Dr. Liz visited Sherri Colan's classroom on November 11, 2004. Students took turns asking questions the group had prepared in advance. Here are the results:
When did you start communicating with animals?
Dr. Liz was born with this ability. She speaks 14 languages. She was born with the ability to understand animals, and to translate animal languages to English. Liz said that babies are born with clear minds, and that most people stop being "clear" when they are 6 or 7 years old.
When you are "clear" animals always understand you. A lot about being an Animal Communicator is about being clear in mind, words, heart, all of your body being clear. You have one message or thought in your head, heart and mouth. Everything is clear and in agreement.
When a person can be clear like this, they can speak to any animal, any creature and they can "hear" what the animal is saying.
In one special case a fish who was the only witness to the murder of her owner told Liz who the killer was. Liz got the image of the murderer, and then picked his picture out for the police. The police concentrated on gathering information about this person, who was later arrested and convicted.
Where did you learn how to do this?
She was born with this ability, but learned more through doing it, through helping animals in approximately 23 different countries. Liz estimates that she has done over 35,000 animal readings.
Does anyone else in your family do this?
Her mother was intuitive, and Liz's daughter also. Liz's grandson (aged 6 ½ ) is psychic.
Do animals have the same feelings as people?
The range of emotions is the same, but the way they express their feelings physically is different than the way people do.
Do stray animals remember their old home and family?
Yes! They send images to Liz, and Liz can draw them. Some animals even remember names, what the buildings and rooms looked like where they used to live, the layout of the house and yard. Liz can sometimes look at a map and point to where the animal lived.
What is the worst thing about being a stray pet from the animal's point of view?
This depends upon the animal, but mostly the #1 issue is "Where am I going to get food, especially water?". Some animals get sick from drinking dirty water. The #2 issue is usually where will the animal will find shelter (to be warm and dry).
Are stray pets angry or mad with the people who used to own them?
This depends upon the people: If the pet was treated well, then the pet feels sadness about not being with the people. If the pet had a purpose (such as barking when someone came to the door, or fetching things) then the pet misses doing their job. If the pet had been abused by people, the pet remembers this and if they find themselves in a similar situation, the pet will often react by biting and attacking.
Will stray pets trust a new owner?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no.
If a new owner adopts a stray pet, what can they do to make it easier for the pet?
Be clear with the pet, and be responsible about caring for what it needs. Help an animal understand how to learn the rules. Animals always try to honor the house and to communicate their needs.
Is there a difference in feelings between cats and dogs about being strays?
Yes! Cats are more resourceful and used to being independent and being alone. Dogs are social animals, and prefer being part of a pack instead of being on their own.
Do stray animals miss being touched?
They don't miss being petted. Dogs miss company, being with people, having another body next to them.
How do stray pets feel about being put into shelters?
When captured and brought to a shelter, pets usually feel scared. It is a strange place, with strange people, lots of sounds (especially constant opening and closing of metal cages and crates -lots of harsh metal sounds), and strange smells. How would we feel? Very uncomfortable!
Usually shelter workers are compassionate - they clean the animals, talk to them and touch them, and get vet help if the animal is hurt or sick. Some pets get a little more used to the shelter over time.
Do animals get scared?
Yes, all creatures get scared. Animals are more at peace when they know you or another animal.
Do the animals in some shelters know that if they don't get adopted that they might be "put to sleep"/die?
Yes - and they sometimes feel scared.
Is it hard for a pet to live in a shelter, even a no-kill shelter?
Yes, because it is still a strange place with a lot of noise. They don't understand that there are different kinds of shelters, but they do understand being put to sleep.
How do you communicate with special needs animals, especially a deaf animal (one student has a deaf dog)?
You have to be clear in your head (thoughts), mouth (what you say) and in your heart. Even a deaf animal will feel vibration and pick up the energy of what you say. When trying to "talk" to a pet, it is good to touch them – touch a dog on the shoulder, or touch a cat between the shoulder blades.
Is it harder for a dog to be a stray compared to a cat?
Yes.
Do some stray pets who are lost really find their way back home, like in the Disney movie Homeward Bound?
Absolutely! There was a dog in NJ who belonged to a teenage boy. One day the boy left home to go away to college in Vermont. It was about a 6 or 7 hour car ride. The dog broke his chain and followed the car. He was able to track where the car had gone up the highway, and to a couple of rest stops. It took the dog 10 months to travel the distance, but he showed up at the college one day. The dog had a very strong connection with this boy.
What can ordinary people do to communicate better with their pets?
Have a clear mind and an open heart.
Also, do you have a history of a real stray pet (cat or dog) that you could share with us? We would like to profile a specific case.
Liz explained that usually a pet will adapt to a new home. But some will not.
There was a border collie named Link who was rescued. He'd been kept in a small area with 12-15 dogs, and not given enough food, water or exercise. After he was rescued from this bad place, he was put on a rescue farm up in New York State. It was a beautiful place with many acres where he could run. When Link was healthy again, he was placed in a new home, but it didn't work out. He bit the people, so they gave him back to the rescue farm. This happened 12 times! Every time he was placed in another new home, he bit the people. Every time he bit, he was taken back to the Rescue Farm. Finally, Liz was brought in to communicate with Link and find out what the problem was. Link only wanted to be at the Rescue Farm, so he bit to get back there. Liz explained to him that the Rescue Farm could not keep him, that this could only be a temporary place. If he could not work out in a new home, then he would have to be put to sleep (euthanized). Link told Liz that he did not want to have a new home, and that he would rather be put to sleep. This was his choice. So he was put to sleep.
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Students' Reflections:
I felt excited to meet Dr. Liz. I felt happy because Dr. Liz looked at my cat pictures, Sammy and Tommy, because it was amazing. - by Steve
I was happy that she came and talked to me about how to talk to my hermit crabs. She told me to talk clear. It was funny that she could visit any country and learn the language in 3 days. I think that's cool. She was very nice.
- by Mike
I felt happy when I met Dr. Liz. I thought the presentation was interesting. - by Hasan
I felt happy that Dr. Liz looked at the picture of my dog, Teiwaz. I think it is weird that she has the ability to talk to animals.- by Brenden
When she looked at the picture of my cat, Friskas, I felt excited. Dr. Liz is a great woman. - by Travis
I really enjoyed meeting Dr. Liz and listening to Dr. Liz's stories. One story was about a dog who used to run in races, but sadly the dog was shot in the leg by accident. The people who had the dog wanted to kill the dog but some people stole the dog so the dog wouldn't be killed. That's not the end of the story. The dog didn't like people touching her on her paw in which was shot and healed. She thought they would hurt her. Dr. Liz talked to the dog. After Dr. Liz got done talking to the dog, Dr. Liz touched the dog's paw. The story was all about trust. The dog trusted Dr. Liz. I can relate to the story very much because, I myself have trust issues with people.
- by Alexis
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