Ask An Animal Communicator
Madeleine Walker, Animal Communicator, shares her deep awareness and connection with the animal kingdom. Below are Q&As from her Ask An Animal Communicator Advice Column.
Courageous Final Gift
The only down side to keeping pets is when they have to leave us.
The only down side to keeping pets is when they have to leave us.
Animals Help Us in the Physical and from Spirit
Our pets seem to know exactly what we need and always understand our needs more than we do.
Our pets seem to know exactly what we need and always understand our needs more than we do.
Telepathy and Cats
I want to know if my cats can hear me when I talk to them telepathically.
I want to know if my cats can hear me when I talk to them telepathically.
Bucking Horse
When animals react sometimes in a very challenging way by suddenly biting or throwing us, it can be because they want to flag up something that needs addressing in our lives, so we need to take notice!
When animals react sometimes in a very challenging way by suddenly biting or throwing us, it can be because they want to flag up something that needs addressing in our lives, so we need to take notice!
Animals Need Time to Adjust to New Owners
I would like to know if my "Paddy" is happy with me? I've only had him for about 8 months from a family that ignored him totally for 2 years.
I would like to know if my "Paddy" is happy with me? I've only had him for about 8 months from a family that ignored him totally for 2 years.
Is our dog doing okay and watching over us?
My family and I miss our dog terribly and are still in grief.
My family and I miss our dog terribly and are still in grief.
Helping An Abandoned Kitten Adjust to Her New Home
My adopted cat was found abandoned on the side of the highway. I feel so bad for her and her ordeal that I want her to be as comfortable and as loved as possible.
My adopted cat was found abandoned on the side of the highway. I feel so bad for her and her ordeal that I want her to be as comfortable and as loved as possible.
Will my cat return to me?
Will my cat Kali be able to make herself known to me in physical or spirit form? Is she ok?
Will my cat Kali be able to make herself known to me in physical or spirit form? Is she ok?
Giving Love and Medicine to a Nervous Cat
I give Jasmine her medicine once a day - just a quick squirt in the mouth - and she takes that relatively well. How can I get her to calm down and realize I am not trying to hurt her?
I give Jasmine her medicine once a day - just a quick squirt in the mouth - and she takes that relatively well. How can I get her to calm down and realize I am not trying to hurt her?
Itchy Dog
My dog Mango and I are very connected and lately he has been so itchy. We have also been itching to move, and his itchiness has also happened before our last big move.
My dog Mango and I are very connected and lately he has been so itchy. We have also been itching to move, and his itchiness has also happened before our last big move.
Grieving Loss of a Pet
I feel so guilty and so terribly sad that my cat is gone. I only had 3.5 years with him but he was the love of my life. Did he know I was with him when he was put to sleep? Is he with me now?
I feel so guilty and so terribly sad that my cat is gone. I only had 3.5 years with him but he was the love of my life. Did he know I was with him when he was put to sleep? Is he with me now?
Cat Synchronicities
I think about my cat Sidney a lot and miss him greatly since his passing. Is Sid around us and is it him giving me signs/directions?
I think about my cat Sidney a lot and miss him greatly since his passing. Is Sid around us and is it him giving me signs/directions?
Should I take my dog to the vet for ear mites?
Tiny's ears started with smelly ears, then brown wax(mites) now his ear is very red, keeps shaking head and crying.
Tiny's ears started with smelly ears, then brown wax(mites) now his ear is very red, keeps shaking head and crying.
Do Chipmunks Make Good Pets?
Chipmunks can make very good pets, but it is important to have one that has been well handled or quietly reared.
Chipmunks can make very good pets, but it is important to have one that has been well handled or quietly reared.
Should I trust my intuition?
My intuition tells me he is no longer on this earth and I feel his presence in our home. Am I right or just absurd?
My intuition tells me he is no longer on this earth and I feel his presence in our home. Am I right or just absurd?
