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On December 16 th my husband and I were on our way to Whistler for a dream vacation with family. We had entrusted our two dogs to a dog sitter who was highly recommended by friends. On our drive the morning of the 17th I made a phone call to her inquiring if everything was going okay. To my dismay, she notified me that one of our dogs, who was prone to running, had run off on her. At this point, he had been gone for several hours.

Needless to say, our trip from that point on was ruined. We called on friends and family to search for him but over the next two days he had not been found. We were able to catch an early flight home on the 18th . Both of us were emotional wrecks and I was blaming myself for what had happened.

By the time we reached our home on the evening of the 18th , all of the scenarios had run through our minds had he been stolen? Was he hit by a car? Was he dying in the snow due to his inability to walk because of his arthritis? We had made phone calls to humane societies, the police, vet clinics and nearby neighbors. I ran off copies of a flyer I put together with his picture and description. We put them in mailboxes near our home and nearby retail establishments.

I finally decided to contact Keri who was convinced he was alive. She was kind enough to talk with me as I drove along streets within a three mile radius of our home. She felt he had headed south and had a strong feeling about two areas I drove through. I told her I was turning into a subdivision and right away she asked if it was a condo complex, which it was. She described the walkways, roofs and overall feel of the area. I then e-mailed her and her partner maps within a five mile radius of our home. Amazingly, she felt strongly about an area we lived about two years ago. If had not been for her, I would have given up after a few days, like everyone else had. I actually was hoping she would tell me he was dead so I knew he was at peace and I could move on. She wouldn't waiver, however, on her conviction that he was okay and still alive. Ironically, she sensed him underneath a car. We found his training collar on a busy road near our home broken; she felt he had either been hit by a car and was okay or was hiding under a car for warmth.

She didn't give up on me! she called me the evening of the 22nd and e-mailed me requesting more information, again telling me he was indeed alive. I told my family what she was telling me and they told me there was no possible way the dog was still alive and that they were concerned about my emotional state. I didn't return her messages since I had reached rock bottom. I couldn't look for him anymore and just wanted it to be over.

Keri was clear from the onset that even though she sensed he was alive, we may never find him. I feel she helped in two ways: one in trying to help me locate him via locations from maps, and two, in helping me to deal with the situation and the possibility that we would never find him. She explained that everything happens for a reason and that this was happening so I could learn something from the experience and from our dog. She gave me helpful hints such as rubbing my dirty socks on trees at the dog park, at our home, etc. since he could smell the familiar scent from very far away which might lead him home. She also explained that the two of us working together to find him would not work unless I "let go" and was calm and used imagery to connect emotionally with him. She was the only one that was able to give me some sort of peace during this ordeal.

As I stated earlier, I did not call her back the evening of the 22nd and the next morning had come to peace with the notion that he was gone and not coming home. As I spoke on the phone in my office, I happened to glance out the window into our backyard. I couldn't believe what I saw! It was our dog wearily walking through our backyard up to the house! He had been gone seven days. I screamed, dropped the phone and ran out to the backyard to him. He came right up to me and let me hug and kiss him. He was in tough shape and had lost 15 pounds. We rushed him to the Animal Hospital where they injected fluids into him over the next 24 hours. The doctor couldn't believe it. When I spoke with Keri later that day she informed me the reason she had been trying to reach me at home, on my cell phone and via e-mail the night before is because she felt he was still alive and close to home.

Keri did not have to put the time and effort into this for me. It was a few days before Christmas and she had plenty on her plate. Her feeling of his being alive, however, was so strong that she felt compelled to continue working with me. I would recommend her services to anyone! I worked with her over several days and came to the conclusion that she sincerely cares about animals and the people who love them.

He is home with us now recovering. I can't begin to tell you what I feel each time I look at him or remember that moment I saw him in our yard. It was a once in a lifetime feeling. As I told my friends and family of my experience with Keri over the holidays, not one person denied the fact that she obviously has a special gift; one that our dog was lucky to have benefited from.

Sincerely,

Meg
Wisconsin

It was like she could see right into my soul (beyond all the stuff I was stuck in. Through her coaching, I was able to see, and feel the gifts I really do have. She was able to answer the questions I have had for so very long. Through Keri, I've learned to incorporate all of my senses, while paying more attention to my true feelings. I still don't really know how Keri does it, but somehow she just knows you the way you've always wanted to know yourself. Through her gifts and knowledge she's brought clarity into the chaos I called my life. I'm now able to make better choices in my life. For the first time in my life, I'm feeling connected instead of lost. Now I feel empowered to use my gifts and follow my hearts desires. I've been very fortunate in meeting Keri, and the benefits will last for a life time. I'm very thankful for every minute I was able to spend with her. Her insights are a treasure chest, and with her support I was able to finish the most important quest in my life -learning to move away from chaos and sadness to now living from a more peaceful,and fulfilling place . Thanks soo much Keri for being with me on this journey!
Iris