Holistic Animal Care Mentor. Naturopathy, Nutrition, Plant Medicine, Energy & Spirituality. When I was 11, I made the decision to stop eating my friends.
As anyone who knows me will tell you, my number one passion in life is animals. If I could surround myself with animals and just be with them, forsaking all others (well, most others - I'd keep a handful of my closest people nearby) I would be like a pig in mud.
I have loved animals since I was a little girl. Growing up with cats and dogs helped to instill in me a great love for our furry frie
nds. I became vegetarian. 16 years later, I took the big step of going 100% plant based, forsaking all animal products. As an animal lover, it seems nonsensical to eat them. How can I love one and eat another?
Through the journey that is my present life, I have moulded an existence that capitilises on skills and experiences I have gathered along the way to help animals.
* I use my knowledge of plant-based living to mentor others in their exploration of this lifestyle. This is done through my business .
* I use my qualifications as a lawyer and experience in practising animal law to assist with legislative change, policy improvements and education. This is done through my collaboration with a number of organisations including Voiceless, The Animal Law Institute, the Centre for Compassionate Conservation and the Australian Animal Protection Law Journal. I am often called on to speak at animal rights rallies and events. You can find out more at https://www.ruthhatten.com/advocacy and https://www.ruthhatten.com/news.
* I use my qualifications as an animal nutritionist and massage therapist to directly assist cats and dogs with natural remedies for disease prevention and achieving optimum health. This is done through my business Sahaja Animal Healing.
Overall, it's all about the animals for me. To continue the fight for animals takes dedication, compassion and an overall abundance of love for each and every one of them. I couldn't do this without a solid support network of friends, family and most of all my cherished darlings whom I share every day with - cats Lilly, Max, Elvy and rescue greyhound, Louie.
If you're drawn to working with me, or even if you just want to chat, I'd love to hear from you. Always for the Animals,
Ruth xx
21/10/2025
Anger is powerful — and valid. But when it comes to animal law, policy change, and animal protection?
That anger needs to be paired with strategy.
With clarity. With the long game in mind.
This is one of the most powerful lessons from my conversation with Emma Hurst MP from the Animal Justice Party — especially for people who feel everything deeply (and want to do more than rage into the void).
🎧 Full episode: The Natural Animal — link in bio.
Want the link directly? DM me “Episode” and I’ll send it to you. For every passionate person wondering, “But how do I actually make change?”
19/10/2025
Two of the most cruel animal experiments were still legal - until now.
In NSW, rats were dropped into water to the point of near-drowning. Mice had cigarette smoke pumped into their noses while restrained.
Now? Those tests are banned. For the first time anywhere in the world.
This moment didn’t just happen. It was strategy. Psychology. And relentless advocacy.
🎧 Hear how Emma Hurst MP made it happen on the latest episode of The Natural Animal. Link in bio.
15/10/2025
So many people feel a deep, emotional connection with their dog or cat.
But what if we let that love stretch a little further — to pigs, cows, and chickens?
In this excerpt from my latest podcast, I speak with MP Emma Hurst about how our compassion for companion animals can become a bridge to caring for all animals.
This is a gentle, powerful conversation about empathy, animal rights, and the psychology behind why some animals are protected—and others aren’t.
🎧 Full episode: What Actually Moves The Needle For Animals — Outrage or Strategy? Tune in on your favourite podcast platform or head to the link in bio to listen.
08/10/2025
Our pretty little silver tabby kitten Matilda growing up fast. The last two pics were taken early June, about two weeks after we welcomed her home 🫶🏼🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛. She’s now just over 7 months, and as at last week weighs about 3.4kgs. She was only about 1kg when I adopted her at 11 weeks old 🤯 She’s a beautiful little girl who brings so much joy and entertainment to our home 💗
06/10/2025
In my latest podcast episode, Animals & Community, I shared some reflection prompts like:
“Where in your life do you feel true belonging?”
Sometimes it looks like a circle of people.
Other times, it’s a quiet moment — tea in hand, a purring cat nearby, and a voice note from someone who just gets it.
