Cathy Handford - Animal Communication and Healing - Nationwide

4.8 out of 5

(69 reviews)

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✨ COMPASSIONATE • ACCURATE • HEALING FOR ANIMALS AND THEIR PEOPLE As Featured on AP News • CBS 42
✨ ABOUT CATHY
Whether your pet is anxious, grieving, experiencing physical or behavioral challenges, or simply trying to tell you something, I help bridge the communication gap so both of you can feel calmer, clearer, and more connected.
Also YU2SHINE’s nationally recognized Nature mE Coach, I combine intuitive telepathic animal communication, energy healing, and intuitive guidance to support animals and the people who love them.
Clients describe my sessions as “spot-on and deeply healing.” I bring professional training, extensive experience with animals, and a genuine love for all species to every session.

✨ WHY PET PARENTS CHOOSE CATHY
🌟 Nationally featured for my work with animals
🌟 Certified ThetaHealing® Instructor
🌟 Completed the Communication with All Life University (CWALU) Animal Mastery Program
🌟 Certified Free mE® EFT Practitioner & Instructor
🌟 Communication and healing for physical, emotional, behavioral, and energetic concerns
🌟 Fast, flexible scheduling — most sessions available within 24 hours

✨ SERVICES
🐾 Animal Communication — 20 Minutes • $60
Focused telepathic communication for questions, guidance, animals in spirit, and follow-up conversations.
💗 Animal Communication + Healing — 30 Minutes • $80
My most popular session, combining telepathic communication, an energetic body scan, and individualized energy healing.
✨ Healing for You and/or Your Pets — 60 Minutes • $144
Comprehensive support for you, your animals, or both together. Ideal for complex concerns, multiple animals, grief, chronic conditions, and deeper healing.
🌿 Ongoing Healing Support — 15 or 20 Minutes Weekly
Customized weekly follow-up plans are available when an animal may benefit from continued reinforcement for a physical, medical, emotional, or behavioral concern.
🔎 3-Day Lost Pet Recovery Partnership — $165
A 3-day partnership providing intuitive communication, energetic check-ins, recovery guidance, location assistance when appropriate, and ongoing support as your search unfolds. Complimentary prescreening available.
🏡 Quantum Clearing™ for Homes — $60
Remote energetic clearing to help restore greater calm, balance, and harmony for you, your animals, and your home.

✨ MY APPROACH
I believe every animal is an individual with their own thoughts, emotions, experiences, and perspective. My role is to listen—to your animal and to you—and help bring greater understanding to the relationship you share.
For physical, emotional, and behavioral concerns, I combine communication with intuitive energy healing to look beyond the symptoms and explore what may be contributing to the issue.
And because animals and their people are deeply connected, sometimes the most meaningful healing happens when we support both together.
✨ FEATURED ARTICLE
“Why Hire an Animal Communicator” — Petworks, September 27, 2025
Learn more about how animal communication can support health, behavior, life transitions, and more under Petworks Tips & Advice → Animal Communication Insights.
✨ BOOKING
Same-day and next-day appointments are often available nationwide by Zoom or phone.
Explore my packages below to find the session that best fits your needs. If you're unsure which service to choose, send me a message and I'll be happy to help.

  • Certified
  • Insured
  • BBB Accredited
  • Online Sessions
  • Mobile Services

Pricing Packages

Telepathic Animal Communication – 20-Minute Session
$ 60.00 Per 20 minutes book

Gain a deeper understanding of your animal through intuitive telepathic communication—whether they are living or in spirit.

Whether you're seeking answers to specific questions, reassurance, or a deeper connection, this session offers the opportunity to hear your animal's perspective and better understand their thoughts, feelings, needs, and experiences.

For communication with multiple animals, please book:
• 30 minutes for up to 2 animals
• 60 minutes for 3–4 animals
If you'd like a different session length, have more than 4 animals, or would like multiple follow-up sessions after an earlier healing session, simply send me a message and I'll be happy to provide a Custom Quote.

This session is ideal for:
✨ Understanding your animal's thoughts, feelings, and needs
✨ Connecting with beloved animals in spirit
✨ Deepening the bond between you and your animal

Please Note
This session focuses on communication only and is best suited for general questions and guidance. It does not include energy healing or the more in-depth assessment often needed for medical or behavioral concerns. For those situations, please book the 30-Minute Animal Communication & Healing Session, which includes an intuitive energetic body scan, energy healing, and additional time to explore more complex concerns.

