Do you ever take the time to tell your animals how much you appreciate them?

There are many ways to let them know how you feel.

They do understand everything you say because they are all telepathic.

Remember… even something an animal does that might seem annoying has one or more gifts within it that we can appreciate.

ALL ANIMALS:

• I’m so grateful that you’re here in my life.
• I love to look at you and watch the way you move.
• I love your eyes and the way you look at me.
• When I look in your eyes, my heart opens.
• You are so beautiful to me.
• Your body is so perfect for you; it is the Divine expression of your Soul.
• You are so special to me.
• You teach me so many wonderful things.
• Thank you for your wisdom, your kindness, your energy, and your very presence
• When you don’t feel well or are grumpy, I appreciate the honesty of how you communicate that to me.
• Thank you for helping me to learn to communicate with you telepathically.
• Even when I don’t fully get or understand your message, you generously keep on trying to teach me.
• You have such a generous and noble heart that I’m learning to be more open-hearted just by being with you.
• You make me laugh, and that is so wonderful and healing.
• I love you whether you are happy, sad, mad, or scared, and I’ll do all I can to protect you, care for you, and keep you safe.
• You are precious to me, and I’m so grateful that you are here with me. Thank you.

CATS:

• I love your gorgeous toes, powerful claws, your soft fur, your elegant tail.
• It makes me smile and feel good inside.when I watch you play.
• I love when you give me whisker-kisses, when you knead your paws on my body, and the sound of your healing purr.
• Thank you for using the litter box on a regular basis and for letting me know when something is wrong.
• Thank you for catching mice and for letting them know that they need to move out of the house.
• I am grateful to you for showing me your excellent hunting skills and for keeping the mouse out of my bed while you play with it.
• Thank you for jumping into closets and drawers to show me things that need to be sorted and reorganized.
• I appreciate your independent nature that mixes so beautifully with you expressions of love.
• I’m so glad you’re here with me. Thank you.

DOGS:

• I love your beautiful body, your soft fur, and the way you look at me with adoration.
• I’m so happy when you jump in my lap or cuddle up with me in bed or on the floor.
• I so appreciate it when you come when I call you.
• Thank you so much for letting me know when you need to go out to relieve yourself.
• Thank you for barking to let me know that someone has arrived or that you need me to pay attention to something.
• The sound of your bark is music to my ears.
• You have been an excellent partner for showing and other competitions. Even when we don’t win 1st place, I appreciate the effort you make to please me.
• I’m so glad you’re here with me. Thank you.

BIRDS:

• I love your beautiful feathers, your beak, and legs, your talons, and especially your wings.
• You are so beautiful to me that I want to hug you whenever I see you. Since I cannot hug you as strongly as I want to, I send you energy hugs of love and joy.
• Thank you for your affectionate kisses.
• It makes me feel so good every time I hear you sing with your lovely voice.
• Thank you especially for giving up a life of free-flight to be here with me, living in a cage indoors. What generosity! You are teaching me just by being here, and I am so grateful.
• I’m so glad you’re here with me. Thank you.

FISH:

• I love to watch you swim in your fish tank. It gives me a sense of peace that is very precious to me and that helps me cope with challenges in my life.
• You are so beautiful. The way you move through the water is an elegant dance that fascinates me and takes me away from the busy life I lead.
• Your colors are perfect for you and bring me great pleasure.
• I’m so glad you’re here with me.
• I am grateful to you for being willing to live in a fish tank that’s much smaller than the wild world from which you came. Your generosity amazes me. Thank you.

HORSES:

• You are amazing! Thank you for your enormous generosity and willingness to carry me on your back, even when you may be tired or in pain.
• Thank you for allowing me to sit in your heart chakra where you can feel all that is going on inside my body and my emotions, and for serving me in this special way that only a horse can do.
• Thank you for allowing your free spirit to be harnessed by humans so I can have the pleasure of your company.
• I appreciate all the efforts you make to take care of me when I drive or ride you.
• Thank you for letting me know when something frightens you or when you don’t want to be schooled or ridden or participate in a competition.
• Thank you for always doing the very best you can even when I wish you could do better.
• I am so grateful to you for being with me. Your presence fills my heart with joy and love even when all I can do is groom you and look at you with adoration.
• I love so much to see you run with your mane and tail flying and the joy on your face when you buck and spin and express your freedom.
• Your sense of humor doesn’t always match mine. Still, I love that you have the ability to laugh and to make me laugh.
• Thank you so much for being in my life, for all that you teach me, and for putting up with inexpert riding skills.
• Riding you makes me feel united with the universe, and for that I can never thank you enough.

AN INVITATION:

There are so many different species who live with humans these days.

You might have pet reptiles, such as snakes or iguana, or a pet tarantula, or bunnies. There’s a long list of possibilities.

What do you tell them of your appreciation?

To share, please comment on this post. There are probably some very individual things your animals do for which you are grateful, and I’d love to read about them.

Pet stores are one-stop shops for purchasing a dog, cat, fish, bird, or a smaller animal – plus their food, treats, toys, and supplies. When choosing a shop, animal lovers should be sure it matches up with their specific needs. They should take some time to research local retailers in the area with positive reviews. Additionally, here are a few features to consider in the search for a satisfactory pet store.

