Have you ever wondered why an animal has come into your life? 

by Beth Mund

I am certified in Animal Reiki and have done animal healings, the most memorable for my own beloved chocolate lab, Jopie, who passed 6 years ago from cancer. She had encouraged me to become certified, knowing this was to be my path in life, and she also taught me so much about pain, alternative treatments, and energy healing. Jopie and I had a soul contract, and together with Sommer, they had agreed to help me open up to these gifts of animal communication and healing. 

All animals have a role, or a job in life. The wild animals are overseeing so much, connecting with us and our planet. While our domestic pets are beloved family members, guiding us, mirroring our struggles, while remaining so full of unconditional love. They all have so much to say! They are all spiritual beings, sharing our space and our planet. They are helping us in many ways, while on their own journey for their soul to evolve and learn.

What Our Animals are Saying!

One morning, while enjoying a cup of coffee and snuggling with my Pug, Clementine, I felt drawn to look outside. At that very moment, two birds flew towards our sliding glass door and seemed to float as I heard this phrase loud and clear, “The British are coming! The British are coming!”  This sounds strange, that birds can communicate. But, not for me. I can hear, feel, sense and know what all animals—both domestic and wild --- are communicating. I have been connected my whole life to animals, their feelings even appearing in my creative writing pieces as early as 9 years old. Yet, I did not realize the extent of my gifts of animal communication until I met Sommer, a golden retriever. Sommer let me know it was time for me to open up to these gifts, and away I went. 

Whether it is a behavioral issue, physical illness, or information about why an animal came into the life with their family, our animals have so much to share. I can communicate with animals who are here as well as those who have passed. They have given me both information about their current life, a past life or something going on with their family’s life. They have even relayed medical issues going on with their owners! 

Most often, the animals I connect with are trying to get a message to their families about their needs or preferences. Some have shared why they are barking so much, or not getting the house breaking rules; how they feel about a person or situation. Others have let me know if they are ready to leave this planet, and if they would prefer a particular treatment when they are ill. Recently, an animal who had passed, let me know what led to his sudden death, and why he passed so quickly. 

I have done Readings with animals who have PTSD, and have past trauma, or are feeling sad at the loss of their family when they could no longer take care of them. I love when they give me specific requests like, “Please take me outside so I can feel the grass” or “I am not ready to leave the planet yet.” Even, “Walk me on the trail, not on the street because that reminds me of my time when I had to fend for myself on the streets.” One dog had expressed that there was so much anger in the house, and when he barked incessantly, he was trying to get the attention of the mom of the house to stand up and take notice. A rabbit had communicated his need to be outside more and told me he was trying to help his temporary owner address her emotions more effectively. 

Animals also have past lives, just like us. And they can bring their challenges from a prior life into the current life. In a Reading I had done a few years back, a puppy had told me that she had been a lion in a past life and this was the reason for hating her crate. For she had been working in a circus for much of his life and being locked up felt all too familiar. She also did not want to “work” as a therapy dog as her owner intended, for her past life was all work and no play! 

I have been there with animals at the moment of their passing. I am never surprised when I feel their excitement at the moment when an animal leaves their body, especially if they had been in pain or ill. It is always freeing for an animal to leave the body, even though for us who are left behind, it is so difficult. When communicating with one dog, Pea I was relaying to a woman what was happening with him, while her husband was at the vet. She was comforted by the details from knowing her dog was wrapped in a blanket at the vet, which was confirmed (although he did not leave with a blanket), to his excitement the moment he left his body. Although in deep grief at the passing of her dog, Pea, she was relieved when I gave her details and the exact description of the family member who had passed years before, and was carrying Pea across the Rainbow Bridge.

In addition to personal messages for their families, animals can communicate about world events. That morning with the birds, felt like a warning, that Great Britain was going to be the next country to be in the news for the Coronavirus pandemic. Indeed, that week, England was highlighted with increasing cases of the Coronavirus, even members of the Royal family testing positive. It was also a more generalized message, as the birds, who oversee much going on with people and our planet, were relaying to me, that challenges and difficult times lay ahead for all of us. A “foreign” invader was approaching, and we needed to buckle down and become prepared.  


Each time I connect with an animal, whether they are here or have passed, I feel blessed for my gifts, which I do take to heart. Especially in the circumstance of a lost pet which can feel so scary. I recall one instance where a dog had gotten out of his yard, and the owners reached out to me. When I connected with him, he showed himself to me in a prison uniform of black and white stripes. While I knew he was not in a human prison, I did know that he was trying to tell me he was at the pound or shelter. It felt like jail to him. Indeed, that is where the family found him.

I don’t always know what will come through during a Reading, but I do know whatever I receive is always healing! 

Please contact me with any questions at beth@thesacredletters.com
Animal owners are confiding that these Pet Readings and Healings have brought both peace as well as incredible insights. 
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 Rescues During the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down the city of Sochi. Our team has been travelling around to feed homeless dogs who once relied on restaurants, tourists and supermarkets for scraps to survive. We are taking in any injured dogs or puppies who are too young to survive by themselves. In the past three weeks, we’ve taken twelve dogs!

Meet a few of our newest shelter residents

Puppies:

When puppies like these four little guys are tossed out on the street they have no way of surviving on their own. We found them on two separate occasions both likely born to a house pet that was not spayed. Since they are still very young, they are now in a special quarantine area until they can be vaccinated and introduced to the other shelter residents.

