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Wildlife on Posters

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Wildlife prints from Loxly Gallery

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Rose_De_Dan_Puma sq160This Wednesday, June 3, 2009, my interview with the Sisters of Sizzle, Elise Kloter and Jill Pagano on A Life on Fire, airs on ContactTalk Radio at 3pm PST.

Elise and Jill’s mission is to search out people who are living their passion and and get them to share it with others. Their excitement is contagious, this was the most fun I have had so far doing an interview. You won’t want to miss our purring contest, or our standup comedy routine on cat calling. And yes, we do cover serious issues such as my dream of bringing the benefits of energy healing and animal communication to zoo animals.

You can listen online around the World and in Seattle on 106.9 HD Channel 3 this Wednesday at 3PM Pacific Time, and if you can’t listen at that time the show will be archived for your convenience!

Rose De Dan
Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing LLC
Blog: www.wildreiki.wordpress.com
Website: www.reikishamanic.com
Animal and Reiki Art: www.cafepress.com/reikishamanic

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Purrs and Catcalls in Interview with Rose De Dan on A Life on Fire

busy bee smFive years ago I joined the Alki Wildlife Habitat Project, and I am happy to announce that we have finally achieved our goal. I’ll be at the celebration this Saturday (see below for details), hope to see you there!

Rose De Dan
Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing LLC
Blog: www.wildreiki.wordpress.com
Website: www.reikishamanic.com
Animal and Reiki Art: www.cafepress.com/reikishamanic.

Almost six years ago, the Alki Community Council invited its residents to “Get Wild.” And they did it!

The National Wildlife Federation has certified Alki as a NWF Community Wildlife Habitat, the first in the Seattle-Metro area, fifth in the state and thirty-first in the nation. This certification recognizes the community of Alki’s commitment to the stewardship of their properties for the benefit of wildlife.

Come Celebrate!

When: Saturday, May 23, 2009, 11am – 3pm (1pm Award Presentation)
Where: The Alki Bathhouse, Alki, West Seattle

Find out how Alki did it and how you can help sustain the effort. Check out the displays and activities of interest to all ages, and enjoy the music and the refreshments…
• National Wildlife Federation display/Ranger Rick
• The Nature Conservancy
• Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists
• Seattle Audubon Society
• Washington Native Plant Society
• Native plant sale – Mariposa Naturescapes
• West Seattle Chamber of Commerce/Green Team
• Feet First/Sustainable West Seattle
• Camp Long/Seattle City Park Dept.
• Seal Sitters
• Bluegrass music by Squirrel Butter (11am-1pm)
• Activities for children…and more!

Questions? Contact Sue Oliver, 206-935-5702

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Alki Celebrates Going Wild!

gun-shy-bookWhen the intensity of the type of work that I do gets to be a bit much, and I’m feeling like I need a break, I take a mental vacation. My favorite form of doing that is to dive into a good book like Gun Shy (Raine Stockton Dog Mysteries, Book 3), by author Donna Ball.

While the book has well-developed characters, including the dogs, the best part of reading it was arguing mentally with the main character. This supplied an unexpected pinch of zest to my usual reading style which is more passive. Raine Stockton is quite dog savvy, yet finds it difficult to wrap her mind around the concept that animals and people might be able to communicate telepathically.

However, when the only witness to a murder is a golden retriever, Raine finds herself seeking the help of Sonny Brightwell, an attorney with an uncanny knack for animal communication. What did Hero really see? Will he overcome the trauma?

Now I found myself mentally taking stock on the type of energy healing approach I would have taken to help Hero (I do the same thing sometimes when I watch Cesar Millan work with some dogs that I feel could transform more quickly if energy healing was included with the rehabilitation process). At this point I realize that I may be working rather than taking a break from work, but I am too caught up in the story to stop.

Add a dash of the dysfunctional relationship that Raine has with her sort-of ex-husband (it’s complicated does not even cover it), and you’ve got the makings of a great soap opera as well! Now I find myself mentally cataloguing the many shamanic ways to clear out relationship baggage. I resolve to stop armchair coaching, and read on to the end of the book.

Gun Shy is a murder mystery with dogs, dog training, and animal communication all blended together into an enjoyable page-turner of a book. Now, after all that mental activity over fiction, perhaps I should take a break from reading, and escape by watching some reality TV?

