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March
2010
Greetings! The month of March has flown by like a whirlwind, and I have barely been able to keep up. Has it
felt the same way to you?
I've just returned from taking a wonderful
workshop at New York's Open Center with
noted animal communicator and healer,
Margrit Coates, who taught a class in animal
healing to a most appreciative group of
students. The author of four books, including
Hands­on Healing for Pets, and the
forthcoming Angel Pets, Margrit brings a
peaceful presence to the world, and the effect
of her work on the dogs in the class was
magical. "The minute we say, 'I love you and
want to help you,' explains Margrit, "the
universe sends us everything we need." She
promises to return to that venue to offer more
workshops, and I will be there when she does!
***
I'm really happy to announce this month's "Conversations with Animal Authors" guest, Edie
Jarolim, co­author of Am I Boring My Dog? And 99 Other Things Every Dog Wishes You
Knew. Edie is a relative newcomer to the world of dogs, and she has a delightfully fresh way of
looking at aspects of the canine world that many of us veterans have taken for granted. She also
writes a great blog, Will My Dog Hate Me?, and I'm sure we'll discuss that, too. Here's a clip
from her lighthearted book trailer, to give you a taste of the author's self­deprecating sense of
humor. Edie will be joining me tonight, March 31st, at the special time of 9:00pm (EDT) and I hope
you'll be there, too. Just call 712­432­0180 and enter PIN #1063739.
***
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It's been a goal of mine to start a monthly Animal Loss
Support Group, and thanks to the kindness of Dr.
Randy Caviness of the Integrative Animal
Health Center in Bolton, it's going to happen. As I'd
mentioned last month, I recently completed the
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
(APLB)'s training course for pet loss counselors, and I
know that their training will prove to be immensely
useful as I launch these new informal meetings, for
anyone who has recently lost a beloved animal
companion. I want them to be a place where
grieving animal lovers can come to share their stories, honor their animals, and be comforted. The
Animal Loss and Support get­togethers begin on April 14th at 7:30pm, at the Integrative
Animal Health Center. Henceforth, they'll be held on the second Wednesday of each month, in
the same location. Participation is free, and if you know someone who might find it helpful to attend,
please tell them about it.
***
You may remember last month's story about Lena, the
sweet black dog who was suffering from cancer. Her Mom,
Linda, had sought to know how Lena wanted to spend the
time she had left, hoping to make each remaining day a
special one. I was saddened to learn that Lena died not long
after her story was published. You can see how happy they
were together, and I know that Lena will always live in
Linda's heart.
From my heart to yours,
Maureen Book Review
Am I Boring My Dog?
by Edie Jarolim
Am I Boring My Dog? The question that Edie Jarolim asks is a good one, actually. We're so
busy working and running around and doing what needs to be done that we don't spend enough time
with our animals. For many hours each day, they are left to fend for themselves, often by
themselves. And the time we do manage to spend with them tends to be devoted to the "must­do"
activities, such as walking and feeding and grooming, rather than to more pleasureable­­and even
frivolous­­pursuits. Are we really doing enough to keep them happy?
Ms. Jarolim answers that question, and 99 others, in a book that brilliantly spoon­feeds serious
information in the guise of light­hearted fun. Her adorable terrier, Frankie, is her steadfast guide
and fact checker, and the raison d'etre for this compilation.
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When it comes to preventing boredom, for instance, the author
has lots of creative suggestions, including audio­visual
stimulation for stay­at­home­dogs, in the form of DVDs such as
Bradley Joseph's While You Are Gone, featuring deer, ducks,
geese, and wolves. But be sure to read the footnotes, in which
Ms. Jarolim adds, "According to Wikipedia, performing with
Yanni is one of Bradley Joseph's claims to fame. If you and/or
your dog are allergic to New Age music, this may be irrelevant."
For more active canines, Edie offers a list of "organized
activities," such as Canine ("Musical") Freestyle, and quips, "If
Frankie was more coordinated, this is the competition I'd most
want to try." But then she admits, "I can't afford to pay off
everyone who knows the truth: Frankie has an adorable
pranching gait, like a tiny Lippizzaner stallion, while I'm the big
ol' klutz."
