Animal Communication and Energy Sessions - Updated

 Animal Services: 

I have been able to communicate with animals since I was a little girl and began doing it professionally over 20 years ago. That was around the same time that I studied energy healing and became a Reiki practitioner so my services include both energy healing sessions and animal communication sessions. Over the years, I have studied and practiced many other energy healing modalities so I use an assortment of approaches when working with energy.

Since both types of sessions can be done from a distance, I don’t need to be in person with the animal. I have learned over the years that because of how sensitive I am to energy, working with animals this way (from a distance) actually provides a greater depth of information since I can tune into just the one animal and not other animals or people in the house. I work off of a picture and tune into their energy field that way.

Communication is mainly telepathic, with the added benefit of my ability to literally feel inside my body what an animal is feeling inside of theirs (both physical and emotional). 

I primarily work with dogs, cats, horses / donkeys - and have also had the pleasure of working with other animals as well, such as birds, ducks, rabbits and elephants. So basically, I can communicate with all animals - it is just more common for me to work with dogs, cats and horses.

Details of Animal Communication sessions: These sessions are ideal for when you have specific questions for your pet i.e. Do you like this or that? What do you think of . . . , etc. They are also a huge asset to guardians when they are facing aging and end of life decisions. Guardians want to know how their animals are truly feeling and want their input about the decisions that need to be made.  It can be such a scary and tender time and my clients have found this kind of session invaluable for them to be able to navigate this very difficult part of their journey.

Additionally, these type of sessions are helpful when you want to prepare your pet for change i.e. new place to live, new family member (human or animal), or some other event that will disrupt the routine/schedule in your home. Communication is two-way where I can share information with them as well as get answers to your questions from them.

Animals communicate in a multitude of ways: by sending images / pictures telepathically, through sensations that I feel in my body (both physical sensations and emotions) as well as via words and phrases that come through. I put all of that together in order to get a clear "answer."

A lot of people think communicating with animals works the same as human communication where I could say, "Can you tell me why you have been throwing up?" and the animal says "Well it all started after X so I suspect that is probably the reason." or "Yes, I think I am allergic to Y which is in the new food that my dad has been feeding me." LOL. 

Since animals don't speak in full sentences like humans do, time is spent during the first part of the session explaining to the animal how I plan to work with them and ensuring the animal feels safe and comfortable with me. From there I share the questions their guardian has and begin to tune into what I am feeling / receiving from the animal. Then it often feels like we are playing a game of Pictionery. LOL  It typically involves delving deeper into some areas and then piecing all of the information together to understand the response they are giving me. Answers tend to be far more complex than most people expect. 

Because of all the above mentioned, I set a limit on the number of questions I can do per session. In one session, I can do up to 3 questions. So 1-3 questions is considered 1 session, 4-6 questions would require 2 session sessions and 7-9 questions would require 3 sessions. 

Sessions are not done over the phone, as it is important for me to be fully present with the animal and their energy in order to receive the clearest information. We pick a time where the animal is likely to be calm/quiet and I connect with the animal at that time. 

Immediately afterwards, I type up notes of everything the animal shared with me and send that to the guardian via email. The benefit is that the guardian then has a record of the session and the answers provided by their pet, which they can refer back to whenever they want.

I can also communicate with animals who have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge so if you have questions for a pet that has passed away, that is also an option. In the case of communicating with animals who have passed away, we don't need to set a specific time for the session but everything else written here applies.

Fee is $100 per session (via Zelle, Venmo or Paypal) 

Details of Energy Healing sessions: (I also do energy healing sessions for humans and it works the same). These sessions are ideal when there has been an injury, a surgery or something else that is challenging for their body to recover from. These sessions are also a good fit for brand new pets, especially when you have adopted a rescue who may have experienced trauma. 

