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​Dear lovely subscriber,

It’s been a while, but I’m writing again—spark reignited.

A couple months ago, my cat Cloud had emergency surgery while I was out of the country: of all places, the Cloud Forest of Costa Rica. Not being there for him was one of my biggest fears come true.
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This wasn't our first hospitalization. But this time, it felt so different: I had the tools, the community, and the inner steadiness to stay grounded. I could still enjoy my trip.
When I asked the land if my cat would be okay, it whispered back: “You’re going to be okay.” 🍃

When I returned home, I cleared space to support his recovery. In that time, I reflected on what helped me stay present, and what gets in the way. The answer revealed itself when, after weeks of rest, Cloud was finally allowed to play again. His free movement reminded me:

Play is medicine.​
It brings us back into our bodies. Fun teaches us to trust the moment. It signals to the brain and nervous system: You're safe here.

And yet—so often we forget to play. We fall into worry, shame, or guilt. We disconnect.

I recently shared a list on Instagram: “7 ‘Bad’ Pet Parent Things I’ll Never Shame You For.” It’s for anyone who’s ever questioned if they’re doing it right. It's my vow to see you as both whole and still becoming. ​
If you need a little relief from the pressure, I hope it meets you where you are.

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Your pet doesn’t need you to be perfect. They need you grounded and enchanted. So I'm curious: What does "play" mean to you? Hit reply and let me know!

With love,
Shay

CommUNITY News 🎉 11 episodes of Inner Wild with Shay! A message that I hear from pets every now and then is to celebrate the small wins along the way. They're actually big wins to a past version of yourself. So from every version of me, THANK YOU to my podcast guests and listeners. More to come!!​ ​ Meant to Meet: A Story of So... Oct 13 · Inner Wild with Shay 56:16   ​ 🐒 Animal Tracks Needs Support Recently, I was invited for a behind the scenes tour at Animal Tracks, an animal sanctuary in Agua Dulce, CA 📍 Their guided tours involve animal rescue stories and fun facts that educate on creating a sustainable environment for both wild animals and people. If you're in the area, please consider booking an experience with them to support their care for these animals [they even have kangaroo yoga!] Community News is something new I'm introducing. Please feel free to send me your relevant news so I can help spread the word! 🐝

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Hi, I'm Shay! I'm a certified Animal Communicator, Soul Pet Mentor, somatic girlie... ​ I research enchantment and enrichment for pets and their humans. I believe that believing is seeing & feeling is healing. I can walk with you through the mess as you learn to live in the now with your pets. Thank you for being here!

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