Straight from the Horse's Mouth: How to Talk to Animals and Get Answers [Paperback]

Amelia Kinkade (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 10, 2005

Drawing on years of experience working with pet owners and rescue services, Amelia Kinkade shares the program she developed to foster interspecies communication. She offers guided meditations and other accessible exercises designed to increase intuition, teaching readers that they really can "talk with the animals," share memories and make plans, negotiate the house rules, diagnose illness, accept one another's differences, and find each other again. The book is peppered with heartwarming and often fascinating stories from her own practice, making it a sure bet for animal lovers of all types interested in enriching the bond with their pet.

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Amazon.com Review

When an animal is truly a family member, you want to communicate with it as completely as you do with human members, but how? Amelia Kinkade is here to show you, with plenty of tools for direct and serious conversation with your four-legged friends. Foes of anthropomorphism, beware: if you don't assume that animals have similar emotional responses to ours, you're liable to find this book a bunch of hooey. Kinkade's techniques involve various methods of telepathy, from sending specific questions like "what's your favorite food?" to receiving emotions like sadness or joy. Her years of experience working with pet owners and rescue services give Kinkade a wealth of fascinating stories. Conversations relayed between unhappy animals and their humans can be instructive to an amazing point--one horse knew he needed an iron supplement, while a cancer-ridden dog apologized to his owner for being "such a burden." Simple ideas seem relatively easy to trade. When leaving for a weekend trip, it's easy to observe an agitated dog or kitty. Calmly relaying facts about how long you'll be gone and what she should expect while you're gone can go a long way toward solving everything from tummy upsets to malicious shredding of furniture. More advanced students of Kinkade's methods can visually find specific causes of pain in animals and listen to what they need from their humans to heal. As with other books on telepathy, you won't find research or studies here. But if you have an open mind and willingness to experiment, Straight from the Horse's Mouth can open up satisfying new dimensions in your relationships with all animals. --Jill Lightner --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Publishers Weekly

Listed in The Top 100 Psychics in America, Kinkade is sought after by veterinarians and animal lovers around the world for her skill in locating lost pets, divining why an animal has lost its appetite or if it's close to death. She has communed with horses, dogs, cats, birds and even such zoo animals as elephants and jaguars. Peppered with heartwarming anecdotes about some of her cases, her book is primarily a guide to becoming an animal communicator something she believes is possible for any animal lover. The exercises she prescribes involve deep breathing, centering, asking many questions and keeping a "Paws and Listen" notebook. A true friend to animals, Kinkade also has strong opinions about animals' health and diet: "Aside from complaints about vaccinations, cats and dogs tell me the biggest culprit in destroying their health and happiness is commercial pet food." She encourages finding a holistic veterinarian and is adamant that we need to listen to animals more closely and to treat them with more tenderness overall. The last chapter, in which Kinkade reprints Albert Schweitzer's "Man and Creature," underscores her point. An excellent appendix lists, among other resources, companies that do no testing on animals. Agent, Jo Fagan, Jane Dystel Literary Management. (On-sale: June 12)Forecast: A first-rate guide for those who wish to talk to animals, this book may not satisfy readers who primarily enjoy stories of human-animal communion. On her nine-city author tour, Kinkade is bound to attract both the committed and the curious.

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--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: New World Library (March 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577315065
• ISBN-13: 978-1577315063
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,694 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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53 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Rare Gem Filled with Wisdom, Heart, and Practical Tools!, June 19, 2001

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Alan Cohen (Hawaii, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Straight from the Horse's Mouth: How to Talk to Animals and Get Answers (Hardcover)