Lost Pets
If your pet is missing and you are seeking only an intuitive assessment of their current status, you may book this 20-minute session. I will make the best assessment I can based on the information I receive, but intuitive communication is not infallible, and I can be wrong. Please do not consider my assessment—or any intuitive assessment—to be absolute truth. If you would like ongoing assistance with locating and recovering your pet, please book the Lost Pet Recovery Partnership instead.

AI Summary
Simply request an AI Summary of your session if you would like one 😊

Scheduling
⏰ Request an appointment by clicking the Availability button in the upper-right corner of our conversation.

Before your session, please send me a clear, recent photo of your animal with their eyes visible. I also encourage you to think about any questions you'd like to ask in advance so we can make the most of our time together.

Trust Policy
Our work together is based on trust. If your pet has been deliberately misrepresented, I will end the session. Any refund will be issued according to my published Refund Policy.

Animal Communication and Healing - 30 minute session 🌟 Most Popular 🌟
$ 80.00 Per 30 minutes book

Gain a deeper understanding of your animal while supporting their emotional, physical, and energetic well-being.

This 30-minute session combines intuitive telepathic communication with energy healing to help uncover the why behind your animal's thoughts, feelings, behaviors, or physical concerns.

During our session, I will:
✔️ Connect telepathically with your animal to receive their thoughts, feelings, and perspective.
✔️ Perform an energetic body scan to identify areas of imbalance or discomfort that may benefit from veterinary attention or energetic support.
✔️ Share the information your animal wishes you to know.
✔️ With your permission, provide intuitive energy healing tailored to your animal's individual needs.

This session is especially helpful for:
✨ Behavioral concerns or sudden changes in behavior
✨ Physical or emotional challenges
✨ Anxiety, fear, or life transitions
✨ New adoptions or rescue animals
✨ Preparing for or navigating end-of-life
✨ Deepening the bond and understanding between you and your animal

Every session is guided by compassion, respect, and your animal's highest good. My goal is not only to help your animal feel heard and supported, but also to provide you with practical insights that strengthen your relationship and help you make informed decisions about their care.

AI Summary
Simply request an AI Summary of your session if you would like one 😊

Scheduling
⏰ You can request an appointment using the Availability button in the upper-right corner of our conversation.

If your situation is urgent—such as an end-of-life decision or a pet who has gone missing very recently—please send me a message. If possible, I will do my best to accommodate an earlier appointment.

Please send a clear, recent photo of your animal before your session.

Trust Policy – Our work together is based on trust. If your pet has been deliberately misrepresented, I will end the session. Any refund will be issued according to my published Refund Policy.

Healing Sessions for You and/or Your Pets - 60 minutes
$ 144.00 Per 60 minutes book

One session, many possibilities—comprehensive healing for you, your pets, or both together.

This 60-minute session is designed for situations that benefit from additional time and a more in-depth approach. Whether you're supporting your own healing, your animal's well-being, or the special bond you share, we'll tailor the session to your unique needs.

This session may include:
✔️ Intuitive telepathic communication with your animal(s)
✔️ Energy healing for you, your pet, or both
✔️ An energetic body scan to identify areas of imbalance
✔️ Guidance for emotional, physical, or spiritual challenges
✔️ Support for grief, life transitions, or end-of-life journeys
✔️ Time to work with multiple animals or more complex situations

Animals often reflect the emotional and energetic state of the people they love, sometimes carrying stress or imbalance that isn't entirely their own. By supporting both the human and the animal, we can often create deeper, more lasting shifts than by working with either one alone.

As a certified instructor in ThetaHealing® and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), I help identify and release limiting beliefs, emotional patterns, and energetic imbalances that may be contributing to physical, emotional, or behavioral concerns. Every session is individualized and guided by compassion, intuition, and your highest good.

Whether the focus is you, your pet, or both together, my goal is to help restore balance, promote healing, and strengthen the connection you share.

AI Summary
Simply request an AI Summary of your session if you would like one 😊

Scheduling
⏰ You can request an appointment using the Availability button in the upper-right corner of our conversation. If you're experiencing an urgent situation, please send me a message. When possible, I will do my best to accommodate same-day appointments.

