In 2018, I was 19 years old and still trying to figure out my path in the world.
Although I had always felt deeply connected to animals, something felt missing — like there was more I was meant to understand.
That was when Caliber came into my life.
All of my plans for the future changed in an instant.
At just ten weeks old, an injury during a veterinary visit resulted in Caliber suffering from Grand Mal seizures. The severity and frequency were terrifying. Even with medication, they were barely responding, and the prognosis wasn’t good.
I feared for his life.
What I didn’t know at the time was how much that journey would change me.
During those months of trying to help him heal, I often found myself wishing I could simply ask him what he was feeling… what he needed… how I could help.
That simple desire — to understand him — opened the door to something much deeper.
As I spent more time with him, learning to quiet my fear and truly be present, I began to notice impressions, images, and feelings that helped me understand what he was experiencing.
What started as a desperate attempt to help my own dog slowly became something else.
It became the beginning of my path.
Over time, with the right support and care, Caliber’s seizures lessened — and eventually stopped. Today, more than eight years later, he has been seizure-free without medication for the majority of his life.
But the greatest healing that came from that journey wasn’t just his.
It was mine.
Caliber taught me how to be present in the face of fear.
He taught me trust — in him, and in myself.
He showed me that healing isn’t only physical, but energetic as well.
In many ways, he was the one who first taught me how to truly listen — and just how powerful that can be.
Since then, I’ve had the honor of working with many animals, each with their own voice, personality, and perspective.
But Caliber will always remain my greatest teacher.
He was the catalyst that helped me discover not only my purpose, but a deeper understanding of the animals who share our lives.
And now, my work is simple:
To listen — and to help pass along what animals are already trying to share with the people who love them.
Because I know what it feels like to want to understand them…
and not know how.
With gratitude,
Savanna & Caliber