That’s what I’ve been creating inside the Animal Lovers Tribe — an intentional online community for mindful pet parents who value natural pet care, holistic healing, and heart-led connection.
💚 Link in bio to join the Tribe or catch the episode.
29/09/2025
You care deeply about your pet and want to do things naturally — but trying to figure it all out on your own? It’s exhausting.
That’s exactly why I started the Animal Lovers Tribe.
It’s a small, heart-led space where I share holistic care tips, real-life reflections, and gentle encouragement for fellow pet parents — and where we’re beginning to build something really special.
✨ When you join, you’ll get: — Practical tips for food, low-tox living + emotional care — Natural ways to help your pets thrive — Honest stories from my journey as a pet mum and animal naturopath — First access to new resources, special offers, Tribe Diaries, and upcoming gatherings
And nope — this isn’t one of those spammy “freebie traps.” Just real support, thoughtful updates, and a space to learn and grow together — right from the start.
📩 Tap the link in bio or DM me “Tribe” to join. We’ll meet you inside 💛
26/09/2025
🥁 Humans need to belong as much as they need oxygen 🥁
No one really says that out loud — but it’s true.
They might join for the info… But they stay for the connection.
And when you find a space where you feel seen, safe, and supported — everything changes.
That’s the kind of space I’m building inside the Animal Lovers Tribe. It’s not just about holistic pet care — it’s about community that actually feels good.
🎧 New podcast episode: Animals & Community (link in bio) 🐾 DM me “Tribe” if you’re craving that kind of connection
✨PS.
That feeling of true belonging?
You can find it with animals too.
And when we gather with others who see that — who live it — it becomes even more powerful.
That’s what the Animal Lovers Tribe is really about.
20/09/2025
Today’s reel is a birthday blessing for my beloved Elvy and a love-note to every cat who chooses to share life with us ✨
In this excerpt from my conversation with Bethany Swiggs on The Natural Animal podcast, we explore the wonder and mystery of cats:
“Cats vibrate at a very high frequency. They’re the protectors of your spirit world. Dogs are the protector of your materialistic world.”
From there we wander into why some people are drawn to dogs while others feel called to cats — how those preferences often mirror our own needs for independence, connection, or caretaking.
We also unpack the myth of the “solitary cat.” Yes, cats value space, but they are deeply communal. My own three — Max, Elvy, and Matilda — move like a small, fluid tribe: sometimes together, sometimes apart. Felines form family groups in the wild and at home; they don’t need us, yet when there’s resonance they love having us in their circle.
Alongside the beauty and challenges of cat rescue, this episode celebrates the magic of sharing life with a feline companion — the slow unfolding of trust, the lessons in presence, the unseen protection they offer.
💚 Whether you share your days with cats or simply admire them from afar, may this conversation remind you of their wisdom, their community, and the incomparable gift of their love.
🎧 Listen to the full episode, ‘Inside Cat Rescue: Challenges, Triumphs & Kitten Care Tips with Bethany Swiggs’ wherever you get your podcasts.
17/09/2025
In the latest The Natural Animal episode, my guest Bethany shares a statistic that stops you in your tracks: one un-desexed female cat can, in theory, lead to up to half a million kittens in seven years.
That number comes from a widely cited projection — and while nature rarely follows the math exactly (kittens face illness, predation, and other risks), the potential for explosive growth is real.
Whether the actual figure ends up in the hundreds or the thousands, the impact on rescues is the same: unchecked breeding creates a population surge that no shelter system can keep up with, making desexing essential to breaking the cycle.
That single number explains so much about why rescues are constantly under pressure.
Every kitten born means more food, more vet work, more foster care… and most rescues are already running on the smell of an oily rag.
Bethany talked about how many groups end up paying costs out of their own wages — an impossible cycle that leads to burnout and, too often, closures.
We also waded into the desexing debate itself — a question I’m asked all the time in my own work: Should I desex? When is the right time?
