Animal Insight - with Animal Communicator Nancy Kaiser

More Lessons in Surrender

Apparently, we didn’t show Mother Nature enough humility last week. Four days after our blizzard, a devastating ice storm hit over Christmas Eve night. Power outages necessitated using my generator, which kept us warm & comfy on Christmas - my Christmas gift to myself.

My power came back early the next morning, but thousands are still without it three days later. As the power returned, my DSL connection vanished. AT&T reported no system-wide problems, so the technician felt it was my issue. This created instant frustration and anger within me about still being where I don’t want to be; anger that I felt I’d let go of long ago.

Once again, my dogs and the Universe came to my rescue. While sitting with Saba & Hana, their beautiful energy calmed me. Then, a neighbor called who had no DSL either. When I heard this, my anger evaporated and surrender to the system-wide DSL outage emerged. I awoke today to no landline phone or DSL service. But, I have acceptance, which is far more useful.

I’m relieved watching Hana & Saba use their intelligence to carefully pick their way around the icy yard. With my two teachers, I can handle Mother Nature’s assaults. Although, I hope there isn’t much more. As long as we’re safe, warm and have enough food, nothing else really matters. The car will get out when Mother Nature allows it. It is what it is.

Not that long ago, Hana & Saba would be worrying about the fear they’d be sensing within me. I’m still mastering my lessons in surrender & acceptance, but I’ve come a long way. I think my companions are proud of their student’s progress. I sure hope Mother Nature is too.

Wishing Everyone a Happy & Healthy 2010!

Leo the Therapy Dog -- made it!!

One of Michae Vick's dogs is now a Therapy Dog -- and he's a charmer.



Visit www.ourpack.org to read Leo's story and learn about Pit Bulls.

More on the former Vick dogs... and their path to new lives... from Nat Geo.

Angel Bunny - a holiday heartwarmer

The wonder of pets and saving Grace. If not for the crisis - the good might have been lost. In leaving a bad situation, one of the worst possible scenarios had a platinum lining.
The story about a woman and her Angel bunny is a holiday gem.

The story of a homeless woman and her pet rabbit is capturing hearts and prompting donations. It's a Great post on Paw Nation!

Merry Christmas!! Happy Snow Moments!

Cheers from Gracie and her new toys. We let her out to test drive them. They Rocked!!

Merry Christmas and Happy Snow Day to you!

Merry Christmas! From Nancy, Hana and Saba!

My Greatest Gift

I’m writing this after four days of digging out from almost 20” of snow. I’m stiff and aching, but plowed out to the main road. It just seems that every so often Mother Nature needs to teach us a little humility.

I’m proud to admit that I handled the deepest snow since moving to the mountains fairly well. Five years ago I’d have been terrified by the mere thought of being snowed in for this long.

Each time I’d start to get frustrated and stressed, I’d watch my two little teachers, Hana & Saba, in total joy waging mock “snow battles” in the deep snow. My smile returned, and I was relaxed again.

A blizzard the weekend before Christmas was wicked timing by Nature. The additional work took a toll on my Christmas preparedness and my patience.

Late Sunday, with very little enthusiasm, I addressed the artificial tree that had been waiting for two weeks near my fireplace.

My annoyance upset Hana & Saba. Hana kept blocking my path and giving me little kisses as if to say, “Calm down, everything’s just wonderful.” Saba just stared with worried eyes. I knew better than to tackle the dreaded lights in my present mood, so I watched football with my patient teachers; one in my lap and the other next to me.

Before I knew it, their presence had drained away all my stress. I was relaxed, proud to have survived a major snow event on my own and grateful for the lessons in surrender and acceptance that I’ve learned since moving.

Remember your pets and their confusion with our holiday anxieties. Use their gift of living in the moment to relax and enjoy life. Let their mere presence be one of your greatest gifts.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Dog Hero - rescues kitten

The old saying -- "going to the dogs" wasn't a compliment... Maybe that saying needs updated. If the world went to dogs like this, it might be a nicer place.

When they finally investigated why the neighbor's dog was barking -- guess what? The reason is still alive and kicking as a result - but she was one frozen kitten. Great post on Paw Nation!

These are the stories that remind us to pay closer attention to those little messages our pets try to give us. The dog had barked at the same spot the night before but was called inside to avoid bothering the neighbors.

Banker Rescues Ducklings - a flashback

Nancy is with us this week but Cynthia is taking a break. She will post a new column on Jan 5. Enjoy your Christmas!

Here's a keeper from the last year - Watch: Banker Rescues Darling Ducklings

Meet Faith - Now 7, she's one amazing inspiration!

