About
Welcome to A Path With Paws!
In 2005 I turned in my thermometer and vaccine needles for acupuncture needles and began a different path. I became the person that people turned to when their Western veterinarian had run out of options and they had almost lost all hope. And so for me began an amazing journey into animals’ incredible ability to heal and work with illness.
While I started off thinking that I might have the answers, I have realized that I have as much to learn from the animals I treat as they have to learn from me. Their healing journeys do not just involve them, but the humans that love them as well. These animals are amazing teachers in grace, patience, love and how to truly live yet they have no voice of their own. They come into our lives like guardian angels to walk along side us, never judging but always there with a lick or a purr of reassurance and comfort. They gently offer us guidance, never forcefully pushing. They are there when we feel like the world has failed us and also in the time of our greatest joys yet they do not expect anything besides our love in exchange for their support.
In my work, I see the incredible bond people and their animals share. The animals I work with are clearly a part of the family and treated as well, if not better than most children. I am saddened by the lack of support human caregivers of animals receive in this society. I often hear people say that their friends and family not only do not offer support but think they are crazy for caring for their animal friends. I feel like part of my work is to simply be there to support the wonderful people who care so deeply for these animals. In our society it has become acceptable to miss work for a sick child or parent, but it is still difficult for people to get time off work to care for a sick animal or be there with an animal who is dying.
I hope this site can grow as a place that people who walk life’s path with companion animals can form a community of support, a place where they can come to share information and stories with others. I would also like to offer some of the stories I have about the amazing animals I have had the honor to work with. I am excited to see what direction this site will take as it develops. If it is helpful to you please share it with your friends!
Best wishes,
Lena McCullough, DVM,
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
lena (at) pathwithpaws (dot) com
