the potential benefits of animal communication, and
- even if they are aware of the benefits, they lack information to support implementing this new tool.
Pilot 3 seeks to overcome those obstacles.
Pilot 3 intends to expand awareness by offering FREE communication to multiple shelters, rescues, and sanctuaries.
Pilot 3 collects Survey responses and feedback from participants that may be used to support implementing animal communication.
A huge thank you to the communicators who donate their time and skills.
Without you, this Pilot would not be possible!