Animal HealingWorks

24/08/2024

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1 in 16,000 chance… this litter of 6 female orange kitties is very unusual, as around 80% of orange cats are male! Tangerine, Naval, Mandarin, Golden Nugget, Clementine, & Cutie. 🍊

20/08/2024

As I take deep breaths…

Please know, (for those who may find an image of death too difficult), this post shares the truth and raw beauty, meaning, and peace before and after the transition of death, and the phenomenal supportive love that animals gift to us, and one another to honor a beloved fellow creature’s soul transition.

This is our story.

Yesterday was a very painful, yet unbelievably special and beautifully magical day. I bravely breathed as I let my little girl fly home.

Dobbi was a racehorse and bright sprite from day one! Seventeen years ago, she came to me in the middle of the night as I was working at an emergency medicine hospital during a graveyard shift. She had been hit by a car and was found by a kind soul who brought her to us. With a right rear leg compound fracture, she was going to require a cast long term. At the time, animal control would not have been able to keep her that long after stabilizing her. And so our journey began.

I talked my manager into letting her “stay” at our hospital temporarily until she could heal. But due to some circumstances in which she was not able to remain staying in our ER kitty condo, so it was that she came home with me. I could not resist the goofiness, and illuminated sweet spunky spirit she possessed. Those big green eyes situated on that super petite and beautifully painted face. And those gigantic ears she NEVER grew into. They were EPICLY HUGE!

One of my most cherished memories is still and will always remain of Dobbi as this three month old baby that fell into my life unexpectedly, and all the laughs and love she gave me from that point forward. When all was quiet in the night at the ER, all my patients were cared for and a moment would open up to allow her to “be free” from her kitty condo (aka dog kennel), I would let her out to cruise around. Although that was too boring for this girl…she needed to fly!

She would run out the gate like a racehorse on speed, with absolutely no concern at all for the GINORMOUS cast on her rear leg that was as thick and long as her body. She would haul ass in circles around our treatment table area like she was out to win the Kentucky Kitty Derby. And win she sure as hell did! And so did I! The belly laughs that flew out of me were epic as I watched that little kitten with the big ass ears and tiny face and monster tripod green cast that matched her saucer eyeballs fly around in circles! I could literally hear the squealing of her body peeling out counter-clockwise around and around and around. This memory of her pure soul joy will always be etched in my heart and memory.

Flash forward so many blessed years with this special fairy, to the past month and a half as she began to prepare for her transition (that I just knew in my heart was coming)…

The day before her flight, she wanted to spend literally the ENTIRE day outside. She smelled grass, and flowers, and laid in the sun. A beautiful orange butterfly followed her everywhere, as if it wanted to comfort her at such a poignant time of her life. And then, to my surprise, landed on her and stayed a while. My heart was smiling.

She taught me, in her process of letting go of this world, a final lesson to remember to always hold close to my heart, especially when the world around us happens so fast, and hard, and heavy. Rebirth is upon us. And death is not an ending but a new magic portal.

Nothing is more important than right now. Being right here. Breathing through all that weighs hard as we practice welcoming receiving love, and help, and trust, and belief that somehow we are right where we are meant to be, in a beautifully complex human experience of life; and all inter-connected. And somehow we will find our way through all the difficult times. And as we do that, we may cry our heart out, time and time again as we must, feeling as we are healing, while not forgetting to be gracious to ourselves on the path of practicing self care, love, forgiveness, and settling into the presence of each gifted moment. As we are not yet in tomorrow, may we find peace and grounding in today. My little girl reminded me of all that and so much more.

Yesterday I let my beautiful magical fairy fly home on an unplanned gorgeous Full SuperMoon. I held her in my arms as she took her last breath and her heart ceased to beat. And felt her peace and rebirth so so deeply.

My girls, Yogi and Possum, chose to be very much involved for this process. Oh my heart! Yogi placed her body in position to act as protector of Dobbi as she began to take flight. Possum chose to be near but sleep. and once we were all alone shortly after the final moment, I wanted to give them a chance to process everything and have their physical closure with Dobbi’s death. I laid her body on my bed, a single pink Gerbera daisy rested upon the top of her, as some petals began to fall. And then the magic happened. Yogi, who nurtured and comforted Dobbi with so much love during the time she was sick, came over first. She smelled her little body briefly, and then took a big sigh that was palpable to hear, and laid down right next to Dobbi. Shortly after, Possum awoke and came straight over, smelled her body and laid down next to her as well. And then…this beautiful purrfect song “This Wild Darkness” by Moby came on at the most absolutely divine moment. I couldn’t have planned this any better on my own if I had tried. I have shared this personal moment with you all. It wasn’t meant to share alone. And I’m so grateful to have caught it on video.

