This video is marvelous!  My friend Wendy of Inbeaute Photography is kept by two cats.  She forwarded this video to me and I am delighted to share it with you.  A caveat: Cats do love tuna, but it does not meet their nutritional needs.  If you want to give your cat tuna, check with your vet first.  Sit back with your favorite cat, a cuppa joe and enjoy.  This video is just under 7 minutes.

Harmony,

Janet Roper

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The story of Dewey is a very powerful and inspirational one.  Dewey Readmore Books, the orange-striped tabby who author Vicki Myron found in the library return box, changes the small town of Spencer, Iowa.  Dewey not only inspires international tourists to come to the town during their tough economic times, but he helps Myron get through her own tough times, including welfare and an alcoholic husband.

This is a tear-jerker, so don’t forget your box of tissues or a hanky!  I know you’ll enjoy Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World.  Click below on the picture or here, to get to the Amazon website for more information or to purchase the book.

Harmony,

Janet Roper

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Everyone knows that cats are mysterious creatures: they do things their own way, in their own time, and for their own reasons.  Even one of my vets admits that cats can be puzzling.  As he says, “It’s a cat…go figure.”

Author Rita Mae Brown has used this mysterious nature of cats to her advantage.  She has written a series of best selling who-dun-its with the cat, Mrs. Murphy, playing an essential role in solving the mystery.  Of course Mrs. Murphy can’t solve the mysteries by herself.  She has help from her 2 legged friend Mary Minor “Harry” Haristeen, another feline, Pewter, and a corgi, Tee Tucker.

These books are enjoyable, an easy read.

Harmony,

Janet Roper

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Recently I was participating in the Maverick Marketing Mastermind Group, a twice monthly group hosted by Caroline Melberg.  Participants of this group receive individualized expert marketing advice from Caroline and we are also giving the opportunity to define our goals and create a strategic marketing plan.

During this Mastermind meeting, as I was explaining the benefits of my animal communication services for people and animals, one of the group members, Rebecca Metz of Modern Inconveniences mentioned that she had an experience with her cat and a vet that she would love to share.  We set up a scheduled a time for her to share her story with me, and it’s a powerful story that I want to share with you!  While this is not true of all vets, this is also not an uncommon story.  Thanks Rebecca, for sharing this story with us.

Daisy’s Story

When we first adopted our cat, Daisy, she was so playful and sweet and cuddly.  After about a year and a half she seemed to get more aggressive.   She became even much more so after our son was born.  Daisy was very nice to our baby, but very aggressive towards me and anyone that came to our house.  She sometimes was aggressive towards my husband as well.   Daisy would bite, hiss and scratch anytime we tried to pet her or cuddle with her.  She did not want to lay in our lap anymore.  At first we thought this was a temporary phase, but as time went on I was seriously thinking of trying to find a new home for her as I couldn’t sacrifice the safety of our child.  It was also very frustrating (and embarrassing) when she was aggressive towards guests in our home.  We were known as the people that had a “mean” cat.

I felt horrible because she is a part of our family.  Just because you don’t like the behavior of someone in your family, you can’t really just “find them a new home.”  I felt very helpless in this situation.

I made a point to discuss the behavior at two yearly visits with her veterinarian.  Both times I left feeling even worse because the response was, “This is normal behavior for cats.  Try playing with her more and see if it improves.”  This response was really frustrating for me because I knew this wasn’t her normal self as I had known her to be very sweet before.  Also to play with her more surely meant more aggression from her.  I felt like there was nowhere to turn.

Then I met Janet and heard her speak.  I was very intrigued.  In her introductory speech she talked about some skills we can use with our animals.  I also took a look at her website and found even more skills.  I tried out what I had learned and ever since Daisy has become much more gentle, approachable and snuggly. I can’t wait to see how much better our relationship will be after working with Janet!

