As animal welfare and animal rights issues converge and mingle, the overall human shift towards acknowledging the consciousness which animals possess allows us to examine the vocabulary we use when referring to our relationships with other animals.  Having devoted many decades to nurturing animals, encouraging other humans to look for the spark of consciousness in other animals, and personally communicating with many different types of beings, a more “informed” list of terminology has made itself known to be shared with like minded pet guardians.

            For example: a leash is not a leash, it is a “grounding cord” in the sense that it keeps animal and person grounded in the here now in case of traffic or other potential dangers.  Below you will find other examples that have been conveyed, for every living being’s evolutionary expansion and amusement.

• There is no such things as “spoiled,” only “well-loved”
• Animals are not “pets” but are “companions” or “animal friends”
• People are not “owners” or “parents” but are “guardians” or “human friends”
• Scooping the cat litter box is a meditation to let go of all that is no longer needed
• Food or medication preparation is an opportunity to imbue love and healing into that which your pet will ingest
• Stooping over to pet an insisting cat or dog is an opportunity to stretch and practice yoga or breathing exercises, while petting and massaging the furry one
• Carrying a full pooh bag on a walk is an excellent self-defense tool if needed
• Muzzles, if needed, are referred to as “party hats”
• As pets get older and less active, meditation is often appreciated, such as watching the birds, sunset, and prioritizing more full-bodied “sniffs” than long “walks”

An additional note is that there are many classes in learning more about animal health for the pet guardian.  Some include reflexology, acupressure, massage, communication, etc.  The fundamentals to improving care taking are to pause to really connect with them at a heart-centered level.  Observe what they like and what they seem to be communicating to you.  If your companion animal does not allow you to touch their feet or ears, trim their nails or brush them, then perhaps it is time to heed their personalities and body language more.  Often by connecting with your pet, you can gain their trust and intuitively explain to them why you are about to do something. 

Communicating to them through gentle eye contact, heart-centeredness and holding mental pictures of affirmative actions can really deepen understanding between the human and non-human animal.  If they do not like going to the vet, try a different vet, such as a holistic one where the focus is on gentle support of the animal, rather than forcing vaccines on them.  Above all else, finding calmness, humor and joy within yourself, and staying grounded and centered, will help you to be more attractive to animals.  Animals sense energy and will avoid loud or stressed people if possible.  Or they may act out as if to mirror for you.  Take cues from their behavior if it is time to slow down and sniff the roses a little more. 

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