Bethany shares why desexing is so critical for animal welfare, and we explore how individual choices ripple out to affect entire communities of cats and dogs.
🎧 We unpack all of this in our conversation on The Natural Animal — the financial and emotional realities of rescue, the misconceptions about cats, and the small actions that can make a huge difference. Tune in wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Want me to send you the link? DM me or comment ‘link’ below.
12/09/2025
🐾 Why Artificial Grass Isn’t Pet Friendly
Artificial grass might look neat and low-maintenance, but it can be harmful to dogs, cats, and other animals.
🌡️ Extreme heat Artificial grass can reach dangerously high temperatures in the sun - far hotter than natural grass - risking burnt paw pads and heat stress.
☣️ Chemical exposure Most artificial grass is made from plastics and rubber infill that can release toxins such as VOCs, heavy metals, and microplastics. Pets walking, licking paws, or rolling on it can ingest these residues.
🚫 No natural filtration Real grass and soil help break down urine and support healthy microbes. Synthetic turf traps waste, encouraging bacterial growth and strong odours.
🪱 Reduced ecosystem health Artificial lawns eliminate soil life and the cooling, grounding benefits of living earth - important for pets’ senses and overall wellbeing.
💚 Better alternatives • Native ground covers or hardy real grass varieties • Mulch or natural stone paths with shaded areas • Low-tox lawn care practices
Creating a safe, natural environment keeps paws cool, hearts happy, bodies healthy and the earth thriving - for you and your animals. 🌿✨
👉 Share this with a fellow pet parent who’s considering artificial grass.
28/08/2025
Do you ever feel like you have to do all the things to help your animal feel better? Change their food, add in every supplement you’ve read about, try herbs, address the skin, soothe the gut, support their emotions… it can feel endless.
I had a consult last week with a sweet little Bordoodle who reminded me just how common this is. She’s had gut troubles since puppyhood, skin issues, anxiety — the whole picture. It would be easy to want to throw everything in at once. But instead, we mapped out a phased plan: start with the gut, then move into elimination, then probiotics, then skin and emotional support.
And honestly, it was this case that inspired me to refresh my signature programs. Because healing isn’t about trying to fix it all in one go. It’s about creating a clear, structured path that feels doable for you and deeply supportive for your animal.
In this new episode, I share her story, what I learned, and why I’ve refined and refreshed my Holistic Wellbeing programs to reflect this gentle, step-by-step way forward.
I also share a more personal story — the dramas I’ve been having trying to source and build a new cat enclosure. For all the cat parents out there, you’ll know how important safe outdoor spaces are for enrichment and happiness. It’s been a bit of a journey, but I can’t wait to create a space my cats will love.
🎧 Listen to Pet Wellness Without Overwhelm: How to Create a Step-by-Step Healing Plan for Your Animal wherever you love to listen to your fave podcasts (also, link in bio).
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Hi, I'm Ruth Hatten, animal naturopath, healer and plant based coach. I specialise in the health and wellbeing of animals. My ultimate goal in life is to make a difference for all animals, giving them a healthier, happier and longer life.
One way that I help animals is by helping people like you help your furry companions achieve optimum wellness through nutritional therapy and massage therapy. The result is a happier and healthier cat or dog and a happier you.
If your furry companion is suffering from disease, I can assist them in the healing process by stimulating their natural inherent ability to heal. I do this using natural healing modalities, like nutritional therapy and massage therapy. My approach complements conventional veterinary treatment and provides natural alternatives that don't result in adverse side effects.
If your furry companion appears healthy, I can help you ensure that he or she stays that way, naturally, through helping you feed your fur baby a species appropriate diet.
I have witnessed incredible improvements in the health of both dogs and cats through a combination of simple dietary changes and natural remedies - the power of nature truly is amazing! I'd love to help you help your furry companion achieve optimum health, naturally.
And for those of you who’ve made the choice not to eat animals, or even to eat less of them, if you need guidance and support to help you thrive on a plant based diet, I can help you with that too xx
Always for the Animals,
Ruth xx