Adoption Conditions and Available Services

Pet stores vary in size and products offered. Some may only sell items for small animals like gerbils, lizards, birds, and fish. Check out websites of the companies of interest and call them with specific questions before making the trip. If a pet requires a specific brand of food, especially one recommended by a veterinarian, does the store carry it? Can they order it? If not, move on to other options.

Appearance of Animals

A high-quality pet store should place a premium on keeping its animals healthy, alert, and happy. When walking through the store, do the animals look clean, well fed, active, and enthusiastic? When looking to adopt, the environment must be spacious, clean, and free of odors. None of the living areas should be constrictive or overcrowded; all dogs or cats should be living in a roomy, hygienic, healthy area. Before purchasing a four-legged friend, confirm that it is free of any disease or other health problems.

Friendly, Informative Staff Members

The services provided by the company’s owners and staff members should be gracious and informative. Guests should be greeted by friendly, knowledgeable employees who are there to help and answer questions. They should be prepared to answer any questions about the animals available for adoption or the status of current pets. At the same time, the employees must be able to recognize that when a guest’s pet is sick or injured, they should be talking to a veterinarian or medical professional.

A Local Shop That Cares

Investing in a local retailer that is in the neighborhood is an investment in the community and a convenient solution. Going to a local source for supplies makes it easier to stay stocked on essentials like food, hygiene products, and training tools. In addition to convenience, a good store should be cost-effective. Find a business that sells quality items at competitive prices.

Selecting a pet store doesn’t have to be an exhaustive, time-consuming process. Look for one that is clean and bright, demonstrates clear affection and in-depth knowledge of its animals, and offers a variety of products and services.

Raccoons, opossums, mice, bats, and birds can all be adorable and fun to watch, but some people just don’t understand the potential dangers that these forms of wildlife can pose to their family and pets. An encounter with even a small and seemingly harmless wild animal that finds their way onto your property can result in serious consequences for you, your children and your luxury dogs and cats.

Wild mammals and birds can damage your property, upset trash receptacles and set up nests in your yard, in your shed or even in accessible areas of your home. Certain forms of wildlife carry fleas, lice and ticks and can bring the threat of potentially deadly diseases like rabies.

Simple Steps to Protect Your Family and Pets

Even if you live in an area where wildlife sightings are very common, it doesn’t necessarily mean that there needs to be an imminent danger to your kids, dogs, and cats. In fact, there are some very simple steps that you can take to minimize the potential risk of an unwanted wildlife encounter:

Keep Trash Bins Securely Covered

Squirrels, rats, raccoons, opossums and wild cats all love to rummage through the garbage that contains scraps of food. By keeping trash in tightly tied bags and in cans with secure lids, you eliminate a major source of attraction for wildlife.

Make sure your Fence is in Good Condition

Fixing holes or replacing missing planks in the fence around your property keeps rabbits, raccoons, and many other mammals off of your property. A secure boundary really minimizes the chances for a potentially dangerous encounter between a wild animal and your pets or children.

Don’t leave Pets Outside Unattended

Even with a solid fence, some animals will still find their way into your yard. If your dogs are out roaming for extended periods they have a greater chance of coming across a wild animal that has made its way onto your property. If the animal has a nest or a food source nearby they may become aggressive and look to protect instead of escape. This can result in serious injury to both your pet and the wild animal.

Keep Cats Indoors

Cats are natural hunters and are not necessarily deterred by your fence. If there is a bird or rabbit in a neighbor’s yard, they will likely give chase. A cat who exits the confines of your property is at a much greater risk of injury due to a wild animal attack, but to other dangers (like traffic, poison or traps left out by others for wild animals, etc.)

Ultrasonic Pest Protection

Ultrasonic pest repellents use high-frequency sound waves to drive away a variety of pests, rodents, and insects. For homeowners who are looking for a hands off and mess free method of keeping unwanted pests out of their home, this can be a safe and effective solution.

Ultrasonic repellents are safe for humans and family pets (you can’t hear the sounds, neither can your pets, there are no poisons and no danger of pets or kids suffering the injuries that can occur from snap traps). After the fast and easy initial setup, there is nothing to do but allow the device to work driving away unwanted pests.

In addition to the steps above, simply avoiding contact with wildlife is also a major factor in keeping pets and family members safe. Don’t leave food out for wild animals, don’t intentionally engage with them and never encourage your pets to interact with wildlife.

Even those with the best of intentions and those who have taken the proactive measures mentioned above can still find themselves in a position where a wild animal has entered their home or garage and is posing a potential threat. In these instances, it is important that the situation is handled properly to minimize the risk.

It’s never a good idea to attempt to poison a wild animal on your property. Poison baits have elements that attract wildlife (they look and smell like food), which may also attract your family pets.

Cornering a wild animal is also not advisable. Raccoons, opossums, and birds can all become very territorial, especially if they have a nest nearby. Cornering them can insight an attack, which can result in serious injury for any people or pets in the area.

If a wild animal has set up residence in your home, garage or yard or is posing a threat to your family it makes sense to enlist the help of a professional. A wildlife control expert can quickly analyze the wildlife threat on your property and take the best steps toward removal in a manner that ensures the safety of your family and your pets and with minimal risk to the wild animal.

A trained wildlife control expert can also suggest the best methods for cleaning and sanitize the area after removal and help set up protective measures to minimize the chances of future unwanted encounters.