There are limits when we think of all the things we can do... and when we find out that our thinking is exactly what creates those limits - we can shift our perspective to allow us to do more than we thought possible.

When we don't know about any so-called limits --- ... Then we soar.

Faith walks on her hind legs - upright. And that is how she learned. She's been checked out by docs... who say the muscles developed to support her as she grew. She is an inspiration to all she meets.

In the presence of Divine Grace -- Animal Companions

"My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet”. - Edith Wharton - and so much more...

Yesterday, seeing a Salvation Army bell ringer with her Santa Dog pulling a wagon -- attracting a huge crowd of SMILES and camera toting tourists - affirmed for me the importance of investing in projects that remind us the value of the world we share with all our brothers and sisters of spirit and soul in the animal kingdom. They evolve just as surely as we do.

Animals have always been very important to me - those who share my life now and those who have moved on are fondly appreciated and loved in deep gratitude; each has carved out a special imprint in my heart - I treasure them all.

We ask so much from our animal companions and they step up to the plate to deliver tenfold -- when we step back and allow it.

This story of a service dog shows just how much our animal friends have to offer when we stop trying to determine the outcome and guide -- while paying attention -- to let them show us just how incredible our results are when we choose to focus on "we"... and "us"...



Have a wonderful day. :)

Animal Insight - with Animal Communicator Nancy Kaiser

Easing Your Grief

My friend’s brother lost his battle with cancer last Friday. On a spiritual level, I know he’s now free, out of pain and in great joy. Despite this knowledge, I still feel the intense grief that his family is experiencing.

Their loss brings back memories of dear souls that have left me; those painful good-byes that leave little holes in your heart no matter how much you understand about the continuation of spirit. I’m blessed with amazing gifts from the Universe that I draw upon to help me accept the inevitable. I want to share them for the next time you might need help with someone’s death.

Years ago, during a Sweat Lodge Ceremony at the Omega Institute in NY State, I saw with my naked eyes spirits that had joined us in the darkness. I watched red and purple orbs of energy moving all around us. One zoomed right up in front of me and hovered for a while. It was extraordinary! I’m imagining my friend’s brother as one of those orbs right now, and it lessens my sadness.

Remembering the feelings of extreme joy, ultimate freedom and pure exhilaration that I’ve felt from animals as they transitioned, I’m comforted knowing that my friend’s brother is joyful, healed and flying free. I am honored to have been able to help his soul on this journey back to where we’ve all come from and will return one day. I hope by sharing my unique gifts from the Universe others that are suffering from the ultimate good-bye may find solace in them.

*photo credit: Nancy Kaiser - Bandit Hope and April Crystal at play.

Home for the Holidays!

How about a holiday sleep over? Here's a peek at a very special houseguest spreading Christmas Cheer.

Pet Safety - Holiday Hazards

1. Light Safety - watch National Lampoon Christmas Vacation.

2. The danger of tinsel - What goes in.... enuf said...

3. How not to poison your pets with Christmas Tree water.

Okay, that might not cover everything. Aside from all the obvious hazards involving Christmas ornaments, tinsel, unattended candles at tail wagging height, toxic plants, poison tree water ... the list goes on, there are the general issues of holiday table scraps and more dietary issues.

Checkout: Wagn's blogsite focused on Pet Safety for a full round-up of things to look out for and tips and prevention aids to have on hand.

Great post on Paw Nation!

Great post on Paw Nation!

Please be warned - this BBC feature is very hard to watch. You will see that there are some major health problems with Purebred dogs. The families featured say they were not prepared for some of the physical disabilities nor had they even heard about the problems. Getting the information out about these issues is one way to change that.

[When "Pedigree Dogs Exposed" first aired on the BBC in August 2008, the film's depiction of the extreme health problems suffered by some pedigreed dogs caused a national outrage.]

Although difficult to watch, it might help increase the rate at which shelter pets are adopted and a bit of fallout for those who are supporting an increasingly dangerous health path perpetuated in support of the Purebred dog industry.

The easy answers are not here. The show is a way to raise issues about the current state of practice endorsed by those who engage in Pedigreed dog breeding. Bottom line: the common mutt is healthier.

LED Sheep - Baaa-studs show off their lambs

LED sheep -- going gangbusters in this outing!!

TGIF Simon's Cat

Time is but the stream I go a-fishing in.
Henry David Thoreau

Holiday gifting suggestion.... for cat lovers. Anything Simon's Cat.



Official Simon's Cat Website.

Troubled Vet pens a scathing review of his profession

While the whole of the profession may be ethically intact, there are rumblings from time to time about questionable Veterinary practices, actions and policies that might not have the best interest of the client - pet or human - as the motivation. The same criticism can be leveled at Doctors who focus on humans clients.

