I am in the privileged position of doing work that I love—work that allows me to live my purpose every single day. I feel so grateful that I can help both people and animals, and I often have to pinch myself that so many families trust me to communicate with their cherished pets.
Recently, I was asked to face some of the most challenging situations an animal communicator can be involved in: helping families search for missing pets. Within just 24 hours, I received requests from two different families—hundreds of miles apart—asking me to connect with their beloved lost cats.
One cat vanished from a large rural property filled with sheds and outbuildings. The other slipped out of a B&B while the family was moving interstate—an unfamiliar area with no familiar scents, friends, or landmarks to help guide them back. Both families were heartbroken and desperate for answers.
What united them was their deep love for their pets, mixed with fear and uncertainty about their safety. And while each family responded differently to the information I shared, both reminded me of the importance of setting realistic expectations and combining animal communication with practical search strategies.
Why Pets Go Missing
Dogs and cats are naturally curious. Sometimes they wander into a shed or building that later gets locked, leaving them trapped. Cats are hunters, and some dogs chase prey instinctively—meaning they can cover surprising distances in a short time.
Once lost, many animals quickly slip into survival mode. Fear takes over, and they may hide, stay silent, or run, even if their family is nearby. They might not feel safe enough to respond to your calls, even though you’re close.
Working With an Animal Communicator
As an animal communicator, I use telepathy, visualisation, and a photo of the missing pet to connect with them. I ask the animal for permission to communicate and explain that their family has asked me to help. Through this, I may receive images, sensations, or impressions about their wellbeing, surroundings, and desire to be found.
Sometimes the connection happens quickly; other times, it takes longer. What’s important to understand is that:
- Animal communication provides insight, not guarantees.
- Animals have free will—we cannot force them to return.
- Many communicators will not work with missing pets because the process is emotionally intense and the outcome uncertain.
If you do reach out to an animal communicator, it helps to provide:
- A clear photo of your pet.
- Details about their habits, personality, and daily routines.
- Any recent information about where and when they were last seen.
Practical Strategies to Help Find a Lost Pet
Here are some steps you can take while searching:
- Record and share identifying details: registration, colour, age, size, microchip, and tags.
- Search systematically—start close to where they were last seen and expand outward, calling their name, whistling, or making familiar sounds.
- Tap food cans, shake treat packets, or use other familiar cues.
- Tell neighbours and enlist their help.
- Door knock with a photo and description—consider offering a reward.
- Thoroughly check sheds, ceilings, garages, trees, and outbuildings.
- Post on local Facebook groups, “lost pet” pages, and community boards.
- Place flyers in shops, vets, and noticeboards with permission.
- Contact local vets, councils, and shelters.
Why Your Energy MattersAnimals are incredibly sensitive to our energy. When we are panicked, frantic, or distressed, it can cloud our thinking and even push our pets further away—triggering their own flight response.
Instead, try:
- Speaking softly and moving calmly.
- Sitting or lying down to appear less threatening.
- Bringing favourite toys, treats, or familiar scents (such as unwashed bedding or a cat’s litter tray).
- Allowing your pet time to recognise your voice and scent.
- Using tools like the “Cat Caller” (available on YouTube) to help attract cats back home.
If you find yourself overwhelmed:
- Take a break.
- Ask friends, neighbours, or volunteers to continue the search.
- Reach out for emotional support.
An Energetic Exercise to Reconnect With Your Pet
You can also work with your energy to support your pet.
- Sit quietly with a photo of your pet.
- Visualise a glowing pink light around your heart.
- Imagine the same pink light surrounding your pet’s heart.
- Picture a bridge of light connecting your heart to theirs.
- Focus only on the love you feel—not fear or worry.
- Send this love across the bridge, telling your pet you are searching for them, that they are loved, and that you want them to come home.
This loving, calm connection can reassure your pet and strengthen the energetic bond between you.
Final Thoughts
Losing a pet is heartbreaking. It challenges every part of us—our emotions, our patience, and our hope. Combining practical search strategies with calm, focused energy, and animal communication, can give families strength and guidance in an otherwise overwhelming time.
Every animal, every situation, and every family is unique. What remains constant is the love we feel for our pets—and it’s that love that creates the strongest beacon of all to guide them home.