Rose De Dan
Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing LLC
Blog: www.wildreiki.wordpress.com
Website: www.reikishamanic.com
Animal and Reiki Art: www.cafepress.com/reikishamanic.

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Gun Shy, Murder Mystery that’s Dog-gone Good

Answering the Call of the Wild

I am in the process of writing a series piece on the nature of our relationship with animals. This series was inspired by an encounter with a wolf in the local zoo in Seattle, and details a shamanic journey into deepening awareness of our connection to the Other Nations, our animal brethren. Entitled Answering the Call of the Wild you can follow the series as it is filed under the Articles section of my website or sign-up for our newsletter . Rose De Dan Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing LLC Blog: www.wildreiki.wordpress.com Website: www.reikishamanic.com Animal and Reiki Art: www.cafepress.com/reikishamanic .

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Lost cattle dog Sophie Tucker survives four months alone on island

It must be amazing dog story month, previously it was the internet story of Jasmine the Rescued Greyhound . Now Sophie Tucker, a cattle dog named after the famous singer-comedian, has been reunited with her family after falling overboard from her family’s sailboat four months earlier. She managed to swim five miles to an island off the coast of Australia, and adapted from life as a house dog to that of a Survivor-type wilderness lifestyle. Who says man is the superior species, how many of us could do the same? Click here to read her full story . Rose De Dan Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing LLC Blog: www.wildreiki.wordpress.com Website: www.reikishamanic.com Animal and Reiki Art: www.cafepress.com/reikishamanic

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Dogs Speak On Peace for Dogs

An amazing and beautiful video Peace for Dogs has been released as a Public Service Announcement (PSA) in the campaign against dog fighting. Rather than appeal to the public by presenting the usual truthful and horrifying images of dogs that have been wounded or killed in dog fights, the creators were inspired to tell the story from a different point of view, that of the dogs. I was moved to tears by the simple, yet poignant tales that each dog told of what a fighting dog endures when the loyalty and love that dogs naturally have for people is subverted into the unnatural world of dog fighting. And some of the dogs that appear in this video know the experience first hand, having been rescued from dog fighting rings and breeding operations. As an animal communicator I know first hand the abuse that some rescue dogs have suffered because they share their stories with me, and I feel that the creators of this moving video have accurately depicted the perspective of the dogs. You don’t have to be a professional animal communicator to do that, you simply have to open your heart and be open to shifting your viewpoint to that of a different species. Compassion will do the rest. The idea for the video originated from the director, Michael Killan, the man responsible for animating the California Cheese cows. Driving to work one morning, listening to the story unfolding regarding Michael Vick’s involvement in dog fighting, he thought of his nine year-old daughter Erin and her love for animals, and how hard this story would be for her to hear. And from that thought the video was born, and support gathered. If you want more information about the making of this video, you can visit their site, Peace for Dogs and read a full account and see behind-the-scenes photos of Erin and the dogs. Spread the word, the dogs are counting on us, one person can make a difference! Rose De Dan Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing LLC Website: www.reikishamanic.com Animal and Reiki Art: www.cafepress.com/reikishamanic

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Alki Kayak Tours seeks support for sustainable ecotourism

One of the most valuable resources Seattle has is its remaining wildlife. The shores of Puget Sound are still home to osprey, eagles, harbor seals, sea otters, and salmon still migrate here yearly. Alki Kayak Tours offers everyone an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of our local wildlife, and are staunch supporters of  the conservation and preservation of Puget Sound as a working marine ecosystem that supports the industries of Seattle as well as the spawning salmon headed up the Duwamish River. Their guides provide an additional set of eyes on the Sound for preventable ecological harm. One of their star kayak guides, Spring Courtney, has written an excellent article about their sunset tour and entered it into a contest to win a $25,000 grant for sustainable tourism development in Seattle. Sustainable tourism can help generate much needed education and support to ensure that the needs of wildlife are met for the future. The judges take the number of visitors and comments into consideration, so please take a moment to visit the site , and embark on an armchair sunset tour of Alki.

