Acupuncture Helps Pets Heal

Rua getting his accupuncture treatment at the vet Did you know that acupuncture can help animals heal from traumatic injuries? I didn't know this until our ginger cat Rua was hit by a vehicle outside our house in November. We had adopted him in 2016 from a shelter in Ireland when he was one year … Continue reading Acupuncture Helps Pets Heal →

Excitable Dogs, Mellow Cats

Tess, our rescue dog, and Rua, our rescue cat Dogs are enthusiastic greeters Tails waging a mile a minute So happy to see you Jumping up Whining for attention Cats appear indifferent But when mine comes quietly To sleep by me at night He purrs with all his might When I reach out to touch … Continue reading Excitable Dogs, Mellow Cats →

Lesson 13: Connect with Animals to find Joy

“Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” – Dean Koontz, American author I was lucky to be brought up in a home with a dog. Our first dog was Dixie. She was a pure-bred collie … Continue reading Lesson 13: Connect with Animals to find Joy →