If you or your animal are dealing with a chronic health condition, long-standing behavioral concern, or ongoing emotional challenge, I generally recommend a maintenance sessions to provide continued support and allow healing to unfold over time.

Trust Policy – Our work together is based on trust. If your pet has been deliberately misrepresented, I will end the session. Any refund will be issued according to my published Refund Policy.

3-Day Lost Pet Recovery Partnership 🌟
$ 165.00 Per Package book

Finding a lost pet is rarely a "one-and-done" process, which is why I created this 3-day partnership instead of offering only a single session. Unlike most lost pet services, I don't simply connect with your pet once and wish you luck. Our initial consultation is Day 1, followed by two additional days of intuitive check-ins, guidance, search recommendations, and follow-up as your search unfolds.

💫 Before You Book – Complimentary Prescreening
Before accepting a Lost Pet Recovery Partnership, I offer a brief complimentary prescreening to determine whether I believe this service is appropriate for your situation.

If my initial impression is that your pet may have transitioned or may currently be in the care of another person, I will share that impression with you and decline the partnership.

Please understand that intuitive communication is not infallible, and I can be wrong. Information comes through as impressions, feelings, images, and words that I must interpret. Because I can communicate telepathically with animals who are both living and transitioned, determining an animal's physical status can sometimes be difficult.

I encourage you to seek a second intuitive opinion and, most importantly, continue searching for your pet regardless of my assessment. Never treat any intuitive assessment as absolute truth. It should be considered one source of information alongside physical evidence, traditional lost pet recovery methods, and your own judgment.

Your Lost Pet Recovery Partnership Includes:
✔️ 20-minute private Zoom consultation on Day 1
✔️ Direct intuitive communication with your pet
✔️ Personalized recovery strategy based on the information received
✔️ Location guidance and a marked search map when appropriate
✔️ Follow-up support by text for two additional days
✔️ Daily energetic check-ins with your pet during the two follow-up days
✔️ Location updates when new information becomes available

💫 My Approach
Every lost pet situation is unique. After connecting with your pet, I seek to understand their emotional and physical condition, whether they are trying to return home, and any obstacles that may be preventing them from doing so.
Based on what I receive, I'll recommend the approach I believe offers the greatest opportunity for success.

For some animals, that means supporting them energetically in finding their way home. I work with the Law of Oneness and the natural energetic relationships between animals and the natural world to encourage their return.

For others, we focus on narrowing the search area using traditional lost pet location techniques, including viewing landmarks from your pet's perspective and using maps and pendulums to identify likely locations. When appropriate, I'll text you a map with the recommended search area marked. Often, both approaches are used together.

💫 Important Expectations
Intuitive communication is intended to support your search, not replace it. Please continue all practical recovery efforts, including neighborhood searches, flyers, social media, shelters, veterinarians, neighbors, and other traditional lost pet resources.

AI Summary
Simply request an AI Summary of your session if you would like one 😊

Scheduling
⏰ You can request an appointment using the Availability button in the upper-right corner of our conversation. If you're experiencing an urgent situation, please send me a message. When possible, I will do my best to accommodate same-day appointments.

Trust Policy – Our work together is based on trust. If your pet has been deliberately misrepresented, I will end the session. Any refund will be issued according to my published Refund Policy.

If your pet has not been found after the initial 3-day partnership and you would like me to continue working with your case, you are welcome to book an additional Lost Pet Recovery Partnership.

Quantum Clearing™ for Homes – Support for Pets & Their People
$ 60.00 Per Session book

Your home holds energy—from past owners, daily stress, environmental factors, and even unseen influences. Pets are highly sensitive to these energetic imprints and often absorb stress, anxiety, or fear that doesn’t belong to them.

This remote Quantum Clearing™ session is designed to release low-frequency energies from your home and replace them with high-vibrational frequencies like peace, safety, and love—creating a more supportive space for both you and your animal companions.

This service includes:
✨ Remote energy clearing of your home, yard, and any outbuildings
✨ Removal of emotional residue, past trauma, and stuck energies
✨ Infusion of calming, uplifting frequencies to support your pet’s well-being
✨ Optional insight on energetic sensitivities affecting your pet

Whether your pet is acting out, anxious, withdrawn, or just not themselves, the energy in your home could be a contributing factor. Quantum Clearing™ helps restore balance so both of you can thrive.

No in-person visit required – clearing is done remotely and results are shared with you by message or call.