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Rescued Greyhound Jasmine Pays Love Forward

Normally I don’t post forwarded stories I receive by email, but this one was just too good to pass up. The photos are as beautiful and heartwarming as the story. Jasmine, the rescued greyhound, is an example to all of passing the kindness we have received on to others — paying love forward. If you would like to read more animal stories, visit our newsletter . I could not find an original source for the copy, I apologize to the author. If you contact me I would be happy to include well deserved credit and congratulations for having gone viral! Rose De Dan Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing LLC Blog: www.wildreiki.wordpress.com Website: www.reikishamanic.com Animal and Reiki Art: www.cafepress.com/reikishamanic “In 2003, police in Warwickshire, England, opened a garden shed and found a whimpering, cowering dog. It had been locked in the shed and abandoned. It was dirty and malnourished, and had clearly been abused. In an act of kindness, the police took the dog, which was a greyhound female, to the nearby Nuneaton and Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary , run by a man named Geoff Grewcock and known as a willing haven for animals abandoned, orphaned or otherwise in need. Geoff Grewcock and the other sanctuary staff went to work with two aims: to restore the dog to full health, and to win her trust. It took several weeks, but eventually both goals were achieved. They named her Jasmine, and they started to think about finding her an adoptive home. The dog had other ideas. “No-one remembers now how it began, but Jasmine started welcoming all animal arrivals at the sanctuary. It wouldn’t matter if it was a puppy, a fox cub, a rabbit or, probably, a rhinoceros, Jasmine would peer into the box or cage and, where possible, deliver a welcoming lick. “Geoff Grewcock relates one of the early incidents. ‘We had two puppies that had been abandoned by a nearby railway line. One was a Lakeland Terrier cross and another was a Jack Russell Doberman cross. They were tiny when they arrived at the centre and Jasmine approached them and grabbed one by the scruff of the neck in her mouth and put him on the settee. Then she fetched the other one and sat down with them, cuddling them.’ “‘But she is like that with all of our animals, even the rabbits. She takes all the stress out of them and it helps them to not only feel close to her but to settle into their new surroundings.’ “‘She has done the same with the fox and badger cubs, she licks the rabbits and guinea pigs and even lets the birds perch on the bridge of her nose.’ “Jasmine, the timid, abused, deserted waif, became the animal sanctuary’s resident surrogate mother, a role for which she might have been born. The list of orphaned and abandoned youngsters she has cared for comprises five fox cubs, four badger cubs, 15 chicks, eight guinea pigs, two stray puppies and 15 rabbits. “And one roe deer fawn. Tiny Bramble, 11 weeks old, was found semi-conscious in a field. Upon arrival at the sanctuary, Jasmine cuddled up to her to keep her warm, and then went into the full foster mum role. Jasmine the greyhound showers Bramble the roe deer with affection and makes sure nothing is matted in her fur. “‘They are inseparable,’ says Geoff Grewcock. ‘Bramble walks between her legs and they keep kissing each other. They walk together round the sanctuary. It’s a real treat to see them.’ “Jasmine will continue to care for Bramble until she is old enough to be returned to woodland life. When that happens, Jasmine will not be lonely. She will be too busy showering love and affection on the next orphan or victim of abuse.” Photo below: from left, Toby, a stray Lakeland dog; Bramble, an orphaned roe deer; Buster,a stray Jack Russell; a dumped rabbit; Sky, an injured barn owl; and Jasmine.

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12 Steps to a Shining Spirit

Feeling dragged down, held back? Having trouble staying grounded, focused, and centered? Want to communicate better with animals? In December of 2008 Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing released the first ever shamanic calendar/workbook created as a 12-step healing process for people and the earth. And we created matching Journals to enable you to deepen your experiences and chart your progress. Now we’ve paired the theme of each month’s photo and energy healing exercise with a single, powerful crystal/flower essence mist from Vi Miere to increase the shift possibilities. Each mist was chosen shamanically by Rose De Dan, WRSH, to support the particular theme of that month. In the Calendar, January’s theme is how to keep your energy, your family’s, and that of your companion animals, clear. Daily practices for staying clean in a dirty world help clear hucha, or heavy energy, before it has a chance to settle in to the physical body, thereby creating the potential for physical illness and emotional stress. Clear mist is the paired Vi Miere essence for this purpose. Check out our shamanic gifts for other ways to clear heavy energy. February’s theme is the ability to stay focused in the present moment, to be fully connected to the Earth. Lack of such connection can result in feeling unfocused, scattered, emotionally overwhelmed, spacey, etc. Ground mist is the paired Vi Miere essence for February. Check out our energy jewelry for other stone allies for staying grounded. March’s theme is about developing our abilities to connect and communicate with our wild animal and bird neighbors. This ability furthers our connection to ourselves and to the Earth, and can result in powerful shifts in perception and a sense of well-being and reason for being. Communicate mist is the paired Vi Miere essence for March. The remaining months and their paired mists are listed below. In the coming months we will explore the themes for each in greater depth. April – Gratitude May – Environmental Oneness June – Wisdom July – Sky August – Serene September – Create October – Manifest November – Transformation December – Shining Spirit Vi Miere mists were created to raise our vibration; removing blocks and old, self-defeating patterns that no longer serve us. You don’t have to purchase the Calendar to benefit from any of the Vi Miere mists, compact, affordable, and easy to use, they make great travel companions as we walk through the world each day. To order or to see the rest of the Vi Miere mists click here . If you have questions or need help with choosing the right mist for you call 206-933-7877, or send an email for a consultation. COMING SOON! An ebook version of the shamanic workbook/calendar so that you can practice year-round. Rose De Dan Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing LLC Website: www.reikishamanic.com Blog: www.wildreiki.wordpress.com Animal and Reiki Art: www.cafepress.com/reikishamanic

