Communicating with Chickens

I recently welcomed three new bantam hens into our chicken flock and animal family. Coco, Beauty, and Mixie were raised with a lot of love, handling, and care, and they have brought a beautiful energy of sweetness and joy to our home. The flock now consists of 8...
Dog Wisdom: Live Now

Dog Wisdom: Live Now

Losing a beloved animal friend is HARD. Really, really hard. And often, in the middle of the grief, pain, and sorrow of letting go, there are transcendent, powerful gifts that animals share with their people. It’s an honor and a privilege to be a facilitator of...

Creating Cat-Safe Spaces

Inside or Outside In my early years in animal rescue, I had a strong belief that cats should never be allowed outside.  (This is one of the many agendas and beliefs that I had to examine as I really started listening to the animals.) I worked at a shelter in the...
Spirit Touching Briefly into Form

Spirit Touching Briefly into Form

Wisdom from a Damselfly It’s spring in the desert…and that means it’s finally warm enough for the first swims in the magical creeks that give the Verde (“Green”) Valley its name. I am blessed to have Oak Creek just a short walk away from...