Since Kim Fox truly believes she is capable of telepathic communication,
why doesn't she take the challenge offered by the James Randi Educational
Foundation?  They offer ONE MILLION DOLLARS to anyone who can demonstrate
under controlled conditions any psychic, telepathic or paranormal power.
 
James Randi was quite a well-known magician in his heyday and now spends
his time investigating paranormal claims.  I quote from his website:
 
http://www.randi.org/research/index.html
 
"All tests are designed with the participation and approval of the
applicant.  In most cases, the applicant will be asked to perform a
relatively simple preliminary test of the claim, which if successful,
will be followed by the formal test.  Preliminary tests are usually
conducted by associates of the JREF at the site where the applicant
lives.  Upon success in the preliminary testing process, the "applicant"
becomes a "claimant." There is NO CHARGE to take the challenge.
 
If Ms. Fox truly wants to help animals, what better way to do it than to
have a MILLION DOLLARS to fund rescue groups?  Think of all the good work
she could do!
 
By the way, no one has ever passed the preliminary test.
[I knew you were going to say that!.... BIG]
 
Good "animal communication" is no more than a deep understanding of
behavior and body language and can be accomplished by anyone who has
a serious interest and a moderately empathetic personality.  There's
nothing paranormal about it.
 
Deborah Kemmerer DVM
[Posted in FML issue 4080]