KALEE - Canine Wellbeing & Education

KALEE - Canine Wellbeing & Education Home of The Soul Dog Compass Blueprint 🐾❤️🐾

South Wales - neurodivergent friendly

KALEE by Kirstey Anne Lee 🐾❤️

Keeping Animals Loved, Enriched, Empowered❣️

Canine Massage & Wellness, Botanical Self-Selection, Pet Loss Support, Senior Dog Care.

I must say this Award Winning Honey is absolutely beautiful, and personally I have never tasted better!Thank you Elyssa ...
29/10/2025

I must say this Award Winning Honey is absolutely beautiful, and personally I have never tasted better!

Thank you Elyssa Farm Therapies !

Honey Bee Gold 🍯🐝👌🫶

The pic really doesn't do it justice!! 💛 It's a beautiful gold colour, so smooth and not too sweet - just perfect!

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Hi Everyone, Cardiff and surrounding areas.Please Post below any known firework events with dates (and times) in the com...
29/10/2025

Hi Everyone,

Cardiff and surrounding areas.

Please Post below any known firework events with dates (and times) in the comments. Let's prepare as much as possible.

* So far the dates of organised displays that I know of - start times vary from 5:30pm:-

Cdf Bay - 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th
Cdf Cntr - 5th x 2 separate events
Whitchurch - 3rd, 5th, 7th.
Nr Gabalfa - 2nd
Ely - 2nd
Trelai - 04th
Penarth, 7th
Sully, 7th
Hensol - 7th
Pentyrch - 5th
Taffs Well - 4th

Slowing a dog down isn’t about control.When we soften the pace, we open space for choice/agency, comfort, and a quiet co...
27/10/2025

Slowing a dog down isn’t about control.

When we soften the pace, we open space for choice/agency, comfort, and a quiet connection. A slower walk lets dogs linger where they’re drawn, explore with intention, and regulate their own rhythm. It’s in these pauses that wellbeing begins to unfold❣️

Here's a little poem that I wrote 🫶

🐾 The Pause That Heals 🐾

A rush of paws, a tug on lead
but what if we softened the speed?
A breath between the hedgerows,
a linger near the moss,
where comfort waits in quiet things
and choice is never lost.

The world says “go,” but dogs say “feel.”
A sniff, a sigh, a turn.
Each pause a kind of medicine,
each stillness helps us learn.

So slow the walk, let time unfold,
let rhythm find its way
for comfort lives in moments
we’re wise enough to stay.

KALEE

KEEPING ANIMALS LOVED ENRICHED EMPOWERED ❤️🐾❤️

Please do check out The Slow Dog Movement 👇

Slow Dog Movement https://share.google/Qgv5EtqpwBZIiOKQ4

Feel free to print off and use this Halloween 🎃 🎃 🎃 🎃 Stay Safe 👻👻👻👻Q, Why don’t ghosts bring their dogs when trick-or-t...
26/10/2025

Feel free to print off and use this Halloween 🎃 🎃 🎃 🎃

Stay Safe 👻👻👻👻

Q, Why don’t ghosts bring their dogs when trick-or-treating?

A, Because they’re afraid of the bark side! 🐾

😂🤣😂🤣

Be Safe, Be Seen ❣️As the evenings draw in and dusk arrives earlier, visibility matters, not just for us, but for our d...
26/10/2025

Be Safe, Be Seen ❣️

As the evenings draw in and dusk arrives earlier, visibility matters, not just for us, but for our dogs too.

💛 Choose safety:
Reflective collars, light-up leads, and high-visibility jackets help your dog stand out without overwhelming their senses. No flashing lights though - just calm, consistent visibility that keeps everyone safe. I love my high viz!

💚 Consider a GPS tracker:
A gentle, lightweight tracker on your dog’s collar can offer peace of mind during low-light walks or off-lead adventures - just in case - a car may back fire or a random firework explodes, and your dog runs off or slips their collar/harness.

💚 Update the essentials:
Make sure your dog’s microchip details are current and that they’re wearing a clear ID tag. If they ever wander off in the dark, these small steps make a big difference. Pop into your vet practice and ask them to check.

