Animal Communication Series: Loki

Many people ask me how Animal Communication works, especially when I work from a picture. It can be difficult to understand, which is why I decided to start a series on Animal Communication. Each entry will include a reading I've done, as well as the response from the animal's human.  

The first animal I would like to share is Loki. Loki suddenly passed away, and his heartbroken family asked if I could connect with him. Loki had two feline brothers that he shared his life with, named Pooty and Salazar.

This was my connection with Loki:

When I connected, I received the word cancer. Loki shows me really red, angry inflammation in what looks like his stomach and intestines.

I do feel that Loki knew he was unwell for awhile, but he also knew it wasn't something that was treatable, and he wanted his time with you to be focused on love and he didn't want you to worry. He felt that Pooty and Salazar would comfort you, and help you through his passing.

He shows me what looks like a beige carpet, with sun shining on it. Was this a place he went to a lot?

It's funny, because as I'm connected with Loki, it feels like he hasn't left. He is still with you a lot, and it almost feels like he is maintaining a lot of the routine he had in life. He shows me you handing out treats, was this something you did with him?
He wants you to know that he loves you all very much, and he also says that this was not your fault at all. He doesn't want you to feel that you could have done more, because you couldn't. It also feels like there might have been a genetic component?

When I asked him if he had any more messages for you, he said he wants you to know that he's very proud of you. He makes me feel like there was a big achievement recently, and he wants to see you happy and successful. He also says he is there to help you along the way."
Loki's mom wrote:

"Yesterday I was approved for a car lease. It may have been that. I have seen him last night and the night before, after I took my shower I felt him chewing on my hair. He used to rub my head after showers and try to chew on my hair. I know he is still with me."

"What's strange is the months leading up to this, he seemed to become more intuitive. Adam [Loki's dad]and I would both see him in our dreams if we had a nightmare we would wake up and he would be right there checking on us. Something he didn't do before. When I wake up in the morning, I feel him right there next to me, on my bed."

"He would lay on the table, which had a beige tablecloth, the office has a gray lounge chair but he would sit on the desk, the bedroom has a beige rug and would lay there too, in the evenings. But there was a beige rug in the living room. Pooty and Sal both started sitting there more frequently, staring at something. Almost like he was laying there with them."

"That is very helpful information, thank you, my greatest worry was that I would lose them as well. It is very comforting to know that it's not just in my head, that I've seen him."

If you would like a reading of your pet, please contact kristin@healthy-hearts.ca. For more information about Animal Communication, visit www.healthy-hearts.ca

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Age...just a number?

One of my favourite things is seeing someone asking for help to enhance
their 'older' pet's life. Society so often dictates to us what aging looks like, and that it is something to be feared. With our pets, we are conditioned to believe that as they get older, they are destined to suffer from various conditions and diseases. But what is older?

If you ask the average person what the lifespan of a cat is, they say 15; some push it to 20. A cat living over the age of 20 is shocking to people. With dogs, they say 15 is a ripe old age for a little dog, while many large breeds are only given 10 years before being considered at the end of their life. 

Although attaching these life expectancies to pets helps the average human understand the level of commitment they are signing on for, these numbers create a mind set that is not healthy for your pet. 

If you think your cat is old and dying at 15 years old, you are attaching that energy to your pet. When their health starts to deteriorate, you think "well, Fluffy is old now, so it is to be expected". In contrast, if you believe your cat can easily live to 30, you are expecting longevity and health. Your actions reflect this energy and often more is done to promote whole health. 

So instead of expecting your pet to live for 10-15 years, expect 30, and ask how your pet can achieve this age in grace and health. They may not live to 30, but maybe they will live past their 'life expectancy', or at least age in grace. It's never too late to make a difference! 

Adventure Pets

Zeddie 'working' at The Dundas Cactus Festival

When people think of whole health for their pets, the first thing that comes to mind is food. After all, health starts from the inside out, right? It's true, food is a major part, if not the most important part, to keeping a healthy pet. There are; however, many, many other factors that play a part in keeping your furry, feathered, or scaled buddy around as long as possible. 

Balance is extremely important. We know it for our lives, and the same is true for the critters we care for. As crazy as it sounds, little bits of stress is good for us...and our pets! It isn't uncommon to see dogs getting outside of their comfort zone. Many people choose to travel with their dog, take them out for the day, go to parks, and include them in as many activities as possible. But what about the rest of the critters?

I love to take my Savannah cat, Zeddie places. I leash trained her when she was a kitten. Her first trip was when she was 5 months old, and we went to Ottawa. She goes to pet stores, out for walks, chooses her treats and food, has gone to various cottages, ridden in boats, and even went on a very short ATV ride (it was up to a cottage and she was in my lap safe and sound). By exposing her at a young age, I made sure that whatever happened, Zeddie was ready for it. 

In comparison, I got my second Savannah, Jimmy, when he was a little over a year. At home, Jimmy seems like he's up for anything. He loves visitors and is a complete clown. Outside of the house, though, Jimmy is a big baby, and just wants his mommy to take him home. Little bits of exposure have helped him feel more confident outside of the house, but he prefers his adventures to be at home. 

These trips are an excellent way for cats (and other critters) to stay safe, get mental stimulation, and exercise. Little bits of stress also help reduce large amounts of stress when some things happen that maybe weren't a part of the plan. My cats feel confident going to stay with their auntie when I go away and can't take them with me. They are calm in car rides, and a breeze to take to the vets. As an added bonus, environmental exposure helps ensure a healthy immune system.

What adventures do you take your pet on?