I’m a 9 month old Tortie Seal Point Siamese. My person, Cat fostered me when I was only 3 months old and then she adopted me. 

What follows is my journey to learn to trust and overcome my fear of humans with Cat’s help and support..

You see, I have trust issues.

My trust issues stem from my first mom teaching me to retreat whenever things didn’t feel safe, so that’s what I do to protect myself.

Thankfully, Cat understands this.

She is patient, kind, and persistent.

Cat knows I can’t go any faster than I’m comfortable.

Her secret sauce?

Cat consistently meets me where I’m at during our daily “dates,” where I let her pet me while noshing on something tasty.

Day by day.

Treat by treat.

Pet by pet.

She never pushes me beyond what I can handle.

And over time, I’ve grown braver.

And then it happened!

While nibbling on deliciousness, and before I could run away, Cat leaned in and smooshed my face with a big kiss.

OMG! I couldn’t believe it.

Once the initial shock wore off, I realized I really did like smooches.

I even surprised myself by coming back for more

You see, Cat understands that it’s not about her timeline.

It’s about my timeline.

Animals must have the power to choose how and when they want to interact with humans.

If you’ve got a fearful or anxious animal, don’t give up on them.

Trust that with patience, kindness, and consistency, they’ll show you their way.

Want to learn how to understand your pet’s voice and help you both feel safe and connected?

Cat is masterful at helping animals feel safe again, and she teaches humans how to support us with patience, respect, and the choice to go at our own pace.

These aren’t just Cat’s ideas—they’re the foundation of Animal Communication and Reiki.

And here’s the best part.

Cat doesn’t just help animals like me feel safe—she helps humans like you feel less worried, anxious, and more heart-connected.

Pretty cool, eh?

If you’d like help creating a sense of calm, ease, and connection with your animal family,​ book a session with Cat now.​

Here’s to many more face smushes!

Minnie the Tortie Siamese

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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 present moment. This post is inspired by the insights I’ve gained over the past 25+ years, communicating with thousands of rescue animals and their loving humans.

Hi, I’m your rescue dog–

I’m so grateful that you rescued me. I feel your love and concern for my well-being and happiness every day.

I know you sometimes wonder about my past—what I went through before we found each other.

I feel you worry about what I’ve seen or how I was treated, and that’s because you care deeply for my happiness.

I love how much you want to understand me.

However, you will never know what I went through.

Did you know that thinking about my past makes me relive it, too?

A New Story of Us

Imagine how you would feel if someone constantly reminded you of your most difficult experiences or traumas, even when you were trying to move on?

That’s what it can be like for me when you think of my past. You might not realize it, but when you dwell on my past, you’re unintentionally reinforcing my trauma, making it harder for me to heal and move on from it.

I’m not suggesting you ignore what I’ve been through or pretend my past never happened. Acknowledging my journey is important, but recognizing that I’m no longer a rescue or adopted dog–I’m now your dog, will help me feel safe and loved.

When you shift your perspective, it allows us to live more peacefully in the present rather than feeling stuck in old trauma.

Let Me Show You How I Feel Now

I know you mean well when you think about my past. You want to make sense of why I do certain things or react in certain ways.

I can feel your sadness when you imagine what I might have gone through.

It’s okay—I know your heart is in the right place.

But here’s the thing: sometimes the story you’ve created about my past may not be accurate or true.

Every time you worry about my past, I relive it again, locking me in a place where I no longer live or want to be, holding onto a story that no longer defines us.

How Animal Communication Helps Us Both

Talking with me, with the assistance of an Animal Communicator like Cat Malkin, was a game-changer because it helped you better understand my past. Talking about my past with you was healing and freed us both from a place I no longer live.

Thank you for asking me about my past, so you can stop guessing or assuming what it was all about.

Hearing my perspective and receiving answers to your questions has helped us move on from the past.

This new understanding has released me from being tethered to any past abuse or trauma, allowing me to release behavioral issues and trauma I might be dealing with, like anxiety, reactivity, or PTSD.

Instead of seeing me as a victim, I want you to see me as a resilient survivor who’s thriving now. This mindset will help me feel more grounded, secure, and loved.

Let’s focus on our journey together, not what happened before.

Thank you for rescuing me and making me part of the family. You’ve changed my world. And I feel so blessed.

Let’s keep moving forward together in harmony.

With love,

Your Dog

If you’d like to learn more about how animal communication can help you understand your dog’s past, feel free to reach out or check out my website!

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Paralyzed from the Neck Down, Puppy Mill Dog Predicted His Paralysis Was Temporary.

Zac the Keeshond’s tale is about how Animal Communication and Reiki can bring hope to an unimaginable situation. 

His tale shows that animals can predict their recovery when given a “voice.”

Zac’s story also speaks to the strength and resilience puppy mill dogs have to move past their adversity and traumas when they have a loving and supportive “pack.” 

Shortly after Thanksgiving last year, I was contacted by Gregg and Karen B., who were out of their minds with worry about their puppy mill rescue dog, Zac.

