Kitten Drama–Trusting My Intuition

Kittens are tiny Zen master teachers—full of mischief one moment, deep sleep the next. And recently, my “foster-win” kittens, Minnie and Finnegan, reminded me just how true that is. After a peaceful walk on the beach with Yogi Bear, I came home to find Finnegan holding up his front paw, crying, and unable to put […]

Is Your Pet Feeling “Off”? A Spring Tune-up Can Help

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Is Your Pet Ready for a Spring Reset? After a long winter, it’s not just us who can feel a little sluggish or out of sync—our animal companions can, too. Spring is the perfect time to support your pet’s well-being, ease their stress, and reconnect at the heart level. Just ask Eileen and her beloved […]

5 Ways Animal Communication Eases Dog Anxiety

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Is your dog exhibiting anxious behavior—like excessive barking, hiding, pacing, or seemingly out-of-nowhere reactions? It’s your dog’s way of saying, “I’m feeling overwhelmed because I don’t feel safe.” Before exploring training, medication or other anxiety reducing techniques, consider starting with a simple conversation with your dog. The act of having a heart to heart with […]

Rescue Dog’s Wish: Let Go of My Past

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Do you ever wonder about your rescue animal’s past? A Rescue Dog Speaks Out: I’m not my past–I’m your dog now. Worried about their life before you rescued them? ➡️ Note: This is an open letter from a rescue dog who wants his person to stop worrying about his past and focus more on the […]

Calming Your Pet’s Summer Anxiety (and yours!)

Sunshine, household visitors, vacays, and…anxious pets?  Is your pet suffering from the summertime blues? Summer can bring fun and adventure, but routine changes, thunderstorms, and fireworks can cause stress and distress for our animal families, leaving them feeling anxious and unsafe.  There are simple ways to help your pet feel safe and calm this summer, […]

10 Pet Problems Meditation Can Solve

As cherished family members, our animals face various challenges that affect their well-being and our own. From anxiety and trauma to fear and pain, pets require our attention and nurturing care. It can also be frustrating and overwhelming to find solutions that actually work. While there are many approaches to addressing pet problems and challenges, […]

Reiki Eases Dog’s Anxiety Before Ultrasound

White Samoyed dog smiling

Jamie, an 11-year-old Samoyed, was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2021. Since then, he’s received two liver chemoembolization, successfully treating his cancer. Every 4 months, Jamie travels 4 hours to the veterinary hospital to receive follow-up tests like CT scans, ultrasounds, and blood work. These visits are stressful for Jamie, especially since he needs to […]

7 Guiding Principles of Animal Communication

People and animals are all born with the ability to communicate telepathically. Yet, many find it challenging to speak this universal language, especially with their animal companions. Here are 7 guiding principles to help you reconnect with your natural ability to communicate using the universal language of telepathy.  Principle #1: The first step is to […]

Reiki Helps Rescued Horses Heal

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This past fall, I taught a Reiki class at Rising Starr Horse Rescue (RSHR) in New Caanan, CT, to help their horses heal from trauma, abuse, and neglect. RSHR’s rescued horses often arrive confused, afraid, malnourished, and shut down. Sharing Reiki with these courageous beings helped them feel safe, honored, and loved. The class shared […]

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