Let’s create a peaceful, energetically aligned home—for everyone under your roof.

🌿 WEEKLY HEALING REINFORCEMENT — 15 MINUTES • $50/WEEK
$ 50.00 Per 15 minutes book

For existing clients whose pets would benefit from continued energetic support following an initial healing session for a physical or medical issue. This package is facilitated through the Petworks Custom Quote process.

After our initial healing session, I may recommend additional sessions to reinforce and build upon the healing already received.

These focused 15-minute sessions are designed to provide continued healing support for physical or medical concerns when a longer session is not needed.

Sessions are scheduled weekly for a minimum of 3 weeks and may continue for any mutually agreed-upon number of weeks.

This follow-up service is available after an initial 30- or 60-minute healing session.

🌿 WEEKLY HEALING REINFORCEMENT — 20 MINUTE • $60/WEEK
$ 60.00 Per 20 minutes book

For existing clients whose pets would benefit from continued support following an initial communication and healing session for a behavioral or emotional issue. This package is facilitated through the Petworks Custom Quote process.

After our initial healing session, I may recommend additional sessions to reinforce and build upon the healing already received.

These focused 20-minute sessions combine intuitive communication with energy healing and are especially appropriate for behavioral or emotional concerns, where additional communication may be helpful as we assess changes and reinforce the healing.

Sessions are scheduled weekly for a minimum of 3 weeks and may continue for any mutually agreed-upon number of weeks.

This follow-up service is available after an initial 30- or 60-minute healing session.

🌿 ONGOING HEALING FOR YOU AND/OR YOUR PETS — 60 MINUTES • $144/WEEK
$ 144.00 Per 60 minutes book

For existing clients who would benefit from continued, in-depth healing support for themselves, their pets, or both together. This package is facilitated through the Petworks Custom Quote process.

After our initial healing session, I may recommend additional sessions to reinforce and build upon the healing already received.

These 60-minute sessions provide time for more comprehensive ongoing work and may include intuitive animal communication, energy healing, ThetaHealing® and EFT, depending on your individual needs and healing goals.

Sessions are scheduled weekly for a minimum of 3 weeks and may continue for any mutually agreed-upon number of weeks.

This follow-up service is available after an initial 60-minute healing session.

Barn Visits – Animal Communication, Intuitive Scanning & Energy Healing
$ 75.00 Per Animal book

Barn/Farm Visit - Make it a healing party!
I’ll come to your barn and connect directly with your animals—whether horses, goats, chickens, or other companions. Using telepathic communication and intuitive medical scanning, I help identify areas of discomfort or imbalance, offering insights you can share with your veterinarian. With your permission, I’ll also provide gentle energy healing to support your animal’s physical and emotional well-being.

This is a fun and meaningful way to spend time with your animals—and your fellow barn friends! Group sessions are welcome and often bring powerful collective healing and insight.

I’m based in Northern Virginia. A travel fee applies based on your location, and I’ll confirm this with you when we arrange your visit.

Let’s bring healing and connection right to your barn door.

🐾 Introduction to Animal Communication
$ 80.00 Per Session book

✨ Learn to Connect Intuitively to Animals – Intro Training (2-Hours)
Are you curious about learning to communicate with animals — not just your own, but any animal, living or in spirit?

This 2-hour introductory training session is your first step into the world of intuitive animal communication.

Whether you’re brand-new to intuition or already feel deeply connected, you can learn this skill with the right method, structure, and support. This session gently guides you into direct, soul-level communication using the meditation technique I personally use in client sessions.

What You Will Learn
✔ Fundamentals of intuitive telepathic animal communication
✔ My personal journey and professional development path
✔ The energy + meditation technique used to connect safely and ethically
✔ Live guided practice so you experience communication, not just theory
✔ Supportive feedback and personalized next-step learning path
No previous intuitive experience is required — only curiosity and a love for animals.

Next Step After Completing This Class
You become eligible to join the Weekly Membership Practice Circle to continue developing accuracy, fluency, and confidence.
Your animals already know how to communicate — now it’s your turn to learn how to listen.

