Doggie Health Fair this Saturday in Wyndmoor

by SALLY SILVERMAN

He lives in your home, sleeps on your bed, often shares your dinner and accompanies you on errands. He is, in fact, a member of your family. Don’t you want to know what your dog is thinking?

Animal communicator Lillie Goodrich contends that while dogs may not speak words, what goes on inside their heads is very real. They have genuine feelings and experience every aspect of your life, just from a different perspective: theirs. “They are connected to you all the time and happy to talk if you want to listen,” says Goodrich. “They just require that you stretch a bit to hear them.” Goodrich will be just one of the many animal health and related specialists at the Y2K9s Holiday Barketplace and Doggie Health Fair to be held Saturday, November 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Y2K9s Dog Sports Club in Wyndmoor.

Goodrich had a successful career in New York City in the fields of television, marketing and advertising. While still a city girl, Goodrich turned her talents to Goodrich & Partners, assisting individuals, including executives, in decision making and transitions as an intuitive coach. “Trained in energy work, intuitive communication and spiritual development,” she says, “my approach is deeply transformative, as well as practical.”

In 2001, she decided to follow her passion to assist animals. “My own ‘inner-tuning’ led to an intuitive relationship with border collies.” After two years rescuing dogs in their Connecticut home, she and life partner John Anderson founded Glen Highland Farm in Morris, New York. Glen Highland is a rescue sanctuary for border collies, an educational facility, camp for adults, and a camp for inner city kids. “As a Native American, I was drawn to the land of Glen Highland Farm to birth a vision where nature, animals and children join and bond in the energy of unconditional love so that healing may unfold.” Goodrich also travels the country giving seminars, helping others to “hear” their own dogs.

In the spring of 2005, Glen Highland Farm was devastated by violent storms. Though no dogs or people were injured, facilities suffered vast destruction. Y2K9s Holiday Barketplace and Doggie Health Fair will benefit Glen Highland Farms, with funds going towards the rebuilding of structures. Goodrich will be at the event to talk about the farm, dogs and animal communication. In addition to Goodrich, visitors will have an opportunity to talk to a canine chiropractor and masseuse, have their dogs microchipped and eye tested, have questions answered by a veterinary technician, and receive advice from a professional dog obedience trainer. Shoppers and dog enthusiasts will find unusual dog-related gifts including everything from hand-painted collars to dog-themed tee-shirts to handmade toys to designer dog clothes to supplies and treats. Rescue groups will also be on hand to share information about their organizations.

The Y2K9s Holiday Barketplace and Doggie Health Fair will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Y2K9s Dog Sports Club, 1000 E. Mermaid Lane in Wyndmoor, between Stenton and Cheltenham Avenues. Y2K9s Dog Sports Club offers a regular roster of classes in a variety of canine activities including agility, flyball, obedience and rally.

For information, visit www.y2k9s.net or call 215-576-7760; 267-312-4157.