Dogs that know when their owners are coming home

Hello, friends,

I received the following email this morning.  Although I have not checked out the validity of the information, other than by visiting the websites listed, it sounds like an interesting experiment, and I thought I would pass along the information to you, in case your own dogs might wish to participate in the study.   I have a copy of Dr. Sheldrake's book on the subject, and my own experiences certainly support his findings.  Sadly my own dog who always, unfailingly, knew the school bus was coming ten minutes before it arrived was Dancer, who passed away in March.

On the page that is listed first, with the previous research information, there is a link that you can click to nominate your dog for the study if interested.

At the least, I hope you enjoy the reading.  Have a great day!

--Gayle

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Dear Gayle,  I found your email address via a link at Animaltalk.net.  I am a parapsychologist and the senior editor for a new collaborative project called Open Source Science (www.opensourcescience.net).  At OSS, we facilitate the discussion and replication of controversial scientific experiments that may contribute to an improved understanding of consciousness.  Right now we're looking at the research of Dr. Rupert Sheldrake (a biologist and former fellow of Clare College, Cambridge University) on the phenomena of 'dogs that know when their owners are coming home'. Dr. Sheldrake's research suggests that dogs may have a link with their owners that is currently unexplained by science, and we'd like to look into this a little further.  I have summarized the previous research on the subject here: http://www.opensourcescience.net/index.php?title=Experiments:_Can_Dogs_Anticipate_Their_Owner%27s_Return%3F  We are looking for dogs who exhibit this behavior and dog owners who would be interested in participating.  Right now, we are assisting curious dog owners in conducting self-tests of their dog's behavior at home. Would you or anyone you know be interested in participating? If not, do you have suggestions on how we should go about finding dogs and/or collecting stories?  Thanks for your attention,  Annalisa Ventola www.opensourcescience.net www.publicparapsychology.org  

Gazehound's Creature Thoughts: May/June 2007

"CREATURE THOUGHTS"
GAZEHOUND'S ANIMAL COMMUNICATION NEWS
May/June 2007*

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Keeping in touch with the animals....
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Serenity and Connection

Peace. 

They say that the greatest wisdom arrives over quiet seas.  So often, our modern-society lives are full of rushing here and there, checking off to-do lists that never end, and we rarely get a moment to just sit.  "Just sitting", though, is one of the most fulfilling things a person can do when trying to grow closer, and increase understanding, with their animal companions.

Watch your cat, your dog, your horse ... observe how much they treasure quiet time, whether napping, soaking up the sun, or grazing contentedly in a pasture.  Don't think, "he's so lazy, all he does is eat and sleep all day" -- thinking along those lines is such a human thing to do.  Try to appreciate the fact that your friend actually does treasure those moments, and finds joy in them.  Try "just sitting" for a while.  Turn some music on (for this purpose Mozart might be preferable to Linkin Park) if it helps you to quiet your mind, or if you find your thoughts scattering and running back to all those things you haven't crossed off your list yet.  It doesn't have to be a long time, just five or ten minutes a day will do to start with.  Have your animal companion at your side, and just "be" with him.

You'll be amazed at how your relationship improves.  Even relationships that are great to begin with will find new depth, and your animal friend will truly appreciate that you wish nothing more than to "be" by his side.

Aside from just being present with my animals, I also find it fun and enlightening, when I spend quite moments with them, to try mirroring them at times.  If out walking quietly around the yard, I'll watch how my dog moves, and attempt to move my legs the same way, arch my neck similarly, and otherwise shadow what it might feel like to "be a dog".  The cats can get into some positions, of course, that would strain a few muscles if I tried to fully mimic them, but I can move my body in a suggestion of those poses, which is often an interesting and fun activity.  When doing this, I will try to reach my mind toward them, pretending that I'm living inside their skin, and imagine how it feels to be who they are.  As silly as others might think these games are, I do find it helps my emotional connection with the animals when I remember to spend this kind of time by their sides.

