Archive for the ‘Inspirational Stories’ Category

I received an email this week that made me cry.  Granted, they were happy tears!  When Michael reached out to me almost a month ago I could sense the desperation resonating through the phone. He had just purchased a custom dose of Lyssin, a homeopathic remedy often used in the treatment of an adverse reaction […]

  Back in January 2020 a very concerned cat mom, Sandy, reached out to me for help.  Their shy, sweet, engaging and playful kitty, Maggie, had become a withdrawn, grumpy, over-grooming, itchy and miserable mess.  Coupled with the loss of a bonded friend and the addition of a new kitten in the home, Maggie’s life […]

Probably best known for being hairless, the Sphynx breed of cat is full of personality.  They are very friendly, affectionate, enjoy being the center of attention, and tend to follow their owners around like dogs.  Back in October 2018 I was contacted by cat mom, Eve, regarding her Sphynx cat, Bi Nai.  He’s an indoor […]

I love stories with happy endings!  Perhaps it’s because in real life this isn’t always the case, especially in the lives of rescue cats.  I want you to meet a very special kitty to me; his name is Pooh Bear.  His name, probably inspired by the lovable orange bear we all know from childhood stories, […]

In the summer of 2018 a feral cat started showing up in the vicinity of my house.  Unbeknownst to me at the time I later learned our neighborhood had a TNR program (trap, neuter, return) for neighborhood feral cats.   This kitty was different somehow.  Filled with sadness, it was his eyes that got to me.  He […]

Life has a funny way of getting our attention at times, doesn’t it?  Perhaps in ways we don’t expect or circumstances that are extremely painful.  Ironically, it is in those times we learn the most–about ourselves and about life.  There is an old Chinese proverb that says, “When the student is ready the teacher appears.”  […]

Many cat parents are growing more savvy today about trying alternative approaches to health for cats.  Better nutrition, supplements, herbal medicine and holistic veterinary medicine are just a few of these.  Holistic cat therapies and methods treat the whole cat, not just symptoms.  Here’s an example of how one client found success for her cat’s […]

You’ve probably heard the expression one idea can change the world.  It’s true that ideas can change the world, but what’s even more powerful is when you have values behind that idea.  Values are changing concerning our food supply, concern for the environment, animal welfare, farming practices, and the quality of ingredients.  Furthermore, values are […]

A trip to the emergency vet hospital My friend and client, Kristian, came home this week to find her kitty, Maggie, waiting on the stairs inside her garage apartment.  Instead of eagerly following her upstairs she lay listless, and Kristian knew immediately something was wrong.  She carried her upstairs, opened the cat carrier, and Maggie […]

Cats are known for being fastidious groomers, sometimes finicky eaters, and endlessly adorable.  They are also notorious about their litter box skills–or lack of.  The number one reason kitties are surrendered to shelters is due to inappropriate elimination.  In other words, for NOT using their litter box!  It can be maddening and drive cat parents crazy. If you’ve ever suffered through cat litter box problems you need to keep reading.  This story may just give you some inspiration!