 
 

Tina:

When we saw Tina on the street she hadn’t eaten in days and she looked weak. After a little food our team put her in the car and now that she has been at the shelter for a few days she has blossomed into a beautiful loving dog. Tina loves to sunbathe.

 
 

Danny:

What was a dog like Danny doing running along a highway? We don’t know but we do know had we not stopped for him he surely would have gotten hit by a car. Danny is now safe at the shelter where he loves meeting all the other dogs and does a little dance whenever anyone calls him over.

 
 

Pasha:

A local resident saw Pasha and contacted Sochi Dogs, we found him by the railroad tracks, he was hit by a train. Pasha is slowly recovering but already he understands just how lucky he is and he is so grateful. Every time someone checks in on him he licks their hands as a way of saying thank you.

 
 

Raff:

A local resident found poor Raff with a neck injury lying in the bushes in her neighbourhood. Had Raff not been found, he would have likely died of his injuries or starvation. He had surgery and his neck is on the mend. Now at the shelter, he spends time with Gloria and Lulu.

 
 

Nina:

Nina was neglected by her owner. At the age just 7-8 months old she was tied up on a short chain and did not have the ability even to walk. The owner refused to give her up but we offered him $100 to buy her out. It might be the best $100 we’ve ever spent. This beautiful girl is soaking up all love and we can’t wait to find her true forever family.

 
 

Paco:

Masha and Platon found Paco begging for food outside a butcher shop. Being a smart dog, he followed them all the way back to the car and jumped in. Now Paco loves to play with Platon at the shelter!

 
 

Rescuing Gloria

We found this sweetie by the side of the road. Originally we thought she may have been hit by a car, but an x-ray at the vet shows that she had BB gunshots and her right leg and elbow are badly damaged. Surgically almost all BB gun bullets were removed and 2 spokes were inserted in to her leg. She had a smooth recovery and we named her Gloria!

 
 

A few weeks later Gloria is feeling great at the shelter. A huge thank you to everyone who helped with her surgery!

Keeping your Pets Health and Happy During the Coronavirus Pandemic

by Lisa Baker

Coronavirus is affecting all of our lives and our pet's lives too! In this article we will walk you through some tips to keep your dog healthy and happy during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Safety first, let's talk about the ways we can keep our pets safe. There is conflicting evidence about whether dogs can be infected with COVID-19 and no reliable information about whether they could pass the virus to people. In addition, there is very limited information about what, if any, symptoms they experience from the virus. In order to protect yourself and your pets you should always follow good hygiene practices regarding animal handling. This means washing your hands after touching your pets. You should also wash your hands before and after handling their food, to keep your pets and yourself safe. 

If you become ill with COVID-19 you should isolate yourself from other family members and this includes pets! Ask someone else in the household to provide their daily care such as walks and feeding. Do not allow them in your area or pet or snuggle them. If no one else is able to provide care for your pet make sure to wash your hands before and after touching your pet or their food. Make sure to have an emergency plan in case you need to seek medical attention. Talk to your friends or family about who will care for your dog in the case of emergency and how you can transfer them to their care while minimizing contact. Plan for emergencies for your pet too. Check with your vet and emergency vet to see if they have limited their hours or have changed their process for seeing patients to maintain social distancing precautions. If your pet is due for routine check-ups, dental cleaning, or vaccinations check with your vet to see if it can be delayed.

If you are using hand sanitizer make sure to let it fully dry before interacting with your pet. Hand sanitizer is made with isopropyl alcohol which is toxic to dogs. Make sure they do not lick your hands after you've applied it. Your dog's fur may be able to carry virus particles as do other surfaces. If your dog has been in contact with someone that you suspect has COVID-19 use a grooming wipe or give them a bath. Never spray your dog with isopropyl alcohol or other disinfectants, these are toxic to dogs and can be absorbed through the skin. Make sure to store your hand sanitizer and disinfectants away from your pets in a place they cannot reach it. 

There has been an increased demand for pet food and supplies. Try not to hoard food so that others have access to the food and supplies they need. If you're ordering online, shipments may be delayed so make sure to plan in advance. 

To keep your dog happy, make sure they get plenty of exercise by walking or running, stay in your yard if you can but if you don't have a yard always follow social distancing recommendations. Here's how I've been managing: I don't have a yard but my dog walker has been taking my dogs to her yard to run and play. We do this without any human-to-human interaction; she comes to my deck, closes a gate behind her, and I leash my dogs inside and let them run out to her. Ask around to friends and family members to see if someone has a fenced-in yard that you could access without interacting with them for an hour or so a day. Fetch is a great way to burn your dog's energy off!

Another way to keep dogs stimulated is to refresh their training basics like sit, down, come, stay, and leash manners. If they've already mastered those skills, teach them an advanced trick like roll over or speak or heel. Practice their skills daily with a fun game. You can use a puzzle food toy to extend their mealtime. Get them a new toy to keep them occupied. As the weather gets nicer, fill a kiddie pool and let your pooch splash around. If your dog loves the car, take them for a ride and let them enjoy the smells. Have a lot of phone calls or virtual meetings throughout the day? Keep your dog quiet and entertained by stuffing a Kong with peanut butter or yogurt and fruit and freeze it. It will take your dog some time to finish this frozen treat. If you're working from home, make sure to try and retain a routine with your dog. Dogs are creatures of habit and if you can stick to their normal daily routine it will help them understand what to expect through the day rather than begging for walks and attention throughout.