Additionally, these sessions are very helpful with aging pets when guardians are looking for information on how their pets are feeling both physically and emotionally.  It provides another data point to assist them in the decisions they are needing to make about their pet. These sessions are also very helpful if someone is looking for ways to bring support and physical comfort to their pet and can also be very powerful when facing end of life decisions, as I can tune into what an animal is feeling physically and emotionally in order to let their guardian understand things from their animals perspective.

Before the session, I ask the pet guardian to share what their concern is regarding the animals physical or emotional health so that I know what to focus on. (With humans, I ask them what their Intention is for the session so that I can focus on their intention and see what might be blocking them from it.)

During the session, which lasts about 1 hour, I tune into what I am picking up (physical and emotional information) from the animal. The session focuses on sending healing energy to those specific areas of concern - to clear where energy is blocked and to provide energetic support and comfort to areas that are weakened, etc. 

I work with the animal to allow them to bring the energy to any other area of their body that they feel could use support, as I view my work with animals (and their guardians) as a partnership. After the session, I share this information with the guardians (via email) so they are aware of what else might be going on with their animal, both physically and emotionally.

Furthermore, I provide information to the guardian if I sense that the animal may need to have a check up with their veterinarian (i.e. I can sense when something in their body feels off or concerning, where a trip to the vet may be in the animals best interest, for instance there are specific body sensations I feel when I suspect an animal might have a bladder infection or I will pick up on pain somewhere in their body that may need to be looked into further by your animal's veterinarian.) 

Immediately after the session, I write up a detailed summary of everything I learned and send it via email. A lot of people refer to my sessions as a "reading" because I usually pick up more information than someone expects to receive. i.e. a guardian may expect a sentence or two response from me but it often ends up being multiple paragraphs. Since there is such depth and complexity to the insights and guidance I receive, there is a surprising amount of information that can come through. Again, the benefit of the detailed notes is that the human client and/or the guardian have something they can refer back to to refresh their memories when needed.

Fee is $150 per session (via Venmo, Zelle or Paypal) whether it is for an animal or a human.

What I need before either type of session: 

Picture: I will need a clear picture of the animal (or the human) preferably one where I can see their eyes, as that is the easiest way for me to connect with their energy. (send to me via email)

Permission: Animals are more open to working with me if they know that their guardian supports the session. Their loyalty is with their guardian so if you tell your pet that you have asked me to work with them and why, the session will be much more successful. 

Animals also appreciate being shown respect so it is important that they know ahead of time that I will be connecting with them and when we will have the session so they don't feel caught off guard by my connecting with them energetically. I have found that sessions are much richer and more helpful when a guardian shares this information with their animal ahead of time. (and you don't have to be an animal communicator to do this - you can just talk to your pet, addressing the points above and they will understand)  :-) 

With animals who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge, I only need a picture of them and the questions their guardian(s) have for them. It never hurts to tell them you have asked me to connect with them, but they are usually pretty receptive to communicating with me either way.

What are my hours?

I typically book sessions between 12 noon and 5pm. I do my best to be as accommodating as possible so I have availability 7 days a week and when necessary I can find additional time slots.

Why I sometimes ask for more information:

Often times I ask guardians for additional information about their questions before a session with their pet. It isn't because I am not good at communicating with animals.  :-)  The reason I do this is so that I can communicate more specifically with their pet. For instance, a guardian may have a question like "Do you like your pet sitter?" I will ask the guardian why they are asking, as it is helpful for me to know what they are seeing/sensing that inspired the question. Is their pet acting strangely before the pet sitter comes? or afterwards? Does the guardian have concerns about the pet sitter? If so, what are those concerns? I am able to then use that information to more quickly address the guardian's question and get clearer information from their pet.

This is the case with many questions guardians have such as: Do you like your new food? or Do you like the veterinarian we are seeing? Do you like your new dog/cat sibling? Do you miss going to Dog Shows? How are you feeling? etc.  The more information I have about why the guardian is asking that question, the easier it is for me to get specific answers from their animal. 

