Welcome, Reader! Here are some people’s quotes about our work together(Please See below Worcester Zen’s Inclusivity Statement):
Will try to return with more recent testimonials. If you see yourself here thank you for writing this! This is Reggie:
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1) Although most of the following notes are behavioral, in this comment, a woman grieves a beautiful Cat:
"I am totally trying not to blame myself for anything, but sometimes the guilt seeps in. I certainly didn't feel from our conversation with Mozart that he blamed me or my husband for anything. I read "The Pet Loss Companion," and it says, "Whatever the circumstances of your friend's death, you deserve to remind yourself that human beings have limitations ... we never intentionally cause harm to our loved ones." Basically, you do the best you can with the knowledge you have at the time. That's what I did."
Carolyn
http://www.thepetlosscompanion.com/
August 7, 2020
2) I did not see a place for testimonials, so I'm sending it here. I just can't thank you enough for always being there when I need you. You have helped me and my fur family though adoption grief, loss and crazy adventures with interfering raccoons. You have never said no or I can't help you. You always help, you always come through. Please post this so people know how wonderful and dedicated you are!
Elaine Harrington
April 17, 2019
3) Zan has been a great help to me and my 3 pets. She eased the transition when my sister and her dogs were back home. And another time when one Larry was ill. Both times we were able to everyone back to a good their playful selves.
Carolyn(another Carolyn)
May 22, 2018
4) Things are better here.
Princess calmed down immediately after your conversation with her, and it seems to have stuck. She's still not happy about him being here, but she's calmer and less angry. When I tell her to stop taking him so seriously it seems to help. I have seen that she is sometimes instigating. I have been telling her to stop when I do.
Ember hasn't been taking Jasper's food, so he gets to eat everything and doesn't give me that sad, "Mom, she took it," look her fed me. She is taking Ralphie's. He just takes hers, so it's a more even trade. She and Ralphie are getting along better. They can stand next to each other, even bump into each other, and be okay. He does still sometimes make her growl at him but it is not all the time.
Jasper still is having a bit of a hard time. He's not as angry as before, but he still is grouchy around him. I'd say, on the whole, we are doing better.
Sheri
January 3rd, 2019
5) The change in the cats’ behavior is dramatic; they even groomed each other a little bit. Thank you so, so much.
Tara(in a text)
March 26, 2019
Update 7-21-21:
6) Christi writes about reading body language in ordinary reality as well as modelling calm behavior with her dogs 🐕 🐶:
“Well, I haven't taken Henry out to practice behavior modification in regard to people, but, a few things appear to be changing.
1) He has not growled at Maya on my bed, since we talked. In fact, my roommate's dog has been downstairs with me since Friday, and Henry has been quite gracious, even when Winston cozies up to me. That is kind of shocking. I was expecting him to resource guard me from Winston, but he is not even displaying any stress symptoms when Winston lays with me. I'm not pushing it...Winston sleeps in a crate at night.
2) He has been sleeping close to Maya on a few occasions on my bed. I keep telling him that he is such a Good Boy. Normally, he tries to avoid her, or growls. I don't think she can hear it, because she is unfazed, and mostly deaf now. Also, she is not threatened by him. I usually tell him "Off", but have not had to do it.
3) With my roommate's dog with us 24/7, I really believe that Tess's arrival will be fantastic for Henry. Winston is a lot more energetic than Henry, but they have been playing off and on about 12 hrs a day. They do play otherwise, but not like Henry does with his very best friend Lucy. I'm pretty sure Henry is exhausted, but he is gracious.
4) I will be trimming Henry's nails tomorrow, so we will see how he takes that.
I really appreciate the time and energy you offered to help me with Henry, especially. He is a quirky guy, and I love him to pieces, but I wanted to make sure his life was enriched with me, not one of fear and anxiety. One of these days I will take the time to develop my skills talking with animals telepathically. I used to be quite good as a kid, but lost the ability as I entered adulthood. The next best thing is being able to read their body language, and help them through any stress.
April 10, 2021
Update 7-22-21
7) In a multipet household:
I believe you may have been that determining factor! Ever since you spoke to her she really seems better.
Thank YOU so very much.
JoDell
July 8, 2021
