Intuition (gut feelings -- instincts) has been around forever, and animals, birds and insects all survive using these natural skills. Humans seem to have forgotten that we, also, have wonderful and useful natural intuitive abilities -- an ability more highly evolved in some, less in others, and something we normally ignore -- but have the ability to cultivate if we wish.

 Denise Zak embraces her intuitive ability, and, in fact, has chosen to cultivate it and enjoy a profession using it. Says Denise, "Think of all of the times that you have been in a crowded restaurant or at a traffic signal and you feel that someone is staring at you, and you turn, unconsciously knowing exactly where to look -- and, of course, you are right.  Or how often do you think about someone and they phone you?  You knew it was going to be them, you knew they were going to call. That is your intuition -- you sensed it; you felt it; you translated the energy! That is exactly what I do when I communicate with animals."

 What Denise does is a comprehensive interpretation of intuition, energy, and empathy. Her work is the collective product of her life; she does not speak for other communicators. With the permission of the owner, she looks into the hearts, thoughts, and bodies of their pets/performance animals, and explains -- or translates -- what she sees. "Sometimes animals are very articulate, while others have limited vocabularies.  Some relate through pictures, and there are those who present an overwhelmingly clear feeling. I do not edit or change what they say in the interest of diplomacy -- I want the owner to experience exactly what I see and feel from their animal.  My readings, given to the owner from their animal's point of view, may be able to give the owner a new perspective as well as insight and clarity within their relationship."

 Denise Zak can work with clients in person, or from a photo of the client with their pet.  "I consider myself more of a translator or interpreter than a 'pet psychic.'  I don't predict the future or read minds.  I work at a very deep emotional level and take you and your pet to a place of extreme honesty. With permission from the owner, once I am hired I look into the hearts of the owner and their pet and let the owner know what I see and hear."

 Sample Reading 

Denise’s clients say her readings change lives. This story is one of her favorite examples. The request came from Anna Stacia of Ames, Iowa:

 Question:   My dog Tootles is five years old. Surgery is not an option, and her condition is worsening. Can you tell me if she wants me to put her to sleep? Is there anything she wants me to do for her? Can you tell her I love her?

 Answer: Your dog is saying, in these exact words, “I want to live until I die.” She’s asking that you please not look at her and remind her of how little time she has left. She’s telling you, “I won’t be here long. I am safe, and I am with you. I want to enjoy that as much as I can. Be with me and my age. It’s OK. Please have courage for me now and stay in your heart. When it is time, you will know.”

 Tootles’ lesson:  Be with your pets, my friends, no matter what the circumstances. They have depended on you all their lives, and they need you to be as engaged now as you were when they were puppies. Animals rarely fear death and pain as humans do. The experience they feel is often unlike ours. They know the love you receive from them does not diminish with age or even death. Do not treat them differently when they’re dying. Just love them.

Testimonials 

  "I was skeptical at first about hiring an animal intuitive, but the accuracy of Denise's reading is undeniable.  When there is a problem with my horse Sue my first instinct is to consult with Denise -- even before I call my vet." Kate Baldwin, Lemont, IL.

  "Denise's readings are so precise that she is able to determine exactly where an animal needs a chiropractic adjustment, or where I have recently performed one.  She is the best, and my clients love her."  Dr. Anne Logan, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Harvard, IL.

  "I have owned and shown horses for 10 years, and I wouldn't even think of buying a horse without consulting Denise first to check if they are sound, information about their disposition and temperament, if the horse is a good match emotionally for me, and if it will be happy in the discipline that I have chosen."  Donna Manfredi, Mundelein, IL.

  "My new dog Buzz had been chewing right through his leg.  Three weeks after our reading with Denise, and carefully following her recommendations to communicate better with him about this being his new home and he was now a wanted and permanent part of the family, the chewing stopped.  He is doing wonderfully.  It is amazing; our vet couldn't even solve the problem." Caroline Ply, Hawthorne Woods, IL.

   "Thanks to Denise's insight, I was able to prevent a costly lameness problem with my horse --one that hadn't even become apparent to myself or the trainer."  Dr. Angela Smith, DVM, Sonoma, CA.

   "Denise coached me through the entire rescue of my African Gray Parrot.  She was lost for 48 hours and locating her would have been impossible without Denise."  John Crewdson, Atlanta, GA.