Image of Shay Sora Kim, intuitively connecting with her eyes closed, for About Page

Hey, I’m Shay

I’m a certified Animal Intuitive trained in somatic and naturopathic approaches.

After years as a trusted pet sitter, I nurtured the call to become a Soul Pet Mentor.
Today, I help devoted pet parents beyond pet sitting.

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Why I do what I do

My respect for animals grew into deep admiration and enchantment once I adopted my first cat, Cloud. Motivated by his health battles and my personal relationship with anxiety and trauma, I began to learn multiple modalities. His teachings also inspired me to develop my intuitive gifts, which initially helped me stand out as a cat sitter. Timid cats would greet me at the door, much to their human’s surprise.
Soon enough, I accepted the call to be a spiritual bridge for animals and their humans. As an ancestor-in-training, I wanted to offer calm, considerate guidance that helps people see their pets—and themselves—clearly and kindly. During my training, I discovered that our pets are deeply connected to us—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. These areas are all interconnected.

Listen to more of my story with Cloud here🎙️.


I’m a little different cos

In order to truly help a pet thrive, I directed my focus to the guardian as well. After all, you are your pet’s best advocate — you notice their symptoms, sense their moods, and understand their quirks better than anyone.

Pets are often seen only as emotional support animals. You share a life together, so you naturally affect one another. But when we, as pet parents, fall into negative thought patterns or habits, it’s easy to doubt our intuition and misunderstand what our animals truly need. We can start projecting instead of partnering with their natural instincts.

When you shift into a state of calm and confidence, your pets settle, soften, and trust you to lead. And in turn, you feel safe to prioritize yourself.

That’s the medicine I offer. As a psycho-somatically trained mentor, I help you find relief and become a resilient pet parent — connected to your own inner wild, in harmony with the natural world your pet’s wild instincts come from.


I really believe in

Working with the natural instincts of your pet and your true self. The body has an innate intelligence to heal itself when given the appropriate tools and support.

I believe in giving grounded care to God’s creatures, including imperfect humans. Also, animals lovingly push their chosen humans to evolve. You could say that you are their soul-focus. Our lives intertwine and, in a myriad of ways, they teach us about unconditional love.

If we are open to their sacred support, we can remember what it means to truly live responsibly. Basically, you’re not in this alone. You’ve got me and your furry teacher on your team! I’m here whenever you’re ready to be your pet’s best student.

Image of Shay in nature standing next to a sign that reads Trail of the Cat

My Cred

Deep gratitude to my spiritual teachers human and animal 🤍

  • Naturopathic Animal Science, B.S.
    KCNH, Guam, USA — currently completing

    ・ Small Animal Nutrition
    ・ Canine/Feline Behavior
    ・ Holistic Canine/Feline Health
    ・ First Aid for Pets
    ・ Anatomy & Physiology
    ・ Herbology
    ・ Pathology
    ・ Animal Homeopathy

    Soul Level Animal Communication® certification
    Danielle MacKinnon School, USA — since Mar 2024 *affiliate link

    Animal Communication Collective™ fundraising member
    ACC, USA — since May 2024

    Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional® certification
    Feline Veterinary Medical Association (fka American Association of Feline Practitioners), USA — since Dec 2022

    Pet Sitter ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ (115+ reviews)
    Rover.com, USA — since 2015

  • Integrative Change Work Ethical Coaching Collective certification
    Center for Integrative Hypnosis, USA — Sep 2024
    ・Coaching the Unconscious Mind | Subconscious Re-patterning
    ・Somatic Healing
    ・Conversational Hypnosis

    Earth Mystery Education The Medicine Wheel
    Lizzie Tilia & Karen Gordon, Costa Rica — 2025

    Qigong (Pangu Shengong) energy practice
    Paul Fraser & Karen Dendy Smith

    Astrology (Nine Star Ki) mentorship
    Rebecca Kim

“I will not rescue you for you are not powerless. I will not fix you for you are not broken. I will not heal you for I see you in your wholeness. I will walk with you through the darkness, as you remember your light.
— Sheree Bliss Tisley

Fun Facts About Me

Image for Fun Facts About Me of Shay touching an immaculate tree

My favorite movie?

Princess Mononoke
by Hayao Miyazaki

Filled with laughter, kittens, and my mom’s home cooking

My ideal day?

Hobbies?

Feng Shui + Collage Art

My book rec?

The Book of Animal Secrets
by David B. Agus, MD

Leo Sun (Your Cheerleader)
Libra Rising (Values Balance & Harmony)
Manifesting Generator

My astrological sign?

The movies
(Spielberg’s E.T. inspired me
to go to film school)

My first love?