What makes the Pet Wellness Festival Special?  

PWF's Story is a Celebration of Life:  the people, the pets and the contributors who know that we can make a difference for the well-being of pets.  We enjoy giving people the opportunity to gather information and make informed choices about their pet's well-being. 

Pet Wellness Expos are abundant these days.  We know that there can never be too many events about well-being, only different events.  They can be empowering and overwhelming at the same time.  

PWF offers learning and networking opportunities described by many "like being wrapped in a warm blanket."  

PWF (rhymes with sniff) is unique because it is a smaller, more intimate learning environment, where you can choose to build strong connections with a few or all.  People are not trying to "spray you with fragrance."  

Dedicated contributors gather together truly believing that we make a difference!  We offer affordable experience, services and support like Canine Massage, Acupressure, Reiki, Nutritional Counseling, Veterinary (allopathic and holistic) Advise, Homeopathy, Aromatherapy, realistic training, behavior counseling and more.  

If you are eager to grow and glow, maybe learn more about how you and your pet can make a difference with pet-assited therapy and canine-assisted learning, then this is the venue.   

We listen, we hear and we share.  We help to CLARIFY and make sense of all the information by looking at the individual pet and their lifestyle.    

Raffles and sponsors are getting more generous every year.  Networking opportunities are manageable, not exhausting.  People can make lifelong connections in harmony with individual and unique offerings.        

Cindy Fischer, M.Ed., Founder PWF-- Spiritual Guide
May 9, 1942 - September 30, 2008
Author:  Pets have a Story to Tell

Cindy's lifelong goal was to inspire people to become advocates for the well-being of pets.   

A special education teacher, author, technical writer, founder of Faithful Friends Pet Care, TTouch Practitioner, supporter of several non-profit organizations, including New England Pet Partners, ARNNE and Libby's Haven for Senior Canines and mentor, Cindy is now a "spiritual guide." 

In 2004, Cindy stalked Maureen about using the Training and Wellness Sanctuary as a venue for small, intimate pet wellness events.  Her vision was to bring together practitioners, educators and organizations with specific interest in pets well-being. 

Through hard work, her dream became a reality.  By celebrating PWF we carry on as beneficiaries of her inspiration and quest to change the way we treat pets. 

Pictured left is Cindy and Mac.  In addition, Cindy had a special bond with Eli, a Leonberger, who passed away of Osteosarcoma, at the too young age of 6.  While journeying with cancer herself, Cindy would visit to TTouch Eli.  Eli and Cindy shared a knowing-- that they might not be with us, physically, much longer, but would certainly leave behind a legacy-- creating a connection and network for pet wellness~

Maureen Ross, M.A., CPDT Co-Founder
Author of Train Your Dog, Change Your Life and numerous publicatons on canine behavior, wellness and family dog training.

Maureen is the founder of Dog Talk & TheraPet, LLC
a training and wellness sanctuary for dogs and their humans, New England Pet Partners, Inc., bringing people and pets together to enhance well-being and education with pet-assisted therapy and Daily Doga.

Author of Train Your Dog, Change Your Life (dogs have certainly changed hers) and numerous articles on families and dogs, behavior, training and pet-assisted therapy.

"I have an insatiable curiosity and love of dogs, behavior, patterns and paradigms.  They have changed my life, leading to paths I never would have had the courage to embark on myself.  With dogs by my side, I learn and grow with less fear of the unknown.   

I can make a difference, one dog-at-a-time, but as a whole, we can really shake it up, creating change and awareness for the benefit of our pet's health and well-being.  It's a no brainer.  We share the same planet.  Pets teach us how to respect other species and the planet.  If we disrespect them and our planet, we disrespect ourselves. 

Cindy stalked me and I listened carefully.  Mentors are valuable to me, and Cindy knew she didn't have much time.  Wait to long and you miss the boat.  A meditation haha:  the corpse says "too late."   

Fascinating and vibrant people heard and understood with radiance.  A dedicated group of volunteers, health care professionals, practitioners, families and their pets, the Pet Wellness Festival is a glowing and growing connection that has only just begun making a difference.

PWF Task Committee
Cindy Fischer (2004-2008), Maureen and Gary Ross, Kathy DeLong, Mary Budge, Joan Whitebook, Milly Smith, Karen Lachapelle, Yvonne Gobis, Dianne Thomes, Anne Gagnon, Liz Harrington, the Board of Directors, Mentors, Sponosrs and other wellness connections of
New England Pet Partners, Inc.

Special thanks to all of our volunteers, sponsors, mentors and pets!

For more information on past PWF Contributors, journey to PWF Contributors.