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Animal Insights:
Saving one pet won't change the world: but it will sure change the world for that one pet.
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Seldom has this had a truer meaning for me and many others who lives were touched by the recent rash of fires in southern California. Eight days later we can still smell smoke from the fires in the nearby canyons, so dry after no significant rain for several years. Fires began to quickly ignite through the 5 counties, stretching firefighters and residents to the breaking point. Qualcomm Stadium in San Diegoand the nearby Del Mar Racetrack were quickly turned into evacuation shelters as were other sites in the southland. At one time, there were 750,000 people in evacuation centers.
What have we learned from Hurricane Katrina and other recent disasters? All the government agencies involved in evacuations have learned that people and animals are better when when they are allowed to be together. The national PETS (Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards) Act, passed in the wake of Katrina requires that any government entity requesting federal funds to help with disaster recovery first have in place a plan that includes provisions for evacuating pets.
The TV footage showed tired, but calm owners and their pets inside the shelters with pets ranging from dogs and cats to ferrets and rabbits. Larger animals were also housed in open areas away from the wind-driven fires.. Many local vets provided free boarding for displaced owners. Everyone pitched
in to help any way they could. There was such an outpouring of help that they finally had to ask forpeople to hold off on donations of food, blankets and equipment, they had no more room to store the
donations.
Rescuers and government agencies are beginning to understand that, to many of us, animals' lives are every bit as important as our own. My pets are family members. They are whom I share my life with. They are my life. I find it refreshing to know that we are finally starting to get that message across. Hurricane Katrina was a horrific experience for so many. The heart-wrenching stories ofloss will be in America's hearts for year's to come.
I saw better evacuations and coordination of services for people who lost everything in a matter of minutes.The recovery process will continue for a long time to come. Other events will become more newsworthy--life goes on. The fire survivors feel grateful for being alive and having the opportunity to rebuild their lives one step at a time. They are beginning the road to recovery, the human spirit is,after all, resilient.
May we all put aside our minor gripes and grievances for a time and savor the sweetness of life and all that we have been blessed with. Spend time with your pets by looking into their eyes for a minute. Our animals that share our lives feel that everyday is Thanksgiving in their hearts, no matter what the circumstances. I saw that in the eyes of the animals in the evacuation centers. Thankful to be with their families. To them, that was the greatest joy of all.
Saving one pet won't change the world: but it will sure change the world for that one pet.
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Charlene Boyd,
Annimal Communicator
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Charlene has a M.A. in speech pathology and audiology and worked in the public schools for 20 years. She has worked in veterinary hospitals and been involved in Bearded Collies since 1984.
She had the number one Bearded Collie for two years Am Can. CH. Classical's Heir Apparent. Desmond won a Best In Show and the breed at Westminster Kennel Club at Madison Square Garden. She has done herding, obedience and agility with her dogs.
She has worked as a professional animal communicator for 8 years and writes a monthly newsletter for clients and professional animal care practioners.
She has studied with Carol Gurney, one of the pioneers in the field of animal communication and worked as Carol's assistant when Carol was writing her book. She has also taken extensive coursework with Dr. Jeri Ryan, Teresa Wagner, Lydia Hiby and Marta Williams. Her specialty includes issues of death and dying, pet loss and grief support.
She resides in Southern Calif. with her husband, three Bearded Collies and cat.
Web:
www.talk-to-animals.com
For Consultations:
877-907-1741
Notes from Charlene:
Learn to communicate with animals intuitvely
Would you like to deepen your connection with your animals? During this one day workshop you will learn the skills you need to begin practicing animal communication. No previous psychic ability required! Through a series of fun, guided exercises you will develop skills that will allow you to connect with animals intuitively and interpret their messages to you.
Date: Sunday, January 21, 2007
Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Cost: $95
Light refreshments provided.
Contact Charlene Boyd
949 858-6717
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