Great post on Paw Nation! ...On the Destiny of Species -

No judgement here in regard to good or bad; each case is unique. But the overview from this Veterinarian's perspective is quite dark. Having had a glimpse behind the scenes in a few scenarios, I can say there are no easy answers. There are too many factors that play into the whole of each drama. And when you extend the scope in terms of ethical caregiving to the various Humane Societies, Animal Shelters and the broad scope of animal caretakers, whether it be rescue oriented or pet industry in general -- it snowballs. Factor in the farm animals -- and one is soon overwhelmed.

The dynamic of every case requires insight into the individuals involved and the oversoul and - in some cases - more physical/psychological/material background information than can possibly be present at the time of the experience or is even a realistic expectation through conventional methods.

The scenario he (Matthew Watkinson) paints does call for a questioning of ethics and attitudes toward euthanasia. It seems, not only do we avoid addressing mortality for ourselves, we have difficulty addressing it regard to our loved ones - pets included.

How far do you go to save life when you know - in your heart and soul - the physical suffering will be prolonged (in some cases - exacerbated) and the quality of life will be diminished? Food for contemplation and ongoing re-evaluation.

Animal Insight with Animal Communicator Nancy Kaiser

Learning From “Failure”

As I look out at the falling snow, I’m reminded of a NJ blizzard that was a time of great learning for the novice communicator and healer.

We’d admitted an old Quarter Horse into the hospital with colic. I was using hands-on healing energy as well as communicating with him.

Being new to my skills, I was skeptical. I watched the stallion’s reactions to assess if something was really happening. Besides telling me that it felt good and relieved some discomfort, it was apparent from his body language as well.

He was very stoic, which made treating him difficult. By the time he’d show us pain, he was bad. He wasn’t a candidate for surgery due to his age, so we kept him comfortable with drugs.

Late one night he quickly and quietly died although appearing to be improving through the day. We got him out of the barn - no easy task - so the carcass removal company could remove him before the impending storm. The next day we had the deepest snow in years. I was grateful for the timing of his transition, but confused and saddened at our failure.

Frustrated I asked, “If I’m, supposedly, such a great healer, why did he die?” What I “heard” was that I had healed his soul, which was far more important than his body. I had showed him the love and compassion that had been missing from his life experience. He was another of my unexpected teachers that appeared when the student was ready.

*Photo of Stormy courtesy of Nancy Kaiser.

Safe Holiday Toys for Cats and Dogs

By Yvette Eastman


Animals love toys as much as kids do. Whenever I had to go out of town, I bought a new toy for Corky and Sasha when I returned. They knew I had something for them and waited excitedly to receive their gift.

They loved the noisy toys that sounded like what they looked like – be it a fire engine, a duck, or a violin and spent hours poking at them to make them make their sound.

Watching them play was my gift! Even so, as a dog owner, you probably know from experience that the most amusing dog toys are the ones your dog creates herself from your furniture, shoes and other stuff.

It is important to correct your dog for chewing on what is yours (and not his) by handing him a real toy to teach him to chew on something more acceptable. Dog toys are a bargain and a great way for your dog to relieve stress and frustration.

You can supplement the store-bought toys with equally stimulating homemade toys, although admittedly there is an explosion in exciting toy design. The new commercially available dog and cat toys are incredibly stimulating.

Different animals need different toys. Some dogs can only be trusted with the toughest toys on the market, whereas others will treasure fragile toys with utmost care. Gentle dogs can play with squeaky toys; soft latex tends to be more dog resistant than hard plastic.

Gentle dogs can also have stuffed animal toys, but be sure to remove any plastic eyes or noses. I would store some toys and present others, rotating them every few weeks so they never got bored.

Animal Communicator Cynthia Segal - Checks in

As an animal communicator, I too often receive panicked calls from clients, whose beloved pets are in the animal hospital, invariably awaiting test results.

One such client had just returned from visiting her dog in the hospital. Waiting for test results, the dog had been in the hospital for two days. My client had held her dog for over an hour and said the kennels were kept so cold she couldn't get her dog to stop shaking.

"What should I do", she asked?

I energetically "looked" at her dog and felt such fear and misunderstanding coming from the poor little animal. I couldn't actually "see" anything wrong, physically, with the dog.

I suggested she bring the dog home, right now. She said the doctor was testing for pancreatic cancer and was waiting for the test results. Again, I told her to bring the dog home. If the test results were positive, she could always return the dog to the hospital. If the test results were negative, as I saw, then the dog would be spared another night in the kennel at the hospital.