Thank you for holding space for us. To say thank you for all the supportive love and empathy and kindness that has come our way, I blanket my heart with all of your light and beam it back to you. This is One Love Healing. And we so need one another. I am beyond words to express my deeply felt gratitude.

It would take too long to share ALL the additional phenomenally divine and angelic moments that rained down on us over the past couple days leading to her winged transition. So much meaning and significance and synchronicity. But how they are carved into my heart and my soul forever. Maybe one day I’ll write the book.

This is the gift of our beloved animals.
Unconditional love. True unconditional love.

Until our next meeting, my sprite, we will always feel you with us. Sweet journey, my Mario Anna Dobbi.

“In this darkness
Please light my way
Light my way.” ~Moby

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https://www.animalhealingworks.com

16/08/2024

Have you ever been told to not allow a hot, sweaty horse to drink cold water because it could lead to colic, founder or tie up?

This notion is actually a myth, and a dangerous one too, because it could lead to dehydration and very serious (and real) consequences. A sweaty, hardworking horse needs to be rehydrated without delay (i.e. don’t wait for the horse to cool down first).

The key, however, is to know how much water to allow at one time — because of the equine stomach’s relatively small capacity, offer small amounts of water every 20 minutes until the horse drinks his fill rather than letting the animal drink it all at once.

Remember that water is the most vital nutrient for a horse. A horse’s daily water requirements are influenced by many factors, but the average idle 1,100-pound horse in a cool environment will drink 6 to 10 gallons of water per day. That amount may easily double or triple in a hot environment! Therefore, it goes without saying that providing cool, clean water to your horses at all times is of paramount importance.

Source: Equus Magazine and AAEP member Dr. Anthony Blikslager. More information about offering a horse water can be found at https://equusmagazine.com/.../offering-a-horse-water...

15/08/2024

Posted by Ruth Miller in Ojai Valley Animal Kingdom:

Albert the cat needs a hero. Albert’s person is very ill and will not be with us much longer. It would give her much peace of mind to rehome him prior to her passing.

Albert is a mature guy at 18.5 years so likely this will not be a longterm commitment but as an affectionate purr-master companion, he deserves to be loved for whatever remaining time he has.

He probably needs to be an only pet and has some health issues. Do you know anyone with kitty hospice experience?

If so, please email at [email protected]

14/08/2024

They are so tuned in. These beautiful creatures. 🐴♥️

14/08/2024

♥️ Ellie needs a home

1 y/o Elle was found in Moorpark with a ruptured globe and was brought to the shelter... our amazing veterinary team got her all fixed up! She's now fun, playful, and ready for adoption.

THANK YOU veterinary staff for going the extra mile and helping out this sweet girl.

Elle's pet link: www.vcas.us/viewan-2/?ida=A851790

To adopt, come visit Elle at our Camarillo Shelter from 1-6PM. At time of posting, she has no appointments! Full process explained at vcas.us/adopt.

07/08/2024

Kiss them for their health (and because it’s so awesome to love ‘em up and smooch that soft squishy nose)! 🐴💋

If your horse's breath makes you cringe, investigate the possible causes of the problem.

07/08/2024

Please be mindful.
Your pet’s life depends on it.

06/08/2024

CRITICAL PRESS RELEASE:
Unprecedented Overcrowding (140% CAPACITY!)

Ventura County, Calif.: Ventura County Animal Services is in extreme crisis. The Camarillo Shelter has just passed 140% capacity, with 205 dogs occupying 146 indoor/outdoor kennels suitable for around-the-clock housing. This unprecedented overcrowding has led to a severe outbreak of upper respiratory infection (URI) among our canine population, jeopardizing their health and well-being.
Community Action Strongly Requested:
1. RECLAIM IMMEDIATELY: If your pet is at the shelter, reclaim them as soon as possible.
2. FOUND DOGS: VCAS will continue to accept lost animals who are sick, injured, and/or aggressive. However, those who find healthy dogs are asked to avoid bringing them to the shelter if possible. Rather, please follow these crucial steps:
a. To share found dogs on VCAS social media, email a clear a face picture to [email protected]. Include their location found (address, cross streets, city) and your contact info.
b. Visit www.vcas.us/LostAndFound to file a found animal report and to view additional reunification tips.
c. Contact numbers or scan QR codes on the dog’s collar.
d. Post the dog’s photo and location on social media.
e. Take the dog to a veterinarian to get scanned for a microchip.
3. ADOPT: VCAS is waiving all dog adoption fees until further notice. The VCAS team will provide essential counseling on managing exposure risks upon adoption.
We cannot stress enough the urgency of this situation. Thank you for your continued support during these unprecedented and challenging times.

