Hello animal lover,

It’s the end of the year and I am filled with gratitude. It’s been a great year full of new experiences with new and old human and non-human animal friends. The ‘Happy Paws experiment’ of making my love for animals a full-time business was a success thanks to many of you. Thank you thank you!

In this newsletter, you will find some interesting resources and a special treat. Scroll down to check out Happy Paws highlights of 2024, what’s ahead for 2025, and my personal reflections on the connection between health, lowered stress and animals. If you want to learn more about alternative diets for your dog, Kendra, a dear friend of mine, fellow human dog guardian and animal lover, shares the health benefits of transitioning her beloved dog Maddie to a vegan diet.

I hope the holiday season is a happy one for you, your family and your fur babies. It can be a stressful time for humans and non-humans. Personally, I am not a fan, and I am so grateful I will have the company of three cuties. Here is an article with some tips on how to reduce stress for your anxious pups.

Wishing you joy, abundance and peace and ‘einen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr‘.
Claudia