🌙 Early morning and late evening walks can be magical with crisp air, quiet streets, and a chance to bond with your dog. Let’s make them safe too 🫶🐾❤️

❓ Do you have a favourite reflective collar, coat or tracker that you love? Share your dark morning or evening walk tips and pics in the comments - I'd love to learn from you too 🫶

KALEE | Comfort-led wellbeing for dogs and their guardians

Hi Everyone, my partner Carl lost his mum after a fall last Monday. It has hit us all really hard especially Carl and h...
19/10/2025

Hi Everyone, my partner Carl lost his mum after a fall last Monday. It has hit us all really hard especially Carl and his sister Dawn who were both there at the time of her passing, (his brother Ian who is in America is in bits) they didn't leave her side for three nights.She was surrounded by so much love - her grandchildren, and their partners said their goodbyes too. Mostly the staff at St David's Hospital were caring and compassionate.

Please never let anyone tell you how you should feel in grief - never let anyone tell you how soon you should recover - never let anyone dismiss your feelings. Grief takes time, healing is finding peace (and sometimes meaning in loss), and everyone manages the journey differently.

Grief matters, loss matters - love matters!

I'm heartbroken too, and am I not ready to celebrate my new Innate Animal Botanical Practitioner diploma - I just don't want to - but just so friends, followers and clients know - I have passed.

So, instead and to help grieve I tuned deep into my heart, sitting quietly, and completed the first draft of my new children's book. It's filled with kindness and compassion as was Carl's Mum.

It's called The Christmas Book.

🫶💚🫶

On Christmas Eve, a lonely child discovers a velvet book tucked beneath the village tree. Inside, a single line glows:

“Write a wish for someone else, and watch the magic unfold.”

Each night, the child writes a quiet wish -
a warm coat, a gentle song, snowfall for a dog who’s never seen snow.

With every page, something small and beautiful begins to happen.

And on Christmas morning, the village gathers - changed by kindness, held by love.

This is a story written for children who notice the little things. For those who listen, who care quietly, and those who believe that even the smallest wish can change the world.

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Fireworks have started - boys are doing really well 🫶❤️🐾
08/10/2025

Fireworks have started - boys are doing really well 🫶❤️🐾

A firework post again - please do let me know if you are fed up of seeing them?Fireworks & Fear: What Happens to Dogs Du...
08/10/2025

A firework post again - please do let me know if you are fed up of seeing them?

Fireworks & Fear: What Happens to Dogs During Firework Events

For many dogs, fireworks aren’t festive —they’re frightening. The sudden bangs, flashes, and vibrations can trigger intense fear responses, especially in sensitive or senior dogs. Understanding what happens in their bodies and minds during these events helps us offer better support, both in the moment and in the days that follow.

The Fear Response: Flight, Fright, Freeze

When a dog hears fireworks, their nervous system may interpret the sound as a threat. This activates the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system commonly known as “fight or flight.” For dogs, it’s often:

😔 Flight: Attempting to escape by bolting, hiding, digging, or trying to flee the house or garden.
😔 Fright: Trembling, panting, pacing, vocalising, or clinging to their guardian. Their heart rate spikes, and cortisol floods their system.
😔 Freeze: Becoming still, shut down, or unresponsive. This can look like a dog “coping,” but it’s often a sign of overwhelm.

These responses aren’t behavioral choices —they’re involuntary survival mechanisms. Even dogs who seem “fine” may be masking distress.

After the Bang: Decompression Takes Time

Once the fireworks stop, the fear doesn’t vanish. Dogs need time to physiologically and emotionally decompress. This can take:

🫶 24–72 hours for cortisol levels to return to baseline.
🫶 Several days for sensitive dogs to feel safe enough to resume normal routines.
🫶 Weeks for dogs with trauma histories or noise phobias, or unwell dogs to fully recover, especially if the event was prolonged or unexpected.

During this time, dogs may show clinginess, appetite changes, disrupted sleep, or reluctance to go outside. These are signs their nervous system is still recalibrating.

Gentle Support After Fireworks

Comfort-focused care helps dogs feel safe again. Consider:

💚 Quiet companionship: Let them choose proximity and pace.
💚 Botanical self-selection: Offer calming herbs or flower essences they can choose intuitively.
💚 Massage and touch: Gentle bodywork can help release tension and restore trust.
💚 Enrichment: Soft sniffing games or comfort cooking aromas can re-engage their senses.

Above all, validate their experience. Fear isn’t a flaw it’s a signal. When we respond with empathy and attunement, we help dogs rebuild their sense of safety. If they initiate attention please do NOT ignore them.