For me and the way I work, the more open a guardian can be with me, the more helpful the information I receive from their pet will be. I view the relationship between myself and the guardian as a partnership - one where we work together so that I can provide the best assistance possible. 

Are you ready for a session? Have questions?

If you are interested in a session (animal communication or energy healing), or have questions not answered here, please email me at: reikimaureen@yahoo.com.

Animal Communication and Energy Healing Sessions

 

Animal Services: 

I have been able to communicate with animals since I was a little girl and began doing it professionally almost 20 years ago. That was around the same time that I studied energy healing and became a Reiki practitioner so my services include both energy healing sessions and animal communication sessions. 

Since both types of sessions can be done from a distance, I don’t need to be in person with the animal. I have learned over the years that because of how sensitive I am to energy, working with animals this way (from a distance) actually provides a greater depth of information as I can tune into just them and not other animals or people in the house. I work off of a picture and tune into their energy field that way.

Communication is mainly telepathic, with the added benefit of my ability to literally feel inside my body what an animal is feeling inside of theirs (both physical and emotional). 

I primarily work with dogs, cats, horses / donkeys - and have also had the pleasure of working with other animals as well, such as birds, ducks, rabbits and elephants. So basically, I can communicate with all animals - it is just more common for me to work with dogs, cats and horses.

Details of Animal Communication sessions:

Animals communicate in a multitude of ways: by sending images / pictures telepathically, through sensations that I feel in my body (both physical sensations and emotions) as well as via words and phrases that come through. I put all of that together in order to get a clear "answer."

A lot of people think communicating with animals works the same as human communication where I could say, "Can you tell me why you have been throwing up?" and the animal says "Well it all started after X so I suspect that is probably the reason." or "Yes, I think I am allergic to Y which is in the new food that my mom has been feeding me." LOL. 

Since animals don't speak in full sentences like humans do, time is spent during the first part of the session explaining how I plan to work with them and ensuring the animal feels safe and comfortable with me. From there I share the questions their guardian has and begin to tune into what I am feeling / receiving from the animal. It typically involves delving deeper into some areas and then piecing the information together to understand the response they are giving me. Answers tend to be far more complex than most people expect. 

Because of all the above mentioned, I set a limit on the number of questions I can do per session. In one session, I can do up to 3 questions. So 1-3 questions is considered 1 session, 4-6 questions would require 2 session sessions and 7-9 questions would require 3 sessions. 

Sessions are not done over the phone, as it is important for me to be fully present with the animal and their energy in order to receive the clearest information. We pick a time where the animal is likely to be calm/quiet and I connect with the animal at that time. 

Immediately afterwards, I type up notes of everything the animal shared with me and send that to the guardian via email. The benefit is that the guardian then has a record of the session and the answers provided by their pet, which they can refer back to whenever they want.

I can also communicate with animals who have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge so if you have questions for a pet that has passed away, that is also an option. In the case of communicating with animals who have passed away, we don't need to set a specific time for the session but everything else written here applies.

Fee is $100 per session (via Venmo, Zelle or Paypal) 

Details of Energy Healing sessions: (I also do energy healing sessions for humans and it works the same)

Before the session, I ask the pet guardian to share what their concern is regarding the animals physical or emotional health so that I know what to focus on. (With humans, I ask them what their Intention is for the session so that I can focus on their intention and see what might be blocking them from it.)

During the session, which lasts about 1 hour, I tune into what I am picking up (physical and emotional information) from the animal. The session focuses on sending healing energy to those specific areas of concern - to clear areas where energy is blocked and to provide energetic support to areas that are weakened, etc. 

I also work with the animal to allow them to bring the energy to any other area of their body that they feel could use support. I share this information with the guardian afterwards so they are aware of what else might be going on with their animal, both physically and emotionally.