How can I put my child in danger of a dog that may bite?
I recently found out that I am pregnant and I know that my dog doesn't really like little kids. She had bitten my nephew when he was 5 in the cheek.
I recently found out that I am pregnant and I know that my dog doesn't really like little kids. She had bitten my nephew when he was 5 in the cheek.
Can you ask Tigger if he can forgive me?
Can you ask Tigger if he can forgive me and let him know that I miss him like crazy?
Can you ask Tigger if he can forgive me and let him know that I miss him like crazy?
What type of baby animal will my ferret return to me as?
Can you please tell me what baby animal will my ferret return as and where and when I should look for him? Does he have any message for me?
Can you please tell me what baby animal will my ferret return as and where and when I should look for him? Does he have any message for me?
My Rabbits Have Fallen Out of Love
I have two rabbits, Doey and Bakewell. Bakewell came to live with us last year. This is the second time they have fallen out of love. What can I do to help them?
I have two rabbits, Doey and Bakewell. Bakewell came to live with us last year. This is the second time they have fallen out of love. What can I do to help them?
Dog Howls When Riding in the Car
I would love to take him in the car more but he howls constantly as soon as you put him in and I have to crate him in the car otherwise he tries to come in the front and this makes for very dangerous driving!
I would love to take him in the car more but he howls constantly as soon as you put him in and I have to crate him in the car otherwise he tries to come in the front and this makes for very dangerous driving!
How can we help rescue dog cope with grief?
We took in this 4yr old white German Shepherd. She was fine for about the first two or three weeks, then she started showing only mild interest in her food, became withdrawn from the other dogs, and lacked any interest in life whatsoever.
We took in this 4yr old white German Shepherd. She was fine for about the first two or three weeks, then she started showing only mild interest in her food, became withdrawn from the other dogs, and lacked any interest in life whatsoever.
Why Does My Cat Attack Me?
Why does my cat out of nowhere just kind of attack me. He gets mean for some reason. I love this cat and really need to know what is wrong with him.
Why does my cat out of nowhere just kind of attack me. He gets mean for some reason. I love this cat and really need to know what is wrong with him.
Did my dying dog hear the song I sang to him?
The vet said he might not know we were there but I wonder. He and I had a special song that I always sang to him especially during cuddles which were as frequent as I could. Did he know who was with him and did he hear the song and remember what it was?
The vet said he might not know we were there but I wonder. He and I had a special song that I always sang to him especially during cuddles which were as frequent as I could. Did he know who was with him and did he hear the song and remember what it was?
Is our new puppy happy with us as his parents?
My puppy is almost nine weeks old, I was wondering how I can tell he is happy.
My puppy is almost nine weeks old, I was wondering how I can tell he is happy.
Why is my dog so nervous?
My beloved Remy is the most nervous dog I've ever seen. He shakes all the time and can be aggressive if he feels too pressured.
My beloved Remy is the most nervous dog I've ever seen. He shakes all the time and can be aggressive if he feels too pressured.
Why Is My Horse Afraid of People?
My horse Spydee fine when you ride him, but very hard to catch and shows a lot of fear of people on the ground. I would like to know why he is so afraid and if there is anything I can do to help?
My horse Spydee fine when you ride him, but very hard to catch and shows a lot of fear of people on the ground. I would like to know why he is so afraid and if there is anything I can do to help?
How Can I Help My Dog Find Her Way Home?
Since my dog passed away three weeks ago I've been going through many feelings. After the first shock something got to me: I know that she will come back to me, literally, in the physical. I just feel her.
Since my dog passed away three weeks ago I've been going through many feelings. After the first shock something got to me: I know that she will come back to me, literally, in the physical. I just feel her.
How can I help my dog through the grief process?
We recently lost our 12 year old dog Maggie. She was the alpha dog. We have 2 more dogs, one female, Sophie and one male Chuck. Sophie seems lost. I know dogs grieve but I am not sure how to comfort her.