Ventura County Animal Services
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01/08/2024

⚠️ Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties are currently experiencing a Domoic Acid (DA) event. ⚠️

DA is a neurotoxin produced by microscopic algae. DA can enter the marine food web and be ingested by seabirds and other marine mammals when they eat affected prey. DA can affect many species of birds, including Brown Pelicans and Cormorants.

Symptoms of DA poisoning in birds include confusion, agitation, head bobbing and weaving, swaying body, seizures, inability to move, and unresponsiveness.

Members of the public may encounter infected seabirds and sea mammals on local beaches, and here is how you can help:

Please keep your distance from the animal and keep all pets and people away from the animal.

🐦 If you encounter a seabird in distress:

Please call our Wildlife HELPLine: (805)-681-1080

🦭 If you encounter a marine mammal in distress:

Please call Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute (CIMWI): (805) 567-1505



Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute (CIMWI)

30/07/2024

FYI 🦭

What should you do if you see a sea lion that has signs of domoic acid poisoning?

Domoic Acid Post #3:
Please follow these steps if you see a marine mammal in distress:
1. Do Not Touch!
Do not touch, feed, harass, cover, pour water on, coax/drag/push into the water or out of the surf zone, allow dogs near or get close to take selfies with the animal. These are wild animals that are in distress and they may act erratically and could bite!
2. Observe Animal
Observe the animal from a minimum of 50 feet (length of a school bus). Keep people and pets away from the animal. Note the animal’s physical characteristics and condition.
3. Determine Location
Determine the exact location of the animal. Be as accurate as possible and note any landmarks so CIMWI’s rescue team can easily find the animal.
4. Call Hotline : (805) 567-1505 or fill out the rescue form on our website, www.CIMWI.org

NOTE: We will only call reporting parties back if we need additional information to find the animal. We are focused on dispatching trained and experienced volunteers to the animal as well as managing each new report.

Stay tuned for more information on domoic acid.

CIMWIvolunteersrock

29/07/2024

29/07/2024

Check the air quality index, an indicator of ground-level ozone, particulate matter, heat and humidity, before asking your horse to exert himself on hot days. >>>https://bit.ly/EQAirQualityIndex

26/07/2024

🚨BREAKING NEWS: On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 (H.R. 8998) with a narrow vote of 210-205. This dangerous bill is loaded with provisions that would harm wildlife, public lands, and threaten endangered species protections for gray wolves. This bill is blatantly anti-science, anti-wolf and pro oil and gas drilling leases. When wolves lose their endangered species protections for corporate profits, the results are catastrophic. Please tell your senators to vote NO on this disastrous plan.

24/07/2024

This is the world we can create more of! 🤍

When we find we seek healing, take the brave actions to learn how to heal, allow ourselves to have empathy for ourselves, for other people and other creatures, we can find a way to harmonize all our needs as we practice coexisting, through vulnerability. We can hold together the same dream made into reality of a more connected world-home. To some, this is idealistic. Though it feels that in that viewpoint of “idealism”, that fear is leading and one struggles to believe that love can be the leader.

If harmony is what we yearn to truly feel within our bodies and spirit, experience externally in our environment around us, and play out in our lives…we MUST practice how to create more harmony, peace, and togetherness.

It is work. Brave-ass work! No one said it wouldn’t be. Yet what we work at we become better at.

This harmony we seek, begins and ends with self-love, the desire to co-create connection and love through vulnerability of action from the heart space, and allowing the mind to join in for the purpose of taking action and finding solutions from the heart space.

This is the kind of world I know we wish to exist in. It’s time to BE this NOW! No more complaining about how the world is not living up to our expectations or desires and all the ways this world is doomed. I, for one, am not going to give up my part in pursuing unity. It begins with each of us! We all have our part to play in this outcome!

LET US JOIN TOGETHER, IN A WAY WE NEVER HAVE BEFORE, TO HEAL OUR BEAUTIFUL EARTH, CONNECTION WITH ALL LIVING BEINGS, AND BECOME LOVE IN ACTION.

We are at a precious crossroads.
And it is time to stop allowing our wounded selves to lead, and take a brave new leap into this unknown territory. Because what we seek and desire, is truly right on the other side of all our fears.

United we can stand…personally, intimately, nationwide, and worldly. The will to unite vs fight. We have the ability to repair this bridge, and I want to be on the construction crew who is doing this hard ass work! Will you join me! Let’s get to it! 🤍

22/07/2024

… always, always choose to be kind. Each life is big to the one living it.

