Is it really 2024?! I feel like for the past eighteen years I’ve been in a rush. My son just turned 18, graduates in January but will finish hockey mid-March. Most of my time has been spent driving him to and from school, games, practices, drivers’ ed and everywhere in between. There have been tears, joy, laughter, silliness, and pure panic. Parenting isn’t for the faint of heart, and I can’t even imagine what my life will be like in a few months. For now, I will be grateful for the time I have with him and continue to offer readings for people and pets. Thank you for being on this journey with me! Per usual, I put out the call for questions and am excited to share what your dogs had to say. Just a reminder that a reading isn’t a replacement for licensed medical care.
Stephanie P. asked about Moxie, a mini–Australian Shepherd. When I tap into her energy, she feels very confident in her role in your family and loves having a job to do. If you’re cooking in the kitchen, she would be ready to hand you a spoon, a bowl, or whatever ingredient you need IF only she had thumbs. She does tend to forget that she’s a dog, which is really silly! I can see you all sitting at a table and her fully expecting to sit in a chair like an adult and be served exactly what you’re eating. When she remembers that she’s a dog, she has a look on her face that reminds me of Phoebe on Friends, kind of ditzy, very silly, and cracking herself up! She is in love with her life because of you.
Madeline R. has Opie, a black Dachshund/Chihuahua mix. I have to say this is the least Chihuahua dog I’ve met! They can be a bit intense. Crazy? Judgy? Grumpy? But not him! He’s a sweetheart who runs hot. I see him wanting to snuggle but then turning into a furnace and looking at you like it’s your fault. The funny thing is he’s right because I can see you tucking him in. If I ask him if there’s anything he’d like from you, I see a treat that is red and circular. It looks like what you’d put in a birdcage for birds to gnaw at. I have no idea what that is in dog speak, so I hope it makes sense to you! Her question was if she were doing something wrong that makes him pee in retaliation, but I don’t think so. I think he has no awareness when he has to go. He can’t feel the urgency that makes us head to the toilet, and I think your vet could help you with this issue.
Valerie B. wants to know how Aspen, who turns six at the end of January, will do now that yellow Lab and big sister Chiro has moved to CT with her daughter. I think she’s going to thrive! She has a somewhat insecure disposition but that is also because Chiro was raised and trained to be a rockstar. Sometimes when no one is there to set the bar for you, you can rise up much higher than you previously thought possible. I like the quiet in the house right now and it feels like a time of a lot of transitions. Aspen will make a great companion for you as you move forward.
Ann T. asked, “Tucker, who is a 6 year old German Shorthair mix rescue, is overly attached to me. Is there a reason, and what can I do to assure him all is well?” Oh Ann, I love this question and response! You are so of the light and awareness of what you need to pay attention to that you can navigate any situation with confidence, and if nothing else, He is a newer soul who is insecure and needs the validation that he has the skill set to make it safely through this world. He is also loyal to whomever is in charge of him. As long as he’s the passenger and not the pilot, he thinks he’ll be ok. It’s interesting that in your career you’ve helped people find their own strengths and power, but you rarely looked for validation. Tucker IS your validation. And he loves you dearly! I can see him giving you lovey-dovey eyes when he thinks you’re not looking.
Lisa V. asked about Kodiak, an 8-year-old Black Lab. “How is his health, and what would he like for toys after losing eleven teeth?” He’s so funny because he’s showing me the greenie bone dental chews. I’m not sure how he thinks he’s going to eat them, but that is his first request. His second request is frozen yogurt or ice cream with sliced strawberries mixed in. I see you putting it in parchment paper, rolling into a small log shape and freezing it. I’m curious to know how he likes it!
Thank you for all your submissions, and I wish each and every one of you a happy, healthy and prosperous new year! FMI or to schedule a session, go to www.enlightnedhorizons.com and follow Sara at Sara Moore Enlightened Horizons on Facebook.
