Re-Introduction

I started this blog back in 2009 to talk about me and my life with animals. I would go through phases were I would blog everyday then not blog for several months/years. I have had so much happen to me the past three or so years that it has left me in a fragile state of being. I thought as a way to heal I would just blog. Even if it’s just a couple times a week. Anything just so I feel like my voice is heard (even if nobody reads).

  Instead of updating on all that has happened I will just re-introduce myself.

  My name is Kayla. My animals are my life, my oxygen. I have a loving boyfriend who has stuck by me though all of these hard times in my life.

  A couple years ago we tried to live in Northern Ca. It did not work out very well (although sometimes I wish I have it more of a chance). We ended up moving back to Los Angeles. I thought that it would cure my sadness and my life would be butterflies and rainbows. But I was still severely depressed and still utterly confused with where my life was going.

  I recently started putting on weight. Not just a couple pounds, try 80 pounds in 6 months. Without even trying or eating badly. I attributed it to my depression but something was just not right. I was pressured into getting a physical and with that I found out I had thyroid disease. I was relieved that it all was not my fault. Following that physical has been a storm of doctor’s appointments and testing. And through that I found out I actually had a auto immune disorder that basically destroys thyroid function all together. I am now on medication to help correct the problem. But now I am stuck with all this weight that I must lose. I am determined to be healthy once again.

About this time last year I started my own pet care business. I have worked at kennels for so many years, so I know how bad they can really be. I offer dog walking and pet sitting and even do a little bit of grooming. Business started slow, but is definitely increasing as our name is getting out there.


Almost two years ago I had to put down my sweet horse Fenamore. And although it has been awhile I still mourn daily about it. It was one of the hardest things I ever had to do. He was the most amazing horse that I have ever met. We had an amazing bond that no one could break. And even though I have a great horse now, I wish I could rewind to the day we met and relive all the great memories I had with him.

  I have two insane dogs. No really though they are sweet. I have Sydney, a lovable but slightly neurotic Pitbull mix. And Skeeter, a sweet but slightly “special” Husky Mix. I love them both to pieces.

  I also have two horses. Both fairly new in my life. First I have Ellis. She is a miniature horse, but don’t you dare tell her that. She thinks she is as big as a Budweiser Clydesdale. She has tons of attitude but there is a kindness to her buried way beneath the attitude. Then there is Salem. I have not had him very long, so we are still getting to know each other. He is tall, regal, and very sweet. And one hell of a fun horse to ride. I think Salem and I already have a bond forming, so we will see where that leads.

That is my life in a nutshell right now. As I said earlier I will blog at least twice a week. Possibly daily if I remember to do it. I really need this blog at this point in my life. Even if no one reads I’ll feel better getting it all out of my system.