Recently, I've returned to the act of honoring one of my earliest and greatest life's loves: horses.  I have been volunteering my time grooming at a nearby farm.  I've also been playing with a particular horse who needed a regular friend, a Percheron named Zeus.  He's a wonderful soul, as are all of the animals at this farm, and it's been a great opportunity for me to be around them.  "Hanging out with the herd" up in their pasture, before the fly season brought them back inside during the day, was great fun, as I'd interact with them and observe the myriad ways that they interact with one another.  While there, I've also been privileged to get to know the other animal residents: llamas and alpacas, pigs, sheep and goats, rabbits, and various types of barnyard fowl including some very cool peacocks.  One of the greatest things about spending time at the farm, is the opportunity to carefully observe the behavior, and as a result get to know the souls, of all the animals there.  Each has his or her very unique and special personality, and they all find wonderful ways to amaze me.  They teach me so much.

I encourage you all to seek the quiet moments, or actively create them if they're hard to find, to just be with, and to imagine what it is like to be, your animal friends.  I trust that it will not only help you to know them better, but bring more serenity and connection to your entire life as a whole.

Peace.


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FYI NOTES

Don't forget that you can keep up with changes and info on rates, policies, and "other fun stuff" on my website:  www.gazehound.com, and that you can find archives of this newsletter and other articles on my Creature Thoughts Blog: gazehound.blogspot.com.   

Gift Certificates:  Enjoy savings, by pre-ordering sessions through my gift certificate program.  Single gift certificates are sold at the regular session rate of $30/half hour session. There is also a special rate for anyone who orders three or more at one time. Ordering 3 or more gift certificates will reduce the cost per session to the "old" individual session rate of $25/session. Therefore one Gift Certificate will be $30, two will be $60, but three will be available for $75, with increments of $25 per certificate over three. This will be permanent pricing. Gift certificates are non-refundable and other offers, warranties and discounts do not apply when a gift certificate is redeemed. 



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PREE'S TALK-TO-ME TIPS

After writing the above article, I walked out into the living room to see if Pree would like to contribute, and she trotted up and hopped into my lap with an encouraging purr and meow.  She shared that the animals enjoy the quiet and connection time, too.  She says she loves when I just "sit" with her, and actively try to quiet my mind.  She knows that human  thought is so often scattered and chaotic, and she appreciates that I make a concentrated effort to quiet those thoughts just to be with her.  She's sure other animals are just as pleased when their humans do the same.  Pree also says that she'd encourage animals to try to "be" their humans ... to stretch their own imaginations to see things from a human perspective.  She thinks that the animals might be better at that than the humans are ... because they, for the most part, are better at quieting their minds and appreciating the peace to begin with.

There are, of course, always exceptions ... but those exceptions might actually benefit from the exercise more than most.


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Gazehound's Animal Communication News: March/April 2007

*GAZEHOUND'S ANIMAL COMMUNICATION NEWS
*March/April 2007*

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A Final Act of Love

We have had another sad goodbye in our family.  On March 21, my sweet little girl dog, Dancer, passed through the veil.  She was fine one day, gone the next, or so it seemed ... though there was actually five days of decline where we struggled to help her and find out what was wrong.  It turned out to be a massive infection that was not responding to treatment, and her digestive tract was beginning to die.  We made the heart-breaking decision to help her "over the bridge" before her pain grew to agony.

I've so often helped others as they struggle with this decision, and I know from experience that almost every single time the decision is made not because the human needs it ... but at the animal's request.  At a time where emotions are running high, most loving pet owners are hearing their animals in their hearts, even when they don't realize it.  And yet, when it came time for me to make this same decision, I could hear my own voice echoing the voices of so many clients over the years ... "I don't know if I'm doing the right thing."

