I have 5 questions which I ask animals in every reading I do.
The questions I ALWAYS ask are:
- Do you feel strong/comfortable?
- Are you in any discomfort?
- If yes, is it intermittent or constant?
- Are you in any pain?
- Is there anything you’d like to say?
If you’re struggling to come up with a question, I have roughly categorised the most popular questions so that you can get some guidance on what to ask, or at least have some ideas.
The groupings are not set in stone, you might want to use a question from one group in another section. There is no right or wrong way.
Foods
- If there are a variety of foods that you feed them, tell me what they are and I’ll ask which ones they prefer and why?
Vet
- How do you feel about going to the vet?
- What can we do to make vet appointments feel less stressful for you?
Social
- Would you prefer to be the only pet in our home?
- Show me how you play?
- Is there a form of play you’d like us to make time for?
Household
- Are you happy as part of our family?
- What do you think of the other animals in the household?
- How do you feel about the people in the household?
- What do you think your role is in our family?
Preferences
- What do you love/what can we do more of?
- What do you not like/what can we do less of?
- How do you like to give and receive love?
- What is your favourite activity?
Philosophical
- What would you like us to know?
- What lessons have you learnt in your lifetime with us?
Physical Wellbeing
- Where is your favourite place to be/walk/travel to?
- Where do you like to sleep?
- What kind of work would you like to do?
Emotional Wellbeing
- What can we do to make your life easier?
- Can I do anything to help you?
- Do you need to feel happier? / What would make you happier?
- Are you relaxed? / What would help you relax more?
- What scares or frightens you?
- Do you feel safe?
- Do you feel loved?
- Please share with me details of your past that still affect you, and could potentially cause difficulties for you in your future with me…
- Have you spoken with X? (An animal or person in the family that has already transitioned.)
Animals that have passed
For Closure and Comfort
How did you feel about your life with your person?
How are you feeling now?
Did you feel loved and cared for?
What would you like your person to know about your passing?
Did you choose the moment you left, or was there something important about the timing?
Do you want them to release any guilt or worry about what happened?
For Messages of Connection
What signs are you sending to show you’re still around?
How can your person feel closer to you now?
What would you like them to do when they’re missing you?
What happy memory would you like them to hold on to?
For Healing and Growth
What lessons did you hope to teach your person in this lifetime?
What lessons did you learn in this lifetime?
Is there something they can do for themselves now, in your honor?
Do you have guidance about other animals in their life, or ones to come?
How do you want them to keep your bond alive?
Do you have other journeys to prepare for?
For Validation and Peace
What do you want to say about the decisions made at the end of your life?
Do you want to share where you are or what it’s like now?
Do you have a message for the rest of the family—human or animal?
When the Passing Was Sudden or Traumatic
These help address shock, guilt, or unresolved emotions:
Did you know it was your time, or was it unexpected for you too?
Is there anything you want to say about how it happened?
What message do you have for your person about any guilt, anger, or confusion they’re feeling?
Were you in pain, and how do you want them to remember your last moments?
What signs can you send to help them know you’re safe and at peace now?
When the Passing Was Peaceful or Planned
These bring gratitude, comfort, and reassurance:
Were you ready to go when you did?
How do you feel about the care and love you received in your final days?
What moment or memory do you want your person to cherish most?
What would you like to say about the way they helped you cross over?
What blessing or wish do you have for them as they move forward?
For Both Situations
To create a bridge of ongoing love and connection:
How can they feel your presence day-to-day?
Is there a way you’d like to keep supporting them from where you are?
Do you have a message for the other animals in the household?
What lesson or gift do you want them to carry with them always?
Animals that are preparing to pass
- Is there anything currently in your life that makes you feel comfortable and happy?
- Is there anything that you currently don’t have, that you miss?
- How do you think you will feel about leaving me and your family, both human and animal?
- How do you feel about having further treatments or tests?
- How are you feeling mentally and emotionally?
- Do you feel ready to pass?
- Would you like to pass at home here with us, or would you be comfortable at the vet?
- Would you prefer to try and pass on your own, or would you appreciate help?
