Kelly Schneid

 Life was going on just fine and normally. Poop, sleep, play, eat, sleep, eat, eat, eat and sleep when suddenly catastrophic change occurred. The motor on my water fountain stopped working. I love that fountain.

Personally, I didn’t notice, but mommy did. Personally I didn’t care as long as the water was changed at least six times during the day, but mommy did. She’s funny that way. So she got on the Internet to purchase a new motor. Much to her surprise it didn’t exist unless she wanted to buy a whole new fountain.

She looked and looked and looked, nope couldn’t find it. Found another one for another fountain, but she said the reviews complained about it not working on my fountain. I love that fountain. She even found a link on how to clean the motor, but it went into hyper space when she clicked on it. Now, I told her to buy me a new one just the same, as I LOVE my fountain. She said something about not wanting to buy a new fountain every time the motor gave out.

Mommy counted down the days until the new one came. She told me I was getting a new one, but since I LOVED THE OLD ONE, I thought it was the same.

Much to my surprise it was white instead of silver, taller, looked funny and a huge gush of water poured out onto the water bowl. ARE YOU KIDDING ME!  That thing was so scary!!!!  Mommy sat with me as I scrambled to get away. I just knew it was going to drown me.

Well, I got my way and the old one was put a few feet in front of that monster waterfall. Later that day it was put closer, but I didn’t care. The next day it was next to the monster, but I didn’t care, I didn’t plan on using it.

For another day it stayed the same. The way I like things, the same.

Yesterday, mommy took the LOVE OF MY LIFE AWAY!  Oh no, I’ll die of thirst!  I sat on the spot my fountain was sitting at to make my point. She is not always real swift and didn’t seem to get it.  Horrors as she picked me up and set me in front of the ugly waterfall.  At this point I wasn’t scared of it, but who knows what was in that water!  She did something to make the waterfall stop and that helped.  Still wanted my old one.

As I sat there looking pitiful in a manipulative manner mommy lay on the floor next to me and asked me to pleasssse drink from “the monster”.  She put her finger in it to show me it was water, like I’m stupid or something.  She put her finger to me with water on it over and over and I licked it forlornly in an attempt to make her feel very guilty.  Over and over she asked me to drink from “the monster”.

Finally, being on my deathbed I HAD to drink.  Mommy seemed to be holding her breath for some reason as I drank my fill.  Hmmm, not happy about it, but not too bad.  Well, much to my surprise she praised me so highly and I got TREATS for drinking water.  Who in the heck knew?  Later that day, the same thing happen!

The waterfall got turned back on as mommy went to bed.  At 6 AM this morning mommy fed me and as she got herself some tea I went and drank by myself with dangers of the waterfall near by, being the brave and smart cat I am.  Besides I was thirsty.  Well, mommy seemed not to be praising me for such a wonderful and brave deed so I stepped in front of her as she turned around.  I meowed loudly and stopped her in her tracks. I wasn’t going to move until acknowledgement of my brave deed was acknowledged.

I got lots of praise and scratches and she is justifiably proud of me.

I love my fountain.

Hollie

 I’ve been receiving more and more calls about lost animals. This is not an area of my work I consider to be in my “lane” and will sometimes try and help, but would prefer not to do so. 

Most people don’t know that only about one to three percent of lost animals is actually ever found by their parents. It goes up to three percent if they have a microchip. That percentage does not take into account those animals that are found but die due to illness. The ones that are found have always been because their parents work exceptionally hard to find them and don’t give up hope. 

So I ask all those reading this to think about and pass on the following: 

Even if your animal never goes outside get them microchipped. If they do end up at the Humane Society they will check for it and contact you. Also make sure the information is up to date. 

Don’t under estimate a scared animal. Too many get out of their carriers and escape collar leashes. I recommend a harness leash for all dogs. Carriers need to be carefully checked to ensure they are latched tightly. The nylon carriers can be torn by cats, I know I had a cat who did that. 

Keep all cats inside. I can’t say this enough. You wouldn’t (hopefully) let your dog roam around why do you think it’s okay for your cat? They don’t live as long as house cats. Can bring diseases in that humans can catch and the songbird population is endangered partly due to cats. For those that think you can’t keep a cat happy inside, I know better than that. Give them access to windows put a window feeder on a window with a 2-way film. Get them cat trees and shelves to walk up high on. Happy cats are ones that can be up high. Toys to keep them amused and play time with you every day. Doctors will tell you playing with your animal is great for your health. So don’t just bring them in and ignore them. Cats are not independent they need social interaction. 

Anytime a dog is outside of your yard put them on a leash. Always. Anything can happen so quickly. 

Let’s make this a safer year for our animals. Let’s not have the heartache of losing our animals this way especially since it is so much more preventable.

It is so interesting to me how those above show me in so many different ways what I need to be addressing either on my blog and/or in my newsletter. Recently I have had numerous people refer to me as a Pet Psychic. The local news discussing an event I volunteered at stated there was a “Dog Psychic” at this event when the booth I was at had my correct title across it, Animal Communicator. Read the rest of this entry »

Wouldn’t it be nice if knowing our loved ones above, spirit guides and angels could tell us clearly when we are making a mistake, heading down the wrong path and on our way to unnecessary pain. They do at times, not all the time as we may have chosen prior to this lifetime to experience certain things. But if there is a lack of awareness on our part, an unwillingness to look at the signs and signals, mistakes that could have been avoided will be made. Denial can be strong and our way of not facing the truth. We sometimes fear change even if that change will make our lives happier.

