[TMsam]

Right, the side of me who believes that "logic" aligns with "science" is very confused by the whole notion, especially when I'm told that I can do it and that I can get better.

The most compelling information is information that has been verified by vets. One example is of a cat who said he ate something hard that was making him very sick (x-ray found a nickle in the cat's stomach). A dog I've trained told another woman that her lower back hurt by her tail so she wasn't jumping on the bed anymore. An x-ray confirmed arthritis in her spine right above her tail.

The biggest thing is that one of the books I was given was written by a woman who finds lost animals over the phone that she has never met before AND these animals are in different states.

My personal experiences have been very small so far. To practice, I was told to get information that can be verified by the animal's human. I've simply been able to find out one dog's favorite place, why another dog's name is what it is, and what a dog did that made it sick for a whole day (she ate a dead mouse outside).

I could tell where a dog is hurting after spending a few quiet moments with it but I am no dog physic I just know dogs. The stomach cat most likely had a distended gas filled belly so easy to pick also.

 

[TMsam]

I have convinced people I am physic but the truth is I have great intuition & know how the read animals & people(in person) as I take a lot of notice of the littler things as they are all hints.

 

[Flaming]

Very interesting topic.

While I believe in the after life, and had some experience in my life with this,
to those who shell out money for such things, beware. A good psychic will never charge for reading and such.
psychics should pass on messages for free, after all do you think that our loved ones and pets put a dollar or two into a machine so they can communicate with us?

The extra sensory ability is inbred in all of us. We just have to learn how to focus on it and be able to use it.

I've been known to use in once in a while. Don't laugh! It just comes out of the blue.

I think there are people who are gifted with some pretty crazy abilities. But I also think that 99.999% of people who sell their services as animal communicators do not fall into that category - they are charlatons.

I'm a gifted musician, I gave many free shows to charity groups, Rest Homes, School graduations, etc.

I'm not saying because you are an artist that you should give your talent away, people enjoy beauty, and I understand the need for payment, to cover supplies etc.

What I am saying it is a special gift given to us by a greater power to help those that need it, not to benefit by it ourselves.
I am talking humans at the moment.

But animal psychics, I can't wrap my head around it for some reason. If that was the case, I think there would be more psychic vets making it unnecessary to have the expensive tests done we we bring our sick pups in.

Interesting conversations here.

I would disagree that an animal communicator shouldn't charge for their services, especially since some do it full time and they commit their lives to it. This isn't the type of job that you commit 8 hours a day to it, it can mean that they need to make lifestyle changes as well, especially if they do this full time.

Thank you for your input so far everyone.

ok so multi quote even though I'm not really directing this at anyone in particular but what I'm going to type does kinda tangent and touch on this.

I am/was a physic...I say am/was because when I was doing it actively people would even bug me while I was trying to eat lunch and I usually only had a short lunch, people are obsessed.
I usually don't charge because it is something that I enjoy doing as long as I'm not being badgered into doing it when I'm hungry.
All of that being said, I did have 2 years in college where I had people buy me food in exchange for a reading and I am thinking about getting into more of it part time and charging a little bit to help cover some bills as the economy is kinda still c**p.
Will I charge as much as your average reader? Oh no, when I found out how much an hour they charge I nearly died of a heart attack. It's a rather simple thing to do once you figure it out and most people if not all can probably do it, so I don't see why they charge so much.

That and one of the more expensive ones was still calling and sending letters to my friends grandmother months after she had past on. So yeah I have a quick rule of thumb, if they charge an arm and a leg then they're not real. It's the ones that are willing to exchange for a coffee some days that you should be looking for.
That and a lot of them ask way too many questions.

 

[pkelley]

hmmmm....hope more people post on this.

 

[Kat and Guinness]

We had a pup go missing at the barn we rode at a year ago. We could not find the pup for the life of us and the worst was being assumed. One of the girls called an animal communicator and I could just spit at the nonsense she was saying. It was a load of crap and it made me so angry that she was charging for something like that when people were going to her for help.

 

[harleyboysmom]

ok so multi quote even though I'm not really directing this at anyone in particular but what I'm going to type does kinda tangent and touch on this.

I am/was a physic...I say am/was because when I was doing it actively people would even bug me while I was trying to eat lunch and I usually only had a short lunch, people are obsessed.
I usually don't charge because it is something that I enjoy doing as long as I'm not being badgered into doing it when I'm hungry.
All of that being said, I did have 2 years in college where I had people buy me food in exchange for a reading and I am thinking about getting into more of it part time and charging a little bit to help cover some bills as the economy is kinda still c**p.
Will I charge as much as your average reader? Oh no, when I found out how much an hour they charge I nearly died of a heart attack. It's a rather simple thing to do once you figure it out and most people if not all can probably do it, so I don't see why they charge so much.