Additionally, I provide information to the guardian if I sense that the animal may need to have a check up with their veterinarian (i.e. I can sense when something in their body feels off or concerning, where a trip to the vet may be in the animals best interest, for instance there are specific body sensations I feel when I suspect an animal might have a bladder infection or I will pick up on pain somewhere in their body that may need to be looked into further by your animals veterinarian.) 

Immediately after the session, I write up a detailed summary of everything I learned and send it via email. A lot of people refer to my sessions as a "reading" because I usually pick up more information than someone expects to receive. i.e. a guardian may expect a sentence or two response from me but it often ends up being multiple paragraphs. Since there is such depth and complexity to the insights and guidance I receive, there is a surprising amount of information that can come through. Again, the benefit of the detailed notes is that the human client and/or the guardian have something they can refer back to to refresh their memories when needed.

Fee is $150 per session (via Venmo, Zelle or Paypal) whether it is for an animal or a human.

What I need before either type of session: 

Picture: I will need a clear picture of the animal (or the human) preferably one where I can see their eyes, as that is the easiest way for me to connect with their energy. (send to me via email)

Permission: Animals are more open to working with me if they know that their guardian supports the session. Their loyalty is with their guardian so if you tell your pet that you have asked me to work with them and why, the session will be much more successful. 

Animals also appreciate being shown respect so it is important that they know ahead of time that I will be connecting with them and when we will have the session so they don't feel caught off guard by my connecting with them energetically. I have found that sessions are much richer and more helpful when a guardian shares this information with their animal ahead of time. (and you don't have to be an animal communicator to do this - you can just talk to your pet, addressing the points above and they will understand)  :-) 

With animals who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge, I only need a picture of them and the questions their guardian(s) have for them. It never hurts to tell them you have asked me to connect with them, but they are usually pretty receptive to communicating with me either way.

What are my hours?

I typically book sessions between 12 noon and 5pm. I do my best to be as accommodating as possible so I have availability 7 days a week and when necessary I can find additional time slots.

Why I sometimes ask for more information:

Often times I ask guardians for additional information about their questions before a session with their pet. It isn't because I am not good at communicating with animals.  :-)  The reason I do this is so that I can communicate more specifically with their pet. For instance, a guardian may have a question like "Do you like your pet sitter?" I will ask the guardian why they are asking, as it is helpful for me to know what they are seeing/sensing that inspired the question. Is their pet acting strangely before the pet sitter comes? or afterwards? Does the guardian have concerns about the pet sitter? If so, what are those concerns? I am able to then use that information to more quickly address the guardian's question and get clearer information from their pet.

This is the case with many questions guardians have such as: Do you like your new food? or Do you like the veterinarian we are seeing? Do you like your new dog/cat sibling? Do you miss going to Dog Shows? How are you feeling? etc.  The more information I have about why the guardian is asking that question, the easier it is for me to get specific answers from their animal. 

For me and the way I work, the more open a guardian can be with me, the more helpful the information I receive from their pet will be. I view the relationship between myself and the guardian as a partnership - one where we work together so that I can provide the best assistance possible. 

Are you ready for a session? Have questions?

If you are interested in a session (animal communication or energy healing), or have questions not answered here, please email me at: maureenburkley@gmail.com or reikimaureen@yahoo.com.

Lucky For Me - Interview

I had the absolute pleasure of getting interviewed by Steve Whiteford this past week to talk about my book, Lucky For Me - a Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery.  

Steve and I worked together a decade or two ago when I was working full time in the corporate world as a consultant (training, coaching, facilitating). Steve and I both contracted with the same consulting group and the first time we met, we hit it off immediately. 

We lost touch for a while but reconnected when I published my book. He read it and loved it and after having some wonderful email exchanges and chats about the book and about our lives, he thought it would be fun to interview me about the book. We set out to create a video-podcast and managed to do that this past weekend.

