Uses for the Music

Here are some suggestions of ways to use this music for animals and humans to enjoy its calming effects.

Animals:

The soothing melodies and loving lyrics of these songs can help to relax and comfort our precious animals. Animals tend to be more sensitive to loud sounds than we are, so please keep in mind that it is generally a good idea to play the music with the volume low.

• While home alone – I usually leave our CD playing on shuffle-repeat for Maggie when she’s at home by herself.
• Pet Sitter – You can also have your pet sitter play it when they are not there.
• Veterinarians’ Clinics – in the waiting room, exam room, treatment room, and operating room
• Animal Sanctuaries and Shelters – to soothe abused, abandoned, sick, and injured animals
• In the car – driving to veterinarian appointments, errands, road trips, vacations
• For the mental and emotional well-being of lonely, scared, or sad pets
• During times of stress or anxiety
• To alleviate chronic barking
• To help multiple pets to be calm, relaxed, and to get along
• When there is a new pet brought into the family
• Animal Groomers
• Boarding Kennels and Day Care Centers
• Equestrian Centers, barns and stables
• During thunderstorms, sirens, loud noises, and in new surroundings
• Zoos
• Pet Shops
• Animal Massage Therapists
• Healing Practitioner sessions, like acupuncture and acupressure
• Animal Communicators
• Animal Trainers
• While recovering from sickness, surgery, air travel
• For a sick or dying animal
• During the loss of a loved one – another pet or a human – to support the grieving process
• Funeral or memorial service for a pet who has passed on

Humans:

This music can be beneficial to humans any time they want to feel more relaxed and connected to nature and their fellow members of the animal kingdom. It could be particularly useful to anyone who is unable to be with animals or go out in nature. The music can be played at home, in the car, in offices, with headphones, over a PA system, etc.

• Children – to instill an appreciation for animals, and soothe children who are restless, hyperactive, sad, lonely, or sick
• Infants – while nursing or going to sleep
• Assisted Living Centers and Retirement Homes
• Convalescent Homes
• People who work with animals – at veterinarians’ clinics, animal sanctuaries and shelters, trainers, etc.
• Doctors’and Dentists’ Offices – in the waiting room, exam room, and operating room
• Hospitals – In the waiting room, emergency room, recovery room, and operating room
• Media – Documentary films, movies, television, and radio to inspire and educate about the value and importance of animals
• Schools
• Health Spas
• Massage Therapists
• For the well-being of depressed, anxious, or lonely people
• Women’s Shelters
• Hospices
• Prisons & Jails
• Hobbies – while doing crafts, artwork, sewing, etc.
• Mental Hospitals
• Rehabilitation Centers
• Shut-ins and bedridden people
• Retreat Centers
• Workshops
• Animal Rights Benefits and Events
• Environmental Awareness Benefits and Events
• Peace Events
• During the loss of a loved one – a pet or a human – to support the grieving process

Disclaimer: This music is a personal expression of my love for animals and nature that has had a beneficial effect on the lives of my cat, my self, and others. It does not replace traditional medical or veterinary healthcare, medical diagnosis or medical treatment for illness. Consult with a licensed medical or veterinary practitioner for medical care.