Hi, I’m Cat Malkin—The Animal Muse. With 30+ years of experience, I help pets and their pet parents connect, heal, and find peace on a deep heart level. I offer Animal Communication, Animal Reiki, and Pet Loss Grief Counseling. I'm the founder of the Animal Muse Meditation Circle, a unique space where people and their animals meditate together for relaxation and connection. I'm a proud mom to @MayorYogiBear and two curious kittens, Minnie and Finnegan. 💜 Learn more at www.animalmuse.com
Cat is a Snake Charmer and Unsung Hero
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How was your 4th of July holiday, Reader? I hope you and your animal family had a safe and enjoyable weekend. Thankfully, my dog Yogi Bear and I handled the fireworks better than expected. And we're relieved to have the holiday in the rearview mirror. For longtime client, Hilary and her Maine Coon cat Francis, the holiday weekend brought something entirely unexpected. Sunday afternoon, while grooming her horse Gabe, Hilary saw Francis loping toward what she assumed was a squirrel. Then came the unmistakable rattle. Angry. Close. Not a drill. What happened next still gives me chills. Most animals don’t corner rattlesnakes. But Francis did—calm, deliberate, and completely focused on keeping her family safe. And she’s an unsung hero because of it. ➡️ Read Francis' story of bravery here If you enjoy her story, please leave a comment. Happy Trails, ~Cat P.S. If you’ve had the sense your animal knows more than they let on–you’re probably right! |
Animal Muse
Hi, I’m Cat Malkin—The Animal Muse. With 30+ years of experience, I help pets and their pet parents connect, heal, and find peace on a deep heart level. I offer Animal Communication, Animal Reiki, and Pet Loss Grief Counseling. I'm the founder of the Animal Muse Meditation Circle, a unique space where people and their animals meditate together for relaxation and connection. I'm a proud mom to @MayorYogiBear and two curious kittens, Minnie and Finnegan. 💜 Learn more at www.animalmuse.com
September is National Responsible Dog Ownership Month. As a Pet Parenting Specialist and Animal Communicator, I've found that being a responsible dog parent is about more than walks, food, and belly rubs. September's focus on responsible ownership offers us a chance to explore our role as pet guardians. In just the last few weeks, I’ve had multiple sessions where a loving dog parent asked the gut-wrenching question: Is my dog better off in a new home? The decision to rehome a pet is often...
It took me 6 months to work up the courage because I have major trust issues. My issues stem from my first mom teaching me to retreat whenever things didn’t feel safe, so that’s what I do to protect myself. Thankfully, Cat understands this. She is patient, kind, and persistent. Cat knows I can't go any faster than I'm comfortable. Her secret sauce? Cat consistently meets me where I’m at during our daily “dates,” where I let her pet me while noshing on something tasty. Day by day. Treat by...
Guess who caught a mouse in their house? Not my 2 kittens, Minnie and Finnegan, or even my squirrel-and-chipmunk-chasing dog, Yogi Bear. The Animal Muse Crew: Finnegan, Minnie and Yogi Bear I did 😻! Let me explain. I recently found a mouse in my utility closet. Or, more accurately, mouse deposits. Yuk! Then I discovered my unwanted guest had moved across the hall into the dog and cat food closet. Not cool. As I inspected the mouse droppings, I looked Minnie and Finnegan in the eye and said,...