💫Bonus
FREE access to Introduction to ThetaHealing®: Create Your Own Reality
(perfect for those curious about intuitive healing for animals and people)

🐾 Weekly Membership Practice Circle
$ 150.00 Per Month book

✨ Deepen Animal Communication Skills with Ongoing Practice & Instruction

This ongoing membership is designed for students who have completed the 2-hour Intro Training and want to expand accuracy, deepen confidence, and develop intuitive communication skills with structure, mentorship, and community support.
Mastery requires repetition, refinement, and energetic alignment — and this circle is where that happens.

What’s Included (Each Month)
✔ Weekly guided practice sessions (4/month)
✔ Additional lessons + expanded skill techniques
✔ Live practice with animals (yours + volunteer animals)
✔ Individual feedback + skill-refinement coaching
✔ Q&A time during each meeting
✔ Supportive, private, no-judgment learning environment

This is where your intuitive communication becomes clearer, stronger, and more trusted, with steady progress and real-time support.

Cancel anytime — rejoin based on availability.

Recommended For
• Students seeking progression beyond theory
• Those who wish to help other people and animals
• Anyone craving a supportive, consistent practice container

Find a community of like-minded animal lovers committed to deeper connection, communication, and compassion.

How do you serve precious pets?

  • Animal Communicator
  • Pet Psychic
  • Animal Whisperer
  • Pet Medium
  • Animal Psychic
  • Dog Psychic
  • Missing Pet
  • Animal Reiki

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Alpacas
  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Chickens
  • Chinchillas
  • Dogs
  • Ducks
  • Ferrets
  • Fish
  • Frogs
  • Gerbils
  • Goats
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Hamsters
  • Hedgehogs
  • Horses
  • Lizards
  • Mice
  • Parrots
  • Rabbits
  • Rats
  • Snakes
  • Turtles

What size animals do you work with?

  • 20-39 lbs
  • 40-79 lbs
  • 80+ lbs
  • under 20 lbs

Pet Certifications

  • Certified Animal Communicator (Level One)
  • Certified Animal Communicator (Level Two)
  • International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)

Bonded and Insured

  • Insured

What are your specialties?

  • Behavior Issues
  • Deceased Pet Communication
  • End of Life Issues
  • Grief / Bereavement
  • Life Changes/Transitions
  • Lost Pet Communication
  • Pet Health Issues
  • Pet Trauma / PTSD

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Nationwide via phone or zoom

What year did you begin serving pets?

2021

How did you hone your craft?

Through hundreds of hours of training, practice, and heart-to-heart sessions with animals and their people over the past four years. I’ve studied with world-recognized teachers in ThetaHealing®, Communication with All Life University (CWALU), and Free mE® EFT, refining my intuitive accuracy and deepening my ability to translate what animals truly feel and need.

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Patience, presence, and love heal more than any command ever could. When you slow down, listen with your heart, and meet your animal where they are, they naturally open up and show you exactly what they need. Gentle consistency builds trust—and trust transforms everything.

What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!

I’ve shared my life with animals big and small—from breeding and riding horses to caring for a donkey, chickens, cats, and my beloved dog. Each one has been both teacher and healer for me. Their wisdom inspires every session I offer, and I bring that same compassion and respect to your animals as if they were my own.

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

• Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the scheduled service will receive a full refund. • Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the scheduled service will receive a 50% refund.
BASED IN Fredericksburg, VA

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Customer Reviews

Great session!

- Nancy M
Pet Pro's Response:

Thank you!

- Cathy Handford

To be honest, this was my first time having a reading with a pet medium. I was a bit skeptical but I believed and I was desperate to find my missing cat. I reached out to Cathy after my cat was missing for 5 days. She connected with my cat and was guiding me to her even after the video call was finished! That spoke volumes. I was unable to find her due to the terrain I live in. It’s miles of open field and it was nearly impossible without luck however she told me that she will guide him back to me. She planted a mental gps back to my home. I didn’t know if it would work but the next morning when I woke up she was there! After 5 days of no sight or any clue whatsoever, boom.. she comes home. Right at my back door and so happy to be home! If you are reading my review and felt like I did, wondering if it will work or is legit, it is and just give her a chance! Thank you Cathy, we are so grateful.

- Heather E
Pet Pro's Response:

Thank you so much for your beautiful review. Lost pets are always the hardest situations, and I always feel immense relief when they safely return home. I’m deeply grateful to the angels who helped guide her back to you. ❤️

- Cathy Handford

Cathy was absolutely wonderful!!! She provided us with extremely valuable insight, answered the really big questions, and even advised us on some of the more day-to-day things in our dog’s life. We decided that we want to consult with her every now and again for guidance. She definitely touched on some things that NO ONE would know about, and I truly believe in her gift. She is gracious and caring and a joy to talk to!

