 The
Journey
“Life
is a journey” is a mantra I say to myself as a
means
to stay connected to the challenges and miracles that
surround me each and every day. Sometimes, the journey
is peacefully smooth, like a canoe gliding through the
early morning waters. But often, it seems like a “run
away train”, speeding out of control and threatening
to come off its tracks.
It was at just such a difficult time in my life that
my savior and the future inspiration for Animal Wellness
Magazine crossed my path in the form of a beautiful
two-year-old Siberian husky named Sabrina. From the
time I was a young boy, I had dreamed of having a dog
like her as my companion, but I never actively sought
it out. I put my trust in the universe that it would
happen when the time was right. The universe didn’t
disappoint me and Sabrina appeared when I needed her
most. I adopted her from a bad situation and at first
she was more like a big furry Kleenex, sopping up the
gallons of tears I shed after my father’s sudden
passing. Over time we developed a deep and unconditional
bond and we went almost everywhere together, including
to the office, where she laid under my desk.
Little did I know that she was also helping to shape
me for my future, teaching me how to be responsible
and care for another life. In return for these gifts,
I provided her with opportunities to enjoy her time
to the fullest (chasing chipmunks, hunting frogs and
going to work every day, just to name a few). She also
reaped all the benefits of being an Animal Wellness
dog, and people on the street thought she was still
a puppy up until a few months before she passed on.
Though she went downhill fast in the last couple of
weeks, Sabrina was my rock until the end. She stuck
around to witness the birth of my new son, perhaps sensing
that her death prior to this event would have been too
emotionally devastating to bear. She departed gracefully
one week later.
In her memory I find great inspiration to continue the
journey – to blaze the trail that she helped us
create and I'll work even harder to make Animal Wellness
the most empowering publication possible.
Wishing you all a happy and peaceful Fall season,
Tim Hockley
Publisher
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