Dancer knew.  On the day she suddenly fell ill, before her symptoms were even accelerating, she told me and another communicator both that she wanted to "Go live with Nanny and Yoda", because she knew that what was happening to her body wasn't going to be fixable.  And yet even hearing her, even with confirmation, I struggled with the pain of this thought for five days.  Years ago, going through similar, I would be right now riddled with guilt and doubt.  Now, however, it is somewhat easier ... confirming words from both our vet and my animal communicator friend Janice let me know I was surely hearing Dancer's needs correctly.  The guilt is there, but minimal.  The doubt crops up on occasion but I can gently vanquish it.  I look back over the signs we were given, as gifts, the night before she passed ... the "phantom dog" barking in the yard for my husband, whom he said sounded just like Yoda, and the little slate colored junco that was trying to get in through our living room window, and my dear Yoda's star, Sirius, shining bright in the sky outside the window all night long just as it did when he passed away ... and find comfort in them.

Even with all of that, it's the hardest decision any pet owner ever has to make.

Dancer is okay, I know this.  She's free of pain and of an aging body, she's running faster and more gracefully than ever before, and she is for certain with Nanny and Yoda.  She's sent me signs ... such as the day she was barking at the back door to be let in -- I could hear her as clearly as if she were still in her body, and the barking didn't cease till I opened the door for her.  I'm sure she knew she could "let herself in", but found a pocket of energy to utilize, so that she could let me know without doubt that she's still around.  And we'll be okay, too.  Pascha, her gentle forever soul mate, is comforting himself by clinging to Kai, and their growing bond brings me quiet joy.  None of that will make us miss her less ... make the pain go away ... but we do find peace in those simple gifts.

I write this today to share these feelings with you, to reach out to all who have been through this loss, whether their animal friends passed on their own or needed help releasing their bodies.  Just as we all share the great love that being part of this vast animal family brings to us, we all share the great sorrow of the inevitable goodbyes.

A number of friends made donations in Dancer's memory to STOLA (the Saluki rescue group I volunteer my web design skills for).  You may view her memorial page, if you wish, by visiting http://www.stola.org/memorial/index.html and scrolling down the list to click on her name.  If you wish to donate to STOLA, there are links on the site, or you may also use my "AC for STOLA" program to pre-order an animal communication session and donate a small percentage to the rescue group.  In Dancer's honor, I am extending my special offer of $10 donation per session ordered until the end of April, 2007.  The page for that is: http://www.gazehound.com/acforstola.html

Dancer passed on the first day of spring, leaping into the new life of spirit, as the earth passed the threshold of renewal.  How fitting, how pure, and how wonderful that was ... another source of comfort as I wander around here looking for her each day. 

I wish a joyous spring for all of you, without a hint of sadness, and great health and vitality for all of your animal friends.



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FYI NOTES

Don't forget that you can keep up with changes and info on rates, policies, and "other fun stuff" on my website:  www.gazehound.com, and that you can find archives of this newsletter and other articles on my Creature Thoughts Blog: gazehound.blogspot.com.   

Gift Certificates:  Although the holiday special is over, you can still save a bit by pre-ordering sessions through my regular gift certificate program.  Gift certificates will now be sold at the regular session rate of $30/half hour session, There is, however, a special rate for anyone who orders three or more at one time. Ordering 3 or more gift certificates will reduce the cost per session to the "old" individual session rate of $25/session. Therefore one Gift Certificate will be $30, two will be $60, but three will be available for $75, with increments of $25 per certificate over three. This will be permanent pricing. Gift certificates are non-refundable and other offers, warranties and discounts do not apply. 



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PREE'S TALK-TO-ME TIPS

Pree reminds us that everyone in a family is affected by the passing of one of its members.  Throughout the process of Dancer's illness, I spoke to all of the animals, and encouraged them to spend some time with her.  Pree lets me know that they all appreciated that, and that they knew what was happening.  She replays for me scenes of the three cats, even Sasha (who isn't overly fond of canines), as they would rub against Dancer's feet where they hung over the edge of the sofa, and give her kisses.  Even though we were unable to bring Dancer's body home for them to see, the animals knew and, for the most part, accepted.  Of all, only Pascha continued to look for her for several days, asking each person who came through the door, "Did you find her?  Is she home?"  -- and it was not that he didn't know, it was that he didn't want to accept.  She encourages all who are going through a goodbye to remember that the non-human family members appreciate being part of the process, too. 

