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Talking-To-Animals Newsletter July 2006
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TALKING TO ANIMALS Monthly Newsletter
By loving and understanding animals, perhaps we humans shall come to understand each other.
Dr. Louis J. Camuti
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July 2006
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Published monthly for subscribers to the Talking-To-Animals Newsletter
By Charlene Boyd
http://www.talk-to-animals.com
To view past issues of Talking-To-Animals, please visit our newsletter archive.
YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO FORWARD THIS NEWSLETTER TO FRIENDS
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In this edition.
1. Welcome!
2. Some inspirational animal quotations
3. Summer Safety Tips
4. Featured Story - Storm Catcher
5. A story from my files - Tess
6. From the bookshelf - What The Dog Did
7. The Tail End
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1. Welcome
Dear readers, welcome to the July 2006 edition of Talking-To-Animals Newsletter. It's summer
time and with summer comes warm weather, the Fourth Of July and family vacations. It is
also hurricane season again and unfortunately New Orleans and other Gulf States are still
reeling from the devastation Hurricane Katrina created last year. There are many lessons
pet owners can learn from Katrina's tragedy and use these to safeguard their animals when
a disaster strikes. It is always best to be prepared. Please take the time to have a plan in
mind as the summer season swings into high gear. I have included my annual safety tips
reminder as part of this preparation.
Our story theme this month revolves around SECOND CHANCES for ourselves and our loved
ones. I've chosen two different stories of people giving animals a second chance, and the
impact their choices made on their own lives. The first is the story of Storm Catcher, a Katrina
rescue dog and the man who went out of his way to give Storm a second chance in life.
The next is the story of a too-lively adoptee, Tess, and her impact on the family that gave her a
second chance.
I hope you enjoy this month's issue and I want you to know how much I enjoy receiving your feedback
after each issue. Please continue, and if you would please forward this email to any of your friends
you think might enjoy it, I'd be most appreciative .
With Warm Regards,
Charlene
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2. ANIMAL QUOTATIONS
"Dogs have owners, cats have staff."
~ Anonymous
"The bird of paradise alights only upon the hand that does not grasp."
~ John Berry
"I like pigs. Dogs look up to us, cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals. "
~ Winston Churchill
"An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language."
~ Martin Buber
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3. SUMMER PET SAFETY TIPS
Summer has arrived with a bang! Warm weather, the Fourth Of July and family vacations add
up to busy times for pets and their owners. Many pets become lost or separated from their
owners during the summer months. A few precautions can go a long way to insure you and your
pet have a safe and happy summer, so here is my annual SUMMER PET SAFETY TIPS.
1. IDENTIFICATION !!!!!!
Always have a collar and tag with current identification and two telephone contact numbers.
Microchipping is a permanent way to identify your pet and is useful for cats who won't keep a
collar on. Those of you that have subscribed to my newsletter since its inception, know how
strongly I personally feel about identification on pets 24/7.
2. If leaving your pet at home, always check that the person or service taking responsibility for
your pet is licensed or recommended by at least two other people. Your vet or groomer can be
reliable sources for competent people. Always take the time to interview them thoroughly.
3. Fireworks are extremely upsetting for pets. I receive many calls immediately after the Fourth
regarding lost pets. Please stay home with your pets on that one day. Make certain that all
exits and entrances are secure and can't be opened by scared pets. The Flower Essence Rescue
Remedy can be helpful. Place 4-5 drops on the animals ears or paws to help calm and soothe.
4. Good boarding facilities fill up quickly! Make reservations well in advance. Personally check the
facility for cleanliness, security and supervision by personnel. Adequate shade, water should always
be available. If you have a pet needing medication, you might want to check into boarding with your
veterinarian. Remember if you are not comfortable with a facility, don't leave your pet there! We all
can sense what is the best situation for our pets. Please take note of their vaccination requirements
beforehand.
5. If taking your pet by car, have plenty of food, water, preferably a crate for confinement and a couple
of familiar toys. Unless your pet is used to traveling and being left in the room while you are gone,
it is best not to leave them unattended in a hotel room.
6. If your plans include traveling by plane, please check with your airline for their pet requirements.
It is always best to book direct flights with no change of planes. Late evening or early morning
flights are best, due to high temperatures. Many airlines will NOT fly pets if temperatures are too high.
