Over the past few years, I have immensely enjoyed sharing information about humane education, animal care and anything that helps move the world of animal rescue forward. Along the way, I have also shared bits of information and a few stories about the Human-Animal Bond and Human-Animal Interactions. It turns out I am inspired and intrigued by the myriad ways that animals help people cognitively, emotionally and physically. As such, it is my intention to continue sharing more information about Animal Assisted Therapy, Animal Assisted Intervention, Service Animals and more.

Here’s why this is so exciting to me: First of all, the more awareness people have of the therapies and services available, the more people we can help in a multitude of ways. And second, because my love for animals continues to grow, perhaps with this new appreciation of how animals help us, humankind will have a deeper respect for our animal friends. Our relationship with animals is symbiotic and I’m eager to celebrate it.

While I was originally “planning” on sharing the following with you “when I was ready” and everything was tied up in a bow, stuff happens and it’s time to start sharing now: I have begun making documentary films about the myriad ways animals help people. Until May, I had very, very, very little film experience and I am grateful for the professionals that are helping me with this project. It’s going to take a few more months of filming, editing and setting up the platform until I’m ready to start sharing, but I wanted to make sure YOU knew about this before anyone else.

The big reason I’m letting you know months before I’m ready, is that while I was filming the amazing work that Canine Commandos does, Florida Today was there doing a newspaper story about their amazing program. They were interested in the fact that Canine Commandos was the subject of one of my mini-documentaries and mentioned me in that article. So, just in case you read that newspaper, I wanted you to have read it here that, yes, I am now making films.

Oh, and the film company is called Animal Magic Films (aren’t our interactions with animals absolutely magical?).
Until my proper website is up and running, here’s a link to the temporary landing page I’m using.

Over the next few months I will continue sharing what I’m learning and then we’ll see where this all takes us. It’s going to be a mixed bag as we settle in. I anticipate some modifications in format, but I’m taking one step at a time. The new website will be up in a few weeks and will be interactive and informative. Animal rescue will always be near and dear to my heart and the Human-Animal Bond work will ideally serve to bolster it and help more people and animals worldwide. I am so grateful that you are here on this amazing adventure with me.

As I write this note to you, I am at the Pet Partners Conference in San Antonio. They are the leaders in Animal Assisted Therapy and Animal Assisted Interactions and are “Touching Lives and Improving Health Through the Power of Therapy Animals.” The conference is amazing, and everyone is learning so much- even the people that work in this field day in and day out.
I will be sharing more about all of this over the coming weeks and months and will be sure to share all the juicy bits with you.

With much appreciation for your continued readership and interest in this work,
Diane