Category Archives: Creature Thoughts

My Creature Thoughts Blog, archives of my monthly Animal Communication newsletter

Creature Thoughts, May 2012

What follows is a “feline owner-detective’s checklist”, of sorts; things to consider when facing a litter box problem, once it’s absolutely certain any potential health
causes have been ruled out. Of course, making sure there are no health issues should always be step one in trying to solve house-soiling troubles (for any species, though I doubt too many peoples’ horses are peeing in their sinks….). Continue reading

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Creature Thoughts, April 2012

…animals never fail to give you that tail wag, that sparkly smile, that rub of the head or purr. There is an enthusiasm in their demeanor when our pets receive a treat or a kindness that tells us, without doubt, that they are thankful. They show us every day, in so many ways, that by just being in their lives, we make a difference to them. Continue reading

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Creature Thoughts, March 2012

Lost animals. The situation generates a very unique, and often devastating, series of emotions. Both the pet and the owner are going through a form of grief that is even more intense than normal because of that “factor of the unknown”. The bereaved human has no idea if their pet is still alive, if he is suffering, if he is injured, trapped, has been killed by a car or predators…. Any person who has ever been missing a pet will tell you that the “not knowing” is the worst part of the experience. Continue reading

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Creature Thoughts, January 2012

A conversation with an animal is rarely like a conversation with a human, at least not for me. I know that many animal communicators, when relaying the exchange with the pet, make it sound like they are simply talking back and forth. This hasn’t been my experience, personally.

For me, what comes through is like a jigsaw puzzle. Sometimes the pieces don’t even seem to go to the same puzzle. Continue reading

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Creature Thoughts, December 2011

Creature Thoughts Keeping in touch with the animals… …and the people who love them December 2011 A Holiday Gift for You For the month of December, I thought I’d do something a little different. I hope you enjoy: A Gift … Continue reading

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A Gift For Ashley (A Gift For You)

Charles settled into the giant, ornate throne, trying not to think about how hot the old Santa suit had become. Years ago, he’d handled the heavy garment better. Now that he was in his eighties, though, it had become fairly uncomfortable.

Well, he thought to himself, At this point in your life you’re always either too hot or too cold. He geared himself up for the first day of his favorite time of year. There was a bright smile beneath his bushy white beard: Let’s do it for the kids! Continue reading

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The Holiday Season Is Upon Us

Doesn’t it seem like the holidays come around faster and faster every year? I’d like to wish all my US friends and their animal families a very happy Thanksgiving week! Schedule Changes As I’ve been posting on Twitter/Facebook, a medical … Continue reading

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Creature Thoughts, November 2011

Although Nature is never cruel for the sake of being cruel, like some humans can be, survival can often be a tricky task for our wild friends.

Yet, despite the fact that we can sometimes be taken aback by such things, if we keep our eyes open, we’ll also witness some very clever adaptations. Just as humans are resourceful creatures who can find interesting ways to survive, our animal neighbors are pretty ingenious as well. Continue reading

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Creature Thoughts, October 2011

Black cats. There are so many stories around about how black cats vanish during the Halloween season. Some of those stories are myth and anecdote, of course, but there is a definite thread of real caution that runs through them. A strong enough thread, in fact, that some shelters will put a hold on black cat adoptions during the month of October. While it’s growing more rare that shelters and rescue groups do this, there are real reasons to be cautions around the Halloween season, regardless of what color your pet may be. Continue reading

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The Leg And I Are Home

The visit with Dr Resnick went well. He’s taking a conservative approach, and is starting me back on prednisone, at 30-mg/day to begin. He’ll be monitoring things carefully, and I’ll be in touch with my PCP tomorrow for things like … Continue reading

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