She sends all of you, and your four-legged friends, purrs for Spring.

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   http://www.gazehound.com/pets
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Gazehound's Animal Communication News: January/February 2007

*GAZEHOUND'S ANIMAL COMMUNICATION NEWS
*January/February 2007

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The Beauty of "Training"

In a casual discussion, recently, someone seemed slightly surprised when I mentioned that I often recommend training plans when a pet is having behavior issues.  I guess, since I'm an animal communicator, the person assumed that I'd simply suggest "communication reminders".  It is a natural conclusion, but those who've been reading this e-news, or have known me, for any time will know that I consider interspecies communication  "one tool among many".

We animals, of all species, speak many languages.  Thought, vocal, body, emotional ... all of these ways of communication are languages that come to us naturally, and that we can observe and polish as we strive to understand one another better.  I consider "training" another language that we can share with our animal friends ... the repetition of a concept, to help the animal adjust to a way of life that makes living together more pleasant and easier on everyone involved.

To me, training is not just a way to "make your dog do what you want it to".  It's a means of communication that is very much two-way.  To be a good trainer, one must become a good observer, learn to read an animal, and know what is on its mind.  By observing and understanding the animal's body language and responses, we learn how the animal is reacting to the training, where we need to modify our approach, and when our friend is ready to move on to the next stage, among other things.  By scheduling regular training sessions, we spend true quality time with our friend;  we communicate with them, and clarifying our communications, in a very precise and easily measurable way.  Training sessions are great practice for our communication skills, for as we use positive reinforcement to let an animal know,  "Yes, you did understand what I wanted, thank you!", we are also sharpening our own powers of observation and timing.  We are using another entire language to enhance our understanding of our animals, their understanding of us, and our lives together.

I  am a fan of clicker training and other positive methods, as well as training approaches that embrace a deep understanding of the natural behavior of an animal.  Don't let my cats hear me say this, but all animals, of all species, can be "trained" if the training is done positively and in an understanding manner.  There are, of course, many animals who will respond badly, even shut down, to harsh training methods, but it is rare to meet an animal who does not appreciate positive reinforcement and praise.   As I've researched the clicker training communities on the web, for example, I've found people who use the method to improve their relationships with everyone from dogs and cats to rabbits to birds to zoo animals and  horses.  I have also  been researching natural horsemanship, such as the Parelli method, and learning more about how these horsemen use their knowledge and understanding of a horse's natural instincts and behaviors to become both partner and friend to the animal, and progress in a safe and respectful manner in their human-equine relationship. 

Impressive.

Although my own animals are primarily trained in "basic social skills", in effort to help everyone live together in harmony, I know many people who use positive training methods to take them to the higher levels of competition, as they have fun with their animals while bringing the friendship they share to new depths.  The best trainers, the ones who have impressed and delighted me with their knowledge and positive attitude, all consider themselves as much a learner as the teacher, and affirm that they learn as much or more from their animals as the animals learn from them.  Their training sessions are true two-way exchanges that bring new life to the relationship.

If ever you wish to view a sublime example of communication, of how training together can truly make magic of an animal/human relationship, simply watch a high level dressage competition, or a finely tuned team at an agility or canine freestyle trial.  Now there is "communication" that can be measured, recorded, and preserved in the record books!

So remember, as you strive to understand your animals better, engaging in daily training sessions with them will not only lead to better-behaved pets, but a deeper and more satisfying relationship as well.


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FYI NOTES

Don't forget that you can keep up with changes and info on rates, policies, and "other fun stuff" on my website:  www.gazehound.com, and that you can find archives of this newsletter and other articles on my Creature Thoughts Blog: gazehound.blogspot.com.   