Want to go deeper?

If you're looking for compassionate, evidence-informed support around canine noise sensitivity, my book Dogs and Fireworks is available now on Amazon. It explores the neuroscience of fear, practical comfort strategies, and gentle ways to companion your dog through firework season. Written for guardians, professionals, and anyone who loves a sensitive soul.

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Hi everyone,Firework season is fast approaching -please see below details of my book to help your dogs if they have a fe...
07/10/2025

Hi everyone,

Firework season is fast approaching -please see below details of my book to help your dogs if they have a fear of fireworks.

BOOM FREE – BLISS
Transform your dog’s firework fears into calm confidence.

🐾Is your dog terrified of fireworks?
🐾Do they shake, pant, pace, hide, bark, or desperately seek comfort?
🐾Do they try to escape, lash out, or even harm themselves?

If any of this sounds familiar, this book is for you.

💛 Inside, you’ll find:
🫶 Gentle, practical ways to support your dog through firework season (and those random bangs throughout the year)
🫶 Tools to build resilience and comfort in stressful moments
🫶 Guidance to create a calming environment for both of you
🫶 A bonus section on canine first aid
🫶 And a wealth of compassionate, evidence-informed advice you won’t find anywhere else

This isn’t just a book - it’s a lifeline for guardians navigating noise sensitivity, fear, and overwhelm with their beloved dogs.

✨ What do you have to lose?
Nothing. But you have so much to gain.

📘 Available now.
Let’s help your dog feel safe, soothed, and supported - whatever the season.

Here's the link - if you have purchased my book please kindly leave a review 🙏❤️🐾❤️

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Ps

Another useful link is Pip's Bootique The Original Anti Panic Snood for Fireworks and Thunder

And
Link to a free event by Animal Botanical - Herbs for horses & hounds: Training & Courses
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Just for fun - using predictive text.Type - Today my dog and I will.... (now press the middle text to make a sentence) L...
01/10/2025

Just for fun - using predictive text.

Type - Today my dog and I will.... (now press the middle text to make a sentence)

Let's see what comes up. Mine is in the comments.

🐾 National Black Dog Day - October 1st 🐾Today we honour the beauty, brilliance, and misunderstood magic of black-coated ...
01/10/2025

🐾 National Black Dog Day - October 1st 🐾

Today we honour the beauty, brilliance, and misunderstood magic of black-coated dogs. Often overlooked in shelters due to outdated myths. Black dogs also wait longer for adoption despite being just as loving, loyal, and luminous as their lighter-coated companions.

Did you know?

🐾 Black dogs are less likely to be adopted, a phenomenon known as “Black Dog Syndrome.”
🐾 Lighting and contrast in shelter photos can make black dogs harder to photograph, unintentionally affecting their visibility online.
🐾 In folklore, black dogs are often cast as omens, but in truth, they’re soulful, sensitive, and deeply intuitive companions.
🐾 Many cultures also revere black dogs as protectors, guides, and guardians of thresholds.

Today, I invite you to…

💗 Share a photo or story of a beloved black dog - past or present.
🫶 Light a candle for those still waiting in shelters.
🙏 Celebrate the depth, dignity, and devotion of these often-overlooked companions.

🐾🐾Black dogs are not unlucky. They are luminous. And they deserve to be seen❣️

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About Me

Ok, so a little bit about myself.

I have never known my life without animals. I have always had rescue dogs and pigeons, I have kept rabbits, budgies, fish and terrapins to name a few. When I was small I would smuggle in lost kittens without my parents knowledge. I have rescued a few pigeons with broken legs and wings along with, a seagull, baby blackbirds and sparrows, a baby magpie, hedgehogs and a fish. I have also given rescue breaths thus saving a baby pigeons (squab) life. I have a great empathy and understanding of animals.

My friends and neighbours know to come to me when they see an injured bird. I also race pigeons and have spoken to children who have been interested in the sport and have gifted them a few racing pigeons over the years. I have a Staffie named Shilo (my favourite breed of dog - if I had enough money I would set up a rescue home for this misunderstood, abused and neglected breed), and JRT named Monty. It is the JRT that wears the trousers!

I am a firm believer in force free and fear free training, anything that causes a dog or other animal fear or pain is totally unnecessary. I also support putting an end to breed specific legislation - this abhorrent law can seize an innocent family pet and put him or her to sleep through no fault of their own - based only how they look!