On Sabbatical

Just a note to say I am currently on sabbatical from my communication practice. Feel free to email me if you want to be notified when I am again available.

In Memoriam: Maya McLendon-Kunz, 1997-2010

Maya was our beloved queen cat.  She belonged to my partner from kittenhood, then adopted me at age 3 or 4 in 2000.  She was always completely herself: demanding, beautiful, proud, wise, confident and more than a little bit snarky.  Over the years we became best friends, and she took a great part in teaching me, and others, how to communicate with animals.  For several years, she also had her own highly opinionated advice column on my site.

Holiday Sale!

Know someone who would like to understand their pet better? Treat your friends, your loved ones or yourself to an animal communication session with me at 20% off. That’s right, between now and December 31st, I am offering a 20% discount on all consultations and gift cards. This means a ½-hour communication session for $40, 45 minutes for $60 or an hour for $80.

When treating your friends, opt for a personalized hard copy gift card or email notice – both nondenominational and appropriate for any holiday or birthday. Cards are good until December 31, 2011. And don’t worry – if you just want to treat yourself, I won’t tell!

Interested? Contact me at info@animaltalker.com or 917-607-8630.

Winterizing for Animals

As the weather changes for those of us in temperate climates, I notice animals putting on winter coats, eating more and snuggling up in cozy places – whether that is a special nest or their person’s lap. The tree squirrels in our local park spent the recent last gasp of warm weather busily stashing winter foods and preparing their dreys (nests), while my cats at home have been howling for more wet food and curling up with me on their favourite “mommy blanket” – a deep, furry throw that reminds them of their mama cats’ bellies. Have you noticed the critters around you preparing, too?

Of course, you can also help your animal friends prepare for and get through cold weather. Here are some ways: