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Empathy Pang: The sharpei and his suitcase

Empathy Pang: The sharpei and his suitcase

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Did you see the story yesterday about the shar-pei dog that was abandoned at a train station in Scotland? Look at this: This headline and photo do me in. Oh man, it hits me right in the heart. For three reasons. 1. Of course, it is sad that a dog was abandoned. 2. The...
Compassion Fatigue

Compassion Fatigue

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I read about the recent suicide of well-known and respected animal behaviorist Sophia Yin with a heavy, heavy heart. I became familiar with her as I threw myself into the world of dog ownership and training several months ago. A thoughtful piece about her in...
HSP Podcast #10: HSP & Animals

HSP Podcast #10: HSP & Animals

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In Episode 10 of the Highly Sensitive Person Podcast, I talk about how HSPs can have deep connections to animals due to our empathy and ability to pick up on non-verbal signals.

Could I handle having a dog?

Could I handle having a dog?

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I’ve never owned or cared for a pet other than a goldfish. That’s right: no cats, no dogs. My husband wants a dog. At first, I was 100% against the idea. Having a dog in my house sounded gross. It would track in dirt, of course. Anyone who has a dog has a...
Find a Work-Around for Your Fear

Find a Work-Around for Your Fear

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Amy over at Nomadtopia is spending a few weeks in Bali and has discovered lots of menacing stray dogs hanging out near her apartment. She found herself feeling fearful and stressed about having to walk by and encounter these scary canines. Her anxiety would rise...