16/07/2024

16/07/2024

16/07/2024

Evacuation Tips for Horses

Preparing horses for a wildfire evacuation requires an extra level of planning, preparedness and practice. Building an evacuation kit for each horse, and having a plan for them that’s been practiced, increases the potential your horse(s) will be able to leave when you do. If the wildfire’s proximity does not permit the time needed to load horses, it’s best to turn them loose and not leave them confined in a barn or pasture. Close the doors and gates so they can’t re-enter the area.

Evacuation Preparedness

Practicing your evacuation route using your horse trailer ensures it’s compatible with the road’s width and grade on each potential exit route from your home. A stuck trailer could prevent others from using the same path to safely evacuate. It’s important to know any limitations before leaving your property during a wildfire. Always take into consideration that large animals take extra time to evacuate. If you don’t have trailer space for all your horses, have a plan that includes neighbors, friends or relatives that have trailers and can help; or identify an animal emergency response team, or for hire service that will assist with short notice.

If you’re unable to evacuate with the horse, but have time, using one of the methods below may help animal rescuers reunite you quicker with the horse:

• Use a livestock crayon to write your name, phone number and address on the horse

• With clippers shave your phone number into the horse’s coat

• Braid a temporary ID tag with pre-written contact info into the horse’s mane

• Attach a neck band

-National Fire Protection Association

16/07/2024

We get three versions of this call:

“Can you relocate [prey animal] to the mountains so it doesn’t get eaten by [predator]?”

“Can you relocate [predator] to the mountains so it doesn’t eat [prey]?”

“I relocated an animal to the mountains so it wouldn’t get eaten by something, and then I found babies. Can you rehabilitate them?”

We’re not sure where this place called “the mountains” might be, where animals never have to eat. But this misguided attempt to save natural prey animals from their natural predators does not help. It only hurts.

Wild animals don’t survive being brought to “the mountains.” They are separated from their families, often including nursing babies, and become hopelessly lost without food or shelter. This leaves prey animals even more open to predation, and it leaves predators hungry and desperate as they compete against more experienced animals who already live in the territory.

There’s also no reason to intervene in the case of animals seeking their natural food sources. Predators are an important part of the balance of nature. They prevent other animals from becoming overpopulated, which helps to control disease, prevent starvation, and curb the loss of native plants.

A world with no predators would not some kind of paradise of happy bunnies in fields of clover, but an apocalyptic wasteland of starving and diseased animals (including far too many rats and mice!). We need our predators to keep the balance of the world— not just in “the mountains,” but in our own neighborhoods.

The next question we hear is usually something like, “So what should I do? Just let my coyotes eat all of my bunnies?” But they are not your coyotes and not your bunnies. They aren’t ours either. They are independent, free animals with a right to live and a right to eat. Our role as humans is to respect them and give them space, not to remove them.

16/07/2024

The summer heat and sun won't be letting up any time soon, so make sure your equine friends are adequately protected from harmful UV rays. ☀️

Hot summer weather puts horses at risk not only for dehydration and heat stress but also the skin damage and discomfort that accompany a sunburn— just like humans.

A lot of equestrians love some chrome on a horse, but it's important to remember that those beautiful white markings and the non-pigmented pink skin underneath are more likely to suffer from sunburn, especially in areas where the skin is more sensitive — like around the eyes and the nostrils.

In addition to the pain and discomfort, horses that are prone to recurrent sunburn may also face other long-term consequences, like the increased likelihood of developing squamous cell carcinoma (a common cancer).

If your horse is susceptible to sunburn, contact your veterinarian for more information about sun damage and recommendations to keep your horse protected this summer.

15/07/2024

Unfortunately, this is just one of the tragic outcomes that we see when good humans attempt to help an animal without understanding how the simple act of feeding and watering them can lead to suffering and death.

We honor your heart and attempt to help. The best way you can do this, is by keeping the little in a safe, non-stressful, warm place and reach out immediately to your local rehabilitation experts. This is the best chance the baby has of making it.

Visit ANIMAL HELP NOW and add your zip code for a list of local animal rehabbers near you.

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Unfortunately, our little guy did not survive & passed away yesterday from the URI (upper respiratory infection) he had from being improperly fed & given water for e days. By the time he got here & was given antibiotics, it was just too late.

I can never stress enough the importance of getting injured or orphaned wildlife to a licensed rehabilitators as quickly as possible.

Please, do not attempt to feed, give water, or medications. Keep them warm & start calling or texting licensed wildlife rehabilitators for information or guidance.

Use your state's Department of Natural Resources or AnimalHelpNow.org to locate a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or facility near you.