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Apr 15, 20152 min read

5 powerful books about animals you need to read

Just when I think I’ve run out of inspiring reading material, a whole new slew of authors comes out with important works of nonfiction I...

Apr 13, 20152 min read

6 super-healthy superfoods for your dog

I’m all for superfoods—you know, healthy ingredients high in nutrients that give your immune system and well-being that extra oomph....

Apr 9, 20152 min read

The power of accepting things as they are

We all want to help our animals when they face tough times. But in order to do that, we have to be able to hold all things, good and bad,...

Apr 6, 20153 min read

4 Questions to Ask Shelter Workers that will Guarantee Happy Volunteering with Animals

Volunteering at an animal shelter is a dream come true for so many of us, but just like any job, the first shelter you come across may...

Apr 1, 20153 min read

How to honor a beloved animal that has passed

When my dog (and animal Reiki teacher, and best canine companion) Dakota died a few years ago, I was absolutely devastated. He was old,...

Mar 30, 20152 min read

How to ground yourself when times get tough

We all have bad days. Some of us have bad weeks or even months. Recently, I went through a tough period of time—twice—during treatments...

Mar 25, 20153 min read

5 reasons my cat wins my heart every time

My sister Kathleen and I were talking the other day about all of our cats over the years—and their very unique personalities. Her first...

Mar 23, 20153 min read

Get inspired by these 6 smart superstars for animals

You may not be familiar with everyone on this list, but to me, they’re all superstars for animals in their own right. Read on (and get...

Mar 18, 20152 min read

This elephant news will make you cry with joy

Finally, some good news for elephants: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus announced last week it will be retiring all elephants...

Mar 11, 20153 min read

How to photograph your animal like a pro

My friend Lexie Boezeman Cataldo of In Joy Photography takes the most beautiful pictures. Though photography had always been a hobby of...

Mar 4, 20152 min read

5 awesome projects you can help to support right now

Have you seen Kickstarter? This amazing crowdfunding site lets you support a variety of creative projects for very little cash....

Mar 2, 20152 min read

8 incredibly useful apps for animal lovers

I don’t go anywhere without my smartphone. Life’s a juggling act, whether I’m taking calls, working or even snapping pics of my dog...

Feb 26, 20152 min read

5 books to warm a dog lover’s heart

My dearest dog lovers, are you looking for something special to read this weekend? Curl up with one (or all) of these truly inspirational...

Feb 24, 20152 min read

4 wild facts about animals’ (very real) emotions

Every animal lover knows it’s true: Animals are capable of complex, and very real, emotions. Our society doesn’t quite accept...

Feb 22, 20152 min read

Sanctuary spotlight: The CARE Foundation

I’ve just finished another awesome, whirlwind weekend teaching animal Reiki and mindfulness at a very special place: The CARE Foundation...

Feb 19, 20153 min read

New trend: Emotional Support Animals

How sweet is this: Superman star Henry Cavill was recently photographed at LAX with his dog Kal-El wearing a blue vest with the words:...

Feb 17, 20152 min read

Celebrating the Year of the Goat at Chenoa Manor Farm Sanctuary

Tomorrow marks the Year of the Goat (also known as the Year of the Sheep or the Year of the Ram, depending on whom you ask)! What better...

Feb 15, 20153 min read

5 mindfulness lessons from our animals

Sometimes when looking at my dog, I notice how mindfulness appears to come so naturally to her. She doesn’t carry the weight of the world...

Feb 12, 20153 min read

Happy Heart Day from Kathleen and Charlotte, the “sister team” at It’s a Heartful Life

From Kathleen … Happy Valentine’s Day to all my readers: students, Reiki friends and animal-loving supporters. Thank you for being a part...

Feb 10, 20152 min read

Fun ways to celebrate animals this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s is a great reminder every year to celebrate those you love … including the furry kind. Here are six fun (and unexpected!)...