Code of Ethics for Interspecies Communicators

My motivation is compassion for all beings and a desire to help all species understand each other better, particularly to restore the lost human ability to freely and directly communicate with other species.

I honor those that come to me for help, not judging, condemning or invalidating them, but honoring their desire for change and harmony.

I respect the privacy of the people and animal companions that I work with, and honor their desire for confidentiality.

I acknowledge my limitations, seeking help from other professionals as needed.  I do not name or treat diseases and may refer clients to veterinarians for diagnosis of a physical illness.  I may relay animals' ideas, feelings, pains, and symptoms as they describe them, or as we perceive them, which can be helpful to veterinarians.

I let my clients decide for themselves how to work with their animal companions' distress, disease or injury, given all the information available to them.

My goal for any interspecies consultation is more communication, balance, compassion, and understanding among all beings.  I follow my heart, honoring the spirit and life of all beings as one.

Taken from Penelope Smith's Code of Ethics for Interspecies Communicators --  1990