I recently spent some time helping a woman who recently lost her husband. Her husband passed away very quickly after he had had a stroke. She, like many other people, was not prepared. Her cat Kikki, short for Keiko, was a life savor. This cat seemed to know that...
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A Visit With A Humming Bird
I was recently at a pet store to offer consultations. It was a slow day. To make the time go a little quicker, I talked with a food “rep” who was giving away pet food coupons for a company. She was also handing out sample packages of dried food...
Simon, a Well-Known Yorkshire Terrier
Simon, a Well-Known Yorkshire Terrier Simon, a Yorkshire Terrier, is a well known in his neighborhood. Perpetua, his human, can’t walk him without being stopped by someone. “Hi Simon.” “How is Simon?” “Are you Simon’s mom?” I first met this special terrier while talking with with Perpetua on the...
Kathy’s Tail
Kathy’s Tail – A Comforting Visit From Beyond It is not unusual for people to have a conversation or to have a visit from a departed beloved nonhuman friend. Sometimes these visits are often bittersweet. Many people have a belief system that prescribes “getting over” or “recovering” from both...
The Squirrels
Grandpa and the Squirrels Here is a magical tail, I mean tale. “My grandfather had a very special connection with animals, and easily befriended them. Some people believed that he liked animals more than people! I remember hearing about his life-long interest in the squirrels that lived in the...
Meet Alex!
Meet Alex! Say hello to Alex, parrot extraordinary. He lives in Santa Monica, California with a woman named Suki and whoever else happens to be living in the house. Alex is amazingly smart. When Cherokee, the german sheppard, passed away, Alex sang “Over the Rainbow.” When Steve who lived...