May all of my readers and their pets have a safe and fun-filled Summer!
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4. FEATURED STORY: Storm Catcher
Two months ago, I worked with Joe P. a rescue worker in the Hurricane Katrina aftermath, and a
dog he rescued and ultimately plans on keeping for his own family. He named the lovely shepherd
Storm Catcher. When Joe found the dog he was barely alive after being on his own for three
weeks with no food or shelter.
In total, Joe spent two months working in the area, rescuing hundreds of unfortunate animals
that were left behind to fend for theirselves. I was so moved by Joe's account that I asked him
to share with us his personal involvement and experiences in the animal relief effort. Joe
graciously wrote a first person account of his time around New Orleans. Here is Joe's own story:
"I'm not sure what compelled me to travel to Louisiana after Katrina struck to help with animal rescue.
There was critical work that needed to be done, and various groups were begging for volunteers.
What I do know is that the experience completely changed my life.
The work was very difficult and physically exhausting, but what I was not prepared for was the emotional
toll. On one hand we had to deal with the task of getting abandoned animals out of homes while mentally
ignoring the dead animals in the yards, chained to the fences, and lying underneath the beds. And on the
other we had to care for these rescued animals in the holding facilities and come to terms with the kind
of lives these animals led. It was obvious many had difficult lives before Katrina -- the heartworm rate was
very high, and dog fighting appeared to be a lucrative business.
I asked Charlene to speak with one of these animals -- a King Shepherd I rescued and eventually brought
to my home. I needed to understand his background and what happend to him. Most importantly, though,
I needed to understand him at a deeper level than simple obedience lessons.
What Charlene revealed to me is that Storm does indeed have fears and worries just like we do, and that
like us he simply wants to feel secure and be safe. The week that Charlene spoke to Storm I did notice
that he seemed to relax more around me and my family, as if a healing force had reached out and touched
him. When Charlene told me there were many angels present after Katrina struck to help the animals,
I immediately understood. With so much going on, and as busy as we were, I could have easily not even
discovered where he was. Storm's angel guided me to him and enabled his rescue.
What Katrina taught me, and Charlene allowed me to see clearly through her ability to communicate
with Storm, is that we are all on the planet together having this experience. Animals are here to teach us
essential lessons: unconditional loyalty and love. What matters is how we treat each other and the
creatures who live with us on this beautiful planet.
Animal rescue efforts are still going on in Louisiana. Right now the need is to transport animals out
of the area because the shelters are full, the kill rate is high, and not many local people can adopt
animals right now. If you can help, please contact Animal Rescue New Orleans
( www.animalrescueneworleans.com) to see what you can do.
Joe P"
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For those of you interested in an excellent directory to find pet health professionals, I highly
recommend VetLocator.com. You can search for veterinarians, alternative and holistic pet professionals
(and I have a big ad in this directory), kennels, trainers and more. It is very fast and very easy to use.
They also have a "suggest a pro" feature so you can add your favorite pet professional if they are not
already listed. Best of all, a regular listing in this directory is free for the professional.
You can visit them at www.VetLocator.com
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5. A STORY FROM MY FILES
Many of you have a soft spot in your heart for lost, abandonded and rescued pets. Unfortunately,
there are literally millions of pets in America waiting for new families and a permanent home.
Sadly, many of these pets do not get a second chance at happiness and love. You may remember
Sharon I.'s poignant story of her dog Hershey from an earlier newsletter and her desire to find another
dog to fill the void left by the eventual passing of Hershey.(August 2005 Newsletter). Sharon went to
her local shelter and found "Tess", short for Contessa. At the shelter, she was clearly the boss of the
puppies. Sharon's heart melted when she saw her. Everything in Tess shouted, "take me home,
take me home!". Sharon took her home and introduced her to the family, mistakenly thinking she would
be a perfect fit for her family.
Much to her dismay, Tess turned out to be quite the handful! She was very different than Sharon's
beloved Hershey. She was extremely destructive and headstrong. She wanted to run the household;
animals and humans included. Before long, Sharon was seriously thinking of returning her to the
shelter, but wanted to give her one last chance. Out of desparation, Sharon contacted me to work
with their newest addition. Surprisingly, Tess responded well to my work with her and quickly
understood what was and what was not ascceptable behavior in their home. Things settled down
after that and peace and harmony prevailed for all.
