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Q. I have been reading a lot lately about therapy dogs.  How they are trained to help people.  One very interesting article was about therapy dogs and autistic children. Val, I was wondering if you think it is possible for horses to be trained much like therapy dogs. My horse, Traveler, has a really gentle nature.  He loves people and especially enjoys getting out for a jog. I feel he would be a perfect candidate. I would appreciate your thoughts and any insight you might be able to give me.

Thanks.  Michael, Wellington, Florida

Dear Michael,

I really appreciate your question about therapy horses and dogs.  Like dogs and cats and many other species, horses are remarkable healers. They have an almost magical way of connecting with us, heart to heart, mind to mind.  There are many equine therapy centers where handicapped people and children of all kinds and ages can go.  I have on occasion worked with horses at therapy centers to help resolve various issues, and have always been so impressed by the horses who are chosen to do this kind of work.  I consider them to be true gifts to humankind, and they deserve a lot of respect.

"Hi Val.  I just read an article that said Jennifer Love Hewitt's dog Charli was taking Prozac. Apparently Charli was having anxiety attacks and Jennifer's vet put Charli on Prozac which has seemed to make everyone happy.

Somewhere I recently read something by a pet trainer who said that Prozac should be used as a last resort only. I can't help thinking that maybe a pet communicator could have done better here. I'd like to know what you would have recommended for Jennifer's Charli." - Chelsea - Houston TX

Dear Val,
I've had my horse, Jessie, for 3 years now and we both love to go for long rides together.  Lately, whenever we go on one of our rides, Jessie doesn't seem the same.  She doesn't seem to be as happy.  I have had the vet check her out but he can't find anything physically wrong.  I am hoping that you can give me some suggestions as to how I can find out what is bothering Jessie. 

Thank You.   Janette-Rae in Fort Worth
P.S. Sammi from MillionDollarPetPix.com sent me! 

Hi Janette-Rae!

I'm glad that you are paying attention to Jessie, have noticed her behavior changes and that you had your vet check her out.  That's the first thing to do in a case like this. However, even though your vet couldn't find anything obviously wrong, Jessie is having a problem.  Our animal friends always do what makes sense to them, and she is communicating as clearly as she can to you that something is wrong.  Until I work with you both, it's mpossible for me to know exactly what to tell you or how best to resolve this. 

“My lovely old cat, Tipper, died last month at 16 years old.  I miss him terribly.  Val, I can swear that Tipper is still in the house.  I feel my dear old pet is trying to talk to me.  Is this possible - or am I just imagining this because I miss him so much?”
Debra  (Boise, Idaho)

Hi Debra,
Though you may not think so, I'd say that your experience is very common and normal.  Spirit and energy continue even after the physical body is gone.  Often an animal friend will return to their person when they leave their body (although not always).  Sometimes this is because we still need them, or there is something unresolved between you, or is due to a tragic or sudden death that they haven’t come to terms with yet making them stuck here for some reason.  Sometimes they want to bring a message back to us, or to simply help us through our grief.

Val, we hope that you can help us.  Our 4 year old dog, Sam, has been missing for a week.  In the past he would sneak through the opening in our fence.  We would search the neighborhood for him and luckily find him.  This time is different.  We have searched and searched but no Sam.  Val, is there any way for us to communicate with Sam if he is out there lost or if someone took him away from our neighborhood. 

Thank you for your help.
Mary Ann  (Indianna)


Hi Mary Ann,
I do understand the heartache of a lost/missing animal and how you must be feeling about Sam. I'm sorry but this is not my area of specialty.

I am happy though that I have a list of other animal communicators who do specialize in this and who have good track records.  You can access my list and other information that may prove helpful to you here:   http://www.valheart.com/lostmissinganimals.html

I hope everything turns out well, and am wishing Sam a safe, happy return home!

Many Blessings,

Val