North Idaho Wellness Magazine | September + October 2021

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Mental and Emotional Health Not just a human concern. Written by Kelly Lattin | Owner of Wags CDA

The human-animal bond can transform our lives “Animals are the bridge between us and the beauty of all that is natural. They show us what’s missing in our lives, and how to love ourselves more completely and unconditionally. They connect us back to who we are, and to the purpose of why we’re here.” ― Trisha McCagh

22 sep • oct 2021

in unspeakable ways. This seemingly simple relationship is actually quite a profound experience and can Infuse the human spirit with infinite purpose and meaning. As anyone who has ever had a loyal pet or an encounter in the wild can tell you, there is a mysterious, ancient knowing in the wild, in all animals, and in them an inherent instinct to love, protect and survive, and if we pay close attention, we recognize that same knowing within ourselves. Covid -19 has been and continues to be a jarring experience for all of us. The globe continues to face a


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