That and one of the more expensive ones was still calling and sending letters to my friends grandmother months after she had past on. So yeah I have a quick rule of thumb, if they charge an arm and a leg then they're not real. It's the ones that are willing to exchange for a coffee some days that you should be looking for.
That and a lot of them ask way too many questions.

Well said Flaming!

 

[bigC]

I think this is a prime example of the complexity of the human brain and psyche, and how easily influenced and fluid our minds are.

People believe what they want to believe. True or untrue, scientific or total BS. Humans will believe what makes them happy or comfortable, end of story.

 

[sassafras]

If I could do it, and I could charge enough to make a living at it, I sure as heck would. A girl's gotta eat.

 

[pkelley]

I will just say some people do have "THE GIFT" and myself, being Irish, am considered by friends and family to be "fey" at critical times.

Just remember, who EVER thought in the 1950's we would be carrying a computer around in our pockets, or skyping...the human mind is a mystery and is still evolving...someday we may all just communicate without saying a word! (oh, and without technology too!)

 

[eckokitten]

I'll start off by saying that I am a witch I read tarot cards & believe a lot of new age mumbo jumbo (as my DH calls it lol)

I think it is BS for the most part. People who want to take advantage of other people or people who truly believe without a doubt which scares me as it can lead to them putting their "gift" ahead of logic & perhaps not putting the animals best interest first. Sadly I have seen that many times.

I do believe that some people are more observant of body language & the whole type of empathy thing. And some people have been around animals so much & listen that we just get them easier then most. I have seen lots of topics about dogs showing aggression or calming signals & some people do not notice, some would pick up the more obvious ones & some other people get it right away. That isn't magic.

I think people like that would prob have a great time working with animals. But once they start saying fluffy tells me he doesn't like whatever I am going to think BS... I wouldn't waste money on it or put my pets well being or interest in their hands.

But to each their own.

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[Watry]

We had a pup go missing at the barn we rode at a year ago. We could not find the pup for the life of us and the worst was being assumed. One of the girls called an animal communicator and I could just spit at the nonsense she was saying. It was a load of crap and it made me so angry that she was charging for something like that when people were going to her for help.

Oh gosh well I hope that an animal communicator wouldn't charge anything if they were wrong in that type of situation!

 

[ZoesMom]

Very interesting topic.

While I believe in the after life, and had some experience in my life with this,
to those who shell out money for such things, beware. A good psychic will never charge for reading and such.
psychics should pass on messages for free, after all do you think that our loved ones and pets put a dollar or two into a machine so they can communicate with us?

The extra sensory ability is inbred in all of us. We just have to learn how to focus on it and be able to use it.

I've been known to use in once in a while. Don't laugh! It just comes out of the blue.

The pet psychic that did my reading didn't charge me.

 

[HouseIsaZoo]

I'm fairly open minded, but at the same time, very cynical. I believe there are people with psychic abilities but I also believe that anyone with a good grasp on human body language & a bit of theatrical flair can pass themselves off as psychic to someone gullible.

I also believe that anyone who has any true spiritual abilities (whether that be a gift with tarot, Reiki etc) should either perform it for free or for a donation. I think it's a responsibility to share your gifts with the world...to ANYONE, not just those who can afford to buy into it. I've been involved with meditation, Shamanic & other spiritual groups for a few years & have always stuck to those principals. I am apparently great at leading guided meditations (I have never what I did was anything unique, but get told it often) & have been offered a paid position (where I would basically get paid to sit of fluffy cushions & recite memorized meditations to people - easy job) but turned it down...

 

[TiggerBounce]

I'm fairly open minded, but at the same time, very cynical. I believe there are people with psychic abilities but I also believe that anyone with a good grasp on human body language & a bit of theatrical flair can pass themselves off as psychic to someone gullible.

I also believe that anyone who has any true spiritual abilities (whether that be a gift with tarot, Reiki etc) should either perform it for free or for a donation. I think it's a responsibility to share your gifts with the world...to ANYONE, not just those who can afford to buy into it. I've been involved with meditation, Shamanic & other spiritual groups for a few years & have always stuck to those principals. I am apparently great at leading guided meditations (I have never what I did was anything unique, but get told it often) & have been offered a paid position (where I would basically get paid to sit of fluffy cushions & recite memorized meditations to people - easy job) but turned it down...

I agree....If you have that much of an ability to seriously influence somebody's life or save the life of an animal...It seems greedy to be like "yup, that's gonna be 30 dollars an hour!". If you have that gift, then people will be willing to give you a donation. And I think it's better that way because it's out of true gratefulness, and they can adjust to what their budget. A lot of people would probably donate more than what they'd be willing to pay anyway.

 

[harleyboysmom]

Like I said before, it is a "gift". It would be my gift to you, you don't pay for gifts given to you for birthdays, and Christmas.
Might as well call the psychic hot line. they will tell you anything you want to hear, and not for free.