Zac the Keeshond A Year After His Stroke

Zac had a tough life before he joined Gregg and Karen’s pack. Born in a horrific puppy mill in Upstate New York, he was rescued when he was approximately 5 to 7 years old.

Can you imagine a dog with little to no human contact for 7 years? It seems inconceivable that 1000s of dogs like Zac endure the same inhumane existence.

Zac’s past has made him skittish and afraid of random things. Yet he is loving, gentle, sweet, and kind. He is courageous especially when he is spooked by his past demons.

Gregg and Karen asked me to communicate with Zac right after he became paralyzed from the neck down due to a stroke. They explained Zac seemed fine after playing with his best friend, Jethro the Labrador, but 45 minutes later Zac could no longer stand or walk.

On his Facebook page. Gregg wrote about how I was helping Zac with Animal Communication and Reiki:

Cathy has helped my pack immensely. I have three rescued dogs, all from different places. As with most rescued pets, limited, none or sketchy (at best) history is available on them. She is so amazing and so very on point. 

Well, right after Thanksgiving last year, this little guy of mine, Zac had a stroke. He was paralyzed from the neck down. He was bright eyed but afraid. He refused food, water, and his medications. If there was any hope my boy was going to survive this, we needed his cooperation with our efforts.

We contacted The Animal Muse–Animal Communicator Cathy Malkin for help.

During the initial telephone conversation with Cathy, we had our dogs in the same room with us. Cathy said Zac was afraid but wanted to get better. He told Cathy he hadn’t lost hope because my wife and I were willing to help him recover. 

Zac expressed with complete certainty, he would recover from his trauma. He was firm that he would regain full modibily and run again. 

Cathy communicated to Zac that if he was going to get back on his paws, he must eat, drink. and take his meds. She also told Zac that carrying him around, assisting him with bodily functions, including walking in a carry handle assisted harness, etc, we would lovingly and happily take care of. 

As God is my witness, within 5 minutes of hanging up the phone with Cathy, my boy started to drink and ate for the first time since being released from the hospital. Plus he took his meds like a kid eating candy!

The Zac Pack

When I spoke with Zac shortly after he was admitted to the animal hospital ER, he told me was terrified. I felt him shutting down and withdrawing emotionally and mentally. He refused meds, food, and water.

Gregg, Karen, and I were afraid he was going to die.

Zac felt he was being abandoned at the animal hospital to die. Even worse, he thought he might be returned to the puppy mill. I reassured Zac that he wasn’t being left. I told him that he’d never be returned to that horrific place. Not now, not ever! I then reiterated he was well-loved and very much wanted.

After hearing from Zac, I asked Gregg and Karen to visit him in the hospital as much as possible to assure him he wasn’t being abandoned by his family and to bolster his spirits.

A few weeks later, Zac experienced a setback in his recovery.

Gregg updated his Facebook friends on Zac’s progress:

We’ve been in touch with Cathy Malkin, who checks in with us to let us know Zac is still very vocal. 

Interestingly, Zac has been more vocal, literally since about a week into this ordeal. He has found his bark, his voice. 

Cathy is our gateway to Zac’s voice. Zac told her he tweaked himself getting up from laying down and judging on when the setback appeared, we think we know when. He said he’s feeling better, and knows he is loved! 

Cathy sent Reiki again for Zac so we’re confident he’s back on the mend.

We will not give up on you little buddy, never not ever!

In the past year since Zac’s debilitating injury, I’ve communicated with Zac and offered him Reiki often. Zac is happy to report he has recovered from his stroke. He’s resumed his daily walks with his Dad and Barkley, along with play dates with Jethro.

Since that fateful day in November 2017, I’ve helped the other members of Zac’s Pack: Griffin (now In Spirit) and Barkley with Animal Communication and Reiki.

Griffin

Gregg shared the following on his FB page:

True to his word, Zac has recovered to about 95% of his pre-stroke condition, and we know without Cathy’s assistance that may not have been the case. 

Since then, we have used Cathy’s animal communicator abilities to assist us with our other two dogs as well. Griffin, also a rescued Keeshond, suffered from seizures and had a huge tumor removed from his liver, and our other dog, Barkley is generally healthy but has become out of sorts since Griffin  passed on 9/11/17 from liver cancer.    

Cathy has spoken to our depressed fuzzy boy, Zac who told us what he needs to help him along. In the past couple weeks, he seems to be doing better. 

Cathy has even communicated with our boy, Griffin who crossed The Rainbow Bridge. 

I can’t say enough about Cathy and her mastery of her power. 

Check out her website, FB page, email her, and/or give her a call. Tell her Griffin, Barkley, Zac, and their dad recommended you call!

Thank you, Cathy, for making The Zac Pack’s life complete! 

Puppy mill dogs like Zac and his pack are my heroes. Their strength, resilience, and willingness to move past their traumatic past is nothing less astounding.

Loving and kind humans like Gregg and Karen are also my heroes. Their dedication to helping their dogs move forward is heartwarming and life-affirming.

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