I like this woman's style. Animal Communication Tip of the Month
THE WISDOM OF WENDELL
When clients ask me to communicate with their
animals, they often have a specific list of
questions and issues they'd like me to address. But sometimes, the animal himself dictates the
agenda, and uses the opportunity to get some
things off his chest, rather than to answer his
human companion's inquiries. That's when
things get interesting.
Such was the case with a gentle giant of a
German Shepherd named Wendell.
Wendell's caretaker, Jewel, had asked simply if
he was happy, and what he might have to say
about his life. Wendell seemed grateful for the
opportunity to share what was on his mind, and
in his heart, and he didn't spare any details.
Wendell seemed to know that Jewel had been with other German Shepherds before he came into
her life. And sure enough, she said that she'd cared for another GSD prior to the time she met
Wendell. It became obvious that the bond between them is a strong one, indeed. Wendell talked
worryingly about having been separated from Jewel for a period of time. He had literally felt lost
without her. Jewel confirmed that in fact, she had been commuting from Massachusetts to a job in
Washington, DC for a full year, until just a few months ago. It was clear that Wendell had missed
her.
Wendell said that it was his job to get everyone up on time in the morning, almost as if he were an
alarm clock. Jewel laughed when she told me that this was true, even on weekends, when she and
her husband might like to sleep a bit later.
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But one of the things that Wendell said really stayed with me. He admitted that he was somewhat
self­conscious about his size, and let me know that people had commented on what a large dog he
is. "They think I'm too big," he said, almost ruefully, as if he did not want anyone to be intimidated
by his presence.
I didn't think much of that comment until I later spoke with Jewel, who told me that she was really
struck by Wendell's sentiment because her husband­­who loves Wendell dearly­­is always talking
about how big he is, though not in a disparaging way. Wendell's sensitivity to the remark made me
realize, once again, how the little things we say to, and about, our animals can have a lasting imprint
on them, whether we intend it or not.
***
*The cases discussed here are real, but to protect their privacy, I may have changed the names of
my clients and their animals.
A Word of Thanks
From an Appreciative Client
About a year ago, I had the
profound experience of
working with a valiant
young German Shepherd
named Wrigley, who was
battling osteosarcoma.
Wrigley's left front leg had
been amputated a few
months earlier, in a
desperate effort to stem the
spread of her cancer.
By the time Wrigley's
"Mom," Seanne, contacted
me, the cancer had spread
to her beloved dog's lungs, and they knew that her time might
be short. Yet Wrigley never felt sorry for herself, and she had
a wisdom that transcended her years. She knew exactly what
she wanted, and was able to communicate that to her family in
the clearest possible way.
Wrigley died peacefully, just a few weeks after my session with
her. She is one of those dogs whom I will always remember,
with great fondness.
And so last week, a message I received from Seanne brought
fresh tears to my eyes.
"I am coming up on a year since we said good­bye to
Wrigley and it reminds me of the reading we had just
before her leaving.
It gave me such peace of mind to be able to
communicate with her before she was gone. I just
want you to know how much I appreciate all you did.
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I was re­reading the notes the other day and it was so
nice to have that. It was a blessing.
So thank you again from the bottom of my heart."
Seanne Moulton California
The Animal Communication Book Club Join me for the next "Conversations With Animal Authors" with Edie Jarolim, author of Am I Boring My Dog?
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 at 9:00pm (EDT)
I'm so pleased to have Edie Jarolim as my guest for tonight's
"Conversations with Animal Authors" teleconference, when
she will discuss her book, Am I Boring My Dog?, and her blog,
Will My Dog Hate Me? Edie Jarolim is a seasoned writer, but until she adopted her
adorable terrier, "Frankie," she was admittedly clueless about
dogs. Frankie inspired Edie to learn everything she could about
the world of canines, and she shares her discoveries in her
delightful book, and in her blog.
Ms. Jarolim is an intrepid and tireless researcher, and even though her approach is often humorous,
she also tackles serious subjects such as aging and euthanasia with compassion and sensitivity, and
always from the point of view of someone who loves dogs and wants the best for them.
Please join us by dialing 712­432­0180 and entering PIN #1063739 at 9:00pm tonight. If you are
not able to participate live, I'll be posting an archived version of the call on The Animal
Communication Book Club within a few days after the event.
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
Conversations with
Animal Authors: Paul McCutcheon
The New Holistic Way
for Dogs & Cats
April 28th, 2010
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