Welcome to the Animal Reiki Source Blog!

They don’t argue back, they’re wonderful listeners, they love cuddles, and they never lose enthusiasm for seeing you at the end of a long...

I want to take a few moments today to offer my thoughts and blessings to the people and animals affected by the recent earthquake in...

I absolutely love it when celebrities speak out about animal rights and causes; their fame allows them to bring crucial attention to...

“Judge nothing, you will be happy. Forgive everything, you will be happier. Love everything, you will be happiest.”  ~Sri Chinmoy Through...

Happy Earth Day! What are your plans for tomorrow? I would like to remember the animals this Earth Day, so that inspired me to put...

Just when I think I’ve run out of inspiring reading material, a whole new slew of authors comes out with important works of nonfiction I...

I’m all for superfoods—you know, healthy ingredients high in nutrients that give your immune system and well-being that extra oomph....

We all want to help our animals when they face tough times. But in order to do that, we have to be able to hold all things, good and bad,...

Volunteering at an animal shelter is a dream come true for so many of us, but just like any job, the first shelter you come across may...

When my dog (and animal Reiki teacher, and best canine companion) Dakota died a few years ago, I was absolutely devastated. He was old,...

We all have bad days. Some of us have bad weeks or even months. Recently, I went through a tough period of time—twice—during treatments...

My sister Kathleen and I were talking the other day about all of our cats over the years—and their very unique personalities. Her first...

You may not be familiar with everyone on this list, but to me, they’re all superstars for animals in their own right. Read on (and get...

Finally, some good news for elephants: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus announced last week it will be retiring all elephants...

My friend Lexie Boezeman Cataldo of In Joy Photography takes the most beautiful pictures. Though photography had always been a hobby of...

Have you seen Kickstarter? This amazing crowdfunding site lets you support a variety of creative projects for very little cash....

I don’t go anywhere without my smartphone. Life’s a juggling act, whether I’m taking calls, working or even snapping pics of my dog...

My dearest dog lovers, are you looking for something special to read this weekend? Curl up with one (or all) of these truly inspirational...

Every animal lover knows it’s true: Animals are capable of complex, and very real, emotions. Our society doesn’t quite accept...

I’ve just finished another awesome, whirlwind weekend teaching animal Reiki and mindfulness at a very special place: The CARE Foundation...