Hey Friends, America’s 250th birthday bash has begun. And with it, I’m sad to say, the fireworks have started that will only get louder and more frequent through the Fourth of July weekend. If you live with an animal who is sensitive to sound, you may already be feeling the stress in your home. I know I am. My dog, Yogi Bear, gets extremely anxious when he hears fireworks. Yogi Bear is not a fan of fireworks. And it’s heartbreaking watching him suffer. Our pets don’t understand why their...

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...