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15 Year-Old Cat, Roger, Looking for Love

It is my great honor to know some truly wonderful people and organizations that I come across in the day-to-day operation of my alternative healing practice, but Kindred Souls Foundation based in Steilacoom, WA stands out. I first met Kelly Nelson, founder of Kindred Souls, at a Psychic Fair, of all places. Somehow I felt drawn to her booth that offered information on her totally volunteer organization, and we struck up a conversation. In the course of that conversation she told me about a street dog that they were trying to rescue, that they called Hobo , and that no one seemed able to catch. I volunteered my services as a “dog whisperer” and animal shaman, and became part of the team, which included both human and canine rescue members. I was very impressed by the dedication of Kindred Souls Foundation to rescue and foster work combined with alternative healing and training methods, all without benefit of an actual physical facility. I just received an email from them regarding a senior cat, “Roger,” who needs a foster home/forever home, and was astonished to read that their adoption policy matching senior humans with senior cats includes lifetime veterinary services and transport, and donations of food and cat litter! What a wonderful program! Here is more information from them, do you know how to help Roger find his new home? “Roger was found abandoned with no food or shelter. We do not know his history, but do know that he needs a family! Weighing in at a mere 5 lbs when found, he is now a hulking 6 lbs. since being on the Chambers Body Building Circuit! Doctors estimate him to be 15 years old, neutered, FeLV and FIV NEG, and having remarkably normal lab work results. Roger is currently boarding at CCVH and needs to be moved in to a foster or adoptive home. If you cannot care for him, please help us network to find him a home. If you know of a senior person who would like the company of a cat, Roger would be a great fit! We do have a senior program open to anyone 72+ where we match senior humans with senior cats. This program is limited to those living locally* as we provide transport to CCVH for medical services throughout the lifetime of the cat. In addition to the medical services and transport, we also provide donations of food and cat litter for the remainder of the cat’s life. Contact us to learn more about this new program. *Steilacoom/Lakewood/University Place/Dupont, or other local cities in which we have a volunteer who can help with transport. Contact Kindred Souls Foundation or call 253-226-3135. Click here for other Animal Shelters and Rescue Groups listed in our Resources section on our website. Rose De Dan Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing LLC Website: www.reikishamanic.com Blog: www.wildreiki.wordpress.com Animal and Reiki Art: www.cafepress.com/reikishamanic

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FDA Re-Issues Cautionary Warning About Chicken Jerky Products for Dogs

