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Guest post courtesy of Joseph P – Co-founder of airfuji.com, who lives with a golden retriever. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and do not necessarily represent the views of Val Heart & Heart Communications Enterprises Inc. Everything is going well. You guys are ready to take the plunge and go for cohabitation. Proper planning from bills, expenses, contribution, and responsibility are discussed up front. One week after moving in, she dropped the bomb about her pet allergies to your dog. What can you do? Do you have to choose between her and the dog? One is the love of your life and one is your best friend for ages. Thankfully, there is help! Are you certain it is pet allergy? First thing first, set an appointment with a certified allergist to confirm if is true. She could be allergic to other […]
Read MoreHow can animal communication help shelter pets heal so they can find their forever home? “When I think about animals who have been abused, rescued, or are in a shelter at risk of being euthanized, I feel hopeless and don’t know how to best help them beyond the basic care. How can animal communication help them?” This is an especially common experience for big hearted caregivers working with shelter pets, rescues, fostering and rehabilitation with abused animals. Many animal lovers and communicators don’t even try to help them because it feels so overwhelming. via GIPHY But when it comes to helping shelter animals, rescued and often abused animals, confused animals, animals who are depressed, fearful, or grieving, animals in pain who need healing, fostered animals who need rehabilitation, this is a huge problem. And a disservice to the very ones who need help the most. It’s time to further your […]
Read MoreGuest post courtesy of Amber Kingsley. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and do not necessarily represent the views of Val Heart & Heart Communications Enterprises Inc. We’ve all been fed so many “old wives tales” over the years, especially when it comes to cats. Some are bizarrely superstitious, like black cats being bad luck. Even weirder is the tale that they steal the breath away from newborn infants. Or how about the “fact” that they have nine lives or always land on their feet. But one of the better known cat-associated tales is that cats hate water. While it’s true many breeds of cats are not necessarily water-friendly, there are many that do enjoy going for a swim, especially in hot and arid living environments. For example, in the wild kingdom, you’ll often see tigers enjoying a swim, even preying on […]
Read MoreGuest post. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and do not necessarily represent the views of Val Heart & Heart Communications Enterprises Inc. There are a few reasons why you might want to stop your dog from begging. One reason might be that you just don’t want to hear it. That’s a perfectly acceptable reason, but remember that if your dog is begging, they’re trying to tell you something. Another really important reason to stop your dog from begging is to help them. Feeding a dog table scraps can lead to an upset stomach or even canine obesity. And according to a 2023 study, more than half the dogs in American are classified as overweight or obese. Stopping your dog from begging can be good for both you and your dog, but how to start? Image by Roy Buri from Pixabay Don’t […]
Read MoreWhen your pet crosses over the rainbow bridge, it may seem like they’re gone forever. You may wonder: “Can I communicate with my animals in spirit after they’ve crossed over?” This a great question. Many animal communication students struggle with being able to hear, sense, or communicate with their pet once they’ve transitioned. That happens for many reasons which I’ll explain in a moment. The short answer is, yes you can. It makes all the difference in the world to your healing and grieving process, when you know how to do it correctly. After all, losing a pet can be a heart breaking experience. It’s especially difficult if you can’t communicate accurately or confidently – proficiently – with them so you know where they are, what they need, and can receive their messages. But when you know how to communicate with your pet when they are preparing to make their […]
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