We had a great time making the video and we both felt it gave a more in-depth look at Lucky For me. I am sharing a link to our chat / interview about the book in the hopes that it will give you some more information about the book and the type of work I do. (the video is about 35 min. long)

You can access the link to our interview here: Maureen's interview with Steve

Given that Steve has a wide breadth and depth of knowledge about Emotional Intelligence (and has written lots of articles on the topic) we were excited to see how much overlap there was between what I learned on my journey with Lucky and what he knows about E.I.  We discussed the possibility of doing further video-podcasts like this where we dive into these topics in more detail. Given that we have both learned so much over the years . . . about the emotional intelligence of humans AND animals - we think people might be really interested in hearing more. So stayed tuned - if we put some together, I will be sure to post about them here. 

If you are interested in learning more about Emotional Intelligence, a great resource for you are Steve's articles, here is a link where you can find them: Steve's articles on E.I

And if you haven't bought a copy of Lucky for Me yet, here is a link to purchase my book: Lucky For Me

Lucky For Me - A Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery

It's hard to believe that it has almost been a year since my book, Lucky For Me, was published. Time certainly does seem to be flying by this year. Feedback so far has been wonderful (and a few folks have been kind enough to let me know where a typo snuck through so I can get those all fixed in the near future). :-) It has been so fun for me to hear all the different ways that people have connected with different parts of our story or insights we gained throughout our journey.

In the prologue, I mention that part of the reason that I felt so compelled to share our story was because I felt deep inside my heart that it would somehow be of assistance to others. 

I wrote: I know I am not the only person who has had an intense bond with their animal, nor am I the only one who has gone to extremes to help an animal recover from the abuse they suffered or heal their own trauma. My intention in sharing our journey is to light the path for those who find themselves with similar challenges. Whether you are someone who is extremely sensitive and feels things very deeply or you are trying to heal the past or you are in the process of self-discovery, my hope is that you'll experience some "aha" moments and points of connection through this book that can assist you on your own journey, and maybe even inspire you to find your way to a deeper understanding and appreciation of all you have to offer too. 

It is truly gratifying when I receive feedback that lets me know that the book has done what I hoped it would for some people . . . giving them their own AHA moments, seeing things in themselves and/or their relationship with their pets that they hadn't noticed before and in some cases even helping them unravel pieces of their childhood that have had more of an impact on them than they realized. 

While I trust that the book will end up in the hands of people who it can serve, I also know that it is ok to ask for support.  :-)  

The odds of me reading a book often increase dramatically if someone personally recommends it to me, especially when the person knows me well enough to know that it will speak to me and to my heart. So I welcome those of you who have read my book to recommend it to others if you feel it can be of assistance. Whether it is an animal lover / someone who has a strong bond with their pet, or a very sensitive soul, or a person trying to untangle who they are from who they thought they were "supposed" to be or someone who is on their own healing path. There are so many little nuggets in the book that others can relate to and it would make my heart happy if I knew that our story was helping even more people along their own paths. 

Maybe it would make a great holiday gift? It could possibly provide encouragement to someone you know who is struggling right now. So if you feel inspired to recommend my book to others or purchase it as a gift, I would be extremely grateful! 

Link to purchase the book: Lucky For Me - A Journey of Healing and Self-discovery

Endless gratitude for your support!

Another Bit of Synchronistic Magic

I had the pleasure of experiencing some more of that "synchronistic magic" connected to my book and am excited to share it with all of you in the hopes that it helps you recognize these moments when they are showing up in your life too. It was particularly magical because I wasn't seeking anything at the time - just following my inner-guidance. 

There is someone I "know" from a few on-line communities I am a part of who invited me to attend a zoom call she was putting together with a few other like-minded souls that are friends of hers.  I knew instantly I would participate. No hesitation, no questioning . . . it was an immediate yes for me. 

*This is often a component of "synchronistic magic" - when you feel the "yes" immediately, almost as if it bypasses your mind completely and you just KNOW you're in. You may also notice that you have zero expectation of what will come about as a result. You're just saying "yes!" because it feels right.