Just received this notice from another animal person and felt it warranted inclusion in the blog. The more people that know about this, the better. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to caution consumers of a potential association between the development of illness in dogs and the consumption of chicken jerky products also described as chicken tenders, strips or treats. FDA continues to receive complaints of dogs experiencing illness that their owners or veterinarians associate with consumption of chicken jerky products. The chicken jerky products are imported to the U.S. from China. FDA issued a cautionary warning to consumers in September 2007. Australian news organizations report the University of Sydney is also investigating an association between illness in dogs and the consumption of chicken jerky in Australia. At least one firm in Australia has recalled their chicken jerky product and the recall notification stated the chicken jerky product was manufactured in China. FDA believes the continued trend of consumer complaints coupled with the information obtained from Australia warrants an additional reminder and animal health notification. Chicken jerky products should not be substituted for a balanced diet and are intended to be used occasionally and in small quantities. Owners of small dogs must be especially careful to limit the amount of these products. FDA, in addition to several veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the U.S, is working to determine why these products are associated with illness in dogs. To date, scientists have not been able to determine a definitive cause for the reported illnesses. FDA has conducted extensive chemical and microbial testing but has not identified any contaminant. FDA is advising consumers who choose to feed their dogs chicken jerky products to watch their dogs closely for any or all of the following signs which may occur within hours to days of feeding the product: decreased appetite, although some may continue to consume the treats to the exclusion of other foods; decreased activity; vomiting; diarrhea, sometimes with blood; and increased water consumption and/or increased urination. If the dog shows any of these signs, stop feeding the chicken jerky product. Owners should consult their veterinarian if signs are severe or persist for more than 24 hours. Blood tests may indicate kidney failure (increased urea nitrogen and creatinine). Urine tests may indicate Fanconi syndrome (increased glucose). Although most dogs appear to recover, some reports to the FDA have involved dogs that have died. The FDA continues to actively investigate the problem. Many of the illnesses reported may be the result of causes other than eating chicken jerky. Veterinarians and consumers alike should report cases of animal illness associated with pet foods to the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html in their state. Click here for direct link to article. Here’s hoping that you and your animal companions enjoy a healthy and prosperous New Year! Rose De Dan Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing LLC Website: www.reikishamanic.com Blog: www.wildreiki.wordpress.com Animal and Reiki Art: www.cafepress.com/reikishamanic

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What Causes Cat Aggression and How to Stop It

Cat aggression can be caused by different reasons and the first of which is when they are injured or ill because they are more likely to put themselves in a protective mode. Also when a feline is in fear they are likely to attack such as when a dog is around them.

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Essential Ferret Facts – For the Health and Welfare of Your Ferret

There are three species of ferrets that are popular. The first one are called fiche ferrets. They are described as buff-colored, with a black mask, feet, and tail. The second popular are the Albino ferrets, described as white, with pink eyes and the last popular are the…

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How to Understand Cat Psychology on Aggression

To understand cat psychology you need to know what governs their mind and how their senses work. Although all cats are essentially different in personality they still have similar hates and likes of certain things and objects.

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How to Stop a Cat From Urinating in the House

Lots of cat owners get rid of their cats due to problems related to urinating in the house. The truth is that the majority of them could have been retrained with a little effort on the owner’s side. Your cat is not spiteful; they simply don’t know what spite is so they aren’t doing it because you changed their brand of cat food! Cats that stop using a litter box are doing it for a reason.

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Pet Care Training For the Masses

Pet care training is an important aspect of owning any type of pet, whether it is a dog, a cat or even a mouse, you must make sure that you are taking care of your pet and you can do this by pet care training. Most pets can be trained, and it is a fact that most pets need to be trained and cared for in order for both you and the animal to be happy. When it comes to training and taking care of your pet, you should take the most humane approach and remember, hitting and shouting are definite no no’s when it comes to pet care training.

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How to Litter Train a Kitten

The first method of how to litter train is the standard way a kitten would use its litterbox. Therefore you have to buy boxes and lots of different litter for you kitty to choose from. Cats can be very fussy about where they do their business and your cat will let you know what they prefer.

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How to Train Your Cat to Be the Perfect Pussycat

To learn how to train your cat to use their litterbox you first need to know which box and litter your feline prefers. Therefore you should provide choice of boxes and litter and let your pet decide which is right for him/her. Your pet will definitely let you know which they prefer.

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How to Train a Kitten to Be As Good As Gold

In this article on how to train a kitten, we concentrate on toilet training and stopping your kitty scratching the furniture. It is trial and error in getting the right litterbox for your little tiger so you have to let them choose from a variety. They will certainly let you know which they prefer.

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How to Train Cats – Generally

Toilet training has to be one of the toughest things to teach. When it comes to lavatory manners they seem to follow their own script. I hear so many stories where the kitty has its own litter box and instead of going in it to do its business, it decides to go next to it.

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Stop Your Cat Scratching Up Your House

If your cat is scratching up your house this can drive you mad. You can stop them using your furniture by using a bubble wrap technique. To get them to use their post instead you must make it as appealing as possible and there are several ways to do this.

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