Dear Pet Parent,
Let’s be honest—getting older isn’t exactly something most of us look forward to. But as I celebrate another trip around the sun, it feels like the right time to share something deeply personal and meaningful that’s been unfolding behind the scenes.
Over the past two years, I’ve been quietly working on a vision that grew out of both love and loss — the creation of
This Magnetic Heart Sanctuary, a nonprofit space devoted to healing, connection, and the special bond between people and animals.
This vision was born after the loss of our beloved Beau in August 2022 — a turning point that reshaped my world as a wife, mother, and practitioner. In the midst of that grief, I held onto the belief that beauty could rise from the ashes. This Magnetic Heart Sanctuary is that beauty — a space where animals and people alike can find
restoration and hope.
Long before founding Well Being Medicine, I was drawn to rescue work — fostering animals, supporting local shelters, and working with Native American reservations. Over time, however, I became increasingly concerned about the health outcomes of traditional rescue practices. Early spay/neuter, over-vaccination, and pharmaceutical reliance are shortening lifespans and leaving pets with chronic illnesses. Families adopt with the hope of many joyful years
together, only to find themselves facing loss too soon.
This sanctuary is my way of offering something different. Our mission is to raise and place healthy, holistically supported animals with individuals and families — especially those who have experienced loss — so that both hearts and homes can heal together. Over time, we hope to expand this work to include holistic care, training, and nutritional support for these animals and their new families.
As we
grow, This Magnetic Heart Sanctuary will be a place where grief meets hope, and where the unconditional love of a pet becomes part of the healing journey.
Since founding Well Being Medicine, giving back has always been central to my work. Today, on my birthday, I’m simply inviting those who feel connected to this mission to help us build this vision. Every contribution — whether through donation, fostering, or spreading the word — helps us move this dream
forward.
If you’re interested in learning more or supporting This Magnetic Heart Sanctuary, you can do so here:
- Interested in Fostering? You can respond to this email
- Interested in donating/support:
- Donate with PayPal.
- Prefer Zelle for
donations?
- Here's our Zelle ID: support@wellbeingpetcare.com
Thank you for being part of this journey — your support, in any form, means more than you know.
Warmly,
Dr. Natalie Lenoir Blackman
Founder, This Magnetic Heart Sanctuary & Well Being Medicine