We recently lost our 12 year old dog Maggie. She was the alpha dog. We have 2 more dogs, one female, Sophie and one male Chuck. Sophie seems lost. I know dogs grieve but I am not sure how to comfort her.
How is my dog doing now in spirit?
Gandy was my best friend and I miss him terribly. Could you please ask Gandy "Do you know what made you so sick? Can you tell me? How are you now?
Gandy was my best friend and I miss him terribly. Could you please ask Gandy "Do you know what made you so sick? Can you tell me? How are you now?
Traditional Vet or Holistic Pet Care?
I find myself blocked in taking my sick cat to the vet because of past bad experiences with the crusty, traditional ranch vets we have in this remote area.
I find myself blocked in taking my sick cat to the vet because of past bad experiences with the crusty, traditional ranch vets we have in this remote area.
Is my cat happy?
Do you think my cat Pupa is happy? Should I get her another cat for company?
Do you think my cat Pupa is happy? Should I get her another cat for company?
Will my dog remember me?
I left my dog with my mum to leave to another country. Does Maxi still remember me?
I left my dog with my mum to leave to another country. Does Maxi still remember me?
Did my dog pass peacefully?
I would like to know if she passed over peacefully and if she is keeping an eye on the old dog we still have.
I would like to know if she passed over peacefully and if she is keeping an eye on the old dog we still have.
Need help with aggressive behavior with rescued cat.
One day my cat just became very aggressive and never returned to being our beloved Bibi. Now we are forced to keep him locked in a big room with his two daughters because we are too afraid of him biting us.
One day my cat just became very aggressive and never returned to being our beloved Bibi. Now we are forced to keep him locked in a big room with his two daughters because we are too afraid of him biting us.
How can I help boost my Collie's confidence?
Could you tell me how I can help Teddy's confidence and help him enjoy himself?
Could you tell me how I can help Teddy's confidence and help him enjoy himself?
Are my cats benefiting from sitting under a pyramid frame?
I built a large open framed pyramid in the next room. It seems to me that they gravitate toward it and my cats will occasionally spend time sitting under it. Is it helping them? Are they getting anything out of it or is it a figment of my imagination?
I built a large open framed pyramid in the next room. It seems to me that they gravitate toward it and my cats will occasionally spend time sitting under it. Is it helping them? Are they getting anything out of it or is it a figment of my imagination?
What do you suggest as a remedy for my cat's bladder infection?
My Persian cat Buford is old and losing weight. He has had many bladder infections. He was recently hospitalized for a bladder infection and dehydration.
My Persian cat Buford is old and losing weight. He has had many bladder infections. He was recently hospitalized for a bladder infection and dehydration.
How can I help my little horse trust me more?
Please help me figure out what possibly happened in her past that caused her such pain to not fully trust me now a days. I understand she had been in a barn fire as well as some sort of abuse judged by the scars on her side
Please help me figure out what possibly happened in her past that caused her such pain to not fully trust me now a days. I understand she had been in a barn fire as well as some sort of abuse judged by the scars on her side
Paralyzed Pet Rabbit
This morning I found Molly in my basement and her legs seemed to be paralyzed, I rushed her to the hospital only for them to tell to me to take her home for a week and give her some meds and then evaluate whether or not she gets better.
This morning I found Molly in my basement and her legs seemed to be paralyzed, I rushed her to the hospital only for them to tell to me to take her home for a week and give her some meds and then evaluate whether or not she gets better.
Which dog breed would be the best for us?
Would you please help my mum and I to find the best breed for us?
Would you please help my mum and I to find the best breed for us?
My dog gets distressed trying to pick where to pee outdoors.
My adopted dog gets really distressed trying to pick where to pee as we walk and freaks out when most other dogs pass by even on the other side of the street.
My adopted dog gets really distressed trying to pick where to pee as we walk and freaks out when most other dogs pass by even on the other side of the street.
