As an Animal Communicator I seem to meet my fair share of Rescue Animals: they have been Re-homed, Re-loved, Recycled, Reestablished and in some cases, Re-birthed.
The term “Rescue Animal” gets bandied about a lot. For good reason, I guess, as it has the ability to conjure up an image in our mind. We instantly recognise and assume that the animal has had a bad start, a horrible upbringing, or come from a nasty situation etc.
The common denominator seems to be the human becomes the hero of the story.
t happens frequently with Animal Rescue groups. The terminology has the ability to tug at our heartstrings, which can have a direct link to our purse strings.
There are many reasons why an animal may need a new home, and not all of them have a confronting or disturbing backstory.
From an animal perspective you can potentially make their recovery and ongoing life more difficult if you are constantly bringing up their past stories. This in turn can make healing harder for them too. It is like reopening a wound. The situational story and the words that you use hold a frequency and vibrational energy. It can be very re-traumatising for them.
You wouldn't sit with a war veteran constantly telling them how bad the war was and all of the horrors they saw. So why do it to your beloved best friend?
Quite often, it seems the more graphic and detailed the story, the more brownie points for the human.
I completely understand there are times when it is necessary and appropriate for the human to tell the animals story to the best of their knowledge. In some instances it can help explain certain behaviours that the animal exhibits. Whether it be fear, antisocial, or unusual quirks.
However, in my experience I have found that sometimes the behaviour is completely unrelated to the ‘story’ being conjured by their guardians. When the animals open up and explain where they have come from, they can often focus on the good times, such as the little girl who showed them love. Even though their may also be a domestic violence situation within the same household.
What I have noticed is the animal really enjoys getting their perspective, truth and point of view across. They are happy to answer any questions about their previous life, purely to give a greater understanding to who they are now.
It is like a therapy session for the animal and their guardian.
Quite often with the new perspective, things can move forward and change rapidly, allowing new behaviours and deeper bonds to develop.
On occasion the animal has a contract to be with more than one guardian in their lifetime, often knowing who their new guardians will be.
I have communicated with animals in shelters: they have known who they are going to be living with next, including other animals, adults and children. In some cases which direction and specific roads they will be travelling on. Incredible insights.
Most importantly I have found that the animals come into the person's life, just at the right time, often rescuing the human in some way. Whether it be from grief, depression, sadness, anxiety etc.
And more times than not, they are a mirror of what is going on in the human life, in some cases exhibiting the behaviour of an unruly teenager, or deep sadness. By assisting the animals you are opening your own mind up to healing.
The best thing you can do for a Rescue Animal, is reassure them of your love, show them kindness, patience and understanding. Make them a priority not an afterthought. In short, give them the life they deserve. Remind them of their beautiful shining soul.
If they are scared of situations don't keep trying to make them change. Sometimes this is referred to as desensitising. Realistically, it can be triggering and hinder the animals progress. Its important to meet them where they are mentally, physically and spiritually.
Animals are not here to do peoples bidding, take the time for them. Sometimes over time their fear will diminish, other times it may be life long. It is always up to you to be their biggest advocate and support person. They need to know they can trust you, no matter what!
Animals can and do change but only when the time is right and they don't feel pressured and are confident in their surroundings.
I would highly recommend getting a pre-loved pooch or pussy cat, they will enhance your life in ways you can't even imagine. However, make sure you have the space, time and energy for them. And most of all, love them unconditionally, quirks and all keep reminding them how beautiful they are.
Until next time.
Big love Donna Xx
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