Manitou and the Mole Caper
I was hard at work on the Woodland Park Zoo photos for students of Listening to Zoo Animal Ambassadors when I heard the unique cry that my cat Manitou uses…
Turning Lost into Found: ReikiShamanic tips for lost dog or cat
I frequently receive requests to help find a lost dog or cat—a service that I don’t offer as a healer/animal communicator. However, I have had enough experience with lost animals…
Store Cat Mama Squish Steps Into My Office
Gorgeous "Mama Squish" was rescued by Genevieve G. Animal Advocacy (along with her daughter, Dot). Currently her job description is as the store cat for Next to Nature in West…
ReikiShamanic Energy Healing for MEOW Shelter Cats
As you all know by now, I love Reiki, and I am passionate about teaching and sharing its benefits with others. For many years I have celebrated my birthday by…
Saying Farewell to Cougar
I crossed my beloved half bobcat Cougar over into spirit at his request on September 19, 2015. He was over 18 years old and his body could no longer hold…
Manitou and the Merry Christmas
It has been a little over a year since Manitou first appeared in my back yard as a starving cat in mid-November. My small cat family and I have celebrated one Christmas with Manitou already, but I feel as though this will be his first real one with us. When he joined my household he was suffering from what I would call PTSD from abuse and abandonment issues, and he needed a lot of healing and understanding.
ReikiShamanic Tips for Animal Fears and 4th of July Fireworks
I have the honor of teaching Reiki to some very wonderful and enthusiastic students who take what they have learned and apply it with extremely positive benefit for all aspects…
In Honor of Able Seacat Simon and Other Animal Heroes on Memorial Day
Since ancient times many different species of animals have also served bravely. While I deplore the need for war, I am deeply moved by the efforts of the animal heroes who have served alongside the human warriors. A few of those animals have been officially recognized as war heroes.
Manitou and the Earth Day Despacho Ceremony
Recently I conducted a Peruvian despacho ceremony in honor of Earth Day and Spring. Despite there only being two human participants the energy was very strong, in part because we…
Guess Who Came to Dinner?
The mystery cat made his first move, rushing across the back yard to greet me enthusiastically. He was wildly affectionate, head-butting me so enthusiastically I almost fell over.
