Heart Wisdom Animal Talk Blog
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You have been on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter for a few years now, and you love posting fun little anecdotes and photos about your life, work, and beloved kitties. In fact, you like being on social media so much, you think it might have started to rub off on your cats—as soon as they see you sit down at your computer they hop up on the desk and try to lie down on the keyboard. Well, clearly your cats are telling you they want their own social media pages. While some of your non-animal-loving acquaintances—like the co-worker who made fun of you for bringing in a family portrait of you and your fur babies—might scoff at the idea of your kitties having their own Facebook or Instagram, you have noticed several other pages devoted to your friends’ four-legged friends. The following tips can help you get your […]
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Boarding Your Horse: What Are Your Options? The most expensive of all your outgoings when you own a horse will be the cost of the living arrangements. Unless you are lucky enough to own your own land of course, you will need to look at boarding your horse. If you are buying your first horse then it is important that you make sure the arrangements are all in place before you make a move. After all, you don’t really want to be stuck keeping a horse in your living room. There are many options available when it comes to your horse’s living arrangements, and it is important to work out which option will suit you best. The most likely and convenient option will be a livery yard, which may also be known as a boarding stable. The type of board your horse will need is entirely down to the time […]
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Tips for moving with your pet Relocating to a different state or home is very stressful. From packing up your entire home’s contents, utilizing storage units for an easier move, getting your finances in order, and arranging travel and flight plans (if necessary), there’s so much to do. But when you have a pet, the stress is overwhelming. Thoughts start tickling through your mind: will my dog like the new home? Will my cat transition well? If there are other dogs around, will my dog get along well? Is the neighborhood pet friendly? This is where being able to communicate with your pets would really come in handy; you could tell them all about the new place, why you’re moving, and what changes they can expect. It will help immensely with the transitioning. A friend and her  husband recently moved into their first home. Previously they had been renting out […]
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This article was previously published June 26, 2014, and was updated on June 8, 2023 Can you really have both pets and a clean home? Life doesn’t get much better than being greeted at the door by a four-legged friend who’s always delighted to see you. But if your home is going to the dogs (and cats) in the form of clawed-up upholstery and dander-masked furnishings, life with Fido or Fluffy can seem less than ideal. There’s no need to live a fur-covered life. The latest home decor options can provide you with (nearly) dander-free digs without endless cleaning and vacuuming. Upholstered Furnishings Despite your best efforts, sofas and couches tend to get the most wear and tear, especially with the help of our feline and canine counterparts. Couch corners and sofa cushions often fall victim to a cat’s claws, while fabrics capture hair and dander from our sweet little […]
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Don’t make these mistakes with your pet! You know that the animals in your life are there for a reason. They have a purpose. They are spiritual teachers, healers, angels and guides. When you learn to recognize, respect and revere them for who they truly are… you become a better human fulfilling your purpose here. AND, they get to fulfill their purpose too. No one is immune to making mistakes. It happens to the best of us — a parent, an entrepreneur, a celebrity — it happens to all of us at one time or another. Animal lovers often give very little thought to their mistakes until it’s too late. Part of my purpose is to help you avoid making these critical, sometimes deadly mistakes with your pet. You simply can’t afford to repeat the mistakes of the past. But it won’t happen to you if you know how to […]
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