While on the call, I felt very drawn to the peaceful energy of one of the other participants. I couldn't help noticing the way she held space for everyone while others were talking. Her energy was gentle and supportive but very strong and grounded as well. I felt nudged to send her a note the next day to tell her how much I appreciated her energy. (Something I am often too shy to do.)

*This is also a common component of "synchronistic magic" - when you feel an inner nudge to do something, even if you aren't sure why. You just know it feels "right" in your heart, even if you are a little nervous to do it.

I sent her an email and after a little back and forth, I found out that she (Paula) is also an author who, like me, published her first book this year. We decided to buy a copy of each other's books - again another "immediate yes" - no "thinking" required. :-) 

I had just started another book when her book arrived so some time had passed between when I ordered/received her book and when I got started on it. After the first few chapters, I felt inspired to email her and tell her how much I was already enjoying her book. I randomly decided to mention that my delay in starting it was because there was another book that I wanted to finish reading before I started hers. 

*This is another common component when you are riding the wave of Synchronistic Magic. You observe yourself saying or writing something that you hadn't previously intended - it just kind of pops out of your mouth or springs from your fingertips. 

As I continued to soak up and savor the beauty and insights of her book, I was in awe of how many similarities there were between her book and mine AND the one I had just finished. While they are different stories and very unique in their own way, they somehow all seemed to dovetail together. It was as if they were all woven together into the same tapestry. 

Three different people, writing three completely different books from three different perspectives. One was fiction, the other two were memoirs and yet there was so much in these three books that were the same . . . insights - nuggets of wisdom, etc. The "main characters" experienced different challenges, followed different paths, the authors used different terminology to describe the journey and yet they revealed so many of the same discoveries. I was amazed by the fact we were all finding a way to share our understanding of such similar concepts.

Once she finished reading my book, she emailed me to tell me how much she enjoyed it. Excitedly I told her about how I could feel these threads of connection between her book, my book and the one that I had read right before hers. It was then that I shared what the other book was . . . 

And that was the next jaw dropping moment of the Synchronistic Magic . . . the book at the top of HER reading pile that she planned to start next was the SAME BOOK . . . . The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho. I'm telling you, you just can't make this stuff up!  This is what Paula refers to in her book as PFM's - Pure Freakin' Magic! 

*When this happens - these moments of PFM - it's extremely likely that more things will reveal themselves in surprising ways . . . connections (meeting the next right person) or ideas (a random thought pops into your head that you hadn't considered before) etc.  The key is to just stay open and see what comes next.

The more they happen, the less surprised we are when they happen and yet my giddy reaction to having experienced another one of these PFM's never lessens! They are the things that tell me I am on the right track, they are my sign posts, my encouragement to keep moving ahead, confirming that I am "in flow."

How do you know when you are having a PFM moment? You might find yourself thinking "Could this really be?" "How is this possible?" You might notice a quickening of your heart rate or notice your breathing changes (to either deeper or more shallow with each in-breath).  For me, these moments are often accompanied by a buzzing in my ears or goosebumps up my arms. Sometimes it is a smile so big it makes my eyes squint or my hands automatically swoop up and cover my heart, as I breathe it in and savor the moment. There is no "right" way to experience a PFM moment. (Just pointing out a few of the things I've noticed in myself in the hopes that it might help some of you recognize them as well)

I truly believe the energy of this magic is all around us - whether you call them synchronicities, or PFMs or any other descriptor . . . what we call them is less important than just observing them when they happen and watching them unfold. The more we see the magic and ride the waves, the more magic we will likely encounter.

So listen to your heart and your inner-nudges, notice when you find yourself saying "yes" to something that you can feel in your heart (that by-passes the thinking/processing of our mind) and then stay open to seeing what shows up next!  

Right now, I think most of us could really benefit from experiencing more magic in our lives - to lift our spirits and show us what else is possible . . . My wish for all of humanity is that these beautiful moments become more and more noticeable to everyone because I believe in my heart that we all deserve them and so much more!!!