She called me a few hours later and said she had to fight with the doctor to get her dog home; the dog was on an IV drip because it was dehydrated and the staff was worried about the dog's well being.

Once she was home, and starting to relax, it was easier for me to "read" the dog. I still didn't "see" anything wrong, but there was extra heat around the dog's bladder.

The owner told me her dog was in a diaper -because it would pee inside the house. I shared this story with the dog, telepathically, and found out her side of the story!

Apparently, the dog couldn’t hold its bladder as well as it had as a younger dog, and because the owner became upset when the dog peed inside the house, the dog had decided to stop drinking water to avoid having to pee as often. Animals are so clever!

Not wanting to upset her owner, the dog had figured out a way to work with the situation. In so doing, the dog had become dehydrated and couldn't process her food; so everything got backed up.

I also "saw" that it was time to take the dog off dog food and give her real food that was less processed and not laced with chemicals and by-products.

When the owner heard the dog's side of the story, steps were taken to provide a place for the dog during the owner's absence and the dogs' diet was easily adjusted.

The vet called the next afternoon to say all the tests were negative and suggested the dog be taken off dog food ...

Now when the owner cooks dinner for herself, she makes extra for her dog and they are both very happy! The dog has returned to drinking water and is happily eating her new food and carefully discharging on her special floor diapers.

The moral of the story: if you are concerned about your pet, please call an animal communicator. Communication can be done over the phone and, as you have just read, is very effective.

Love and hugs,
Cynthia



Cynthia is featured in the highly endorsed book 'Soul Currency' by Ernest D. Chu and the soon-to-be-released movie: "Real People, Real Shifts".

Psychic Pet Communication at its best!
Cynthia Segal - http://www.SixthSenseServices.com/
phone: 305.389.1887

I charge $25 for a consultation. What does a night at the hospital cost? Not only financially but, more importantly, in wear and tear on the owner ~ You!

Welcome to New Guest Blogger/Bi-Weekly Columnist - Cynthia Segal

I love my podcast/webcast connections. In a recent session with Geri Hearne on Conscious Living, I met a new pet Intuitive who joins this site to share her insight and experiences with pets and their companion people.

Cynthia Segal joins us on a bi-weekly basis. Check in on Tuesday to see what she's up to and offer a comment or - if you have a question - contact her directly. Her bio: Cynthia is a truly gifted Intuitive Consultant advising distinguished clients, their businesses, families and pets, around the globe.

Also an acknowledged mentor of people already working with energy, Cynthia has enhanced the abilities of many accomplished clients including experienced Reiki Masters, Channellers, Healers, Psychics and Akashic Record Readers.

Her amazing skill set also includes Medical Intuitive, Animal Communication and Medium for people and their pets.

Cynthia is featured in the highly endorsed book 'Soul Currency' by Ernest D. Chu and the soon to be released movie "Real People, Real Shifts".

Say Hello to Cynthia tomorrow when her first column posts. We'll also be hearing more this week from Yvette Eastman - on Safe Holiday Dog and Cat Toys.

Thank you to all of our guest bloggers and Thank YOU for joining us!

The Mothering kind --- Lilly and her kittens and more...

We limit our awareness in setting animals apart in a lesser role. On a parallel path, they share equally in spirit with us and, when we open our eyes, they share their lessons with us as well.

Here are a few examples of Mothers who see babies in need and step in to offer a warm heart...and lunch.

Animal Insight with Animal Communicator Nancy Kaiser

Jake

Unexpected Teachers

Years ago a friend introduced me to Spiritual Response Therapy (SRT). After seeing profound effects on two foals (future columns - don’t worry), I began the coursework. SRT clears past life negative influences at the soul level. I’ve cleared hundreds of animals and people with SRT over the years with amazing results.

One day, I asked my guides and teachers if SRT could help a soul during transition. I heard, “Absolutely.” I intuited a special SRT clearing that I’ve been using for years. It’s this unique clearing, which facilitates the soul’s release and eases the transition to spirit that I’ve done to prepare my friend’s brother. The clearing doesn’t cause the soul to depart any sooner. It merely makes transition easier when the soul is ready.

In the late 90s, I cleared a client’s dog, Jake, for his transition. Several months later, a picture arrived that was taken the night before his euthanasia. A large shaft of light illuminates Jake’s pathway Home. To this day, I am blown away by it.

Back then, I needed physical proof that I was having a positive effect. Jake’s gift was the Universe’s way of letting me know I was. Its arrival marked the end of my need for physical proof.

I am forever grateful to Jake for allowing me to assist with his transition and to his people for their “thank-you” gift. They had no way of knowing how significant this picture was for me. When least expected and most needed, your teachers appear…. So, stay alert!