Gnaw Bone Native Paws Animal Rescue

Don't ignore that feeling. Too often we have learned to "tune out" our body's responses. In today's world of "instant gratification " where we can order any kind of food straight to our door in minutes, order anything else we dream up from Amazon or a multitude of other online stores, we are so used to having everything at our fingertips immediately. While it is convenient, it isn't necessarily moving in a healthy direction for our bodies and minds. Sometimes we forget to take the time to slow down. Breathe. Reflect. Take inventory of where you feel your tension in hmyiur body as you're lying in bed before sleep each night. Observe where you are holding that tension. We all hold anxiety in different spaces. Some hold it in our chest, some the lower pelvic area, some the crown- or head. Breathe deeply and try to relax and let all of the tension go. Give thanks for having had another day on this planet. Release any held negative energy-not to harm anyone else, but whatever is no longer serving you. Release it back into the universe. Thank your spirit guides and you will begin to notice such a shift not only in your ability to sleep better, but also your whole being and overall wellness. 💫💫💜>Blessings, Ethereal Energy Balance with Tara VanEst

People ask how it's different to have a connection with a wolf dog. I always respond that I can't explain it, it's something you just have to feel. My kiddo snapped this photo and it pretty well represents the love and affection. She loves everyone and doesn't know a stranger. She has no idea she's intimidating. But her bond with me is something extra special.💗

Mika and I went as Little Red Riding Hood and she starred as my wolf. Gotta give my husband all the credit-it was his costume idea. And he helped with photography 🥰

My old Man hybrid with special needs has never taken to my oldest son. He's terrified of him. When we got Nokosi in rescue I was 100 percent certain that he's got some form of p.t.s.d. in dog version. (Yes,I full on believe dogs can have that too. 🤚)He's not aggressive to Michael in any way, just terrified. So he fully expected Mika to react the same, despite the fact that Micco had adored him. When bub got home from working 3rd the other night I had him come in and meet her with me so she understood he was safe and it was ok. She just melted into him, just like Micco always had. And just like that, she's got him wrapped around his finger. ❣❣

Three words of advice for reaching out to animal rescuers: assume the best.

Assume that if you’re reaching out to someone who does animal rescue, you’re reaching out to someone who has a huge heart. Assume that they care deeply about saving lives. Assume that if they don’t respond to you right away, or at all, it’s because they’re so busy helping animals. Assume that you’re the 10th, 20th, or 100th person to reach out to them today asking for help. Assume that if they can’t help you, it’s because they are already at max capacity. Assume that you do not know or see a fraction of what is on their plate. Assume that they might be exhausted. Assume that they might be grieving, or tender. Assume that they are a loving, kind person who is a source of good for the world. Assume that they are worthy of being treated with consideration and respect. Assume that they are human.

Because 9 times out of 10, if you assume these things about an animal rescuer, you will be right. So when you reach out to an animal rescuer, let your words be filled with gratitude, patience, and understanding. Don’t use your words to jab at animal rescuers for not being available enough, not doing more, not “caring,” not being able to single-handedly save the world. Treat animal rescuers with compassion, not just when they can help you, but even—and especially—when they can’t. And when they can’t, don’t assume the worst. Assume the best.

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