Special Offer to Benefit STOLA (Saluki Tree of Life Alliance):   As many of you know, I'm one of the founders of, and a past board member and President of, the national Saluki rescue group, STOLA.  For a limited time, I am making a $10 donation to the organization for every animal communication session purchased via a special page I've set up on my website.  For more information, or to make a purchase through this offer, please visit:  http://www.gazehound.com/acforstola.html


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PREE'S TALK-TO-ME TIPS

Pree has been quiet lately.  She seeks out either sunny or sheltered spots, depending on her mood, and although as sweet and cuddly as always, she spends more time these days curled up and snoozing, either alone or with her mother, Sachet.  Today when I went to look for her, to see if she'd like to share for the newsletter, she at first said she really didn't have much to say.  It was nap time.  Then, however, she thought that might in fact be what she has to say.

She says that part of the reason, perhaps most of it, that she's so enjoyed her naps and has been less active lately is simply because "it's winter".  Winter is a natural time of rest for many animals in nature ... some even sleep right on through it for the most part.  Even our pets often respond to the shorter days ... by taking longer naps!

Pree suggests that one thing her human friends out there can do to enhance their understanding of their animal friends, is observe how the change in seasons alters their behavior and energy levels.  All animals, even human ones, respond to the cycles of nature ... even though we don't always pay attention to the details of that response.

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Season's Greetings

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Happy Thanksgiving

I just wanted to take a moment to wish all of our friends who are celebrating today a Happy Thanksgiving. May your day be saturated by love.

--Gayle

And A Few Notes: Although I am again doing "regular" session, I will not be doing lost animal sessions for some time, as they are far too emotionally draining for me right now.

In addition, I do still have my Holiday Gift Certificate special running, as outlined on the archive page:
http://gazehound.blogspot.com/2006/10/holiday-special-on-gift-certificates.html

Please keep a special eye on your animal friends during the holidays. So many things that are part of our holiday traditions can be a threat to our animals, for they are naturally attracted out of curiosity to the things that we are focusing all of this intense energy on. There is also an inundation of new and wonderful smelling foods, some of which can be toxic to our animals. Remember to keep carcass bones, fatty meats, chocolates and other candies, onions, raisins and grapes, and even many nuts, out of reach of your pets. Some can be harmful in large quantities, others in small, depending on an animal's individual tolerance.

Some interesting articles you might find helpful in that area:

http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dtoxin.html
http://cats.about.com/cs/catfood/a/humanfood.htm

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-- Gayle P Nastasi
Animal Communication Consultant
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Gazehound's Animal Communication News: November 2006

*GAZEHOUND'S ANIMAL COMMUNICATION NEWS
*November 2006

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Spirit Animals

Today is Halloween. 

This year I've been running across "Halloween History" quite a bit, in articles, on radio, on television, and in casual conversation.  The origins of the holiday and traditions surrounding it are actually quite fascinating, having many of their roots in the ancient Celtic harvest ceremonies and celebrations in honor of loved ones who had passed into spirit.  They say that at this time of year the veil between the worlds is thin, and it's easier for those of us on the living-side to feel close to, and even contact, those who have crossed over.

I suppose it would be natural to look toward the other side during the fall, when the earth herself is moving toward rest, leaves are dying, the air is growing chill, and the hours of dark are overtaking the hours of light.  Autumn is a twilight time.

Whether it's because my friends in spirit are reaching out for me, or whether it's simply because I allow these beliefs to influence me, I do seem to find myself thinking of, and talking to, both people and animals who have passed more often at this season.  Those on the other side, also seem more eager to connect.  For me, it's a comfort to know that our relationships continue beyond death, and I cherish the opportunity to let my loved-ones-gone know how much I still love them.

In addition to such connections with the passed, I also find that spirit animals and totems tend to show up in my life more in the autumn.  Perhaps it's just that autumn is "my season", the time of year I feel most grounded and connected.  Or perhaps it is true that the veil between the worlds ... all of them ... thins.