Sharon recently wrote to tell me the amazing story of Tess and how Tess figured in a frightening
incident with her husband, Emad.
Sharon writes:
"Charlene:
Our little Tess could very well have saved Emad's life a couple of weeks ago. She found him
passed out in the floor and irritated the sh-t out of me until I got up and followed her. She led me
to where he was. His blood pressure got really high. He felt bad all day on that Sunday and
laid around in bed. He got up to go to the bathroom and just keeled over. I was on the other
end of the duplex and didn't hear a thing. Tess can hear a bird outside lose a feather. Her
hearing is so sharp and she is so alert to everything going on around us. Our little Tess is truly
our "star" just like she's been telling us for years that she is. I'm telling you Charlene, she is
growing and changing every day. There are so many facets to that little thing. She is indeed a
very special little lady. We already knew she was smart.
I remember one time, even you told me that she was extremely intelligent and that you were glad
she was ours and not yours because she was too smart for you. My vet told me the exact same
thing "I'm glad she's your dog. She's too much for me." I am so glad I chose her from the
shelter instead of some of the younger puppies. I chose her because of her free spirit and energy.
My dream (I'm serious) is that one day soon you can meet in person this wonderful little girl as
well as the rest of my gang and of course, that YOU AND I would meet. I kid you not, I really do dream of this.
Thank you Charlene,
Sharon (Rudy, Tess, Gretchen, Hope, George & Smokey)
Oh yeah, Emad too."
There is an adage in animal rescue work that a rescued animal is eternally grateful and will
demonstrate this in amazing ways. Through Sharon's desire to help Tess by seeking me
out to work on the undesirable behavior, Tess was able to keep her new home. She clearly
saved Sharon's husband in a life threatening situation, quickly sensing the potential danger in
what was happening.I'm sure that many of you could write similar stories of the wonderful
ways pets work magic in our lives. Our pets are truly our angels wearing fur and feathers.
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6. FROM THE BOOKSHELF
WHAT THE DOG DID: Tales from a formerly reluctant dog owner.
Author: Emily Yoffe.
If you are looking for a good Summer read, this is the book for you! Written by a self-professed
cat lover, the author spins a saga of her trials and tribulations with a stray Beagle that her
daughter convinced her the family needed. As the author states, living with Sasha, the Beagle,
is mind altering, humbling experience. Filled with anecdotes that will resonate with both cat and
dog lovers alike, it is definitely the funniest and heartwarming books that I have read in a long time.
If you loved the current best seller about te Yellow Lab Marley, you will also enjoy this book.
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8. The Tail End
I hope you enjoyed this month's issue of Talking-To-Animals. I enjoy communicating to you and
I love the work I do in bringing understanding to both the pet and the pet owner so that both may
experience a higher level of communication and harmony. If you would like this for you and your
pet family, please email me at charlene@talk-to-animals.com.
Giving animals a second chance is something I hope inspires you. I do want to leave you the
reminder that your help is still needed in the Katrina relief effort. The relief work is far from over.
There are many homeless animals as well as puppies and kittens being born to dogs left behind
last year. Joe plans on going back and volunteering again for a month; the need is great and
volunteers and money are in short supply.It is not too late to donate to the on-going rescue work
still going on.
The following organizations and groups are still accepting donations to help the animals left behind.
Any donation is appreciated and well used.
Let's all pray that the Southern States are spared this year from another deadly hurricane.
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Mission Statement:
"I feel that my primary role as an animal communicator is to speak the truth for the animals. By speaking their truth I am able to share with their owners their unique perspectives and spiritual philosophies. The special bond that companion animals share with their owners is one that is built on love and trust. Through this special relationship both owners and their animals have an opportunity to experience love, trust and mutual understanding. It is the key to all relationships we develop with our pets. As we become more sensitive to our pets, we learn that we are all One, created by the same Divine spirit. Our ultimate goal is to live in harmony and joy with the animals we love and cherish."
Charlene Boyd
To all my readers, I always look forward to hearing from you and I do answer each and every email I receive. If you would like to email or call me to talk about your pet and any help I might give, my number is 877.907.1741 or charlene@talk-to-animals.com.
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Copyright 2006, Charlene Boyd, Animal Communicator.
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