Sincerely,

Rebecca L. Metz

Modern Inconveniences
T: 952.232.5308 M: 612.720.3532
rebecca@modernincon.com

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If you have experienced something similar to this, consider connecting with your pet through an animal communicator.  Like Rebecca, you might be surprised at how quickly your relationship with your dog, cat, horse or other pet can be dramatically changed for the better!

Harmony,

Janet Roper

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Faith n Begorrah, ’tis St. Paddy’s Day!  And who better to send you well wishes on this day than an orange tabby cat?

Harmony,

Janet Roper

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Got pets? Dogs and/or cats?  Then you will find Dr. Pitcairn’s New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats a must for your library.  It’s a hefty book, a paperback with 464 pages.  Originally published 20 years ago, it has sold over 400,000 copies.

Prevention is the key to having a healthy pet.  Dr. Pitcairn’s book provides succinct, easy to follow and easy to understand information on natural care for cats and dogs.

The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering natural health for pets.  In this section you will find information on diet, home-made recipes, exercise, choosing a healthy animal, creating a healthy environment for your pet, dealing with the death of a pet, how to care for a sick animal and holistic and alternative modalities for pets.

The second part of the book is a quick reference section for diseases and even has a section for handling emergencies and giving first aid.

This is an invaluable reference to have on hand, I highly recommend it. To purchase the book, simply click on the book icon and you will be taken to Amazon.

As far as the home-made pet food cat recipes, my 17 year old cat Mitzie gives them 5 out of 5 purrs!

Harmony,

Janet Roper

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I’m really excited to be offering the Talk2theAnimals Book Kiosk.  I’m a biblioholic, and there are few things in life that I enjoy doing more than sharing a good read with other biblioholics!  And when I get to combine my love of animals and my love of books, what can I say?  Life doesn’t get much better.

So here are some books for you, I hope you enjoy them. If you have any recommendations that you would like to see in the Talk2theAnimals Book Kiosk, please email me.

Kinship with All Life by J. Allen Boone is the first book I ever read about animal communication.  It’s a great introduction to animal communication.

The Healing Art of Pet Parenthood by Nadine M. Rosin tells the story of her dog Button’s journey through holistic pet care that led to hearing canine cancer.

Choosing to Be by Kat Tansey is an inspiring story of how Kat’s Maine Coon cat Poohbear Degoonacoon, and the kitten Catzenbear helped bring Kat through depression.

To purchase these books, simply click on the book. To see more books about animals and animal communication, visit the Talk2theAnimals Book Kiosk.

Happy reading!

Harmony,

Janet Roper

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Title says it all…watch this cute video, sure to bring a smile to your face!

Harmony,

Janet Roper

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Congratulations to the two winners of the Talk2theAnimals Birthday Celebration Contest!  We had lots of entries, it was difficult to narrow it down to only two winners.  A heartfelt thank you to all who entered their stories.

The Grand Prize Winner is Bonnie Koening who wrote ‘Why Do You Think Sickness is Wrong?’ a story about her cat Georgia.  Runner up is Sarah Tymeson who asks if the thoughts in your mind are yours or from an animal.  Besides having their entries published, Bonnie won a Talk2theAnimals TeleParty for her and 5 of her friends, and Sarah won a half hour communication.  Congratulations Bonnie and Sarah!

Enjoy these two wonderful stories!

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

Why Do You think Sickness is Wrong?

By Bonnie Koenig
http://www.chey.mysiamese.com

Talking To Georgia

My old cat is dying.  Two and a half years ago she was diagnosed with a menigioma and given three to six months to live.  I took her to a homeopathic vet and she did quite well for a time but now I see her walking around like an old cat in kidney failure.   I wonder how much more?  Is she comfortable?  What does she want?  How can I meet those needs?

I’ve always been able to talk to Georgia.   Years ago, when she went outside, I would sit on the back porch and concentrate upon her in the late evening and tell her it was time to come home. She’d be jumping over the fence as I was getting ready to go inside.

I settled down in bed with her at my feet and concentrated upon her as she snoozed one evening not long ago.  I asked if she were comfortable? How did she feel?  She seemed not quite all in her body but she was content.  No she was not the young cat she once was, but she was fine.

