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Guest post courtesy of Angela Worley. 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 Communication Enterprises Inc. What do you give someone who lost a pet? Giving gifts to people who are grieving the death of their pet is challenging, and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. If you’re trying to figure out what to give someone who recently lost their pet, here are some gift ideas that might be helpful and/or thoughtful. via GIPHY Empathy Gifts The best thing you can do for someone who’s experienced loss is to be there for them. Let them talk about their feelings, give them space if they need it, and don’t rush them through their grief. One of our readers shared an important reminder in our comments: Please don’t feel like you have to make anyone […]
Read MoreMeet a few of our celebrated and famous office cats that have stalked some of the most prestigious offices in the world! As you can see from the infographic, many of these furry felines have worked in train stations, warehouses and even with the police. In fact, many famous office cats have taken on other jobs helping people too, from library cats to coffee house cats, to therapy cats and more… via GIPHY Which is your favorite office cat? Of these famous felines, my personal favorite is… Stationmaster Tama head of Kishi Train Station in Japan! All Famous Office Cats Have Job Descriptions The only question is, how did they decide what to do and how to do it. If you haven’t discussed this with them yet, then it’s time and yes, you can. Do you know what your office cats job is? Even better, how do you negotiate […]
Read MoreNewsflash: Dogs don’t like being left home alone. You get a twinge of anxiety when you leave your little buddy home alone for the day. But this probably isn’t even close to how much anxiety your dog feels when he or she sees you walk out the door. Anxious dogs whine, sweat and drool around the time of your departure. They bark when you leave (and while you are gone), they won’t eat when alone and have accidents indoors. Extreme anxiety can be dangerous for your pup, and some dogs are even known to break teeth by chewing on their metal crates, shatter windows when trying to escape and leave pools of drool on the ground. Depending on the level of stress, you might need to talk to a dog behaviorist for the best formula for your personal success. But in the meantime, try a few of these strategies to […]
Read MoreYou CAN have a pet friendly vacation! You love going on vacation, but the sight of your faithful dog staring out the door when you leave is too much to bear. This time you’re taking your pets with you, and you’re planning on giving them the time of their lives. With the American Veterinary Medical Association reporting that more than 75 million Americans own pets, there are many places dedicated to catering to your furry friends. Pack up the car and leave room for the pets this time around, as you indulge in the best pet vacation ever. via GIPHY Baker’s Sunset Bay Resort Baker’s Sunset Bay Resort on the shoreline of Lake Delton gives you a stellar resort atmosphere while still allowing you to bring your pets along. Many pet-friendly hotels tend to be on the lower end of quality, so finding a resort that’s happy to host your […]
Read MoreAmazing Grays Horsewoman and Author Lynn Baber on The Real Dr. Doolittle Show Is there a Real Dr Doolittle? Yes, there is! Welcome to our Show on Talking to the Animals! I want to teach you what I know so you can learn how to talk to your animals, why it’s important to hear your animals viewpoints and how reconnecting with animals makes you a better human. Reconnecting with animals helps us be better humans, and is an exciting journey into Self, the nature and reality of our world, a behind-the-scenes look at the complex interactions between us all. Any animal lover can learn how to communicate with animals, you can too! Learn how to connect at the heart for a magical bonding experience with your animals. via GIPHY Note from Val: As I heal, grow and evolve, I’ve gone from being an affirmed atheist at twelve years old, to […]
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