With the start of the new year, I am grateful for my clients both past and present. I am so surprised when after many years have passed, my clients reappear with new and grateful pets that they have rescued and brought into their family.
Rescued animals start anew when they come to a new home. They don’t know where they are or how long they are going to stay. When I tell them this is their forever home, they are so relieved. They are so grateful to have food in their stomachs, a roof over their head and the warmth of a loving home. They have memories of days past, so good and some not so good. I assure them that their new mom or dad loves them very much and are so happy to have them join their family home. When they first come to a new home, they are unsure of the situation, the rules of the home and what is expected of them. From past experiences, they may act in an odd way that seems out of place. They tell me it is what their first mom wanted from them, so they didn’t think it was odd at all. I let them know that their new mom would rather that they not do this behavior, but to do something specifically different so they know what is expected of them. Once explained the “what” and “why” it makes sense to them and how in their new life they can please their new mom (or dad). They are just truly happy to have a safe and healthy home to live in for the rest of their lives.
Blessings to you and your family (furry, feathered, two-legged or four) in the new year and talk with you again soon.
For the Love of Animals,
Frances
