Animal Safety and The 4th of July

For many companion animals the 4th of July is the hardest night of the year - ironically for all the same reasons that humans love the holiday - the big gatherings, loud noises and dramatic fireworks that brighten the night sky. It's great fun for us, but it can be very frightening for your pets. But the good news is that with a little planning, you can be certain that Independence Day is enjoyable and safe for everyone. "Dogs and cats are much more sensitive to loud sounds than we are," says Brenda Barnette, Chief Executive Officer for the Seattle Humane Society. "The sound of fireworks can scare pets and cause them to escape from a yard or dart out an open door to find themselves lost in the dark. Frightened, they are at an even higher risk of running into the street where they could be hit by a car."

This Independence Day, the Seattle Humane Society recommends these safety tips:

• KEEP PETS INSIDE
Secure pets in a safe, enclosed room, preferably one without windows. For those hosting guests at their home, consider keeping pets in a room that is off-limits to guests, with plenty of water and food.
• CREATE A CALMING ENVIRONMENT
Surround pets with favorite toys and other familiar objects. Play soothing music and keep the room as quiet as possible by closing doors, windows, and blinds.
• KEEP AWAY FROM FIREWORKS
Besides the potential toxicity pets can experience from ingesting the gun powder in firecrackers, there is the obvious risk of accidentally burning or injuring pets by allowing them to be in the same vicinity as fireworks.
• UPDATE IDENTIFICATION
The biggest risk this 4th of July is that pets will get loose and become lost. Even if a pet is secured inside, the sound of fireworks can cause them to enter an extreme panic mode. Dogs have been known to break through glass windows and cats are expert escape artists. Make sure pets are microchipped and wearing identification. Call to confirm that the pet's veterinarian and the microchip company have current address and phone numbers.

The Seattle Humane Society offers $20 microchipping (includes national registration) for pets of income-restricted guardians. No appointment is necessary. Hours are Wednesday through Friday, 3 to 5 p.m., or Saturday through Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. Call (425) 641-0080 for more information.

Posted by Lynn Marshall at June 30, 2009 11:15 a.m.

Building Trust Exercise

I am reading the most amazing book on animal communication: Straight From The Horses Mouth by Amelia Kinkade. Yes, I read, yes I study and yes I still take classes and yes I do meditate every day. To better understand my gift, to improve my communication and to better understand animals I continue to explore what others know and how they got there.


From the book: Straight From The Horses Mouth:

Animals are here to teach us how to love. In our society, our thinking is backward. The cart is so far before the horse; the horse is obscured in the dust. When learning how to talk to animals, consider this: Why should they talk to you? Why should they listen to you? Your stance in communicating must be based on humility. Even so, they may need some time to warn up to the idea of talking with you. Make a habit of explaining to animals why you are a human that can talk to them. (Because you love them.) In establishing a foundation of trust, you might try sending some reassuring ideas like this:

TRUST-BUILDING THOUGHT FORMS

I love you. I won’t lie to you. I won’t trick you. I’ll be your confidant, your accomplice and your friend. I’m here for you, to help make you happy, to give you whatever you need. If you tell me what you want, I’ll do whatever I can to help you get it.

Believe me when I tell you, your animals will hear you. They will understand. They will comprehend every word you say, but they might not be accustomed to having you listen to them.


LESSONS IN LISTENING:

Ask for their help. Ask for their patience. Take them seriously. Don’t patronize them.


Learn to embrace them with sincere participation. Your session should be two-sided; you will brain storm together for mutual problem solving. cooperate and negotiate to meet them halfway. Make sacrifices to achieve mutual satisfaction. Keep your promises and don’t make promises you can’t keep. When they demand a response, honor it.

Straight From The Horses Mouth is one of the best books I have read so far on animal communication. It has more on meditations, more practice outlines and more information on what you can expect to receive! Priceless. Most of my information has come from trial and error and some poor choices I might add! So, if your looking to better your skills read this one! I borrowed mine from the Library!

Happy summer reading and communicating!
Penelope

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Tiki Tails Dog Salon Event

Penelope will be at Tiki Tails from 10am-3pm Communicating with the doggies! Stop by for your session, stay for a self-wash and shop for treats!

Sessions are a great way to get your questions answered, get on the same page with everyone's behavior, or check in with your companions that have passed. Penelope can communicate with all animals and they do not need to be present receive their messages of love and support!


Tiki Tails Story:

Well, it all started when Mike and Michele fell madly in love with a rescue dog they adopted named Lenny. He was the catalyst that had them chucking their corporate careers to pursue the dream of being surrounded by waggy tail pups every day. Their mission, to create a pet friendly environment and make a positive impact on the lives of dogs and cats and the people they own... and to have fun in the process.

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Seattle Humane Society in case of Emergence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The Seattle Humane Society is prepared to assist pets when families are affected by disasters such as floods, fires and power outages. We stand ready to help members of the public whose homes are at risk of flooding due to the potential failure of the Howard A. Hanson Dam on the Green River.

Authorities warned this week that a leak in one of the dam abutments boosted the potential risk of flooding for residents of Kent, Renton, Tukwila and Auburn.

Housecat House Call on Animal Planet

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Each week Dr. Katrina will visit two families and, with the help of the Housecat Housecall® Mentors Dr. Karen Sueda and Dr. Rich Goldstein, she'll try to make some sense out of a wide range of feline puzzlers. Whether it's just a quirky behavior or something more complex, Dr. Katrina and her team work out real solutions that help bring peace, harmony, and well-being back to the homes of cats and owners.