Asking the dog if it’s OK to go to Paris

Asking the dog if it’s OK to go to Paris

"Would it be OK to go to Paris for two weeks?" That's what some great folks wanted find out from their dog, Starr. They had a lovely vacation planned, but were a little nervous about leaving Starr behind for that time. I understand. It would be pretty hard to cut a...

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Lessons Learned from Tibor The Rescue Pup

Lessons Learned from Tibor The Rescue Pup

Before I found Tibor the rescue pup, my Siberian Husky, Mitsubishi (the kids named him; need I say more???) passed away. He joined my family shortly after my first husband, Winston, died and was a great comfort for 12 years. When I asked Mitsubishi why he left, he...

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Lighthearted Animal Stories

Lighthearted Animal Stories

These lighthearted animal stories are some of my favorites! So I just had to share them with you. I bet you cherish lighthearted stories about your animals, too! Even after they’ve passed, those stories bring a smile to our faces. Did her cat just say they’re married?...

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From Animal Master to Animal Mentor

From Animal Master to Animal Mentor

You've heard the concept of animal master, I'm sure. I’ve watched or read so-called experts proclaim that we need to be the boss, in charge, the dictator, or the dominant one - literally the "top dog." We need to keep our animals in line. And if it took harsh physical...

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Bird Transitions and Myths

Bird Transitions and Myths

Introduction to Bird Transitions and Myths from Maribeth: I asked my UConnect animal communication class graduate, Erin Patricia Doherty, to share her wisdom on navigating end-of-life issues for birds. Although I have worked with many birds, including Erin’s...

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A Ghostly Pet Story

A Ghostly Pet Story

It was a dark and stormy night at the Philadelphia Eastern State Penitentiary (ESP). Actually it was a windy Sunday afternoon the day after Halloween. Husband Charlie and I were absorbing the history and sensing who was still around.

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Giving thanks for Stella

Giving thanks for Stella

This blog is dedicated to giving thanks for my dog, Stella. This month, she turns 14 and her rowdy days are over. Ironically, her slowdown accelerated as I was writing the second edition of my book, Peace in Passing: Comfort for Loving Humans During Animal Transitions...

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