FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
General FAQ's
To make animal communication services widely available to shelters and rescues.
To improve the well-being of animals while in care and facilitate optimal adoptions through pet adoption and communication advice.
To give animals the opportunity to be heard and the caregivers the opportunity to hear the animals.
The animals and the organizations that participate in the communication sessions, as well as staff, volunteers, fosters, and potential adopters.
Information from telepathic animal communication can help animals by:
Reducing stress and anxiety behaviors in care
Enhancing sociability with people and other animals
Shortening shelter stays
Facilitating better matches with fosters and adopters
Experienced communicators provide organizations with the opportunity to receive information and insights from the animals—often information that is not available from any other source. Organizations can also convey information to the animals. Many organizations report that the insights gained from these sessions are helpful for daily care and for matching animals with adopters.
The organization selects the animals and the topics to be addressed prior to and during the recorded communication session. The communicator discusses these topics with the animal through intuitive animal communication, and then verbally relays all information to the organization during the recorded session. Before closing the session, the animal is ALWAYS invited to express anything else they want staff to know.
No. The communicators generously volunteer their time and services, and GAV covers all program and administrative costs.
No special software is needed. Organizations and communicators can use any mobile device or computer to request sessions, attend virtual sessions, respond to surveys, and provide other feedback.
Sessions are flexible. Some organizations prefer an hour-long session covering multiple topics, while others may focus on a single issue.
Complete the appropriate Apply to Participate form.
Yes. In addition to the FAQ, we provide a Letter of Agreement that outlines the general objectives, processes, and responsibilities of the participants. We also provide further details in a Code of Conduct for all participants.
FAQ for Participants
The sessions collect:
Animal identification and topics addressed
Audio/video recordings of sessions
Survey responses and feedback
The survey responses and feedback may be shared with those interested in animal well-being.
Organizations provide information on animals and topics. Communicators and organizational representatives attend the recorded telepathic interspecies communication session. Afterward, organizations respond to surveys and may provide additional feedback. The communicator may also be asked to respond to a survey or provide feedback.
Yes. Organizations will be sent the recorded session.
Yes. Communicators do not offer advice or make suggestions about the care of the animal. They cannot provide medical diagnoses or treatment advice, and organizations cannot ask them to diagnose or suggest treatments. Organizations may request that communicators ask about pain, discomfort, injury source, or what may be comforting for the animal.
Establish rapport with the animal
Address all topics specified by the organization
Verbally convey all information received
Before closing the session, invite the animal to express anything else it wants staff to know
No. Unless otherwise specified, only animal communication services are provided.
No. Communicators understand that the organization retains sole discretion regarding any decisions or actions related to the animal’s care. All communicators agree not to provide advice. However, animals may suggest or request changes in care during the session, and the communicator will always verbally relay the animal’s suggestions or requests.
Sessions are hosted by a GAV representative via recorded audio/video conference. Communicators and organizational representatives attend, and potential fosters or adopters may join. Animals can participate from anywhere through telepathic animal communication.
Yes — during recorded sessions.
Please feel free to contact us with your questions.