Let’s start with a massive THANK YOU (again)!

The “Fur Baby Book” as I love to call it hit the Amazon bookshelves on October 7th and it’s now officially an International Bestseller 💥🙌👏

The book wouldn’t have meant any less to me without the “title” but a bit of “outside validation” does warm the heart :-)

My heartfelt gratitude goes to everyone who got a copy and got us there 🙏 

Unboxing the Fur Baby Book book ..

After moving house more times than I care to count, I appreciate books in a format that isn't heavy to carry

but ...

... I HAD to get a paperback copy of My Fur Baby Wrote This Book.

I'm way too proud of the tear-jerker we produced - Christine Passo, Haakon Rian Mancient Ueland, Paolo Trepiccione and me, under the expert guidance of master wordsmith Lonnee Rey, with a touching foreword by Ellen Whiteside - holding the pen for and with our wise teachers ...

- Maya Ray who stole the hearts of everyone she met, and left a hole in them so big it changed her human's path and mission

- Sammy who doesn't just bring gifts to cheer up her human but literally saved him when he needed it

- Trollheads Nessi who found the one person who "gets" her (as much as she gets him) after other families and even the police found her "too much to handle"

- Good Boy Cai whose journey from skittish, fearful pup to gentle, wise old soul carried priceless lessons for his human (i.e. ME :-)

- Lulu who turned a set-in-his-ways dog person into a cat lover, and looked after him through thick and thin

If you know that a dog is never "just a dog" and a cat is never "just a cat", you'll love this book (makes a great gift for the animal lovers in your life, too)

And if you or your animal would love to share your story in a book like this ...

... I can highly recommend Lonnee Rey's guidance.

Grab the book at https://mybook.to/furbabybook

Find out about how to become a Pawthor at https://pawthors.com

Enjoy!

Would you leave us a review, please? 🙏

If you’ve ever checked the reviews before buying a book, you know that they matter.

So if you’ve read the book (or at least checked out the free preview), please consider leaving a review.

It would mean the world to the Pawthors and help get the book into the hands of more Souls Touched by Dogs.

So much so that I’m offering a thank-you gift ..

If you leave us a book review and email me a screenshot to anke [at] soultouchedbydogs [dot] com by October 20, 2024, you’ll receive free access to ALL expert masterclasses I’ve hosted so far and will until the end of 2024:

Found at https://www.facebook.com/dogsdisclosed

Soul Touched by Dogs LIVE Masterclass

Join us for

"Know Your Dog's True Nature through Traditional Chinese Medicine's Five Element Archetypes" with Elizabeth Anne Johnson

24th October, 7 pm Europe (6 pm UK, 1 pm ET, 10 am PT)

(HERE is what time that is for you)

You might remember Elizabeth Anne from a recent podcast episode.

In this masterclass, you'll learn how the Five Element Theory, traditionally a Chinese medicine approach, applies to understanding and supporting canine personalities.

Elizabeth will explain each element—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—detailing the traits, behaviors, and needs of dogs corresponding to each element, and how that will help you improve the relationship to your dog(s) and the dog's wellbeing.

You'll walk away with practical tips and new insights to help you give your dog the best life.

This week’s Pawsome Human: Cindy Ojczyk - Two Lives Changed: The Mutual Benefits of Dog Fostering

If you've ever thought, "Oh, I admire people who foster dogs. I don't think I could do that .. mine would all be 'foster failures' 😛," you might just change your mind after listening to this episode ..

I’m talking to Cindy Ojczyk, a passionate dog lover and rescuer, living near Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Cindy shares her deeply personal journey of coming into the world of dog fostering, starting with her accidental adoption of a dog named Snuka during college.

We explore the emotional rollercoaster that fostering can be, as Cindy recounts her family's experiences in dealing with the grief of losing a pet and the therapeutic role fostering new dogs played in their lives.

Cindy discusses how her family navigated fostering challenges, the impact of adopting pets after experiencing loss, and the bittersweet journey of letting go.

She provides insight into the fostering process, its emotional demands, and the lessons learned in balancing family life with fostering responsibilities.

Cindy also shares details about her newsletter 'Like People, Like Pets' on Substack, aiming to inspire potential fosters and adopters by showcasing the enriching symbiotic relationships between humans and pets. Tune in to hear how fostering can teach valuable life lessons and foster family bonds, even through tumultuous times.

Grab a cuppa and join a delightful conversation (and yes, please like and subscribe to help the baby YouTube channel grow 🙏)

To find out more and connect with Cindy:

Website: https://cindyojczyk.substack.com/ 

Bio: Cindy Ojczyk muses about the parallels between people and pets in her weekly newsletter, Like People, Like Pets, at cindyojczyk.substack.com. She lives with her husband in Minnesota, U.S, two rescue pets, and a revolving door of foster animals. Her two adult children live independently with their own menageries.

Social media links: https://www.instagram.com/cindyocheck/
https://www.facebook.com/cindy.ojczyk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindyojczyk/

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It’s on Apple podcasts and everywhere else, so you can access it from your favourite podcast app.

If you enjoy listening, please consider leaving a rating and review so other dog lovers can find the show and join the doggie fun.

If you’re not using Apple podcasts, GoodPods is a great app that makes that easy.

Are you a canine professional?

A trainer, coach, behaviorist, nutritionist, holistic vet, or other canine expert with a holistic, kindness-first approach?

Would you like to be a guest on the podcast? Do you know someone you think would make a great guest?

Is your business ready for an upgrade to lift the limits on how much you can earn, without working even more, or hiring a big team?

Go (or send them) to https://soultouchedbydogs.com/pros

Check out the Shop

How about a mug with a picture of YOUR dog, for your morning coffee or as a gift, using the proceeds to sponsor dogs in need and help the people who help dogs?

If you’d like one, hit reply and let me know.

Send me a good-quality photo of your dog and I’ll create the design and send you a link where you can purchase it.

They get made to order so it takes 10-12 days to arrive. €15 + shipping.

(Shipping depends on where you are of course but will be somewhere around €5-12. I’ll check for you before I go and create the design, so there won’t be any surprises)

Get your Soul Touched by Dogs t-shirt

The moment I had the idea for the mugs, I knew I also wanted t-shirts 😝 and I’m super happy with mine 🐾🐾😊😊

If you want, you can get yours here https://mavericks.tpopsite.com/product/t-shirt-woman-soul-touched-by-dogs-dark-blue (they come in a few different colours)

If it doesn’t come in your size, let me know. I do work with another supplier so we can find an option that works for you.

Just like with the mugs, the proceeds will be donated to help dogs in need.

And as always ..

If you know another Soul Touched by Dogs, please send them to https://soultouchedbydogs.com 🙏🙏🐾🐾

Until next week,

Anke