Did my beloved pig make her soul transition okay?
I recently had my beloved Isabella put down... I miss her very much and am very sad without her.
I recently had my beloved Isabella put down... I miss her very much and am very sad without her.
How can I make the move I'm making easier on my two cats?
I am about to move and I have two cats. Both will be moving with me.
I am about to move and I have two cats. Both will be moving with me.
Is there anything I can do to help Cas to enjoy our lessons more?
Cas is a horse I ride in a riding school and he is a wonderful guy. But he doesn't always seem very happy to be working.
Cas is a horse I ride in a riding school and he is a wonderful guy. But he doesn't always seem very happy to be working.
Does my Daschund miss her old family?
I found Coco about a year ago wandering down a busy street. I was unable to find her owner.
I found Coco about a year ago wandering down a busy street. I was unable to find her owner.
Why does rescue dog damage fence and house?
What is the issue with my boyfriend's rescue dog, Captain, and how can we help him?
What is the issue with my boyfriend's rescue dog, Captain, and how can we help him?
Does my previous cat's spirit influence my new cat?
Does my cat "Cry Baby" who died of cancer at age 19 still come around in spirit to influence my new kitten, Misty?
Does my cat "Cry Baby" who died of cancer at age 19 still come around in spirit to influence my new kitten, Misty?
When is the right time to let go of my beloved Stormy?
My dear cat, Stormy, has lymphoma. She is doing OK right now but I don't want her to be in pain or suffer.
My dear cat, Stormy, has lymphoma. She is doing OK right now but I don't want her to be in pain or suffer.
Our dog Larry needs to lose 8 - 10 pounds. Any suggestions?
Larry is a mix of Corgi and Swedish Vallhund. The one problem he has is his weight. The veterinarian said he is healthy and gave us prescription diet dog food from the office and still Larry has not lost any weight.
Larry is a mix of Corgi and Swedish Vallhund. The one problem he has is his weight. The veterinarian said he is healthy and gave us prescription diet dog food from the office and still Larry has not lost any weight.
Why does my 4 year old gelding get grumpy during his mounted work?
I have recently started riding my 4 year old gelding Monty. He is normally a very pleasant boy but sometimes gets very grumpy during his mounted work
I have recently started riding my 4 year old gelding Monty. He is normally a very pleasant boy but sometimes gets very grumpy during his mounted work
How can I best help my sick kitty?
My kitty Little Bit (part Egyptian Mau and part European shorthair) has heart problems and kidney disease. I need to know what he is trying to commuicate to me as far as his care and needs.
My kitty Little Bit (part Egyptian Mau and part European shorthair) has heart problems and kidney disease. I need to know what he is trying to commuicate to me as far as his care and needs.
Why does my dog follow me everywhere I go?
My dog Shandy keeps staring at me and following me around all the time. It is like she's looking right through me. It is quite unnerving!
My dog Shandy keeps staring at me and following me around all the time. It is like she's looking right through me. It is quite unnerving!
Why does my dog refuse to go into the lounge in our new house?
My dog Pluto keeps refusing to go into our lounge in our new house. He just barks and growls and raises his hackles.
My dog Pluto keeps refusing to go into our lounge in our new house. He just barks and growls and raises his hackles.
Does my horse have back problems?
My new horse Beauty keeps rearing when I try to mount her. She is very quiet normally but seems to get very upset when I get on.
My new horse Beauty keeps rearing when I try to mount her. She is very quiet normally but seems to get very upset when I get on.
Is my Budgie feeling okay?
My Budgie Samson seems cross. He doesn't make happy sounds anymore and he seems to be stomping up and down his perch.
My Budgie Samson seems cross. He doesn't make happy sounds anymore and he seems to be stomping up and down his perch.
Why has my horse become aggressive?
My young horse Sparky has suddenly started to become very aggressive with my husband Peter.
My young horse Sparky has suddenly started to become very aggressive with my husband Peter.