Shiloh Speaks

It isn’t a stretch to say that 2020 has been a hard year for everyone. Our concept of normal has been turned on its head, and there isn’t any timeline for when that will change. As a healthcare professional, it has made avoiding compassion fatigue a very complicated task. “What is compassion fatigue,” you might…

As we delve into a new year, a new dawn sets upon us. One night just like every other, but ringing with a different chord, a chord that echoes throughout the soul of every beating heart in the world. The reverberation of hope. Of change. Of wonderment. Of new beginnings. But it isn’t this miraculous…

The cold winter months always beckon me to the kitchen to turn on the oven and bake. Between bread, cakes, and cookies, my recipe books are often piled high on the counter. I love the sense of exploration that comes with new ingredients and techniques, and since social distancing is now a part of our…

 I don’t think it’s a big secret around Shiloh, or with my clients, that I am the crazy horse girl! I’d like to say I’ve had the luxury of being around horses my entire life, with them being my entire world, but that is far from the truth. I grew up watching horse shows like…

Move over, New Years—January is about the birds. Not only is the 5th of January National Bird Day, but the month of January is Adopt a Rescued Bird Month. This month is especially important to me, as I have four rescued parrots of my own. My flock includes two Yellow Naped Amazons, a Red Fronted Macaw, and…

A very common reason for people to seek trainers, come to the vet for advice, or even to surrender their dog is destructive behavior. One question I usually lead with is, “Is your dog giving you a hard time, or is it your dog that is having a hard time?” Sometimes we get so caught…

When you are wrapped up in your work, it’s especially important to remember to take time for your personal hobbies. No matter what type of hobby you choose, you will learn, grow, and you are exposed to new ideas. For me, it’s drawing! I started to doodle and sketch portraits of dogs for fun a…

There are a lot of opinions out there on how cats are good for human health in different ways. Just to name a few: There are so many reasons that cats are so amazing to me. Personally, I’ve always had a deep love and appreciation for cats. From the super cuddly ones who’ve never met…

Shortly after my daughter Kenleigh was born, I had to put my lab mix Lyza down, but I still had my two cats. It was very important to me that Kenleigh grow up around animals. I didn’t want her to be afraid of them, and I also wanted to be a voice for them. Fast…

I recently received a request to chat with a family looking to bring a dog into their home. They own geriatric cats and wanted to make sure that the dog would not be a safety concern for the cats. They had contacted me because they had selected a breed and were strongly considering adopting a…