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This rescue would not have been possible without the generous work donated by the professionals of this team. These kindred souls gave us support before, during, and after the rescue. They are excellent resources that we highly recommend if you are in need of someone with their expertise.

Ann Marie Thiessen, DVM Asta Tobiassen, DVM Chambers Creek Veterinary Hospital (253) 475-7831 7210 Bridgeport Way W Lakewood, WA 98499 Traditional Veterinarians Chambers Creek Veterinary Hospital offers full service medical, surgical, dental and boarding services for cats and dogs. Their innovative "KItty Condos" are the ultimate luxury for your cat who needs to board.		Jacqueline Obando, DVM MercyVet (206) 232-7667 website: www.mercyvet.com Holistic Veterinarian Holistic (from w-holistic, or whole, where the entire picture of the patient is taken into account) medicine uses gentle, non invasive therapies, that attempt to elicit a response from our bodies, or in other words, stimulate our defense mechanism and immune system, making us stronger and thus able to overcome disease entirely. Things like stress, behavioral changes, emotional upset, environmental conditions, relationship of owner and pet, diet, pattern of disease are all key points to a holistic practitioner. Your holistic veterinarian has gone through all the training of orthodox medicine, and has spent numerous hours studying and doing coursework and seminars which have enriched his/her skills as a healer, allowing the merge of new and old for the betterment of your companion's health.
Marnie Black, JD, SAMP Animal Matters (253) 588-8230 / (253) 279-8285 website: www.marnieblack.com Tellington T Touch Therapist TTouch looks a lot like massage, but unlike massage which works with muscle groups, TTouch goes only as deep as the skin. By working with the skin, the animal’s nervous system is engaged, individual cells can release tension and fear, and the parasympathetic nervous system instructs the animal to breathe normally and become calm. This is an ideal state in which to educate an animal about new behaviors.		Shawndra Michell, RMT Sanskrit Healing (360) 705-2451 website: www.sanskrithealing.com Reiki Master, Animal Communicator, Intuitive Healer I have communicated with animals all my life – I've had a special bond with them for as long as I can remember. The empathy I have felt for them since I was a little girl has just continued to grow throughout my life. When I finally really learned how to hear what they are saying, to really listen to them, my life changed forever. Developing telepathic communication with animals has allowed me to bridge the gap with humans and their non-human companions, with wild animals, and it's allowed me to learn and grow more than I ever would have without their help.
Jeff Tinsley Sound Animal Services (206) 933-1673 website: www.soundanimals.com Behavior Consultant & Dog Trainer Sound Animal Services' mission is to provide a positive, caring environment, to help people to love, trust, and respect their dogs , and receive the same in return. We teach owners how to teach their dogs to understand how to properly handle different situations. Using clear and consistent commands, gentle handling and training, we show pets how to be good family members. Our techniques are never harsh or painful. We use positive reinforcement and clicker training almost exclusively.		Rose De Dan, BA, RMT Wild Reiki & Shamanic Healing (206) 933-7877 website: www.reikishamanic.com Animal Communicator, Reiki Master and Shamanic Healer Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing is dedicated to improving lives through alternative healing for people, companion animals, farm, zoo and wild animals, homes and businesses. Reiki energy work can be described as a gentle healing modality, rebalancing the energy centers while allowing release of pain, stress, grief and other issues of the spirit and body. Shamanic energy work is more direct and intense, tracking stuck energy to its source and enabling quick release of deep-rooted patterns of illness and emotional distress. When combined, these two ancient and powerful healing modalities create a deeper, more soulful healing for animals and humans. Animal communication is also utilized for the best benefit of the clients.
Tracy Ann Nature's Translator (360) 895-8800 website: www.naturestranslator.com Animal Communicator, Healer I receive these pictures, words, and physical sensations from your animal companion then help bridge that gap between you and your companion animal by relaying the information to you. This helps you to better understand their needs, desires, and ailments which can range from favorite foods, toys, people, any changes that have occurred that have affected them to pain, injury, and life’s transitions.		Karen James-Schiro Soulful Tails (253) 566-6846 / (253) 227-6741 website: www.soulfultails.com Holistic Groomer & Specialty Daycare Our customers appreciate the comfortable loving environment and the care that is offered to their animal friends. Many say that their animal was put first and was treated as if it was their own animal and that we are not your typical dog or cat grooming shop. We use only natural products, and each grooming session or daycare stay includes aromatherapy, Reiki ( an ancient Japanese Healing art). We offer specialty daycare, for post-surgery animals who need special attention, and for geriatric, or hospice animals who do not fit the typical daycare environment. We offer grief and loss counseling and advice on dealing with behavior problems. We provide free photos at your first grooming session, or daycare visit.