- Sabrina P

Wonderful! She took the time to listen carefully, she did energy healing on me and my pet, and although this was transactional, she did not make it seem like payment or time constraints were a priority. She really took the time to genuinely care about my pet!

- Dominique B
Pet Pro's Response:

Thank you so much!

- Cathy Handford

Cathy was wonderful and gave us insightful information about our recent rescue dog. She also connected with our two deceased dogs - it was very heart warming and comforting to receive their messages. We highly recommend Cathy!

- Kristan E

Very good session. Will definitely use Cathy for the next time I need an animal communicator. She’s the real deal and so easy to talk with. Questions got answered and my animals both feel like they are more relaxed and heard.

- Ibi H
Pet Pro's Response:

Thank you Ibi!

- Cathy Handford

Everything went well!

- Alysia D

Everything went well. It was very useful.

- Adrienne H
Pet Pro's Response:

Thank you!

- Cathy Handford

Zoe continues to benefit from sessions with Cathy. He work is truly special and beneficial.

- Lori K

I’m very hopeful after our session with Cathy. I already see improvement regarding Jazzy’s behavior while I’m on a phone call. I had 3 calls after our reading and NOT ONCE did she bother me for attention. There is also a bit of improvement when it comes to barking at passersby with dogs. Her volume seemed somewhat lower. The big test will be with me! Learning to ignore Jazzy when she whines, every 15 minutes, to go outside.

- Nina K

How do you serve precious pets?

  • Animal Communicator
  • Pet Psychic
  • Animal Whisperer
  • Pet Medium
  • Animal Psychic
  • Dog Psychic
  • Missing Pet
  • Animal Reiki

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Alpacas
  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Chickens
  • Chinchillas
  • Dogs
  • Ducks
  • Ferrets
  • Fish
  • Frogs
  • Gerbils
  • Goats
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Hamsters
  • Hedgehogs
  • Horses
  • Lizards
  • Mice
  • Parrots
  • Rabbits
  • Rats
  • Snakes
  • Turtles

What size animals do you work with?

  • 20-39 lbs
  • 40-79 lbs
  • 80+ lbs
  • under 20 lbs

Pet Certifications

  • Certified Animal Communicator (Level One)
  • Certified Animal Communicator (Level Two)
  • International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)

Bonded and Insured

  • Insured

What are your specialties?

  • Behavior Issues
  • Deceased Pet Communication
  • End of Life Issues
  • Grief / Bereavement
  • Life Changes/Transitions
  • Lost Pet Communication
  • Pet Health Issues
  • Pet Trauma / PTSD

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Nationwide via phone or zoom

What year did you begin serving pets?

2021

How did you hone your craft?

Through hundreds of hours of training, practice, and heart-to-heart sessions with animals and their people over the past four years. I’ve studied with world-recognized teachers in ThetaHealing®, Communication with All Life University (CWALU), and Free mE® EFT, refining my intuitive accuracy and deepening my ability to translate what animals truly feel and need.

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Patience, presence, and love heal more than any command ever could. When you slow down, listen with your heart, and meet your animal where they are, they naturally open up and show you exactly what they need. Gentle consistency builds trust—and trust transforms everything.

What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!

I’ve shared my life with animals big and small—from breeding and riding horses to caring for a donkey, chickens, cats, and my beloved dog. Each one has been both teacher and healer for me. Their wisdom inspires every session I offer, and I bring that same compassion and respect to your animals as if they were my own.

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

• Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the scheduled service will receive a full refund. • Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the scheduled service will receive a 50% refund.

Customer Reviews

Great session!

- Nancy M
Pet Pro Response:

Thank you!

- Cathy Handford

To be honest, this was my first time having a reading with a pet medium. I was a bit skeptical but I believed and I was desperate to find my missing cat. I reached out to Cathy after my cat was missing for 5 days. She connected with my cat and was guiding me to her even after the video call was finished! That spoke volumes. I was unable to find her due to the terrain I live in. It’s miles of open field and it was nearly impossible without luck however she told me that she will guide him back to me. She planted a mental gps back to my home. I didn’t know if it would work but the next morning when I woke up she was there! After 5 days of no sight or any clue whatsoever, boom.. she comes home. Right at my back door and so happy to be home! If you are reading my review and felt like I did, wondering if it will work or is legit, it is and just give her a chance! Thank you Cathy, we are so grateful.