As an author, speaker, and publisher, lots and lots and LOTS of books come before me. All kinds of books of many different qualities. It takes a really good book with wisdom, heart, and writing skill to get my attention. Straight From the Horse's Mouth really got my attention. This is a rare find! Amelia Kinkade has a gift. She can read animals' minds -- and souls. If you are a pet lover like me, you have probably spent a lot of time wondering what your dog or cat or horse or bird is really thinking and wanting. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to ask your animal friend questions and get answers, just as you would from another person? Maybe even better answers, since animals, unlike humans, are honest ALL the time. This book is a rare gem, not just for the fascinating stories Amelia shares about her own experiences with animal communication, but because she teaches you how to talk to your animal yourself. I tried the simple exercises, and they really work. Using these techniques, I asked my dog some questions about who he likes to stay with when I am gone, and he told me. Actually, I just listened. I realized that he is always broadcasting his intentions; I just have to be open to hear what he is saying. Now when we are at various choice points I tune in to him, and I get some pretty clear information. We have a whole new depth of relationship! When I read material related to psychology or spirituality, I feel for the ring of truth. The moment I opened up Straight From the Horse's Mouth, I felt that resonance loud, clear, and deep. Amelia has done her homework. She has practiced her art for a long time and built some very intuitive skills. There is no substitute for the genuine article. Most valuable to me, Amelia writes from the heart. She comes from a place of deep sincerity and total honesty. As a person, she is transparent -- nothing to hide, no pretensions; what you see is what you get. How refreshing! I trust her words and her work. She is here to learn and serve. Plus, she's a hoot! I found myself chuckling time and again at her stories. She happens to be a great writer, mostly for her utter naturalness. She has a remarkable command of language and metaphor, which keeps the book moving and absorbing. Even if I weren't interested in animal communication, I would find this to be a remarkable manual for psychic and soul development. Don't be limited by the title or the subject matter -- there is profound wisdom and insight here. You probably get the idea by now. I can't say enough wonderful things about this book. I would give it more stars than five if they let me. I am recommending it to all of my friends who have pets and love animals. I would recommend Straight from the Horse's Mouth, four paws up, to anybody who wants to develop their ability to find love, beauty, compassion, and healing in the natural world, including yourself.

48 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a MUST for anyone who has every loved an animal, July 18, 2001

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Nancy (Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Straight from the Horse's Mouth: How to Talk to Animals and Get Answers (Hardcover)

Let me tell you, reading this book was a PLEASURE. Amelia verified everything I have believed from the time I was a little girl, I just couldn't prove it. When the author ran thru the names of books she had read, (Women Who Run w/Wolves, Henry Blake, Monty Roberts, Stephen Covey, Allen M Schoen, Betty Edwards)it sounded like the same list I've been reading for years.

My first real "animal book" was in high school, "Kinship With All Life"...and I never stopped believing. I talked to ants and animals. I rescued spides, scorpions, and tarantullas. I have found rattlesnakes in my barn and out by my shed and have simply told them (verbally) that they were welcome as long as they left my horses and other companions alone. I've never had a problem.

I also liked Amelia's suggestion to ask God, "What can I do today to glorify God and love man." YES YES YES!!! When she said that man was the image and likeness of God I almost fell out of my chair (I was raised with that statement in church). Amelia's statement, that she never believed that God and man are separate is so true. I always figured if God loved man and the rest of the animals, of course we can all communicate together as we all have the same Father/Mother.

I read this book on the plane home and finished it the next day. I cried often with Joy reading it. The day I finished the book I immediately told my indoor companions how much I love them (two dogs and a cat).

That night in bed I told my female cat (Kiki) how much she was loved and how special she is. All this was done mentally (I might as well start practicing).

Kiki rarely sleeps on the bed in the summer, it's too hot. But that night I told her how I felt and that I really loved it when she reached out her paw and touched me before I fell asleep. She's only done it about twice in her life (she was a rescued stray and often goes days without wanting attention). Then I told her "Good Night, Kiki, I love you", (which is part of my nightly ritual). I closed my eyes and immediately I felt her little paw against my arm. With tears in my eyes I told her thank you and that I loved her too. I petted her and closed my eyes again, and again that little paw slid up against my arm. I just opened my eyes and mentally told her how much she was loved. They're ALL so special.

Thank you Amelia.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an amazing guide., March 29, 2004

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"myrottieangels" (Utah) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Straight from the Horse's Mouth: How to Talk to Animals and Get Answers (Hardcover)

I have worked with animals for over 15 years and have been told that I had a gift of communicating with animals to calm them.
A friend recommended this book to me because of watching me work with animals,and after using this I have been able to talk with my clients pets.
I know it sounds crazy, I don't have actual conversations but I see pictures and occassionally get some words.
I wish I had room enough to tell all the things that I have been able to convey to their owners.
If anyone would like actual situations please e-mail and I'd be more then happy to share them.
This has been the first book to help me understand exactly what the animals want or are going through.
I would recommend this book to anyone that wants or has that special connection with animals, it's the most amazing feeling when you can think about the animal and have him show you what he would like to do or what is bothering him.