Abstract: A device for establishing communication between a pet and a person includes a first receiver accessible by routing an incoming call signal thereto. A speaker in communication with the first receiver is provided for broadcasting sounds made by the person to a pet. A call initiating device is actuatable by a pet to emit an output signal for establishing contact with a second receiver for contacting the person. A method for establishing communication between a pet and a person includes routing an incoming call signal from a person to a first receiver. Sounds made by the person are broadcast to a pet using a speaker in communication with the first receiver. The pet is also permitted to contact the person by actuating a call initiating device to emit a predetermined output signal, which is adapted to establish contact with a second receiver accessible by the person.