I told her I worried. I had missed all these signs on another cat she had lived with.  I worried that this cat had been sick and I didn’t know.   If I had know “what was wrong with her” maybe I could have eased her suffering.

Georgia said, very clearly.  “There was nothing wrong with her. She was sick.”

And I said, “That’s what I mean. If I had known, maybe I could have helped.”

Georgia said, “Why do you think being sick is wrong?  It’s not wrong. It just is.”

I was so startled I was thrown out of the meditation with her but her words have stayed with me, haunting past choices.

Why do I think sick is wrong?  Why have I tried to so hard to control the passing of each cat as they get elderly and sick, worried that they can’t handle the end, when really it appears it is only my worry for them?

Georgia has indicated that as a hunter cat, had she been outside, she would have been killed and eaten by a bigger hunter by now.  And that would have been okay with her (she adds though that she has no desire to be thrown out to the coyotes).  Had her life been different, though, that is just the way things would have been.

For today Georgia is still with us.  Perhaps tomorrow. No matter what happens, Georgia says it’s okay. She is content.  And so we enjoy these last weeks together.

RUNNER UP

By Sarah Tymeson

I was working on a blog post a few months back and was telling the story of the horses I’ve known and how they’ve shaped my life.  There were several listed but one name eluded me.  I could NOT think of his name to save my soul.  It drove me crazy for days.  All I could remember was that it was short…only 3 or 4 letters.  And I was about 90% certain it started with a ‘K’ but that was all I could muster (and I wasn’t even all that sure about the first letter).  Hubby even tried to help, naming off horses that I’d worked with.  I must say, I was impressed that he would remember ANY of their names!  So, randomly, for days, I would half-yell, “What is his name?!”  Seriously, things like that drive me NUTS!
On weekends I work at a stable.  I find that my time there is very relaxing and I tend to have my communicative moments there.  And not necessarily by choice either.  Since I’ve only recently tuned into this ability, I’ve not yet gained full control over where and when it occurs.  So, while cleaning stalls, in the quiet of the barn, when there is no other thought in my mind, the animals tell me things.  Lilly informed me that she’s a princess and wants the “royal treatment.”  Another horse, Trouble, wants to be a jumper (I think, still want clarification here).  Tex wants to be un-retired.  And so far, I haven’t minded these ambushes because I’m grateful that anything at all is getting through.  And that is how it happened on one cool morning:
I was cleaning stalls and this movie began to play in my mind.  Now, I must say 2 things here:  I do not normally visualize anything in my mind.  And it was not a movie that I had seen before in its entirety.  I’ve seen bits and pieces, but a scene from this movie played constantly in my mind for several stalls.  I kept thinking:  Why on Earth am I thinking about this movie?! I didn’t even really like it that much.  But no matter how hard I tried to think about other things…my to-do list or what to make for lunch…this movie was “attacking” me.  Over and over.  Without ceasing.  And then it hit me!  The movie playing in my mind was Shallow Hal.  The horse’s name was HAL!!!  How else would a horse with the name “Hal” communicate to someone what his name is?!  And as soon as I yelled out, in the quiet stillness of that barn:  His name is HAL!  I had NO more thoughts about that movie ever again.
My lesson:  When thoughts flood your mind that you seem to have NO control over, check:  Are these thoughts mine?!  If not, they may very well be the animals in your life trying to tell you something.

About the author:  Sarah Tymeson works with animals…primarily horses presently…using Access Energy Transformation to unlock and dissolve the blocks that they don’t realize they can let go of.  Oftentimes the animals in our lives take on our garbage in an attempt to help us, and then that gets stuck in their bodies and hinders their progress and health.  And all they need is the realization that they can let it go and the tools to do so.  Visit http://healing-horses.com for more information.

Harmony,

Janet Roper

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Please watch this short video for a lesson in animal communication. Enjoy!

Harmony,

Janet Roper

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