So Far

Events in 2007 so far are:

Saturday, January 27 - New Woman Books - Is there someone on the other side you would like to be able to communicate with? Do you have issues in your life you would like some guidance about? Maybe you need closure with a soul who has passed over. Perhaps you are seeking a different perspective on life. You can talk with humans or animals who have passed over, or with your Guides/Guardians or Souls. Joy will be at New Woman Books from 1-3 PM facilitating this fun event. New Woman Books is located at 213 West Meeker St., Kent, WA. The cost of the seminar is $25. To register for this seminar, please contact Martha at 206-522-5157 or e-mail her at Martha@talkwithyouranimals.com.

Saturday, March 24 - Small Farm Expo - more information to follow

CLASSES being held in Woodinville from Noon to 5PM -

Saturday & Sunday, February 10 & 11 - Advanced Animal Communication Class - Prerequisites – Both the Basic and Intermediate Animal Communication Classes.

Saturday & Sunday, April 21 and 22 - Intermediate Animal Communication Class - Pre-requisite - Basic Animal Communication Class.

Saturday & Sunday, May 5 & 6 - Basic Animal Communication Class

For more information about the classes, please check out Joy's Schedule on her website, www.talkwithyouranimals.com or contact Martha either by calling her at 206-522-5157 or e-mailing her at Martha@talkwithyouranimals.com.

Here is something fun to read from The American Kennel Club®

The Yorkshire Terrier, fondly called the “Yorkie” by millions of enthusiasts, has overtaken the beloved Golden Retriever and the iconic German Shepherd Dog to become the second most popular purebred dog in America according to AKC® registration figures. The Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred dog in the country once again—a spot it has held since 1991.

“We have been closely tracking dog ownership trends and AKC data reveals that the popularity of smaller breeds continues to grow over the last decade,” said AKC spokesperson Lisa Peterson. “Not since the Boston Terrier* hit the top nearly 70 years ago has a small breed worked its way to such a high spot on the list.”

“Dogs have become a fixture in the American family. The recent rise of the Yorkie proves that many modern dog owners prefer a portable, pint-sized pet that fits their modern, fast-paced lifestyle,” added Peterson.

2006 Most Popular Dogs in the U.S.
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Yorkshire Terrier
3. German Shepherd Dog
4. Golden Retriever
5. Beagle
6. Dachshund
7. Boxer
8. Poodle
9. Shih Tzu
10. Miniature Schnauzer

Despite the prevalence of the Yorkie and the increased popularity of other small breeds, the Top 10 once again includes four large breeds all known for their intelligence, versatility and ability to be a loving family companion -- the Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd Dog, Golden Retriever and Boxer. The German Shepherd Dog rose in popularity to third in 2006.

The AKC also looked at the Top 10 breeds in the nation’s 50 largest cities. To find your city visit http://www.akc.org/reg/topdogsbycity.cfm . Some key findings:

Among major U.S. cities, the Bulldog makes the Top 10 in 27 cities, followed by the Pug in 22 cities, the Rottweiler in 15 cities, the Chihuahua in 14 cities and the Pomeranian in eight cities.
Other breeds that made multiple appearances on the local lists but were not in the national Top 10 include the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel, German Shorthaired Pointer, Shetland Sheepdog, Maltese, English Springer Spaniel and the Boston Terrier.

AKC registration statistics are compiled from Jan. 1- December 31 of the previous year. In 2006, AKC registered 153 different breeds.