The idea behind Empowering Animals is simple…to grow and thrive together as a community, with the shared goal of helping animals. But community doesn’t just happen, we create together. What do you think would help us grow stronger? More education? More connection? More ways to take action? I’d really love to hear your thoughts.

What’s a memory that makes you smile when you think about it? Mine… I got sprayed by a skunk on the day of my mom’s memorial service. It’s one of the occasional perks of working with skunks. 🖤🦨 Spoiler alert: I took a shower and washed my clothes, and went on to have a beautiful memorial for my Mom. This included close contact jitterbugging to honor my mom and dad‘s favorite thing to do. I snicker now at the stinky memories. 🤣 Your turn. Share a memory below that still makes you smile.

Thank you so much for being a part of this community and loving the animals. You make all my days worth celebrating, and I appreciate you with all of my heart. 🐾❤️ Happiest of Easters to you and your family - paws and feet alike. 🤍🐰🐣💛

Today was our very first livestream, and Helen Laughlin shared years of knowledge and experience with us, and it was truly incredible. She gave us the insight that can change how we respond in those small, important moments when we come across wildlife. I’m attaching the replay, along with a simple bunny tip graphic Helen shared that could make a real difference for the animals during baby season. If anything comes up for you as you listen, feel free to drop your questions below. I’m happy to pass them along to Helen, or we can bring them into our next conversation since she has graciously agreed to come back. There is so much to learn. And baby season is just beginning.

I came across this little bird and honestly, this little creature feels like something out of a painting. The common kingfisher is small, but incredibly powerful. They can dive into the water at speeds up to 25 mph to catch fish, and it depends on clean, clear water to survive. What amazed me most is how it sees. They have a special transparent eyelid that acts like goggles when it dives, and its eyes are designed to see both above and below the water. Even their colors are a bit of magic. That bright blue isn’t actually pigment…it’s light reflecting off its feathers. A tiny bird… built with precision and beauty. How incredible is this masterpiece of nature? 💙🧡🤍