I find it interesting that as I am writing this I am watching the last show of Oprah and she talks about the “whispers” we get. If we don’t listen the whispers become a thump on the head, then a brick on the head. If we still don’t listen we get a whole brick wall falling on us. We have that happen to us numerous times in our lives. All of us do.

I just got out of some rubble myself. It took a huge wall of it to make me realize you have to let go sometimes. No matter how much you want something, it may not be in your best interest. I didn’t let go quietly, it was done with the anger it deserved. That I had to do so should make me angry. The anger at my treatment is what finally gave me the strength to choose the right path. Once I did let go and closed that door for good, I watched in amazement and with such gratitude how other doors opened. The right doors with the right opportunities, the right support and the right people. So you may have to change something that makes you fearful, angry, sad and hurt, but use that time to open doors that make you happier.

Here are some of the things I have learned from those above to help us in this lifetime.

1. When you love yourself it’s easier to make choices.
2. Make decisions out of love and not fear and learn to recognize the difference.
3. Know your power. Use it to teach others by example.
4. Don’t let others deter you when you know you are doing the right thing. Stay in your own lane.
5. If you make a mistake, learn from it and don’t beat yourself up over it.
6. Admit the mistake, look at it honestly and fix it.
7. Monitor your thinking, if it is negative, change it.
8. Understand your thinking and your choices are the ONLY things you can change.
9. Look at the love and what you have in your life, not what you don’t have, be grateful.
10. Send out loving energy to the world, that is the only thing that will change it.

So listen to those whispers that you hear. Stop and consider the choices in your life, those whispers will let you know when something is not right or you should take action. Remember to ask for help from your Angels.

Kelly Schneid
505 314-4739
www.kellyschneid.com

Recently my husband and I flew to Kauai for 6 days for a company event. This was my first trip to Kauai and I already knew this island was not as developed as the other island for tourists.  It is famous for all the chickens on the island that roam everywhere. These are Red Jungle Fowl and the roosters are bright and beautiful. It is also baby season so little ones were running around everywhere.  This island quickly became my favorite due to the beauty and wildlife.

Kauai has some great places to stay and many activities. The hotel we stayed at was so beautiful with a water area filled with Koi. We were there with numerous people we knew and most of them were doing the normal activities people go to this island for…zip lining, helicopter ride, snorkeling and kayaking.

The hotel had three Nene’s (goose) which is the Hawaiian state bird that is endangered. Also two Black Headed Swans not native to Kauai at all. One of the swans and myself visited twice a day. A gentle and charming creature that would lower its head and make a noise every time I said how beautiful he/she was.

Can’t say I knew anyone else there who was as excited about the animal life (except for some friends) as I was especially the birds. I found a small Hawaii bird book that became my bible during this time and I made a list of what birds I wanted to see while I was there.
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There are many ways to wake up in the morning.  Alarms clocks buzzing or playing music.  A partner getting up and hopefully making the coffee.  Waking up on your own whether you want to or not. 

I’ve always had a favorite way and that option has not always been available.  Lately, it has been and funny how you don’t realize how much you’ve missed some of life’s wonderful things until you get them back. 

My favorite way to wake up in the morning….a kitty playing.  Amazing how thunderous it sounds to have one cat running at full tilt across the room.  Nascar has nothing on a cat for the decibel levels produced.  Balls jingling as they are being batted across the floor.  BAM, as they go flying into a paper bag. 

As I wake up to sounds of joy and happiness, I smile and think how grateful I am for having a happy and healthy cat.

Kelly

The beginning of the year in 2010 gave me a clear message.  Dozens of Robins perched in trees in my backyard. A whole flock of these beautiful birds sat for the first time where I could watch them in awe and wonder. When an animal comes into your life in an unusual way it means there is a message for you. Robins mean they will help you with new growth.

So I knew 2010 would be a year of growth for me and felt comforted I would have help. During the year it actually became funny how many ways I was reminded of the help I was getting.  I met numerous people whose name was Robin or Robinson. I had people tell me stories of Robins and given a book about a Robin. Unless I was in a coma, there was no way I could have missed all the reminders of their help and that they were there for me.

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Neither snow, sleet, rain, freezing weather or people are going to keep me from getting more to eat.  If I’m hungry and you think I’ve had enough I’ll just stare at you for hours until you finally get the message.  If you are sleeping I’ll just sit within1/2 inch of your face until you wake up and feed me.  If that doesn’t work a gentle pat on the nose usually works. 

Happy New Year everyone, always stand strong and go for what you want.

AC

I just recently came back from a trip to Chicago and Milwaukee.  Both great cities and being able to see a baseball game at Wrigley Field was wonderful.  I’ve been to both cities before, but it has been awhile.  So I made sure I looked around during this visit.  Not just at the sights.  But at what people were doing and not doing.  I looked for new birds and ones I don’t normally see along with other animals on the ground. 

It didn’t take me long to realize how little wildlife there is that is visible in our cities and suburbs.  I love Seagulls, but saw a lot fewer then I expected.  All birds seemed to be scarce.  A few here and there and I saw a woman being dragged by her dog who was chasing a rabbit.  The rabbit won by the way.  I remember there being squirrels in suburbs and parks where we spent most of our time.  I didn’t see even one squirrel. 

It wasn’t for lack of looking either.  Whether riding in the car going someplace or just watching out the hotel window I watched and my heart began to ache as I missed my animal friends. 

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Kelly and Heaven