About Us

Our philosophy

Our goals are basic but significant: to offer the best options for your pets; to present a positive approach to training;

to maintain your pet's optimal health and well-being; and to offer support to homeless animals and those who provide

for their welfare. We believe all living creatures deserve humane, compassionate treatment. That is why the training

and education methods we promote are based on a philosophy of partnership, respect, and positive communication...

we want to improve the lives of all animals -- one TTouch at a time!

Our organization

The Mindful Tails' staff offers the highest standards of service and measure their success by exceeding the expectations of clients--from hosting the "Ask the TTouch Practitioner" booth at pet adoption events, to hosting workshops, lectures and demos at various events and organizations, and to working with pet owners.

The staff also works with a number of rescue and animal care groups, including: Angel's Gate Hospice and Rehabilitation Center for Animals; Bobbi and the Strays Animal Rescue; Juste Pour Les Animaux; Pets Alive Sanctuary; and other private groups, to socialize and/or correct behavioral issues in cats and dogs, as well as with aging, ill, disabled/special needs animals.

Professional affiliations

TTouch Guild and Animal Ambassadors Int'l

Association of Professional Dog Trainers [APDT]

The Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals

The Animal Alliance of Long Island

Animal Wellness Association

Our practitioners

Mary Cummings-Bruce, CTTP, APDT and Peggy Marino Marks CTTP, APDT are lifelong animal lovers whose homes have been open throughout the years to many wonderful creatures.

Their experience in animal care, rescue, shelter and hospice work has given them the tools to work with wellness and behavioral issues as well as with aging and special needs animals. As Guild Certified Practitioners of the Tellington TTouch Method of Training, Rehabilitation and Wellness, they can help you and your pet achieve lasting results.

Mary is a writer and artist, and both are licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators, Red Cross certified in Animal First Aid and CPR, and Reiki practitioners. Mary and Peggy's corporate backgrounds in communications, marketing, publishing and event planning provide a fun mix, allowing them to be as comfortable with your cat, dog, rabbit, fish, bird, alpaca or lamb as with writing articles, giving lectures, or planning your next party!

Mary is also the Founder/Director of Tavi & Friends, a non-profit animal welfare organization that is dedicated to helping special-needs animals.

MINDFUL TAILS, Inc. - Ft. Hamilton Sta. / P.O. Box 0494 - NYC, NY 11209-0494
Contact for Mindful Tails ONLY: 877-MiTails
mitails@mindfultails.com

TAVI & FRIENDS - P.O. Box 09-0325, Brooklyn, NY 11209
TAVIandFRIENDS.org - Tavi2@earthlink.net
646-872-1533 / 1519

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