- Heather E
Pet Pro Response:

Thank you so much for your beautiful review. Lost pets are always the hardest situations, and I always feel immense relief when they safely return home. I’m deeply grateful to the angels who helped guide her back to you. ❤️

- Cathy Handford

Cathy was absolutely wonderful!!! She provided us with extremely valuable insight, answered the really big questions, and even advised us on some of the more day-to-day things in our dog’s life. We decided that we want to consult with her every now and again for guidance. She definitely touched on some things that NO ONE would know about, and I truly believe in her gift. She is gracious and caring and a joy to talk to!

- Sabrina P

Wonderful! She took the time to listen carefully, she did energy healing on me and my pet, and although this was transactional, she did not make it seem like payment or time constraints were a priority. She really took the time to genuinely care about my pet!

- Dominique B
Pet Pro Response:

Thank you so much!

- Cathy Handford

Cathy was wonderful and gave us insightful information about our recent rescue dog. She also connected with our two deceased dogs - it was very heart warming and comforting to receive their messages. We highly recommend Cathy!

- Kristan E

Very good session. Will definitely use Cathy for the next time I need an animal communicator. She’s the real deal and so easy to talk with. Questions got answered and my animals both feel like they are more relaxed and heard.

- Ibi H
Pet Pro Response:

Thank you Ibi!

- Cathy Handford

Everything went well!

- Alysia D

Everything went well. It was very useful.

- Adrienne H
Pet Pro Response:

Thank you!

- Cathy Handford

Zoe continues to benefit from sessions with Cathy. He work is truly special and beneficial.

- Lori K

I’m very hopeful after our session with Cathy. I already see improvement regarding Jazzy’s behavior while I’m on a phone call. I had 3 calls after our reading and NOT ONCE did she bother me for attention. There is also a bit of improvement when it comes to barking at passersby with dogs. Her volume seemed somewhat lower. The big test will be with me! Learning to ignore Jazzy when she whines, every 15 minutes, to go outside.

- Nina K

🐾 About Cathy Handford — Animal Communicator


Cathy Handford is a certified animal communicator serving pet parents in Fredericksburg, VA and throughout Independent City County — and virtually across the US and worldwide. With a deep intuitive connection to animals of all kinds, Cathy helps pet parents gain the clarity, emotional insight, and peace of mind they're looking for — one session at a time. Whether your companion is anxious, grieving, or simply not themselves, Cathy brings compassion, experience, and genuine dedication to every session.


❤️ What You Can Expect From a Session With Cathy


Every session with Cathy is conducted virtually — making it easy to connect from anywhere in Virginia or beyond. Cathy intuitively connects with your pet, sharing insights into their emotional state, behavioral patterns, and physical sensations. Sessions are personalized to your companion's unique needs, and Cathy will address your specific questions and concerns with care and attention. Many pet parents find that a single session with Cathy provides clarity that transforms how they understand and relate to their companion.


Why Pet Parents Choose Cathy on PetWorks


Cathy is a verified, reviewed animal communicator on PetWorks — a platform trusted by pet parents across the US. Every communicator on PetWorks is individually vetted by our team before appearing on the platform, and Cathy's profile includes verified client reviews from real pet parents who have experienced sessions firsthand. Browse the reviews above to hear directly from pet parents whose companions have been helped by Cathy's intuitive insight and genuine care.


Cathy also serves pet parents in Stafford, Dale City, Lake Ridge, Burke, Lorton, Woodbridge, Springfield, Alexandria, Arlington, Washington and throughout Independent City County — all sessions conducted virtually, so location is never a barrier.


🦔 How Booking Cathy on PetWorks Works


Booking Cathy is simple and secure. Select your preferred session type, choose Book Now for instant access or Request Quote to connect before committing, and complete your booking through PetWorks' secure checkout. Payment is handled securely through PetWorks — Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Affirm, Link, or Klarna. Care Coverage at checkout gives you access to PetWorks' live Concierge team, full refunds if a booking is canceled through no fault of yours, and help resolving any booking issues.


Your pet is ready to be heard. Book a virtual session with Cathy Handford today.