When your pet is struggling,
you feel it too.

For 30 years, I’ve helped animals and their people find understanding, comfort, and connection.

When your pet is struggling, you feel it too.

For 30 years, I’ve helped animals and their people find understanding, comfort, and connection.

How I Can Help

Pet Anxiety Support
Support for pets who are fearful, stressed, or reactive.

Animal Communication
Hear what your pet is feeling and what they need from you.

Animal Reiki
Calming energy for body, mind, and spirit.

Meditating with Pets
Sharing your hearts. 

Pet Loss Grief Support
Finding solace after your pet has passed.

Honoring Your Pet + You

Through every stage of their life and beyond.

As pet parents, we want the best for our animals. When they’re anxious, acting out of character, or just not themselves, it’s natural to worry and wonder what they need.

I know what it’s like to feel helpless when an animal I love is struggling, especially when I’m unsure how best to support them.

That’s why it’s important to invite your pet into the conversation through Animal Communication. Your pet wants to answer your questions and have a say in decisions that affect their life.

Animal Reiki is a powerful yet gentle energy healing practice that can help ease anxiety, promote relaxation, and provide comfort for those who are unwell, in pain, or nearing the end of life. Reiki supports your pet’s body, mind, and spirit.

Even after your pet passes on, I can communicate with them, giving them a voice so they can offer you peace and comfort. With the help of your animal, I also provide Pet Loss Grief Support to help you navigate your loss.

I also support your pet and you together, because what affects your pet affects you, too. 

Cathy holding her dog Yogi Bear in her arms.
Cathy and Yogi Bear

Hi, I'm Cat-
The Animal Muse

I’m an Animal Communicator, Pet Anxiety Specialist, Animal Reiki Master Practitioner, and Pet Loss Grief Counselor.

With over 30 years of experience and a master’s degree in Counseling and Education, I bring a unique holistic perspective to my work with animals and pet parents.

I’m a proud Pet Parent to my dog, Yogi Bear and cats, Minnie-Moo and Finnegan, who are the loves of my life. They also my Animal Muses.

Minnie is a tortishell siamese with big blue eyes looking at camera.

Animal Communication

Give your animal a voice and receive
answers to your questions.

Talking with your pet during an Animal Communication session gives your pet the opportunity to answer your questions, share what they want you to know, and offer their perspective on concerns or decisions affecting their life.

When your pet feels heard and understood, it helps them feel safer and can ease their worries as well as yours. You’ll also gain insight into what they’re experiencing and a clearer understanding of how best to support them.

Common reasons to communicate with your pet:

Cat Malkin offering Animal Reiki to a black Labradoodle

Animal Reiki

Supporting Your Pet’s Mind, Body + Spirit

Animal Reiki is an ancient healing practice that creates a calm, supportive space where animals can relax and experience Reiki on their own terms.

Your animal chooses how to participate, allowing them to guide their Reiki experience.

Reiki can support relaxation, reduce stress and anxiety, and promote physical and emotional well-being.

Mona Marie the cat and Bodhi Bear the dog beside a glowing memorial candle with the words, “Forever loved, forever missed, always in our hearts.”

Pet Loss Grief Support

Your Connection Doesn't End with Goodbye

Losing a beloved animal is heartbreaking and life-altering. Sometimes, the grief can be overwhelming.

I offer compassionate grief support while also communicating with your animal in spirit, sharing their messages to help you feel connected. 

These conversations can bring comfort, reassurance, and a renewed sense of connection as you navigate your loss.

Curious ferret from a local animal shelter looking forward with bright, inquisitive eyes

All Species Welcome

I communicate, share Reiki and meditate with all animals including those who have passed on:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Horses 
  • Pocket pets like rabbits, guinea pigs, and ferrets
  • Birds
  • Farm animals
  • Wildlife

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