Lucky For Me Has Finally Been Published!!

It is with great excitement that I share this . . . My book "Lucky For Me: A Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery" has finally been published and is available for purchase!!!  

It has been "in the works" or "on the shelf collecting dust" for so many years, I wasn't sure this day would ever come but as I explained in a recent blog post . . . some synchronicities and magic got it moving again and we finally crossed the finish line!!!

At the present time, I have decided to sell only through the publisher so if you feel inspired to purchase a copy of my book, you can go to: Lucky For Me - A Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery

The publisher and I chose to start with just paperback copies of the book. Down the line we will assess if we'd like to make it available as an e-book as well but at the moment it will only be available in the good old fashioned "hold it in your hand" way.  :-) 

In my last post, I shared a summary of the book so you can get a feel for what it is about. As for why I wrote the book and how I hope it will assist people, here is a paragraph from the prologue that will explain: 

I know I am not the only person who has had an intense bond with their animal, nor am I the only one who has gone to extremes to help an animal recover from the abuse they suffered or heal their own trauma. My intention in sharing our journey is to light the path for those who find themselves with similar challenges. Whether you are someone who is extremely sensitive and feels things very deeply or you are trying to heal the past or you are in the process of self-discovery, my hope is that you'll experience some "aha" moments and points of connection through this book that can assist you on your own journey, and maybe even inspire you to find your way to a deeper understanding and appreciation of all you have to offer too. 

Close To The Finish Line

In December, I was sure that my book "Lucky For Me" would be published in January. It seems the Universe felt I needed some more practice with PATIENCE, given that there have been quite a few unexpected delays in the last 6 weeks.  LOL 

I'm happy to say, we've got forward momentum again!! The proof of the book arrived today . . . the last opportunity to look through it and make sure everything looks right!!!  The next step is bringing it over to Annie the publisher so she can look through it as well and once we are both satisfied that the formatting, picture placement, etc. are all as we intended, then it will finally be "Go Time!"

Part of me can't believe this is finally coming to fruition!  It has been a big dream of mine for a very long time and the last promise I made to Lucky before she passed away. (That was twelve years ago). 

I am so excited about this, I just had to share!  More information coming in the next week or so on how to purchase a copy if you are interested!  

For now, here is the book summary if you want to know more about the content of my memoir that covers the journey of healing and self-discovery that Lucky and I went on from 1996-2009. 

From the time Maureen was a little girl, all she wanted was a German shepherd. Then one day she is inexplicably drawn to a news story about a shepherd puppy that had been used in a dog-fighting ring and then heartlessly discarded in a dumpster. Was this the German shepherd she was meant to have? An adoption lottery could answer that and change her life in unimaginable ways.

Lucky For Me takes us deep into the lives of Lucky, the severely abused German shepherd and Maureen, her adopter. Assuming the role of rescuer, Maureen set out on what felt like an insurmountable mission to help Lucky heal from her physical and emotional wounds. Along the way she was catapulted into her own healing journey. Will Lucky and Maureen be able to overcome the obstacles that life has dealt them?  

Maureen gives us an honest and introspective look at their quest to regain their confidence and find their way back to whom they are meant to be. As they endeavor to accept, heal and release the past, Maureen realizes how disconnected she is from her true self. 

While attempting to answer the question “Who am I?” pieces of the puzzle begin to reveal themselves in synchronistic and magical ways. Discovering the hidden gifts in her extreme sensitivity and empathic nature, Maureen’s bond with Lucky grows even stronger and more powerful. As the process of self-discovery unfolds, a new way of life emerges—one that finally feels like home. 

Lucky for Me is a true story about second chances and new beginnings. It follows Lucky and Maureen as they navigate the ups and downs of the somewhat rocky terrain to self-acceptance and self-love. Ultimately, their inspiring adventure shows us what is possible with love, courage, forgiveness, and trust.