A new blog from my friend Melissa

My friend Melissa Scott has created a new blog dedicated to all animals but especially hers. Melissa is the proud owner of 17 cats, 1 dog, and 1 bunny! How she has the time to care for them is unknown to me but I know that she gives her all to them. She and her Mom also make animal beds that they sell online, at craft fairs and to friends and family in the Louisville, KY area. They also mail them out of town and our of the country if need be.

Please consider going to her blog and ordering one of these adorable beds for your pet. They come in three sizes and different patterns and are reasonably priced. The picture is shows one of the pet beds. Get one today and make your pet happy and comfortable!

Does Your Pet Enjoy the Holidays

I was surprised to find out that you can now get St. Paddy's Day costumes for your pet! Although this picture is obviously not a real dog, I did see some dogs in my neighborhood dressed up in a similar fashion. I know that this is for the benefit of the pet owner and not the pet but I do think there are animals that probably enjoy the Irish music we celebrate and enjoy on St. Paddy's Day...especially an Irish Setter! What do you think?? Please enjoy my healing music special offer

http://www.healingmusicenterprises.com/listmailings/StPatricksDay.htm

Animals Sighted in Las Vegas

You probably know that I visited Las Vegas this weekend and was very unimpressed with the healing music available. I also was not thrilled with the few animals I saw there. The lions at the MGM hotel were so lethargic looking that I wondered if they had been given something to keep them calm. Understandable. If lived just a few feet from a packed casino with slot machines dinging and blinging I'd want to be tranquilized probably, but with some soothing music.

Just thought you might like to see my favorite animal pictures from Las Vegas. Enjoy!

Can animals appreciate healing music?

Do you play music around your home or work space with your pet in mind? Those of us who are tuned in to our animal friends often think about whether or not the music we're playing will be pleasing to our pets. When I'm home I think about what will be calming, soothing and centering to both Jack and to myself. When I'm gone for long periods of time I try to leave soothing, peaceful music on for Jack or sometimes I just leave the television on tuned softly to the animal planet channel. More than once I have returned home to find him looking at it with seeming interest.

It can make all the difference to the animal's well being. I recommend the beautiful angelic harp music of Erik Berglund because his music is so ethereal and angelic. I believe that animals and angels have a close affinity, ministering to us as they both do so unconditionally and with such great love. Clients often comment enthusiastically on their animal's reaction to Erik's healing harp music and beautiful soothing voice. Animals particularly like Harp of the Healing Waters and Angel Beauty.

What are you getting your pet for Valentine's Day?

Most pet lovers are rabidly fond of their pets. It's not surprising, therefore, that the pet gift business is booming, especially around Valentine's day. I'd like to cast a vote for buying your pet some beautiful, romantic music for them to snooze by. I know that my little Papillon Jack does not have a sweetheart this year and I don't want him to feel less than the man he is, therefore, if I surround him with beautiful romantic music, maybe he can dream of happier days when the little girl Papillons were after him at every turn and life was full of romping and playing. He's 13 now...in his 90's in human years the vet says. Let him dream again! Happy Valentine's Day!!

Lullabies for Animals??

Recently I came across a fascinating article on the BBC website about playing Bach to soothe animals. We all know that our beloved pets can get upset and agitated when there is chaos an confusion around them or when they've been alone for too long or when they're tired from being played with too much! There are times we'd like to soothe our pets without giving them something unhealthy or even dangerous. Here's what the site reported:

An RSCPA rescue centre has installed a £2,000 sound system to play soothing classical music to stressed dogs.
Staff at the kennels in West Hatch, near Taunton, Somerset, said they now hear Bach rather than barks.
The animals are said to respond well to the strains of Beethoven and Mozart, but are not fans of pop or dance music.
Deputy manager Anita Clarke said: "It's a very stressful environment for the dogs to be in here, so anything that can help is worth a go."

Give it a try next time your pet is fussy or cranky!

Happy New Year to you and Your Pets!

Happy New Year to your and your pets. Hope you both did some healthy celebrating and are now happily into your New Year. Jack (my Papillon) spend most of New Year's Eve curled up on the couch in his little bed, listening to Oldies. He seems to really prefer oldies to classical or rap or reggae. Does your pet have a favorite type of music? If so, I'd love to hear about it. Just click where it says "respond" and share what your pet likes. Catcha later! Alice and Jack