Recently several people have contacted me asking for assistance. Their pets were nearing the end of life and they were seeking reassurance. Pets have things they would like their people to know and many would like an end to physical suffering. 

The feedback from my clients is the information that I relay brings a sense of peace and closure before and after the loss of their pet. This is a very rewarding aspect of my work.



4 Legged Friend

The love held in your heart
Captivates me from the start
Holding you in my arms
You lick my face with all your charm

Watching you as days go by
You quickly grow, I wonder why
That you are given so little time
To live on earth and be all mine

Years pass by, you run and play
I know one day you cannot stay
For time takes a lasting toll
One day you'll have a new role

To leave the world and be set free
I know you will be watching me
With a saddened heart I will go on
Because of you I can sing a song

The day has come to say goodbye
Holding you, I start to cry
Memories come rushing in
Of how you've been my best friend

Losing you, I will go on
You worry that I'm not that strong
Because of you my life was blessed
And filled with so much happiness

Thank you, my 4 legged friend
In due time my heart will mend
A part of me, you'll always be
My friend for all eternity

Barb Borkowski
February 24, 2011

The above picture is my favorite one of me from childhood. My buddy, named Long John, was my great-grandfather's dog. Some children would be leery of being so close to such a big dog, but I was happiest when near him.

At a young age, I was able to sense things about animals. If they did not feel well, I knew and would spend my time talking to and touching them. You can see my chubby toddler hand on his head.

Although I do not remember when Long John died, sharing moments with him may have instilled my desire to have a Collie when I was an adult. I had two - Brownie and Sparkie - who also brought joy and love into my life.

It’s hard to believe that my beloved dog, Maggie has been gone for eight years. Some days I still cry when I think of her. Maggie was such a love; so smart and so in tune with my emotional state. There is no replacing her in my mind. Therefore, I am dogless in Tennessee.

Reflecting on Maggie’s decline in health, a few things come to mind. She was diagnosed with food and airborne allergies at a young age. A result of that is for an animal to rub its head against a hard surface and also licking itself due to itching. Maggie did that for many years.

When we moved to North Carolina, I noticed changes in Maggie’s behavior. Her head rubbing continued and licking became more severe. She licked herself, the furniture & the carpet while awake. She also started pacing and circling.                             

Maggie’s favorite place to lie down was on the cool tiles in front of the fireplace, even though she had difficulty getting up from that location. In addition, there were changes in her bowel habits. Eating habits were affected too. It appeared that she had an insatiable appetite & water intake increased.

On February 19, 2009, Maggie was unable to stand on her hind legs. A veterinarian gave a diagnosis of brain and/or spinal cord tumor. Seeing my dog suffering with severe pain and unable to walk, I chose euthanasia. That is a difficult decision for a pet owner to make. It’s so hard to let go…

My past experiences with being a dog owner is this: I am drawn to ones who are not healthy. Because of that, I learn so much from helping them to heal.

After Maggie’s passing, I researched canine brain tumors. Maggie exhibited many of the signs, including the need to lie on a hard surface.  Although I was not aware while she was alive, the information has answered many of my questions about her behavioral changes. My regret is not knowing sooner.

Although difficult to lose my Maggie, she was a blessing of love and a source of knowledge for me. I miss you, girlfriend!!!

The above picture was taken by a writer for the Detroit Free Press in June 2013.

For several weeks, I had the recurring thought to take a business flyer to a retail location. Eventually, I did. Seven months later, I received an email from a reporter with the Detroit Free Press. He wanted to write a story about my work with animals.

When the interview was completed, the writer told me that he was drawn to stop in the retail store. He had never been there before, walked to the back of the building and saw my flyer on a bulletin board.

This was another experience in the importance of following my intuition. Although I did not understand why at the time, it led to a great opportunity for many people to learn about my services.

To all of you who read this - always follow a hunch. You never know what may happen :)

It has been a wonderful experience to work with several veterinarians. The feedback that I have given about their patients has assisted them with diagnosing more quickly. All have been open to, accepting and appreciative of my expertise in animal communication/energy therapy.

Since animals cannot verbally communicate, receiving information about the type of discomfort and location has been invaluable. I am thankful for the veterinarians who are open to something that some do not understand. The path I have chosen is not an easy one, but a much needed one.

There have been several pets that I have spoken for who had behavioral changes after the death of a companion. Some became withdrawn and others had a decrease in appetite. When animals experience the loss of a pet companion, I suggest that the humans talk about the loss, acknowledge it and provide reassurance that in time everything will be ok. On some level, animals understand our words.

An onsite session involving a small dog revealed two areas of physical discomfort. I sensed pain and aching in the lower back, radiating to both hips with some weakness in the hind legs. After medical testing, an infection was found in the lower spine. The infection cleared with antibiotic therapy.                                               

The other area was aching in the head with a sensation like the brain was being pushed against the skull.
Several months later, a brain tumor was found in the dog.

Born in Ohio, I never felt like I belonged there. The feeling was like I was dropped off and was waiting for someone to come and take me home. There was a sadness deep within me that I did not understand, nor could explain.

I have resided in several places in Ohio, North Carolina and Michigan. Each location seemed to intensify my desire to return "home", wherever that was. Being an adult, I realized that no one was going to come and pick me up as I thought in childhood.

My latest area to reside is in Tennessee. From the moment I saw the beautiful mountains, I knew I was finally home. It took many years, many lessons and numerous life experiences to get here. That made the wait extra special. I have arrived - I am home at last!

Several years ago, I was asked to provide an onsite session. A horse was exhibiting a noticeable change in behavior, which included not wanting to be ridden.

During the session, I scanned the horse's energy both visually and through touch. I felt within my own body severe aching/pain in the stomach area. I described the discomfort as being comparable to a stomach ulcer in a human. 

The owner of the horse consulted a veterinarian. An endoscopy was performed and revealed a gastric ulcer. Medication to heal the ulceration was successful and the horse returned to previous behavior, allowing the owner to ride again.

Many people ask exactly what it is that I do to help animals. I have not found a simple explanation so far. When I was a little girl, I could sense when dogs did not feel well. My journey from then until now has included learning alternative healing methods that enhance the intuitive abilities that I had as a child.

Whether in person or remotely, I am able to tune in and connect on an energetic level with animals. I share if there are any physical discomforts, words that pets would like their humans to know and offer suggestions to possibly improve physical and emotional well-being.

The best description of my service is that I am an empath and intuitive for animals. I sense, I feel, I know - what pets would like to relay to their beloved humans. I speak for pets and enhance their relationships with people.