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Animal communicator says everyone has basic intuition to connect with their pets
Susan Schell
of the Gateway
Professional animal communicator Penelope Jensen believes everyone has the ability to get in touch with their non-human companions. In fact, pet owners who are close to their animals are probably already connected — but may not know it.
“We’re already amazingly in tune with our animals, even though we don’t believe it,” Jensen said. “Animal communication is like learning to speak a new language. You get there, but even then, you’re still not sure if you’re getting it right.”
Jensen brought her talents before a group of interested listeners at Our Best Friend Doggie Day Care and Boutique in Gig Harbor last Sunday. She met Sherette Main, president of Canine Health Education and Welfare, at the recent Harbor Hounds event, and Main invited Jensen to act as one of the group’s quarterly speakers.
CHEW is a group that formed to act as animal advocates and to obtain an off-leash dog park in Gig Harbor.
But it doesn’t want an ordinary, fenced-in dog run. The group wants to set aside 30 to 40 acres and currently has less than $500 to raise to reach a grant level of $5,000.
“We want a large park so it won’t be chewed up,” Main said. “Some of them are just mud holes. Part of our plan is that we have 5 acres just for small dogs so they can walk with their owners without being bowled over by large dogs.”
Main also said the group wants a separate service dog section that will be wheelchair accessible.
Because part of CHEW’s mission is education and welfare, the group has hosted regular speakers like dog trainers, emergency vets, an animal behaviorist and an animal control officer, Main said.
“We want to get different points of view,” she said. “These people are fantastic. They’re giving their time as a community service.
“Our group had been talking about getting an animal communicator,” Main added. “A lot of our talks are pretty serious, so we thought this would be light and fun.”
Jensen fit the bill. She was born into a family of women known for being psychic.
“I’ve always been empathetic,” she said. “I’m like counselor Troy on Star Trek. I always had a way with little critters. I was always the child that brought home stray animals.”
Jensen said everyone is born into the world in a theta brain state, and they have the ability to understand others, whether it’s humans, plants or animals.
When we go to school, we’re taught to focus more on language and mathematic skills. Ultimately, we end up straying further away from basic intuition, she said.
“The theta brain state is where Buddhist monks and others go for meditation,” Jensen said. “It’s also where we go in REM sleep. That’s where the magic happens and where emotional trauma is healed.”
The quantum field of physics, Jensen said, is that we’re all connected to everything on this planet, whether we tap into it or not.
“It’s a misnomer that we’re not connected,” she said. “How many times has the phone rung, and you’ve known who was on the other end? Or have met a person that you immediately knew you couldn’t trust? People go with their intuitions in different ways. You know you’re doing it but can’t quite put your finger on it.”
Intuitive animal communicators can talk to your dog in plain English, she said. They either feel, see, know or just experience it.
“I’ve always known when people weren’t happy, and a I knew how to make it better,” she said.
At the same time, animals are constantly trying to connect with humans, Jensen said. Animal behavioral problems often are the result of poor leadership and faulty communication.
Animals can teach us how to live in the moment, she said.
“The reality for animals is what is happening at this moment, not what happened two years ago or what’s going to happen next week,” Jensen said. “Dogs keep us in motion — they make us get out instead of sitting on the sofa. They keep us connected with nature. They teach us the importance of communication and how to get along with others.”
Jensen said the true gift of animal communication is to trust what you’re already receiving and to believe in your intuition.
Streaker’s holiday tips
Streaker is Penelope Jensen’s greyhound. Jensen offers the following tips for reducing holiday stress and to make this time of year enjoyable for both humans and animals.
Get plenty of exercise. Daily walks reduce stress and anxiety in both humans and dogs. Keep schedules for feeding and exercise the same.
Often, company and parties are too much for sensitive four-legged friends. Have a room or safe place for your dog to get out of the holiday action. Set up a comfortable bed with toys, chew sticks and plenty of water.
Upset tummies are no fun. Let friends and family know which foods and treats are safe to give your dog.
Reduce stress and separation anxiety by introducing your dog to his sitter or by visiting the care facility in advance.
Streaker lives by this motto: Live like there is only this moment, hug like it’s your last and greet everyone like they are your new best friend.