Sometimes people to dress up their pets might do well to really look at the animal to see if it seems comfortable with clothes on. In my experience, some animals enjoy it and other don’t . We think pets look cute dressed up. That might not be that important...
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Greyhound Pets of America – Northwest-Halloween event
On Saturday, October 24th I attended a harvest event for greyhounds at Tails R Waggin’ Doggy Day Care in Vancouver. It was held from 12 p.m.- 5 p.m. and was truly a day for pet and pet owners. The dogs dressed up in costume and so did some of...
Some Call It Magic. Some Call it Spirituality.
People like hearing and talking about spiritual matters. Books related to spirituality are increasingly popular. No matter where I go, I see people reading these books in airports, in bookstores, hotel lobbies, restaurants, public buses, in doctors’ waiting rooms. Once in awhile if I have the time and if...
Humans Have Some Things In Common With Our Animal Companions
Some people compare people to animals. Doesn’t he look like his dog? I get along well with my cat. We are both strong-willed. I met my match. Sometimes it is true. We look like them and they look like us. My cat doesn’t look at all like me, but...
Kikki knows !
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...
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...