Whenever I'm privileged to be visited by an animal unexpectedly, particularly species I don't often see, I try to ferret out what the spirit of that animal might be attempting to teach me.  Recently, two species have been placing themselves in my path, and have had me doing research on how their lessons can be applied helpfully to my life.  The first to show up, was Heron.  I was driving along a frequently traveled mountain road one day, and a Great Blue Heron was standing right at the side of the road.  He looked at me as I stopped the car, rolled down my window, and said hello.  Then he lifted gracefully, almost in slow motion, and flew up the road directly in front of my car.    It was quite a thrill to have him so close, guiding me, until he reached an open space near a pond and swerved toward the water.  The exact same thing happened again, not long after, and since I've seen Heron in quite a few places that I wouldn't have thought to look for him.

And then came the foxes.  Foxes are rarely seen around here; it's not because they're all that scarce, but they are masters of camouflage and secrecy, and they stay in the shadows, only to be seen when it's their will.  In the past week, after nearly seventeen years of never seeing a fox near our house, I've seen three.  My children and husband also enjoyed the visits from these amazing animals, and I still smile at the memory of the one who was "boinging" straight into the air in front of our house.  What beautiful creatures they are!  Fox is a definite teacher-spirit, and I've thoroughly enjoyed the research into what he represents.

So often, when an animal appears "out of the blue" like this, it is bringing a message that applies to something we humans are going through.  Whenever you are blessed by a visit from one of these wild children, I encourage you to search out what that visit might mean, and what lessons of life the animal often teaches.  Observing nature can teach us so very much about ourselves.

Some good sources of information on animal totems and the lessons they teach are:

Animal-Speak, by Ted Andrews (Llewellyn Publications, ISBN 0-87542-028-1)
Creature Teachers, by Grandmother Twylah Nitsch (Continuum, ISBN 0-8264-1023-5)
Medicine Cards: The Discovery of Power Through the Ways of Animals, by Jamie Sams and David Carson (St Martin's Press, ISBN 0-312-20491-4)

The above are primarily Native American symbolism, though Andrews often includes information from other cultures as well.  There are also other sources, from other traditions and teachings, available.  Shop around for what feels right to you, and don't forget to check for websites that might apply.

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FYI NOTES

Don't forget that you can keep up with changes and info on rates, policies, and "other fun stuff" on my website:  www.gazehound.com, and that you can find archives of this newsletter and other articles on my Creature Thoughts Blog: gazehound.blogspot.com.   

Gift Certificate Special:  Until midnight of December 31, 2006, I'm running an "Extra Special Holiday Special".  So whether you would like to give a loved one the gift of a chat with their animal friends, or you're just shopping for stocking stuffers for your own pets, I hope you'll be pleased by this offer!

• Individual Holiday-Rate gift certificates are offered at $25.
• If you buy two gift certificates, the price for both is $45.
• And you can get three for $60!  That amounts to three full half-hour sessions for the price of two at my current rates.

Gift certificates are non-returnable, and they are valid for one full year from the purchase date (which, for the purpose of this special, will be dated Christmas Day, 2006).  Once payment is received, your gift certificates will be sent via email as a PDF attachment (Acrobat Reader required to open and print) unless otherwise requested, so be sure I have a correct e-dress for you.

Email me at  allcreatures@gazehound.com for more information or to order gift certificates at the special price.

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PREE'S TALK-TO-ME TIPS

Miss Pree would like to thank everyone who sent such kind thoughts after my mention in the last newsletter that she hadn't been feeling well.  She's fine now, all cleared up, and back to her normal, sassy self!

She's been sitting in my lap, purring, the entire time I've been typing up this newsletter, patiently waiting for her turn to share.

Today, she says she would like to remind everyone that their animal friends are there as helpers, as well as companions.  Don't overlook how much good your pets can do for you, when you're troubled, worried, or indecisive about something.  Pree says that your animal friends would like to help when you have a problem, and if you sit quietly and talk to them, letting their soft fur or smooth hide comfort you, you might be surprised how much clearer the situation becomes.  Open up your heart to their love and their assistance, and often you will feel new wisdom come through that will help your situation, and your mood. 

That's what friends are for.

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Gayle Nastasi
Animal Communication Consultant
   http://www.gazehound.com/pets
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